[OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

[jchammond]

Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

I have level 10 automatic.Faster than I can shift through first 4 gears.Then I use Paddles.Also truck driver shifting 15 speed transmision.

Over 30yrs. W/Class 3license-converted to CDL class A in late 80’s,,,had my share of shifting rigs & still do on occasions.
Being 6’6” is a big reason for the A/T preferred by myself + 2 new partial knees...I like the extra leg room without that tird pedal.
Nearly 5:1 1st gear isn’t bad either,,,you have to learn the A/T to be able to make it perform as well.

[HEK]

My previous ride was a fully Loaded FJ Cruiser loved that vehicle but it was automatic, on the way home from work I would actually fall asleep at the wheel and noticed that I would kill myself or someone one day. This was my second automatic since High School , now driving the same roads I have fun go figure, and don't flame me as most will say...how can you compare these 2, well I also noticed that once you are behind the wheel you never think about the outside of your car, at least I dont..

[Baronsmokes]

Originally Posted by jchammond

Over 30yrs. W/Class 3license-converted to CDL class A in late 80’s,,,had my share of shifting rigs & still do on occasions.
Being 6’6” is a big reason for the A/T preferred by myself + 2 new partial knees...I like the extra leg room without that third pedal.
Nearly 5:1 1st gear isn’t bad either,,,you have to learn the A/T to be able to make it perform as well.

Some what off topic.
Driving truck is all about rev match.Transmission is non synchronized.You do not have rev match like your Z.Real men do not use clutch.I sound like a jerk but that is how it is to drive trucks.

[HEK]

Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

Some what off topic.
Driving truck is all about rev match.Transmission is not synchronized.You do not have rev match like your Z.Real men do not use the clutch.I sound like a jerk but that is how it is to drive trucks.

Dude I graduated High School and decide to make money not being schooled to sit behind a desk, something some may think is crazy as being book smart counts more...anyway I drive a stick and taught my kids to drive and not aim so they that now see the difference..

[jchammond]

Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

Some what off topic.
Driving truck is all about rev match.Transmission is non synchronized.You do not have rev match like your Z.Real men do not use clutch.I sound like a jerk but that is how it is to drive trucks.

Dis-Agree,,,Not double clutching a big truck transmission is wrong! That's why a lot of major outfits are purchasing A/T's for their fleets...as when shifting without clutch shocks the drive-line & cost more in repairs in the long run.
Sure,,,people can really hit it smoothly...but the times when it jolts what brakes internals.
As this is what i'm certified in doing & have plenty of training in this field....
Off topic,,,but i apolgize.

[Baronsmokes]

Originally Posted by jchammond

Dis-Agree,,,Not double clutching a big truck transmission is wrong! That's why a lot of major outfits are purchasing A/T's for their fleets...as when shifting without clutch shocks the drive-line & cost more in repairs in the long run.
Sure,,,people can really hit it smoothly...but the times when it jolts what brakes internals.
As this is what i'm certified in doing & have plenty of training in this field....
Off topic,,,but i apologize.

I hear you.
Have been driving for 30 years.I can see jolt to drive line if you do not get it right.This is how I was taught.

[Baronsmokes]

Originally Posted by jchammond

Dis-Agree,,,Not double clutching a big truck transmission is wrong! That's why a lot of major outfits are purchasing A/T's for their fleets...as when shifting without clutch shocks the drive-line & cost more in repairs in the long run.
Sure,,,people can really hit it smoothly...but the times when it jolts what brakes internals.
As this is what i'm certified in doing & have plenty of training in this field....
Off topic,,,but i apolgize.

Im one of those old guys that you have to deal with at your job.Hard to change our ways.A lot of young guys on this forum do not know what double cluching is.Also young folks do not know how how overdrive works on old cars..I sound like old man but people should learn these things.

[jchammond]

Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

Im one of those old guys that you have to deal with at your job.Hard to change our ways.A lot of young guys on this forum do not know what double cluching is.Also young folks do not know how how overdrive works on old cars..I sound like old man but people should learn these things.

I agree about that,,,as you only touch clutch a tad to take out of gear & about 1/2 to go in next gear,,,I know plenty of older guys that do it pretty well & their stuff last.
I’ve witnessed a lot of younger generation drivers destroy transmissions,clutches,drive lines,etc.....cause they “Rawhide” it!
I’ve heard a newer term of “Slip-clutch” shifting & others saying “floating”....I’m more old school myself.
Be safe on the road & watch out for the A/T’s...as they’re eventually will take over everything.