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Shift the right gear - device

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Verdel, Jan 5, 2015.

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  1. Jan 6, 2015 #11
    Flybynight041

    Flybynight041 Medium Load Member

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    A few weeks ago I drove a 2014 ProStar that had a green light illuminate on the display when it was the optimal time to shift. It annoyed me too, because the dang thing kept going off as I was shifting.
     
    Flybynight041, Jan 6, 2015
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  3. Jan 6, 2015 #12
    kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I drove one of those ProStars too, and I covered the light up with tape. You're right. It is irratating. As far as needing such a device, I think an experienced driver, even after suddenly having to slow down, should be able to tell by his road speed what gear he needs to be in.
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2015 #13
    Tonythetruckerdude

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    I'm calling BS on your 1st statement......Hire an experienced driver....all this thing is designed to do is to separate you from your money.... even if it costs a bit more , your money is way better spent on a driver with the experience to know how to shift and when. Too many variables to be considered by an electronic machine... if not buy a truck with an auto transmission...
     
    Tonythetruckerdude, Jan 6, 2015
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  5. Jan 6, 2015 #14
    PackRatTDI

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    Lol, that's like the shift light that GM put in cars and trucks with no tachometer.
     
    PackRatTDI, Jan 6, 2015
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  7. Jan 6, 2015 #15
    kaybea

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    When I was in school, there was a truck equipped with a gizmo called a gearmaster on the dashboard. I liked it back then, but I don't think it is a good thing for a driver to use.
     
    kaybea, Jan 6, 2015
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  8. Jan 6, 2015 #16
    Verdel

    Verdel Medium Load Member

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    A... This is it! I knew, somebody will come with the magic word! Thank you!

    Here is the you tube video:


    [video=youtube_share;5ET-GF3cWxY]http://youtu.be/5ET-GF3cWxY[/video]
     
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  9. Jan 6, 2015 #17
    rank

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    Seriously?
     
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  10. Jan 6, 2015 #18
    chris886

    chris886 Medium Load Member

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    Shhh, don't tell em about the Navitron Auto Drive System
     
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  11. Jan 6, 2015 #19
    Verdel

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    Some people never grow up.....:biggrin_2559:

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  12. Jan 6, 2015 #20
    MJ1657

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    So how much does a fancy contraption like that set a guy back?
     
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