uhm, when i shift without the clutch, i simply do not depress the clutch. like do not even raise my foot. when i use the clutch i depress the clutch thus causing me to lift my foot.

[kjax]

Originally Posted by coastie

That's the Point. To me it was easier to slide than it was to double clutch. I shifted smoother in sliding thew gears than I was double clutching so there was less damages done to the drives, clutch and Trans.

To me the point is that I have to row through 18 shifts (sometimes less) up and down hills, day in and day out. I really can't imagine douple clutching all the shifts I have to do in a day. But that's me. :P

[shyykatt]

why do the schools teach you to double clutch if nobody really ever does it? Just wonderin'.

[jorlee]

Originally Posted by shyykatt

why do the schools teach you to double clutch if nobody really ever does it? Just wonderin'.

It's a requirement to pass the CDL test.

[stanman63]

after a while you wont even want to use your clutch i very seldom do any more unless i have to and in your normal stops and starts

[jnk2001]

Originally Posted by jorlee

It's a requirement to pass the CDL test.

It was mandatory when I went to swift training 10 yrs ago, because they said not using your clutch tears up their trucks. At swift, i can see that...lol

[joettanne]

Originally Posted by shyykatt

why do the schools teach you to double clutch if nobody really ever does it? Just wonderin'.

You should learn how to double clutch so you know how to.
The manufacturers of the transmissions tell us it is better for the gears.
Here in Canada and in the States, it is a requirement for your road test.
And most companies want to see you double clutch when they road test you for a job, (same in Canada).

[sidman82]

Originally Posted by shyykatt

why do the schools teach you to double clutch if nobody really ever does it? Just wonderin'.

Because most of the guys teaching, do not know how to drive without the clutch. When I took my road test 20 years ago, the instructor said, you don't have to use the clutch as long as you do not grind the gears. If you grind them I will fail you.

[shyykatt]

Ok, i-c; I don't have a clue how to shift (only a car or pick-up, but not good @ that either! LOL ), so had ta ask :wink:

[serbie]

Originally Posted by GMAN

Once you get used to shifting, you will instinctively know when the rpm's are right for shifting. Initially, you will probably want to check the tachometer. It just takes practice. NEVER force it into gear. If it doesn't go into gear easily, you may want to increase or decrease your rpm's until it does.

Funny, would have pictured you as being the double clutch kind of guy. Not a bad thing, just would have thought.

Floating/sliding whatever you call it, does take some practice, you'll grind less and less and one day you'll notice you haven't ground the gears all day.