Re: 5 Speed Questions

From: Chuck Robbins (intense99dak@home.com)
Date: Thu Jan 04 2001 - 10:45:19 EST


> --Does the clutch grab right off the floor or way out
> or somewhere in between? Basically more like a car or
> a lot like a truck?

The clutch on my AX-15 v6 tranny grabs about 2" - 3" from resting position.
It took some getting used to, but comes in handy when speed shifting. The
clutch is hydraulic and depresses very easy. Actually a little too easy as
it's almost impossible to feel the "catch point".

> --Are the throws long or short?

The throw is on the long side, but it's typical of a truck shifter. I'm not
sure if someone has come out with a new shifter or not, but it might be
worth looking. The shift is a bit notchy as well. I've heard that synthetic
fluid helps out, but I've yet to change mine out so I don't know how much of
a difference it makes.

--
Chuck Robbins
'99 Dakota Sport
www.intense99dak.com



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