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BTW ... about your Tacoma Harry ...
On Sat, 14 Jan 2017 13:29:20 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote: Does that have the "shiftless" transmission? The Altima has that and initially it took a little getting used to. Now I like it. Plenty of acceleration when you need it, even on the highway when you stomp on it. After driving the truck mostly, I have been amazed at the gas mileage. Richard under normal acceleration you don't feel the classic 'bump' of the gears, but if you nail it to get around something, it'll drop down and you hear the engine scream. Now that you mention it, that does seem like an interesting, yet odd arrangement. If I am just driving along and then suddenly "nail it" the transmission will very briefly feel like it is slipping while the engine raises in RPM but then it grabs hard and accelerates the car. It happens so fast that you don't really realize what just happened. === I wonder how it works mechanically, perhaps variable pitch blades in the torque converter? |
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BTW ... about your Tacoma Harry ...
On 1/15/2017 5:08 PM, True North wrote:
On Sunday, 15 January 2017 17:55:44 UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote: On 1/15/2017 3:36 PM, wrote: On Sat, 14 Jan 2017 13:29:20 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: Does that have the "shiftless" transmission? The Altima has that and initially it took a little getting used to. Now I like it. Plenty of acceleration when you need it, even on the highway when you stomp on it. After driving the truck mostly, I have been amazed at the gas mileage. Richard under normal acceleration you don't feel the classic 'bump' of the gears, but if you nail it to get around something, it'll drop down and you hear the engine scream. Now that you mention it, that does seem like an interesting, yet odd arrangement. If I am just driving along and then suddenly "nail it" the transmission will very briefly feel like it is slipping while the engine raises in RPM but then it grabs hard and accelerates the car. It happens so fast that you don't really realize what just happened. === I wonder how it works mechanically, perhaps variable pitch blades in the torque converter? You got me curious as well ... this website explains it pretty well: https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-advice/continuously-variable-transmission-explained/ I've heard the "rubber band" thing before and some of the testers on our car shows up here make a point of saying they don't like the CVT. I'll see how they work out by the time I'm shopping for a new vehicle in about 6-10 years into the future. If you have never driven a car with the CVT transmission it initially feels odd but after a while you really don't notice the lack of traditional gear changes. It is much smoother in operation and I can see how it adds to better gas mileage. The system picks an optimum engine RPM for the load and adjusts the transmission to an infinitely variable ratio to best use the torque being developed. |
BTW ... about your Tacoma Harry ...
On Sun, 15 Jan 2017 16:55:38 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote: On 1/15/2017 3:36 PM, wrote: On Sat, 14 Jan 2017 13:29:20 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: Does that have the "shiftless" transmission? The Altima has that and initially it took a little getting used to. Now I like it. Plenty of acceleration when you need it, even on the highway when you stomp on it. After driving the truck mostly, I have been amazed at the gas mileage. Richard under normal acceleration you don't feel the classic 'bump' of the gears, but if you nail it to get around something, it'll drop down and you hear the engine scream. Now that you mention it, that does seem like an interesting, yet odd arrangement. If I am just driving along and then suddenly "nail it" the transmission will very briefly feel like it is slipping while the engine raises in RPM but then it grabs hard and accelerates the car. It happens so fast that you don't really realize what just happened. === I wonder how it works mechanically, perhaps variable pitch blades in the torque converter? You got me curious as well ... this website explains it pretty well: https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-advice/continuously-variable-transmission-explained/ Standard transmissions are AM and automatics are FM. |
BTW ... about your Tacoma Harry ...
On Sun, 15 Jan 2017 16:55:38 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote: On 1/15/2017 3:36 PM, wrote: On Sat, 14 Jan 2017 13:29:20 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: Does that have the "shiftless" transmission? The Altima has that and initially it took a little getting used to. Now I like it. Plenty of acceleration when you need it, even on the highway when you stomp on it. After driving the truck mostly, I have been amazed at the gas mileage. Richard under normal acceleration you don't feel the classic 'bump' of the gears, but if you nail it to get around something, it'll drop down and you hear the engine scream. Now that you mention it, that does seem like an interesting, yet odd arrangement. If I am just driving along and then suddenly "nail it" the transmission will very briefly feel like it is slipping while the engine raises in RPM but then it grabs hard and accelerates the car. It happens so fast that you don't really realize what just happened. === I wonder how it works mechanically, perhaps variable pitch blades in the torque converter? You got me curious as well ... this website explains it pretty well: https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-advice/continuously-variable-transmission-explained/ === Interesting, thanks. That belt must be super tough. |
BTW ... about your Tacoma Harry ...
