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Start off in 1st or 2nd?

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Ever since I got my new clutch that hooks up a little too good for my liking, I have been forced to start off in 1st. I do try 2nd a lot but it likes to jerk really bad since it's so sticky. So what gear do all you guys with manuals start in? I'm talking without a trailer and level ground.

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What gear do you take off in? 11 members have voted

  1. 1. What gear do you take off in?

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    • 2nd
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    • Put it in D and floor it
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when i had my 03 with a 6 speed i started out in 2nd..and floated the gears like the big rigs do.:thumbup2:

when i had my 03 with a 6 speed i started out in 2nd..and floated the gears like the big rigs do.:thumbup2:

I did the same thing with my Freightliner, but now I have a van with and AT, I just put it in D and floor it :thumbup2:

I rember those days.

i miss my standards, im scarred to death to floor my auto carrying a heavy load its built up and still feels like to much slip to me, oh well still very convienent in city unloaded!

The majority of the time I start off in 1st as it is much easier on the drive train and clutch. If I am already rolling down my driveway into the road, I may sometimes start is 2nd or 3rd depending upon how fast I am rolling.

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We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.