Love the Paddle Shifters

jeritol · 10-06-2014, 07:56 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, 08:06 PM

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

Cell · 10-06-2014, 08:44 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...

Haboob · 10-07-2014, 04:33 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.

Always wanting to start ****.

This dead horse has been beaten so many times.

cooltoy · 10-06-2014, 08:24 PM

To each his own.

kenchan · 10-07-2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

To each his own.

wow... even im not that blunt!

FPenvy · 10-07-2014, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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

should have went the extra mile.

cooltoy · 10-07-2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

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

should have went the extra mile.

I am taking the fifth.

FPenvy · 10-07-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

I am taking the fifth.

i win! lol

Tadpole · 10-06-2014, 08:29 PM

See. I told ya.

cooltoy · 10-06-2014, 09:09 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, 09:43 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, 10:06 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, 10:08 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.

Cell · 10-06-2014, 10:41 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.

10-06-2014, 07:56 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, 08:06 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, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,983 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, 08:29 PM	#10 (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, 09:43 PM	#12 (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, 10:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	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 \|

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