This is going to sound really stupid

[jae_k]

I know i should've kept looking for a manual but i got myself into a mess with this automatic transmission. It came with an auto-manual transmission, i would much rather drive with that b/c for now its the closest thing im going to get to a manual but the problem is that i know how to drive a manual but i don't know how to work a auto-manual....... .....Odd, i know. so if anyone could explain detailed on how to drive auto-manual i'd appreciate it and please don't send me a link im sure it'll only take a few words to explain how to work this. Thank you.

[BigWill]

Once you put the shifter in 'D', slide it to the right where the notch is. Drive off like normal, except that when you get to the RPM at which you would like to shift, push the shifter forward, toward the '+' sign to shift to the next gear up. Likewise, as you decelerate, as you reach about 3000 RPM, pull the shifter back toward the '-' sign to downshift. Or, if you prefer, turn off the VDC, and take the bee-otch to red line in every gear before you up-shift! lol

Really, it is very much like driving a stick. You need to watch your RPMs, except that with the VDC on, the car will make up for your mistakes a bit by up-shifting and down-shifting at pre-determined RPMs.

I wish that they had made the up-shift a pull and the down-shift a push tho. It's more consistent with the inertial force of accelerating and decelerating.

[rn79870]

Actually, I laugh when I slide the shifter over into manual mode. The dash goes from "D" for drive to "DS" which I assume means "Dumb Shyt." From there, you push it forward to upshift, and pull it back to downshift. You can avoid the problem by leaving it D and letting it worry about all the shifting.

[jae_k]

god dammit i wish i got manual this sounds more confusing!!!! or is it just me? Thanks for your help bro

[jae_k]

Its just the closest thing i can get to feeling like im driving a manual...it's sad but i really enjoy driving manual but i was being impatient and just decided to take the automatic g35.

[SVTCOBRA]

Mine says 1M......Not DS...

Will, I agree! It would be more natural for me if up-shifting were down and down-shifting were up.

FYI, from what I read, the grounding kit is supposed to help the AUTO transmission shift more crisp with less delay. Another item on my mod list!!

[rn79870]

Mine says 1M......Not DS...

Mine only says DS until I select a gear, but it does downshift 1 gear when I pull it into DS.

[BigWill]

Mine says 1M......Not DS...

Will, I agree! It would be more natural for me if up-shifting were down and down-shifting were up.

FYI, from what I read, the grounding kit is supposed to help the AUTO transmission shift more crisp with less delay. Another item on my mod list!!

Rich... I've had the 10 wire GroundingGear on mine for a couple of years. It might have been a simple 'placebo' effect, but I believe that it made a bit of a difference in the shifts. I can tell you that, when my car is cold, the transmission REALLY shifts harder. I can really feel the shifts in the seat of my pants, almost like when I had a B&M kit in my 67 Camaro's turbo 350. (That's a CHEVY, in case you were wondering! lol) Once the fluid heats up, it is a bit softer.

[BigWill]

god dammit i wish i got manual this sounds more confusing!!!! or is it just me? Thanks for your help bro

I gotta say that it sounds like it might be you bro. I'm not sure what part of "push it forward to up-shift and pull it back to down-shift" is the most confusing, but give it a try. It is really fun!

[BrandAidDesignG35]

Mine says 1M......Not DS...

Will, I agree! It would be more natural for me if up-shifting were down and down-shifting were up.

FYI, from what I read, the grounding kit is supposed to help the AUTO transmission shift more crisp with less delay. Another item on my mod list!!

I too lust for the 6mt coupe...

I got the NRG kit online, it looks really sweet, I'm installing this weekend I'll let you know how it turns out... I've heard all good things tho,

I only use the damn manual mode when I'm not with my girlfriend and my pup

but it's nice to be able to pick your gear...

[Jacko3]

Jae_k:

I know how you feel. I have been driving sticks all my life, myself. Only a few months ago, I took a 2008 G-35 Sedan as a loaner, and I was confused about the gear shifting in the automatic.

