500 hp with i shift

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by genn, Apr 29, 2012.

  1. genn

    genn Bobtail Member

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    HI everybody,
    What do you think about combination of 500 hp, i shift and 40 rear end on Volvo 2012 for gross weight 140000Lb?
     
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  3. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    I'd rather hang up the keys & change careers than to drive a truck with an automatic transmission.
     
  4. nckid

    nckid Light Load Member

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    Read on ttr that their getting good fuel milage and easy on a old mans knee and probably makes good business sense-dont know if i'd buy one but thats just my opinion.
     
  5. 98989

    98989 Road Train Member

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    have you ever try ishift?
     
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  6. dude6710

    dude6710 Road Train Member

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    have you ever had to pay for fixing one?
     
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    98989 Road Train Member

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    dont have any volvo but never heard for anyone who had any breakdown unless truck was really old

    but today no one keep truck for longer than 4-5-6years

    here over 95% of all trucks are with automated transmission because they have better overall efficiency and no one wants to drive manual anymore

    and it is quite hard to sold truck with manual
     
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  8. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    Shifting is part of driving. I like to drive.
     
  9. sdaniel

    sdaniel Road Train Member

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    The ishift appears to hold up
    . Unlike the ultrashift. The freedom
    Line did well also.
     
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  10. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    I shift and freedom shares electronic boards and clutch actuators

    But ZF air system is fully WABCO, I-shift got some Knorr Bremse parts
     
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  11. uktrucker

    uktrucker Bobtail Member

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    I used to think that, however, all new UK trucks at least are autos now and I wouldn't go back to manual. Makes driving so much easier and far more fuel efficient. In 10 years I pretty much guarantee all trucks will be automatic.
     
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