8 speed in JAPAN!! - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Oct 17, 2002 | 03:35 AM

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8 speed in JAPAN!!

Just heard that the G35 in japan has incredible technology and came up with a 8 speed for the G35!! Thats pretty cool. It was in Motoring i think. I am getting it from my bro soon! What you guyz think about it??

Oct 17, 2002 | 12:36 PM

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Re: 8 speed in JAPAN!!

I am not saying anything untill I see something posted about it. If anyone has any info, post please. Also, I have seen a version in Japan with paddleshifters similair to SMG. Anyone know about this at all??

Oct 17, 2002 | 03:53 PM

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8 speed CVT

just 8 refer setting on a CVT auto, no biggy

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Oct 17, 2002 | 08:23 PM

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Re: 8 speed CVT

Really? It came as a big surprise to me since it is for sedans on the street! Its not for racing! For racing then i would not be surprised! Other wise I thinik i'll check out the VCD and tell you guyz about it! Probably post something early Nov

Oct 19, 2002 | 01:46 PM

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Re: 8 speed CVT

the 8 speed CVT was out for a long time....

and u can have as many gears as u want in a CVT gear box.

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Oct 19, 2002 | 06:48 PM

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Re: 8 speed CVT

Crea is correct.. It's called the 350GT8. It has an extroid (sp?) CVT transmission. Nissan programmed it so that you can "simulate" manual transmission with 8 "gears". Best Motoring seemed to be impressed with it.