HOW TO FLOAT GEARS IN AMERICAN TRUCK SIMULATOR - PEDAL CAM, SHIFT CAM AND THE WORKS | TUTORIAL

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[@b9bot148]

Okay I got a tip for anyone running the G29 or maybe anything else . I was not able to float the gears no matter what RPM in my setup . So I went back to Options then picked controls. In controls I scrolled down to H-Shifter Setup. Shifter layout setup I changed mine from simple to Advanced. Below that I changed the Shifter fast split from never to clutch or throttle. I then went back into ATS to drive and bingo I can now float the gears and the gear changes up and down. So I hope if anyone else can't float the gears give this a try to get it to work.

[@serpanol]

Thank you i have tried many times and could not get it to work "" G29 "" got to the point i was considering upgrading to TH8A but will give this a shot

[@serpanol]

It work it works ty ty

[@b9bot148]

@@serpanol HI I was going to reply after reading your message that buying another shifter wouldn't help. I actually bought the Thrustmaster THX shifter and was not able to float gears until I did the above after watching FTG. That confirmed to me there was something else going on. Glad it works!

[@christophernunez3403]

Lol. I have the g27 and I was floating gears way before anyone knew you could on the game. And yup that's the set up I've always had cuz that's the closest to a real truck. Always works. Do that first and you'll be able to float gears you can also flare up the rpms by taping the gas pedal while in N in between shifting. As in your in a gear and need to catch the next one shift to N then tap the gas twice then shift and as the rpms fall the truck will catch the next gear

[@RoadRunner-yu8cu]

does this work for the TH8A? i can't float the gears no matter what i do

[@blkdeath]

As a former RL driver you are doing amazing for not having the actual feel of shifting. We mainly go by sound and not RPM indicator but not sure that works the same in game as I use a controller. Like you said in the vid, different trucks ALL have a different groove to em 'cough' Mack 'cough'....lol. When I first started watching I thought you were a RL driver teaching ATS people how to float and when you said you don't know how it is in RL I was shocked. You'd be a champ! I used to always say this to my fellow Mack drivers at the time, the clutch is for First and reverse.....that's it...lol. Side note, I applied for a rear loader Mack ready mix job once and before I got in the truck, the guy evaluating me said " if you use the clutch after first gear, you're fired....simple as that. I laughed at the time since I drove a Mack for years, but I could imagine a new drivers horror in hearing that lol. Edit: @ 18:21 you sure you're not a real driver? lol that tailgate stop is textbook...lol

[@ericl1627]

He does do alright and your right flossing in ATS is a pain as no feel.

[@luisbarrios4430]

How do you think shifting in ATS compares to real life? Just curious haha

[@ThunderingDiesel]

@@luisbarrios4430 well ig irl you can actually feel tension on the shifter, when u hit the correct rpms it goes right in when floating, thats my guess I haven't actually droven one irl yet

[@phao3093]

So true lmao.... macks definitely take some getting used to.... I had a mack that would not shift unless you were between 1800 and 2000 rpms and if the Jake brakes were on it was almost impossible to upshift before the rpms dropped too low.... I've never driven on one of the simulators before, It would be so weird driving without the engine vibrations, rattling dash, air seat swaying sideways or the feel of the shifter and whine of each gear through the shift knob...... there can't be anything like the fear of a missed downshift right before cresting the top of a hill and having to guess which gear based on the speed you're moving while that speed climbs.

[@brandonmiller7466]

Each engine has its own sound to listen for. 855/n14 Cummins it's a bit of a burble but the old 2 smokers you wanted it to be rapping out. Never had the displeasure of a big yellow fuel chugger.

[@brwsamurai]

I love how much complexity u can add to the ATS experience with those details. Thanks for the tips man. btw force feedback on the gearbox would be amazing!

[@williamyoung2955]

Jamaican shifters- “ hold my 18 speed”.

