View Poll Results: IS350 AWD vs RWD and auto vs SMG vs manual
auto-manual with paddle shifters, RWD (currently model)
8
9.76%
auto-manual with paddle shifters, AWD
15
18.29%
SMG, RWD
21
25.61%
SMG, AWD
14
17.07%
traditional manual, RWD
16
19.51%
traditional manual, AWD
8
9.76%
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12-16-05, 10:24 AM
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New Poll: AWD vs RWD, automatic vs. SMG vs. manual
OK so based on my last poll, it seems like people want more choices than just AWD or manual. Let the new polling begin!
I'd take the current transmission with AWD. 306 hp should be more than enough for the extra weight of the AWD drivetrain.
I'd take the current transmission with AWD. 306 hp should be more than enough for the extra weight of the AWD drivetrain.
12-16-05, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by diablo1
OK so based on my last poll, it seems like people want more choices than just AWD or manual. Let the new polling begin!
I'd take the current transmission with AWD. 306 hp should be more than enough for the extra weight of the AWD drivetrain.
I'd take the current transmission with AWD. 306 hp should be more than enough for the extra weight of the AWD drivetrain.
12-16-05, 02:35 PM
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I see the majority chose the SMG tranny and I wonder how many of those have actually driven one for extended period of time and still prefer the SMG. I would prefer the SMG only if there is major improvement in the future.
12-16-05, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by newr
I see the majority chose the SMG tranny and I wonder how many of those have actually driven one for extended period of time and still prefer the SMG. I would prefer the SMG only if there is major improvement in the future.
improvement in what? the reason its not as smooth as you may like is because its an actual manual transmission with an electro-hydraulic clutch . . .
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Originally Posted by 4CYLNDR
improvement in what? the reason its not as smooth as you may like is because its an actual manual transmission with an electro-hydraulic clutch . . .
12-17-05, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by TheRupp
200 lbs lighter at that horsepower could probably dip into the high 4's in the 0-60... 
12-17-05, 09:55 AM
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What's all this big fuss over extra weight about AWD as an option, 
It's just an extra choice.
Poll didn't say make them all AWD, if you don't want AWD, stick with the lighter RWD versions . . .
It's just an extra choice.Poll didn't say make them all AWD, if you don't want AWD, stick with the lighter RWD versions . . .
12-17-05, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by AmethySC
What's all this big fuss over extra weight about AWD as an option, It's just an extra choice.
Poll didn't say make them all AWD, if you don't want AWD, stick with the lighter RWD versions . . .
It's just an extra choice.Poll didn't say make them all AWD, if you don't want AWD, stick with the lighter RWD versions . . .
12-17-05, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by TheRupp
200 lbs lighter at that horsepower could probably dip into the high 4's in the 0-60...
12-18-05, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Payam
I don't think 200 pounds is going to drop it 4/10 of a second......
a 350Z is almost all same except weight is 3200-3300 lbs and does 0-60 -- 5.3-5.6 sec