Alex wrote:
Tim wrote: On Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 4:37:54 AM UTC-6, Mr. Luddite wrote: On 1/13/2017 11:51 PM, Tim wrote: On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 4:23:57 PM UTC-6, Poco Loco wrote: On Fri, 13 Jan 2017 16:41:00 -0500 (EST), justan wrote: Keyser Soze Wrote in message: On 1/13/17 4:16 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote: On 1/13/2017 4:12 PM, justan wrote: Keyser Soze Wrote in message: On 1/13/17 2:40 PM, justan wrote: "Mr. Luddite" Wrote in message: I've been doing some research on smaller trucks to replace the F-250 I have now. The main criteria is something that Mrs.E will feel comfortable driving (meaning smaller) yet still has the tow capacity to handle the little camper she bought last summer. Ideal would be a tow capacity of 5K to 6K lbs to tow the little 4K lb. camper. I happened to be looking at the Tacoma and recalled you posting that yours is rated to tow 6,400 lbs. You also have said you have the four cylinder, 4x4 with a manual transmission. You might want to verify your tow rating for that configuration. According to Toyota, it is only rated to tow 3,500 lbs. (2016 model specs). That ought to be able to haul a 20 ft Pahkah, his last known, (thought to be real), boat. And once again, you display your ignorance. The boat with engine and gear and fuel was about 3400 pounds, and the trailer added substantially to that, putting the weight of the full rig way over 3,500 pounds. Stick to what you know, whatever that might be. You agree with Luddite's findings then? You overstated your capacity by a whopping 3000 pounds. Almost twice the real capacity. I'm wondering if you know anything that really matters. I could have sworn that he told us that his Tacoma had the four cylinder rather than the V6 but apparently I was wrong. The Tacoma with the V6 and the tow package is indeed rated for 6400 lbs towing. No, I wouldn't have bought a four-cylinder gasoline engine truck. I am, however, very impressed with the four-cylinder engine in my wife's Toyota Camry and probably wouldn't consider a car with a V-6 or V-8. The Camry is peppy, and cruises at interstate speed limits with the engine loafing. My new car has a v6. A 2.2 litre 4 with a turbo doesn' t meet my requirements for the vehicle. Gas mileage is better than my wife's crv. Go figure. My wife got the top of the line Subaru to replace the VW diesel. Took it on the trip to Tampa. Very nice to drive and quite peppy with the four cylinder. In cruise control it automatically slows when pulling up behind a slower mover, then speeds back up when the lane is changed. Hell, there's nothing to do but keep the damn thing between the lines. And, without a signal on, the thing beeps at you when you get too close to a line. Got right around 30mpg for the trip. wifes 2016 Honda CRV has all the 4cyl pep you need and gets 32-36 with cruise locked on 65 Does that have the "shiftless" transmission? The Altima has that and initially it took a little getting used to. Now I like it. Plenty of acceleration when you need it, even on the highway when you stomp on it. After driving the truck mostly, I have been amazed at the gas mileage. Richard under normal acceleration you don't feel the classic 'bump' of the gears, but if you nail it to get around something, it'll drop down and you hear the engine scream. Now that you mention it, that does seem like an interesting, yet odd arrangement. I rented a Murano with the CVT and it was strange but very smooth! Do not know the design of the car CVT, but my Evenrude snowmobile had a CVT belt drive. Pulleys changed diameter with speed. |
BTW ... about your Tacoma Harry ...
