Manual Transmission

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Zoltan1a, Apr 3, 2011.

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  1. Apr 3, 2011 #11
    Zoltan1a

    Zoltan1a Road Train Member

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    Mother Trucker:an urban coupe downshifts to life on the road by Hamel Shelley
     
    Zoltan1a, Apr 3, 2011
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  3. Apr 3, 2011 #12
    Yup

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    bad habits? breaking the double clutch one is the worst
    But again,never learn it,never have to break it.
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2011 #13
    Pumpkin Oval Head

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    We had a guy in our class that had never driven a stick shift before, and when he got in the truck he backed up, locked up the brakes without stepping on the clutch and broke the drive shaft. The week before the u-joint had just been replaced on the truck. Avoid that, and you will do fine. :biggrin_25525:
     
    Pumpkin Oval Head, Apr 3, 2011
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  5. Apr 3, 2011 #14
    WitchingHour

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    Since when? I've driven Scania, MAN, Volvo (FH cabover), and Foden. None of them had synchronized transmissions.
     
    WitchingHour, Apr 3, 2011
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  7. Apr 4, 2011 #15
    Flying Dutchman

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    We dont need synchronized transmissions...more stuff to wear out. Shift it like its supposed to be shifted and its a good skill to have
     
    Flying Dutchman, Apr 4, 2011
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