jay0:
jay0:
are all Volvo automatics I-shift or is it only on certain models?HELLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Hi, not had much experience with smaller Volvos, although I think they’re based on the Renaults, so maybe not. Although I believe pretty much all FH’s are now sold with ishift the manual box is an option.
damoq:
jay0:
are all Volvo automatics I-shift or is it only on certain models?I think the lighter end of their range (FE and FL) has a transmission called ISync and the heavy end (FM and FH) has IShift.
I think the lighter models use the ZF AS Lite auto box
muckles:
jay0:
jay0:
are all Volvo automatics I-shift or is it only on certain models?HELLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Hi, not had much experience with smaller Volvos, although I think they’re based on the Renaults, so maybe not. Although I believe pretty much all FH’s are now sold with ishift the manual box is an option.
muckles:
jay0:
jay0:
are all Volvo automatics I-shift or is it only on certain models?damoq:
jay0:
are all Volvo automatics I-shift or is it only on certain models?I think the lighter end of their range (FE and FL) has a transmission called ISync and the heavy end (FM and FH) has IShift.
ah rite that explains alot because the crowd I work for has 3 Volvo autos,an fh and two fm’s and they are held in the highest regards by all the lads and the boss aswell, ive never driven any other autos but I cant fault them either and its nice to know that ive been driving an I shift after hearing all the praise people on here have given them.
norb:
time ill tell ,but th softwear on the EURO 6 DAF AS Tonic is meant to be up to I- shift .but as I said time will tell
That’s the problem with DAF,s they’re 10years behind with the technology. Volvos will soon be coming out of the factory with idrive. 2 clutches with virtually no loss of momentum between gears. Of cause that’ll mean better fuel consumption.
I personally am now seriously bored of autos now, had an auto for 3 years and would love to go back to a manual!
sandgrounder:
I personally am now seriously bored of autos now, had an auto for 3 years and would love to go back to a manual!
And guess who just jumped into one:
R-Reg Scania 420 with MANUAL 3/3 + spliter
What a pleasure to drive ( especially when reversing into tight spots )
Hopefully I’l get to keep Her for a while longer 
Its a very distictive rig, Sliver all over,
with matching tri-axle Slide’ing Curtain trailer.
So If there’s a Hairy Biker dude, behind the wheel, give me a wave 
@ kit builder the 16 speed MAN manual with comfort shift is a superb gear box & very rare nowadays as its an option over the standard spec auto box, one in 500 id say. Probably my favourite box, you lucky devil.
Manual any day of the week for me
My 8w MAN is an auto, 11reg. Lovely to drive on and off road but reverse is a bit hit and miss when the ground goes smooth to rough.
Dieseldoforme:
.Don’t like the autos with clutch like Scania.
Me neither, drove one for the first time yesterday along west coast Highland roads. I couldn’t get my head around auto with clutch.
i have driven volvo fm9 auto when i used to drive bin wagons as i spent all day reversing down side streets and behind shops they are a dream to drive after christmas i,m doing my class 1 the driving school i,m using use daf with 4 over 4 gearboxes i cant wait to be honest but i do like the automatics i would imagine in inner city environments in an artic must take a lot of stress out of driving
the other week i drove an automatic and what an experience it was the day started after i did my daily walk round checks got in my vehicle and on the automatic gearbox i selected d for day mode as it went dark i selected n for night mode the truck would not budge an inch and the engine revved loudly and to make matters worse i was at the lights they were on red i wanted a quick get away so as the lights changed i put it in r for race mode hit the accelerator scared the hell out of me and wiped out the family behind anyone any ideas where i went wrong lol 
the other week i drove an automatic and what an experience it was the day started after i did my daily walk round checks got in my vehicle and on the automatic gearbox i selected d for day mode as it went dark i selected n for night mode the truck would not budge an inch and the engine revved loudly and to make matters worse i was at the lights they were on red i wanted a quick get away so as the lights changed i put it in r for race mode hit the accelerator scared the hell out of me and wiped out the family behind anyone any ideas where i went wrong lol
seriously i think auto,s are a good thing in a lot of ways but i still want to learn to drive an artic with manual box oh btw top site this some really nice people on here
When I started with my employer, we had about 3 autos on the entire fleet (about 50 artics). Now we have only 2 manuals, and they are on local runs.
I prefer manuals mainly for the control and feedback. I also think lorries feel like lorries when they have manual boxes. Now that most lorries have lost the gearstick and clutch pedal I feel as if something essential has been lost. Lorries are becoming like cars, and one of the things which attracted me to lorry driving was the romantic distinction between a lorry and a car which I developed as a child. Using twin splitters and listening to the meaty note of a ■■■■■■■ always gave me a lot of pleasure. I felt as if I was connected to a real machine, whereas lately I feel as if I’m merely operating software. Two pedals and the feeble milk-float-esque whine of a euro6 hairdryer.
Having said all that, city driving really does feel much less tiring in an auto. But that’s no reason to actually drive one.
Opticruise is the way forward
Legend_Scania:
Opticruise is the way forward
I have just bought another R480, this time with opticruise and I reckon its miles better to drive than the other with a gearlever, also has air allround, the ride is so much smoother.
switchlogic:
Eaton Twin Splitter. Best gearbox in the world. Even better in an ERF. God what an amazing combination. FH16 750? Pfffttt, I’d give it up in a second for a ERF with a Twin Split…
I absolutely agree. There’s nothing like a twin splitter to make you feel like a real driver!
I’d go for a manual any time. They’re more involving and suit my driving style better. I currently drive an auto DAF 105, but use it exclusively in manual mode. I really don’t like auto 'boxes at all.
Rhythm Thief:
switchlogic:
Eaton Twin Splitter. Best gearbox in the world. Even better in an ERF. God what an amazing combination. FH16 750? Pfffttt, I’d give it up in a second for a ERF with a Twin Split…I absolutely agree. There’s nothing like a twin splitter to make you feel like a real driver!
I’d go for a manual any time. They’re more involving and suit my driving style better. I currently drive an auto DAF 105, but use it exclusively in manual mode. I really don’t like auto 'boxes at all.
woosh!!!