[@redline350zHR]

💀💀😆😆😆😆 BRUHHHH this comment had me deadddddd

[@flashmacro1823]

😂

[@Zsullivan27]

🤣 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Adam-bb9rm]

Personally the Jamaican style of shifting is a lot of strain on the transmission cause you are rushing everything. Granted it sounds good. But these trucks are not for racing

[@zdizzle9423]

Sugarfoot real og

[@olemansailor6519]

At time 10:52 When the front end is bouncing on takeoff from a complete stop, it's normally from a worn clutch or because the mechanic left a fingerprint on the clutch or pressure plate when installing the clutch. Lots of people don't realize how important it is to keep everything perfectly clean when doing a clutch, pressure plate or even disc brakes. Sometimes it can be caused by not using a torque wrench and it causes the flywheel to warp. When you were talking about not being sure what to do below 20 mph, I slow down to almost a stop early shifting down 3 or 4 gears at a time if I am making a fast stop, aiming for a stopping place maybe 25 feet before the white line. Then I don’t stop completely, I let the truck roll very slowly until the stick slips into whatever gear I want to take off in, then press in the clutch and stop the truck. That way you don't get any gear grind putting it into low to take off. I always shift with a gentle pressure on two fingers. Up or down doesn't matter. If you have to pull it out of gear then wait another second or two so the rpm and truck match and the shifter will slip into neutral like butter and into the next gear as well. When teaching others to drive I give them 3 pieces of advice. 1. When doing ANYTHING in a big truck, take your time. Relax. Big trucks don't move fast so don't force them. Slow and smooth. If you break anything you will be out of work until it's fixed or driving a POS loaner truck that everyone hammers on. 2. Always use all the real-estate available even if you don’t think you need it. I hate seeing people pulling trailers over curbs or dropping them into ditches. When running heavy, curbs can pull tires off of beads. Ditches when running heavy can roll your trailer which in turn can roll your tractor. 3. Never back up at an intersection. NEVER. It doesn’t matter if it’s in heavy traffic or not. You never know what the idiot in the 4 wheeler is going to do. They may act like they are going to help you out, but then at the last second they pull up or to the side and you wind up pulling a trailer over them. Pull up where you are supposed to be and let THEM move. Just stay legal and if it comes to it and a cop arrives, he will MAKE THEM move. Ignore the traffic, the cursing and the sign language and STAY IN YOUR TRUCK. You have an air conditioner and a radio. Just relax and wait them out.

[@christianweis8721]

I learned to drive in a Mack Rd800 hauling coal in WV. I never got ahold of double clutching before I left and went underground to work, but I did learn that the clutch is just to take off or go in reverse lol. I floated everything and it’s a whole lot easier in a real truck you’ve got a feel for when the gear is ready to change. It’s hard to go by sound in an old coal truck too with no rpm gauge 😂l

[@erick5598]

Floating like a pro. Also liking those new pedals!

[@hicksydawg5228]

@fulltilledgaming we haul dozers irl an the key is keep ur revs high even when going down but its more key going down that u don’t shift to late others it is too hard to get back into a gear. At least thats wat we find with our kenworth T650.

[@90cat1]

All Manual transmission Semi's you have to use double clutch (unless you float the gears of course). and when it comes to downshifting, you want to make sure you are in a gear that will allow you to go when you accelerate if the light turns green before you come to a stop. If you are coming to a stop sign stopping 6th or lower.

[@b9bot148]

I love these tutorial videos FTG, thanks. I can now float gears whoop whoop!

[@almendomortin2492]

Hey loving the video bro...just wanna share a small details with you... Remember if you miss a gear, don't gear down..gear up instead

[@HigerHunter]

as someone who has limited driving manuals irl to only learning how to drive manual crane trucks because of my job, i shift with feel of the transmission, put a little pressure on the shifter and it will just pop into place which is nice. It is indeed a lot harder to do in video game than irl.

