Double-clutching vs. powershifting

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  1. FredW

    FredW Light Load Member

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    New driver with a new truck (to me anyway) and want to know what is going to make my transmission and clutch last the longest and have the least wear/expense. What do you with experience recommend? Double-clutch or powershift?

    Thanks in advance,

    Fred
     
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  3. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    You're going to hear arguements for both sides of this issue.

    The only thing I can bring to the arguement, the fact the "gearbox" remains tighter, for much longer when you double clutch.

    If you've ever driven one that has been floated by numerous drivers. The first thing you noice, is how much slack/play there is in the shifter.

    I like a tight box, and double clutch more often than not.
     
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  4. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    A tight box is always good!!! :biggrin_255:
     
  5. panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    dang pony!!:biggrin_255: you ain't right, but you are.
    if you can "powershift" "float" correctly i would think, less wear and tear. some have a knack for hearing/feeling/seeing the shift point, others don't i guess
     
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  6. PharmPhail

    PharmPhail Road Train Member

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    Freakin' beat me to it! :yes2557:
     
  7. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Where did my post go ????

    No "moderated" comment...nuttin. It just didn't post ??????
     
  8. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Gotta be quick on the uptake around here! :biggrin_25525:

    ... and stay out of the political folder. :biggrin_25510:
     
  9. PharmPhail

    PharmPhail Road Train Member

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    Ahh.. did you get to enjoy a nice near-death experience around here? lol
     
  10. Wiseguywireless

    Wiseguywireless Road Train Member

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    My gear box is to tight sometimes, I do both, I dbl clutch when on grades and such, and on the flat I power shift,
     
  11. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Still getting flailed for having an opinion that doesn't move with the prevailing herd...
     
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