double clutch

[RadRacer]

Re: double clutch

yeah, a family friend has a trucking company, i dont think he uses the clutches for anything besides starting in first, my step dad had a sonoma that you could shift without the clutch without grinding also

I shift my Camaro sometimes without using the clutch, and doesn't grind. I had ot learn how do shift without a clutch on my old truck cuz it would randomnly go out.

[Fireball27]

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Mmmmm... the old days. This reminded me of something i read about formula one.. and how they had to do the old double declutch thing back before the 70s.

Heres Jackie Stewart in action behind the wheel of a Matra around Zandvoort in 1966: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGUnK...arch=zandvoort

Now heres Patrick Tambay in a Mclaren doing the same circuit 12 years later, no more double clutching for him... notice how much quicker the shifts are: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp64C...arch=zandvoort

And finally here Jarno Trulli in what looks like a benetton/renault doing a lap of the Hungaroring. Hes got a "semi automatic" sequential gearbox, that'll shift faster than you can think about it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAR5W...one%20in%20car

[noahb270]

Re: double clutch

those vids are pretty cool!! thanks guys!!

[bret_xi]

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ditto, your wasting your strength using the clutch after you got going...the only thing that is a little more tricky about a big rig is a dual gear axle....depending on the size or your load you, start in low first shift to neutral activate the 2nd gear set in the rear end, then back into first...same goes for 2nd and so on....but, thats usally a pretty heavy load if your driving like that....yes I've driven a couple 18wheelers before.

we have several 2 speed axled trucks.. we usually take off in low and keep it in low til the last gear then shift into high..... thats with a empty truck tho.. if its full than its a little more complicated... lol

[Mogobs30th]

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And this is why I DRIVE AN AUTO!!!

[Nikos95]

Re: double clutch

naah man that only happens when you use aluminum daimond deck plating for your floor plan, if you use the smooth stuff it won't happen, less air resistance.

:banana:

I thought that only happend when your nitro tank explods and blows the car 3feet into the air... ROFL