Love the Paddle Shifters

jeritol · 10-06-2014, 08:56 PM

I love the paddle shifters on a tight twisty road when keeping both hands on the wheel is a good idea. Probably isn't a big deal on a track or a more open road.

I went up the newly paved GA SR180 this weekend where the penalty for error is pretty big. They worked great.

I also went over the Cherohala Skyway but they aren't really a big deal there.

They are just another toy to play with while having a good time in the Z.

Tadpole · 10-06-2014, 09:06 PM

Shhh. The manual boys might get butt hurt reading this post. Keep this on the low down chief.

cooltoy · 10-06-2014, 09:24 PM

To each his own.

Tadpole · 10-06-2014, 09:29 PM

See. I told ya.

Cell · 10-06-2014, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Shhh. The manual boys might get butt hurt reading this post. Keep this on the low down chief.

Butt hurt over a pretend dual clutch? K...

cooltoy · 10-06-2014, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

See. I told ya.

Not true. I said to each his own. I have no idea how that pick got there. Forum must have a virus.

mab864 · 10-06-2014, 10:43 PM

OP... that's cool. Glad you're having fun. I like rowing the gears on my manual around tight twisty roads but I'd like to try the paddle shift thing too. I hear autos are a little faster but you'll never hear us admit that either.

JARblue · 10-06-2014, 11:06 PM

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

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

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

cooltoy · 10-06-2014, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

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

Had a similar experience when I test drove the Z prior to purchase. Decide to go with the old tried and true.

watson853 · 10-06-2014, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jeritol

I love the paddle shifters on a tight twisty road when keeping both hands on the wheel is a good idea. Probably isn't a big deal on a track or a more open road.

I went up the newly paved GA SR180 this weekend where the penalty for error is pretty big. They worked great.

I also went over the Cherohala Skyway but they aren't really a big deal there.

They are just another toy to play with while having a good time in the Z.

I had to opt for the 7at for a couple reasons and wasn't thrilled about it but for a standard slush box it's pretty amazing. It's certainly not on par with a true dual clutch but the maintenance and reliability on those things can really be hit or miss so I'm quite happy with Nissan's choice.

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Cell · 10-06-2014, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

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

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

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

My first time ever sitting in a Z was in a auto. I was annoying with laggy feel.

I actually have paddle shifters in my veloster too. Never use it because it is annoying.

watson853 · 10-06-2014, 11:46 PM

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DjSquall · 10-07-2014, 06:47 AM

I love my paddles. They keep my boat afloat.

Wonka2581 · 10-07-2014, 07:15 AM

I have driven both.... I can say I'm very impressed by the 7AT in the 370z... not so much in other cars.... I made my choice to get the 7AT because it's a blast to drive.. and my ole lady can drive it as well....(well when she needs to at least) lol... OP where in GA are you??

shfeddy · 10-07-2014, 07:28 AM

I mainly use mine for downshifing when I see the light turn red from a far. I need to use them more often but not too many twisty roads where im at.

10-06-2014, 08:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
jeritol Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: North Georgia Posts: 9 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 11	Love the Paddle Shifters I love the paddle shifters on a tight twisty road when keeping both hands on the wheel is a good idea. Probably isn't a big deal on a track or a more open road. I went up the newly paved GA SR180 this weekend where the penalty for error is pretty big. They worked great. I also went over the Cherohala Skyway but they aren't really a big deal there. They are just another toy to play with while having a good time in the Z.

10-06-2014, 09:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 18	Shhh. The manual boys might get butt hurt reading this post. Keep this on the low down chief. TerribleONE, UNKNOWN_370, Streetlife and 8 others like this. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

10-06-2014, 09:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	To each his own. TerribleONE, kenchan, b15 and 17 others like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

10-06-2014, 09:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 18	See. I told ya. TerribleONE, UNKNOWN_370, JARblue and 6 others like this. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

10-06-2014, 10:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
mab864 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 482 Drives: 13 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 12	OP... that's cool. Glad you're having fun. I like rowing the gears on my manual around tight twisty roads but I'd like to try the paddle shift thing too. I hear autos are a little faster but you'll never hear us admit that either. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3, UpRev & tune by PSI, GTMat, 3M, Swift, StopTech, H&R 20/25, GT-R, 324 whp & 262 torque

10-06-2014, 11:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	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 I got back into my own 6MT a few hours later on the same track and felt like I was home 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 b15, jpkirk and cooltoy like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-06-2014, 11:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
watson853 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 202 Drives: 2014 Blue T/S 7AT Rep Power: 12	Love the Paddle Shifters ..

10-07-2014, 06:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	I love my paddles. They keep my boat afloat. __________________ My Z did p0rn

10-07-2014, 07:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	I have driven both.... I can say I'm very impressed by the 7AT in the 370z... not so much in other cars.... I made my choice to get the 7AT because it's a blast to drive.. and my ole lady can drive it as well....(well when she needs to at least) lol... OP where in GA are you?? swwnz likes this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

10-07-2014, 07:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
shfeddy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 63 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	I mainly use mine for downshifing when I see the light turn red from a far. I need to use them more often but not too many twisty roads where im at. __________________ ^Stillen SC kit^ 345 WHP Stillen 19 Row Oil Cooler TSW Nurburgring * Nitto555 305x30x18* 255x45x18

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