My advice for you would be to play with the car and eventually, it will come to you. I have lead foot and I have been looking for ways to lighten my foot.

So, your question isn't out of place at all. It can happen to anyone. Le tu sknow what you discovered by playing with the shifting. Remember, the G-35 is an unusual car and it behaves in unsual ways, sometimes.

[1njen]

hahahah i know what you're talking about.... when i was test driving Gs, i tried one with the tiptronic. i'd say it's a lot more confusing than a normal stick.

[SVTCOBRA]

almost like when I had a B&M kit in my 67 Camaro's turbo 350. (That's a CHEVY, in case you were wondering! lol) .

funny guy!!!! Just because I like my cobra doesn't mean I dislike all other domestics!!! I eagerly await the new Camaro and Challenger!! Don't care for Chrysler, but when they put out the new Hemi, I HAD to go give it a look-see. Test drove a Viper which was a BEAST. And a Z06

Yeah, I know what Camaro is! How about an alum. block 427 Copo??

[SVTCOBRA]

I too lust for the 6mt coupe...

I got the NRG kit online, it looks really sweet, I'm installing this weekend I'll let you know how it turns out... I've heard all good things tho,

I only use the damn manual mode when I'm not with my girlfriend and my pup

but it's nice to be able to pick your gear...

Yeah, would like to hear how it goes. If daughter gets a nice scholarship to ASU, I'll celebrate with a mod!! She was offered a 15K per year at SCAD, but that still leaves 25K per year!!

[jae_k]

how much is the grounding wire kit going for? Definitely, let me know how you like it then a grounding kit might have to go into my list. Btw jacko, I feel like my g acts up once in a while I thought it was all in my head bc one day it'll feel a bit faster then over days or the other way around. A few months ago my cd player would turn off sometimes but it hasn't happend for a long time.well its good to know I'm not making things up in my head.

[BigWill]

Yeah, I know what Camaro is! How about an alum. block 427 Copo??

NOW you're talking!!

[BigWill]

how much is the grounding wire kit going for?

Here's some light reading for you. This is only one option. There are a few companies that offer grounding wire systems... and a good deal of discussion on this forum about them if you do a little digging.

http://www.groundinggear.com/G...e.htm

[jae_k]

now is this the website you ordered it on?

[jae_k]

how about the stillen grounding kit? Seems popular

[joe603]

how about the stillen grounding kit? Seems popular

A grounding kit will increase the throttle response in an AUTO. Search around for threads discussing it....definitely a good mod!

[BigWill]

now is this the website you ordered it on?

Yes sir. There is not a direct link from which to order. You simply send the owner, Gordon, a request via e-mail. He is a great guy, and extremely helpful. I see that he is even offering a discount on the system in return for feedback.

http://www.groundinggear.com/G...r.htm

how about the stillen grounding kit? Seems popular

Stillen is certainly another option, as I said, there are a few different dealers that sell the kits. I simply liked the knowledge, feedback, quality of materials and construction of the GroundingGear... and, at least at the time I ordered, the price was less than anyone around. There's plenty of info here, and on other sites, (like Stillen), to make the decision. Let the research begin!!

[jae_k]

I must say grounding gear is quite convincing but I feel safer going with stillen I feel I would be getting the best. Not too concerned with the price bc I want nothing but he BEST for my baby. Also something I found interesting is that the colors do matter, sounds retarded but that's what some say. Im going look around a bit more but for now the decision is stillen.

[nismodan69]

ok i am completely lost with this grounding gear kit. what exactly is it? and how does it improve performance?

[smockers83]

I must say grounding gear is quite convincing but I feel safer going with stillen I feel I would be getting the best. Not too concerned with the price bc I want nothing but he BEST for my baby. Also something I found interesting is that the colors do matter, sounds retarded but that's what some say. Im going look around a bit more but for now the decision is stillen.

Trust me, you'll be happy with the GroundingGear kit, I have it I like it. Everyone else that has it likes it. They've done a lot of research into optimal grounding points and just having the thicker cables helps, too.

ok i am completely lost with this grounding gear kit. what exactly is it? and how does it improve performance?

