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24.31%

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03-14-2012, 06:42 PM

#151

Young_Gun

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Originally Posted by BeitzelGT

I've never seen a dump with that many gears before! I've driven some smaller 5-7ton civilian ones but they were 8 or 9 gears I think. Im sure the bigger dumps have more though..

All of our military stuff are all Allison Autos

State requires I take the road test in a full sized semi

And the job for my uncle is a tri-axle

03-14-2012, 07:03 PM

#152

rocket237

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Young_Gun

State requires I take the road test in a full sized semi

And the job for my uncle is a tri-axle

Cdl's are the most regulated license there is besides a doctor or pilot........I have one , use it everyday, Not an easy task for anyone these days..Good luck bud.

Whats that got to do with a mustangs transmission thou?? Just asking.....

03-14-2012, 07:53 PM

#153

Lem-06

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It started manual vs auto. Went to movies with manuals vs autos.
Fast and the furious where they shifted like 30 gears. Then delved into trucks woth 16/24 speed. And so on and so forth.

Cocaine is a hell of a drug

03-14-2012, 08:50 PM

#154

Young_Gun

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Originally Posted by rocket237

Earlier talking about how in the Need For Speed movies they shift like 30 times.

Oh - pilots license? Working on that. I have the knowledge - been flying for years - just don't have the money to finish the license.

03-15-2012, 06:50 AM

#155

MoshpitMad

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Join Date: Feb 2012

Location: CO

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Took the 5speed manual option...2 6 speeds in my garage.

03-15-2012, 11:48 AM

#156

essayons

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Location: Virginia

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Originally Posted by BeitzelGT

You've never had the joy of driving a knuckle-buster?

03-15-2012, 01:13 PM

#157

BeitzelGT

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Location: North Carolina

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Originally Posted by essayons

You've never had the joy of driving a knuckle-buster?

no I havent... Nice name btw, just noticed it! ENGINEERS HOOAH!

03-15-2012, 01:15 PM

#158

Soldier GT

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Join Date: Aug 2007

Location: MO/ Born and raised in Louisiana

Posts: 10,696

I would have to go manual.. Even my wifes Bimmer (6-speed) is manual...

03-15-2012, 01:56 PM

#159

Silver_Stang_05

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Join Date: Jan 2012

Location: Florida

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5 speed manual! Love ripp'n through 1-2-3. The wife's Acura TL Type-S has the option of auto or 5 speed. Those shift paddles are fun......I don't even think she knows they are there..lol