Stll having big problems downshifting

Before you go onto a ramp start coasting. Then as you are entering the ramp start breaking, when your rpms drop to almost 1000 at about 45 mph, clutch in and put the shifter into neutral. Then slightly rev the engine, clutch in, and place the shifter into ninth gear. Resume breaking again until the rpms drop to almost 1000 at about 35 mph, then clutch in and put the shifter into neutral. Again, slightly rev the engine, then clutch in and place the shifter into 8th gear. Simply repeat the above process to put it in seventh and sixth gears if necessary. Practice makes perfect.

Double clutching to up shift is a rhythm, and downshifting is a process that must be mastered, but not without a lot of practice. Practice, practice, practice.

 

Also, if you can't find'm, grind'm!

 

It's all abt. timeing,you either need to speed the movement of the gear stick up or slow the movement of the gearstick down,if everything else you are doing is correct,correct rpm's and whether you are double clutching or not,if you don't have your timing correct it won't work,all trucks are different in the (timeing )

 

Keep in mind that you downshift to match your speed. Don't downshift to slow down, downshift because you slowed down.

 

Starting to slow down a little sooner buys you more time, less stress. makes life go easier.

 

I did not read through the whole thread.

Are you floating or double clutching? It sounds like you are licensed and on the road.

I suggest floating. There is a lot less to do. Even floating, your feet do quite a dance on the pedals.

Are you left foot braking during downshifts? That helps considerably. It frees up your right foot for throttle revs to match the gear/road/rpm speed.

Mikeeee

 

required reading before comment?!

 

as for the issue at hand.....its really a matter of becoming familiar with the equipment your driving as well as spending sometime practicing.....for as much time as it takes. Personally, I have made it a habit to not touch the brake or clutch until I have to. It keeps me involved in my drive and its easier on the equipment.

An old head told me early on...."feel the stick as an extension of yourself and touch it accordingly"! It's something I have kept with me and it works....and now it feels as natural in my hand as I do.... OOOOPS (can I say that here??)

 

found this on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9MD8cDQ-K8

 

I just read the comments towards the top of page three, and no, it was not required, and I believe most here would not concur with them.

Mikeeee