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.

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

To each his own.

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See. I told ya.

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

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

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.

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:

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

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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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.

Love the Paddle Shifters
 

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I love my paddles. They keep my boat afloat.

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??

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.

:tup: The 7at is good for torque converter trans. I prefer the manual but to each his own. If the Z had a dual clutch, I probably would've gotten it.

Another good reason to get a stick.

I'll reserve judgment on the Z paddles until I actually try them out. But on every car I've ever tested (mostly Mercedes) they were absolute sh1te. And don't get me started on "manual mode" on the G37.:shakes head:

Regardless, using a clutch pedal is something EVERYBODY who owns a sports car and claims to be an enthusiast should be able to do whether their current car has one or not.:ugh2:

oh how lovely. another auto vs. manual thread.

:facepalm:

welp i'm here now. who wants to tangle?

:rofl2: wow... even im not that blunt!

you know if he wanted to actually make it relevant he could have used Z pics rather than what looks like VW or Audi ones :shakes head:

should have went the extra mile.

but if i lived in socal, my carving canyon hobby car would have paddles.. and a GTR badge. :D

I am taking the fifth.

i win! lol

Nice! Two Z household? :tup:

This will distract you while I regroup.

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:icon17: haha

Well can't say how the Z paddles are but I have experienced the good and bad from Lexus.

07 is250 paddle shifters were 'cool' at first but then the shifts were delayed which really annoyed me.

the 14 is350 paddle shifters are a little more low profile, has a better tactile feedback and also the shifts are dramatically quicker.

I think technology has come a long way in the past few years for the automatics. That said I still have a hunch that MT will be phased out from the majority of manufacturer's over the next decade.

i will say this. i've driven many different cars with paddles and "manual mode" and 95% suck balls.

the Z's tranny is totally different than most i've used and it's amazing.

I love the paddles. I use them when my Z is acting real naughty. I'm all like, "go faster you dirty girl." *paddle* *paddle* *paddle* And she's all like, "vroom, vrooooom, vrooooooom!!!" After throwing me back into the seat, she's get all wild with those turns.

i think i would use the left paddle to downshift, but most of my up shifts will be done via shift lever/knob. :D

Daily driving i use the actual shifter.

track, drag strip, backroads - i use the paddles for the control of both hands on the wheel.

Lol the reason I was hesitant to get into a 370z was the manual transmission felt heavy and clunky. I know some people say its "raw " or whatever but for an entry level sports car and daily driver that would get annoying . The first to second shifting has to be perfect.. Nissan should stick to automatics because I hear the same issue with 4.0vq frontier drivers. They love the automatic tranny hate the manual. You can actually feel the torque in the auto with the 370z also.

kamzee- you're socal, get the AT and carve those canyons. if you want to learn how to drive MT, just get another car for that. no need to try to learn the art on the Z. the Z's MT isn't really clunky but it is more for an advanced MT driver.

with that i am in total agreement. can't say the same for the Z... how does the paddles feel? I notice with a lot of paddles they feel uhh sloppy....

go on... i'm waiting for the end :tup:

I know with the is250 if you use the paddles it'll cause the shifter to not shift and vice versa for a split second. you can pop the paddle twice for a double down shift or double up shift or whatever (i usually like to smash to cruising speed then shift up to an over drive) but can't do like double shift 1 gear on padal and 1 on the shifter... then again I'm giving you the benefit of doubt you aren't an amateur who's shifting and won't upshift just to downshift... and haven't tried that on the 350 yet. babying it as it's only about 3000km and dont want to be too rough on it.

turned off my SRM to practice again and let me say holy crap I am terrible. I didnt bother practice downshifting since my upshifting has been sloppy. It went back on after a few rought shifts for the sake of my neck and my tranny and clutch.... :owned:

these are the exact paddles from the GT-R so the feel is great and the look is good.

when you hit one the gear changes are very quick with no delay.

i have thoroughly tested the hell out of mine. trust me.

my car has never been placed in just "D". it's always in manual mode and i shift every gear up and down. well except 2nd to 1st. thats a no no in the 7AT Z. you let the car do that one.

i've never lost a race to a 6MT and dont plan on it lol

they are large paddles as stated before so even when on the dragon and running hard they are easy to find and make the gear changes.

Yea the 2-1 shift I don't even do unless in a parking lot or similiar circumstance and I'm in a Mt with srm.

Good to know they use the same shifters as the gtr

6 speed rocks. Driving an automatic Z It's like riding an automatic Harley Davidson. (if existed) (and if you know about motorcycles) ruins the fun out of everything.

:facepalm:

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