[@deafoldgit]

good job buddy! not many trucks you have to use double de clutch anymore maybe on a heavy haul you might, most UK truck are now all coming auto and you pay extra if you want a manual, but you think its slower to float the gears but its much smother and you dont come to a full stop many time, in real life if you are in traffic on the motorway sometimes its best to follow the truck lane as they want to keep moving so its less stopping! 👍🏁💜

[@collinmc90]

I swear just cruising in the right lane(IRL), not worrying about passing people or getting ahead (almost) always pays off, very often I end up passing the same cars that passed me 10 or 15 minutes ago when we reach a light or round about and I was able to drive safer and more efficiently.

[@gearjammer89]

If you want to add an extra element of realism to floating, go in the console and set g_hshifter_synchronized 0 and it will force you to match rpms even when using the clutch just like it would IRL.

[@ghostnkc7444]

That's exactly what I did. I haven't been able to go back to a syncho since I did that.

[@zacharybishop6595]

@@ghostnkc7444 I actually appreciate non synchronous gear boxes now. When I go to play a different driving game that requires me to use the clutch I'm like "Ugh I actually gotta do that?" Lol.

[@ToreDL87]

@@zacharybishop6595 With normal transmissions that has helical cut gears & synchro's you dont wanna do that, they need the clutch pushed in to take engine load of transmission and help synchro's slide in place.

[@chexlemeneux8790]

No way ... I was sitting here just finding out you can actually hook up the fifth wheel and have sim air brakes ... now I find out this... Im not gonna need a new game for a long time.

[@danielrobards7894]

@@ToreDL87 actually if you get your revs right plus the right timing with the stick you can drive synchro without the clutch. I drive a truck with a power assist Eaton fuller for work without the clutch and its synchro and i tend to fuck up when using the clutch

[@xtalonxdeslauriersx]

On the kw t660 Cat motor 18 speed I like to up shift at 16 down shift at 11. I have little to no issues floating but I’m being made to double clutch and that’s a pain in the but. Also when combing to a stop I was always taught to never be out of gear. Stop in 4th with the clutch in and find second once the truck has stoped

[@TheHelix123]

My 389,Th8A shifter and the open road with no speed limits perfect.

[@b9bot148]

Gonna try it out and see what I can do.

[@mposter3138]

This was easier than I thought! Practice makes perfect.

[@hammermike77]

Another great video FTG and keep up the great work

[@MaxFluff]

man this truck has a nice interior

[@gamertastic1527]

Many people when they set up the setting are just using a shifter with no range finder or anything the easiest way the float gears is to change your shifter setting to a 18 speed or whatever transmission u want then u have to clutch to start and u can float whenever

[@vinceschannel8927]

That truck is gorgeous 😍😍

[@timoftedahl956]

Great job. I used to run a 98 Kenworth w900 with a 6NZ cat in it and always found between 1500-1700 was the sweet spot for me

[@redline350zHR]

why not redline it if its just a game? im serious like how does this work...you have to do everything PERFECTLY??

[@timoftedahl956]

@@redline350zHR I was talking in real life. Never played ats

[@yamahonkawazuki]

ive driven irl, usually know when truck or really any manual trans vehicle is ready to float, you feel the engine stop making pulling power and just making noise, its usually willing to float.

[@tsepoza]

I drive trucks for a living but I’m finding it hard to shift without the clutch on ats. Like you say there is no resistance or feedback on the gearstick in the game which is what I rely on to do clutchless shifting in real life. In real life when those revs match up good and you are applying a slight force on the gearstick it’s like the gearshift gets taken or snatched out of your hand into the next gear. Very cool video though, I’ll keep practicing until I get it like you.

[@airbus-a330]

im tired of holding the wheel but wanna start playing ats and was wondering how it translates lol. good to know.

[@bikerboy3k]

Awesome setup brother!

[@ericl1627]

For starters let me say much better. Your right about alot me I never look at rpm. Every truck it's differant the 2019 389 Pete I drive now loves slow shifts im guessing 400 to 500 drops. My old Pete357 I think out was liked a faster shift.

