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Skybird · 05-06-21, 10:08 AM

If you play on PC only, compatability should not be a problem.

Modern trucks have automatic gearboxes, because they have 12, 14, 16 gears. I have switched in ETS2 to automatic as well.

I use the shifter for old classic sports cars that H-pattern shifters as well. There is something satisfying in keeping that stick kicking up and down. Also, if gears, clutch and gas are not well timed, some cars tend to bog down, or you ruin the gear box. Yes, that can happen in a good sim. You hear that grinding, gargling sound one time too often, and - well, no fun anymore...

Or you gear up and and down too early, and bog down or have your gears exploding while overreving. My favourite speciality. I do so because I am yet to find a car with a a self-destruct button. But gearing down too early and so ending up in too high refs and blowing it, is a nice workaround.

05-06-21, 10:08 AM	#17
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,496 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	If you play on PC only, compatability should not be a problem. Modern trucks have automatic gearboxes, because they have 12, 14, 16 gears. I have switched in ETS2 to automatic as well. I use the shifter for old classic sports cars that H-pattern shifters as well. There is something satisfying in keeping that stick kicking up and down. Also, if gears, clutch and gas are not well timed, some cars tend to bog down, or you ruin the gear box. Yes, that can happen in a good sim. You hear that grinding, gargling sound one time too often, and - well, no fun anymore... Or you gear up and and down too early, and bog down or have your gears exploding while overreving. My favourite speciality. I do so because I am yet to find a car with a a self-destruct button. But gearing down too early and so ending up in too high refs and blowing it, is a nice workaround. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.