Keyser Soze wrote:
On 1/14/17 1:03 PM, Poco Loco wrote: On Sat, 14 Jan 2017 09:00:07 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote: On 1/14/17 8:43 AM, Its Me wrote: On Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 8:28:52 AM UTC-5, Keyser Soze wrote: My truck is quiet enough for me to listen to my favorite classical music at moderate sound pressure levels. It'll do 0-60 in under 8 seconds and probably closer to 7, fast enough for a pickup truck. The tests of your truck report 0-60 times of *over* 8 seconds, with professional drivers. I beat 8 seconds several times once the truck had 5000 miles on it, and I'm not the word's best shifter on the manual tranny. Incidentally, you boychiks left out the best parts of the CR review, the reasons why the Tacoma is the leading seller in its class: "While full-sized pickup trucks increasingly adopt luxury trappings, compact trucks remain utilitarian workhorses. The Tacoma is a reliable but down-and-dirty example of function trumping form. 'Simply put, the Tacoma is the perfect truck for landscapers and contractors. "This beast of burden has a bulletproof reliability track record, a tough-as-nails chassis, and a durable composite-Â*plastic bed. For off-roading adventures, the capable Tacoma has few peers. "True to its heritage as a work truck, the Tacoma admirably tolerates those sorts of duties. It trundled up our rock hill with ease. The damped tailgate is a charm to lower but a chore to raise. And though it varies based on the body and powerÂ*train, our truck is rated to tow 6,400 pounds—that’s a 23-foot Airstream trailer, folks." Have nice day, truck poseurs. I posted the funny part - which is what made a great review of a mediocre truck. No, **** for brains, the Tacoma is a great *truck* but it is a lousy sports car. I bought it because of its truck abilities and how it matched my particular truck needs. And unlike that p.o.s. oversized truck you don't drive much because of its size and fuel burn, I get pretty decent mileage. John's truck gets decent milage, especially highway. Mine gets 19 freeway, and the newer ones with a 6 speed get about 21-22. Around town parking is why wife does not care to take the truck when we go to San Diego. Also hauls lots more stuff. Tacoma is good for your use. Same as I told one son in law few years ago. Get a Tacoma extended cab, no 4x4 and will do you for years. I am thinking of getting a Chevy Volt for around town. Cents to use the car pool lanes, and goes 50 miles on a charge. And electric rate for the night use goes down by 2/3rds if you have a plug-in vehicle. |
BTW ... about your Tacoma Harry ...
Califbill Wrote in message:
Keyser Soze wrote: On 1/14/17 1:03 PM, Poco Loco wrote: On Sat, 14 Jan 2017 09:00:07 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote: On 1/14/17 8:43 AM, Its Me wrote: On Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 8:28:52 AM UTC-5, Keyser Soze wrote: My truck is quiet enough for me to listen to my favorite classical music at moderate sound pressure levels. It'll do 0-60 in under 8 seconds and probably closer to 7, fast enough for a pickup truck. The tests of your truck report 0-60 times of *over* 8 seconds, with professional drivers. I beat 8 seconds several times once the truck had 5000 miles on it, and I'm not the word's best shifter on the manual tranny. Incidentally, you boychiks left out the best parts of the CR review, the reasons why the Tacoma is the leading seller in its class: "While full-sized pickup trucks increasingly adopt luxury trappings, compact trucks remain utilitarian workhorses. The Tacoma is a reliable but down-and-dirty example of function trumping form. 'Simply put, the Tacoma is the perfect truck for landscapers and contractors. "This beast of burden has a bulletproof reliability track record, a tough-as-nails chassis, and a durable composite-*plastic bed. For off-roading adventures, the capable Tacoma has few peers. "True to its heritage as a work truck, the Tacoma admirably tolerates those sorts of duties. It trundled up our rock hill with ease. The damped tailgate is a charm to lower but a chore to raise. And though it varies based on the body and power*train, our truck is rated to tow 6,400 poundsthats a 23-foot Airstream trailer, folks." Have nice day, truck poseurs. I posted the funny part - which is what made a great review of a mediocre truck. No, **** for brains, the Tacoma is a great *truck* but it is a lousy sports car. I bought it because of its truck abilities and how it matched my particular truck needs. And unlike that p.o.s. oversized truck you don't drive much because of its size and fuel burn, I get pretty decent mileage. John's truck gets decent milage, especially highway. Mine gets 19 freeway, and the newer ones with a 6 speed get about 21-22. Around town parking is why wife does not care to take the truck when we go to San Diego. Also hauls lots more stuff. Tacoma is good for your use. Same as I told one son in law few years ago. Get a Tacoma extended cab, no 4x4 and will do you for years. I am thinking of getting a Chevy Volt for around town. Cents to use the car pool lanes, and goes 50 miles on a charge. And electric rate for the night use goes down by 2/3rds if you have a plug-in vehicle. Harry got the 4x4 because his redneck image demanded it. He bought the thing to haul mulch once a year? And what else? Harry's stories are rediculous. -- x |
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