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Tadpole 10-08-2014 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jordo! (Post 2992838)
Simile, actually, I think... :tup:
A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes a subject by asserting that it is, on some point of comparison, the same as another otherwise unrelated object. It is a figure of speech comparing two unlike things without using either "like" or "as". It is not to be mistaken with a simile which does use "like" or "as" in comparisons. Metaphor is a type of analogy and is closely related to other rhetorical figures of speech that achieve their effects via association, comparison or resemblance including allegory, hyperbole, and simile.

Courtesy of WIKI and honestly guys enough with the English lessons. :rolleyes:

FPenvy 10-08-2014 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Haboob (Post 2993476)
I love the way it's floor mounted. I hate the more traditional way, feels so unnatural.
floor mounted is awesome for pretty much everything except a little harder to heel-toe.........but no need when you got the BETTER 7AT option.

:tiphat:

Haboob 10-08-2014 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 2993508)
floor mounted is awesome for pretty much everything except a little harder to heel-toe.........but no need when you got the BETTER 7AT option.

:tiphat:
*No need when you have SRM.

Not a matter of AT/MT. Unless you went without the sport package on your MT.

kenchan 10-08-2014 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Haboob (Post 2993515)
*No need when you have SRM.

Not a matter of AT/MT. Unless you went without the sport package on your MT.
you just use the side of your foot to heel toe organ pedals. no biggie.

UNKNOWN_370 10-08-2014 02:25 PM
So this is manual vs auto thread number ??,000,000,000. Right?

MagmaRed370z 10-08-2014 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09 (Post 2992293)
Riding a Harley-Davidson ruins the fun of motorcycling.:owned:
Not if you have both, Cruiser and Sport Bike. :happydance:

Magic Bus 10-08-2014 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Memphis370Z (Post 2992625)
New member here who has never owned a car with an AT... until I bought my '09 Touring several weeks ago.

Since I can only own one car (at least until my daughter graduates college), I thought I was "settling" on the 7-speed. I was wrong. The tranny changes gears plenty fast and, although, I do, at times, miss rowing gears manually, I have only one complaint - the paddle shifters don't rotate with the steering wheel. Other than that, it shifts hard and it shifts quickly. Does the AT shift at light speed? No, but for the money, I'll put it up against anything.

For twisty roads: you'll get used to finding the paddle shifters after a little seat time. For launches: turn VDC off, place your left foot on the brake, and find the right RPM for your Z.
Unless you keep your hands on the steering wheel at exactly at 9 & 3 the whole time on twisty roads (don't know how you would do that), stationary paddle shifters are the way to go.

Think of it this way, you're driving your 6 mt trans car hard around a curvy track. You reach down to change gears and wtf, the shifters not there, it moved 4 inches to the right. 6 seconds later you gotta shift again, wtf it's not there again, it moved 3 inches up and to the left......you get the message.

kenchan 10-08-2014 04:43 PM
oh geez, i absolutely HATE paddles that turn with the steering wheel. that is so dumb when you're trying to shift into 2nd while making a left hand turn. you'll be all twisted and tangled up. :shakes head:

Duc_Z09 10-08-2014 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by schellingr (Post 2993814)
Not if you have both, Cruiser and Sport Bike. :happydance:
I had that going until last year. 2007 1200 Roadster with mods and my Ducati 848 beside it. The HD got sold because I never rode it anymore.

sizziano 10-08-2014 08:53 PM
http://youtu.be/GTJZTc1U1tM

This is better. NVM the handa engine.

gurneyeagle 10-09-2014 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2991332)
I agree with "to each their own". My very first experience with paddle shifters on the Z was on a track. I was completely befuddled. My shifts were terrible, and my lines were all over the place. I even hit the windshield wiper stalk unnecessarily. Of course, the GoPro was right above one, making it bend horribly :shakes head:

I got back into my own 6MT a few hours later on the same track and felt like I was home :driving:

My wife really wants a 7AT Z now (it was her 6MT Z originally). I think it would be a great idea - I can get more practice with those paddle shifters :icon17:
Ah mr. JAR, I remember that day too! It was my first time on a track with a manual Z and I struggled with the synchro rev downshifting as I was used to heal and toe. I finally had to turn it off. Missed a few braking points and almost tore out the transmission at one point!

When we got in the GT-R's I was back at home banging downshifts with the paddles like a pro.

To each his own. I've just never been a fan of the clutch on the G37/Z after spending decades in Hondas and Acuras.

Sadly, it looks like there won't be any manual trans options in a few years.


Definitely both are skills to hone.

gurneyeagle 10-09-2014 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2991332)
I agree with "to each their own". My very first experience with paddle shifters on the Z was on a track. I was completely befuddled. My shifts were terrible, and my lines were all over the place. I even hit the windshield wiper stalk unnecessarily. Of course, the GoPro was right above one, making it bend horribly :shakes head:

I got back into my own 6MT a few hours later on the same track and felt like I was home :driving:

My wife really wants a 7AT Z now (it was her 6MT Z originally). I think it would be a great idea - I can get more practice with those paddle shifters :icon17:
I will make you a great deal on mine if you are really interested in buying an automatic. Seriously. PM me, text, or call me.

JARblue 10-09-2014 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle (Post 2994988)
I will make you a great deal on mine if you are really interested in buying an automatic. Seriously. PM me, text, or call me.
Acura lease is up July 13, 2015. Can I start small payments now and pay it off then? :rofl2:

gurneyeagle 10-09-2014 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2994996)
Acura lease is up July 13, 2015. Can I start small payments now and pay it off then? :rofl2:
I'll have to say no on the payment plan, but will keep you in mind for next July. The car MAY have 3,000 additional miles on it, bringing it up to 21,000.

Nissan Platinum bumper-to-bumper warranty expires in July 2018.

JARblue 10-09-2014 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle (Post 2995284)
I'll have to say no on the payment plan, but will keep you in mind for next July. The car MAY have 3,000 additional miles on it, bringing it up to 21,000.

Nissan Platinum bumper-to-bumper warranty expires in July 2018.
lol I wasn't suggesting that I get the car now. Just that I start payments now. I trust you :tup:

Mileage is no problem. Melody will put another 21K miles on it in less than ~15 months :driving:

We'll be in touch next Spring :icon17:


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