If you look in your engine compartment, you'll see small black wires bolted to the body on both sides, the front and back of the engine. Those are grounding points for the electronics. The grounding kit upgrades this whole grounding system by adding thicker, higher quality cables, and with a little research, have found even better points in which to ground the system. If you click the link for GroundingGear above, they give a good explanation. Just click in the FAQ link on the left and it gives the whole rundown.

[tollboothwilley]

I must say grounding gear is quite convincing but I feel safer going with stillen I feel I would be getting the best. Not too concerned with the price bc I want nothing but he BEST for my baby. Also something I found interesting is that the colors do matter, sounds retarded but that's what some say. Im going look around a bit more but for now the decision is stillen.

Ok JAE..You need to listen to people on this board. Tried, and tested in the mod departments. You may be thinking that Stillen is a bigger name and so you should head in that direction. GroundingGear wires are the way to go.

Color means absolutely nothing. Its the quality and size of wire that make the difference. With Stillen you are going to get a 6 piece wiring Kit, with the Grounding Gear you need to get the 10 Wire set. it was $130+$20 shipping (from canada) If i remember correctly. The guy to deal with is named Gordon Gee.

Noticeable difference and they have done extensive research in regards to these wires. ECU reset afterwards is a good idea as well.

He has a thread on a different forum with hundreds of people who have left feeback based on these wires.

Also, with the manual shift mode, if you haven't got that down yet...

Once you slide the shifter into the manual mode, down shift(pull back towards the (-) sign) a few times til you are in 1M or first gear.

When I put mine into manual...it always goes into 4th gear first...so i have to down shift down to first gear or else it will act as auto.

[smockers83]

When I put mine into manual...it always goes into 4th gear first...so i have to down shift down to first gear or else it will act as auto.

That's not normal. When you put into manual mode, it should stay in the gear that you are in, unless you are in 5th in which it shifts down to 4th automatically. If you are at a standstill, it should remain in 1st when switching back and forth.

I don't understand what's so difficult about using it besides the fact that it is half backwards? Want a higher numbered gear, push it up (+), need a lower numbered gear, pull it back (-). Have you figured out the radio yet? < I'm just messin with you on that one

[tollboothwilley]

By default, I believe my ECU is set in 5th Gear Auto...so when i put it into manual mode it drops a gear (to 4th). Which makes perfect sense.

I dont know why it doesn't go directly to 1st gear when i'm at a stand still...but, it never has. Its possible his is the same way though.

[jae_k]

alright 10 wire grounding kit it is, you've convinced me. Now i just need Gordons #.

[smockers83]

Email him...go to the website that's posted above. Just tell him you're interested in a kit and he'll send you info and then you can pick a kit.

[lucidd]

I have a G35 sport 6mt - 07 sedan... Although I really prefer Manual trannies - i recently brought my car in for the transmission slave cylinder replacement -recall... and infiniti gave me a 08 G35x sedan - and it was auto-transmission.

Yes, I tried the manual mode --- and found it quite fun to use - cuz the system blips the throttle for you [match revs when downshifting].

Info on using this system: When you want to drive in automode - just go to D... then slide to left: for DS [doesn't stand for Dumb Shyte btw] --- stands for Drive:Sport =DS... this engages the "sport" mode - where it will hold gears for longer and enable revs to stay higher - so more power is available during this "sport"mode. Then... at any time, push up or down - to shift manually* - so up is to go to higher gear, down is downshift to lower gear. In this mode, it will stick with whatever gear u are on till you shift - unless you slow down enough - and the G will shift down for you... but it won't shift up for you even though you are at redline - it will hold that gear! [unlike other systems which will shift up for you when at or near redline : eg the TL's system].

I personally liked the DS mode the most - especially when I'm driving a little faster [not racing] in the twisties... when i want to have more power - and not needing to wait for the downshifts.

Next car, I'd highly consider these Auto trannies with Manualmode - cuz these new transmissions are quite engaging - when you want it to be... .... but for now, the 6mt is fine...

Lhope this helps:)