Probably a dumb question BUT.....

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ultraclassic, Nov 15, 2011.

  1. ultraclassic

    ultraclassic Light Load Member

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    Thanks to everyone that has responded... Makes perfect sense and the "floating" i'm guessing is when I shift my pickup/car by rpm without using the clutch at all...
     
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    7122894003481 Bobtail Member

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    Hell Id double clutch for the league minimum...$400k last I checked.
     
  4. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    Both titles are earned with "time"!:biggrin_2552:

    The stage after "old timer" is "OLD FART"......when you start to think about those fancy new automatics! And the joints are leading the discussion!:yes2557:
     
  5. poorboy1

    poorboy1 Bobtail Member

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    because big trucks do NOT have synchronized transmissions. there is alot more pressure being used in there than in a f150. even double clutching in a reg car or truck will be better on it. less wear and tear. look at race car drivers. most of them double clutch. if you want to know more go to howstuffworks.com
     
  6. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    You really can't "float" a synchronized gear box...it does it for you...you are just matching rpm's with gear revolutions.
     
  7. poorboy1

    poorboy1 Bobtail Member

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    if you are floating you cars gears im really surprised that your tranny dont sound like a sprinkler
     
  8. ultraclassic

    ultraclassic Light Load Member

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    floating might be the wrong term...shifting with the rpm to avoid using clutch is what i was refering too.. and nope no grinding of the gears and tranny sounds just fine. And of course its not a everytime thing either..just using that as a comparison
     
  9. poorboy1

    poorboy1 Bobtail Member

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    well i hope its not what this little punk is doing outside my house as im on home time. little #### is trying to float/blow up his tranny in his rice rocket. i guess hell go faster cause there will be less metal= less weight and less resistance lol
     
  10. Svoray

    Svoray Medium Load Member

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    Racecar drivers double clutch?

    NASCAR drivers if I recall only use the clutch singlely and it's just to get into 4th gear. Then that's it. They don't shift again...even when pitting. At least that is how I was taught doing the RPDE. We just let out of the throttle when going into a turn and back in coming out.
     
  11. DirtyBob

    DirtyBob Road Train Member

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    NASCAR is only one segment in the world of racing. It is definitely something that gets used in racing.
     
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