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Automatic Manual Transmissions vs Manual Transmissions

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by ChicagoDave, Dec 22, 2015.

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  1. Dec 22, 2015 #11
    ChicagoDave

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    Hey don't knock people with roids. Hint hint. LMAO.
     
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  3. Dec 22, 2015 #12
    mountaingote

    mountaingote Road Train Member

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    I don't know why everybody gets all slobbery over an auto trans. The computer tells it what gear to be in because some genius pulled a number out of his butt, even though the computer can't tell anything else that's going on in regards to terrain, weather, traffic etc. That's why I want to have control over what gear I'm in. Don't even have to think about shifting
     
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  4. Dec 22, 2015 #13
    ChicagoDave

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    I see your name is mountaingote. Do you travel lots of grades? I can see why you'd want that control if that's the case.

    Yes the computer can tell if you're climbing or descending. A simple gyroscope will let the computer know. Wheel sensors can also detect slippage which indicates rain/snow/gravel etc.

    It's not a genius pulling stuff out of their butt. It's a group of people studying how we drive to try and improve our tech and hopefully make us safer. It's not perfect but neither are we. I'm sure we've all missed a gear every once in a while.

    I'm on the Midwest and regional so its relatively flat, until I hit Kentucky but that's limited.

    Also, I'm here to learn and not judge. If I came off as judgemental than I apologize. I totally respect your opinion as its as valid as mine. :)
     
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  5. Dec 22, 2015 #14
    truckthatpassesyouby

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    Automatic transmission on a semi truck is for women!

    Acceleration sucks. Turning on a specific gear sucks. I can't rev while I cruise. The sync between engine break and auto gear sucks. Reverse is good. Modern trucks are for pansies. I used to downshift alll the way to the red light, now I have to use the breaks 99% of the time.

    Also, sometimes the auto transmission keeps wanting to stay in 12th gear when I want it to be in 10th, so I downshift it and then the stupid computer goes back to 12th. At that point I start punching the pedal with my foot because this computer thinks climbing a 6% is OK in 12th. Stupid auto. Plastic trucks are the worst.
     
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  7. Dec 22, 2015 #15
    ChicagoDave

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    Do you have a daughter? I do and I'm sorry but that's offensive to me and I'm sure other father's out there.

    Which AMT did you use? I haven't experienced what you're saying which is why I'm curious.
     
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  8. Dec 22, 2015 #16
    truckthatpassesyouby

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    No its not offensive. Plus, i didn't say all of them.
     
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  9. Dec 22, 2015 #17
    ChicagoDave

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    How is it not offensive? You're implying that women are inferior. Would you say that to your daughter? That she somehow she couldn't use a manual trans because she's a woman?

    I know women that use manuals and love em over AMT's.
     
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  10. Dec 22, 2015 #18
    mountaingote

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    You missed what I was saying. The computer can't tell up or down until it actually happens, same with corners or traffic situations. I will do my own thinking...and shifting. I guarantee my judgement is better than a computer
     
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  11. Dec 22, 2015 #19
    snowwy

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    Autos are like elogs. They work best for lazy people that won't use their brain.

    I drove one once. And that was enough for me.
     
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  12. Dec 22, 2015 #20
    ChicagoDave

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    I see what you're saying now. I think your correct about it being unable to anticipate. It definitely is reactionary. Hmmm, now you're making me think which is what I wanted.

    Thanks for the input bud.
     
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