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Zebedee Member Since: 09 Jun 2016 Location: Cheshire/South Manchester Posts: 354 |
It is an 8-speed gearbox so it is quite easy and normal to change from 8th to 7th. Current:
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30th Oct 2023 11:33am |
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fisha Member Since: 25 Sep 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 1245 |
Yeah, I’d say it was common practice. If you’re cruising and maintaining speed for an uphill it’ll hold the gear. If you want to accelerate and gain speed then it’ll drop a gear to do it. V8 or else ... |
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30th Oct 2023 3:44pm |
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philip1972 Member Since: 16 Jun 2017 Location: Marval 87440 Posts: 511 |
This is one thing I preferred on my Disco 4 6 speed to the D4 8 speed. Fewer kick downs and just used the torque. |
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30th Oct 2023 4:05pm |
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Tdtj Member Since: 29 Sep 2021 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 161 |
If I’m using mine on cruise or just normal motorway stuff and see a slight incline ahead I just flick the right steering wheel paddle to keep it in 8th gear and use the torque instead of the very unnecessary change down 2016 4.4 diesel |
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30th Oct 2023 8:13pm |
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Iceboy74 Member Since: 20 Sep 2023 Location: Berkshire Posts: 9 |
Thanks All.
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3rd Nov 2023 9:35am |
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