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Anyone start PSD on 12/20/2011?

Discussion in 'Prime' started by siupo128, Nov 23, 2011.

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  1. Dec 29, 2011 #71
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    I stayed with my tnt trainer for 50,000 then went back out with a flatbed trainer for 30 days. Happy I did now that I'm responsible for this truck. Which currently sits at 79,160 with only half a fuel load
     
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    OpenRoadDreamer, Dec 29, 2011
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  3. Dec 29, 2011 #72
    siupo128

    siupo128 Light Load Member

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    i had problem on down shifting...i dont know why i couldnt down #### to the 9th gear..thats the problem i have so far
     
    siupo128, Dec 29, 2011
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  4. Dec 29, 2011 #73
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    My truck doesn't like shifting to 9th til it hits 45mph.
     
    OpenRoadDreamer, Dec 29, 2011
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  5. Dec 29, 2011 #74
    MikeyB.

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    it takes getting used to. try to get a quick glace at the rpm under 10 should work. but im just a rookie
     
    MikeyB., Dec 29, 2011
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  7. Dec 29, 2011 #75
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    45mph is when it hits 1000, or close to it
     
    OpenRoadDreamer, Dec 29, 2011
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  8. Dec 29, 2011 #76
    MikeyB.

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    sorry you must have posted while i was typing.. yea what ORD said lol.
     
    MikeyB., Dec 29, 2011
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  9. Dec 30, 2011 #77
    Easy Steamer

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    Good luck on that NOOB. Study hard and practice backing.. When you think you got it down pat,...... PRACTICE MORE. Start getting on the prime 20 thread also, let folks know where you are
     
    Easy Steamer, Dec 30, 2011
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  10. Dec 31, 2011 #78
    Highway101

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    Down shift to 9th at 45 mph, 8th at 35mph, 7th at 25 mph, 6th at 15 mph. Slip it out, rev a little and slip it back in. Just takes a bit to get used to the truck.
     
    Highway101, Dec 31, 2011
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  11. Dec 31, 2011 #79
    ironpony

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    Use the tach... as it drops to 1000 rpm. Your engine doesn't know anything about mph... only rpm. The speeds are good if you have to guess which gear to pick if you need to drop more than one gear.
     
    ironpony, Dec 31, 2011
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  12. Jan 9, 2012 #80
    siupo128

    siupo128 Light Load Member

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    does anyone know if i decide to quit before i get my cdl license, do i still need to pay prime the $3000 tutition fee?
     
    siupo128, Jan 9, 2012
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