[@justinbarber24]

That was sooo cool seeing my city name on a sim game. Yuba City Marysville baby.lol

[@wattie60]

Hey. Nice video. I still need some training to float gears so smooth. I would like to know what are the mod name that allow to add a GPS-like device with dashboard infos (fuel consumption, cruise control...) at the bottom left of the windshield and the one with the GPS at the upper part please ? Thanks

[@johnlemasters672]

What are you using to be able to see left right up down by turning your head. Thank you

[@robertgardner4508]

IRL you don't fully pull your foot off the gas when floating gears, or most cases the transmission will not let you go into gear, and you'll have to cram it in and damage parts. You only lift off the gas enough to bring the RPM's down around the 1,500 area in most trucks and eaton transmissions, and you'll be able to gently float gears and you push back on the throttle. You never fully take your foot off the gas, you only lift off enough to drop RPM's.

[@robertgardner4508]

But this is a game and they did a pretty damn good job, I love floating in both IRL and in game.

[@LobbsTrucking]

Well needed video

[@The101Point1]

Love that freightliner

[@anthonywitkowski1782]

Is there a didgiital type of device that shows our taqometor and which gear we are in?

[@thegamehud8214]

how are you moving the camera side to side? I'm curious because I want to use it for my setup. just so I know what to look for to purchase it.

[@laurinjoelschafhausen]

Great video and overall content. Do you have a video up explaining your shifter mods. Planing to get my shifter from the table to the floor as well and help would be greatly appreciated. 👍🏼

[@FullTilledGaming]

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[@vendetta1306]

Nice setup man

[@feveredapollo4583]

Hi ftg I am a huge fan I love all of your videos and your setup is my dream setup I am saving for one just like it... Can you make a video showing how to install mods from places other than the steam workshop and how to put them in the game

[@heathjessup1308]

Is the shifter in the cab apart of a truck mod or can you get it in other truck models also how how you set up you’re head tracking

[@dreamingsvlegacy4610]

Looking for alittle help, using my shift i am trying to float gears but when i git to neutral my truck slows down like breaks are on, is this just a setting?

[@NICK_KIRAK]

Thanks Bro.

[@tommywachinski1434]

I need to know... how did you get the Easton Fuller shift knob in the truck in the game?

[@stevenminarchin5877]

Gotta go by the sound as RL truck driver that’s the only way I shift by floating for up and down but it’s all off sound

[@christopherpawlychyn3146]

Cool video

[@ezloot4u433]

Where did you get the digital display on the bottom right? Thank you

[@ps3player111]

Damn.. you make this look so easy...

[@chrish4483]

I love that map but it really screwed up my Hwy 80 from reno to winnemucca and alot of other C2C routes.....any thoughts anyone?

[@jasonsfarm37]

Anyone know what the average price is on a g27 I think it is shifter and where I could find one I’m not talking about the knob I can find one easily

[@Pas31Ta]

Hi how did you put the ets2 dashboard in the lower right corner? Could you send me this dashboards skin or link thanks!

[@JonahIsrael]

Wow just discovered this game. I wonder if I can use this for 18 speed training.

[@kentbyron1738]

You have a really cool voice DAMN

[@OfficialGould5]

What’s your full steering setup? I like your setup and I’m thinking about getting one soon?

[@esko738]

do only a couple trucks have the shift knob in first person or is it a mod

[@TheHumbleBiker]

Hey can you tell me how the in-game camera is moving according to your head? You are not wearing a VR so how is it possible ? 🤔

[@schiggy3592]

Hello, i really like this video ;) Can you tell me what truck this is. I downloaded the Freightliner FLC Mod, but can't get the interior to look like yours. What Mods are you using? I would be very greatful, if you could respond to this.

[@dane-my1qo]

That is really cool .I never seen anything that is this to teach people or a game?

[@FullTilledGaming]

Not in real life but it incorporates real life techniques and applies it to how the simulator see things. People ask me all the time how to float gears in game so I made the vid

[@emailsemails1369]

Make a video on how all your setting are please , thanks

[@basslover352]

How did you get those amazing engine sounds? this one specifically

[@underdogsciontc]

Irl i lift when I float my gears on a water truck i was running

[@cardaleohardial2074]

For some reason my range selector and splitter isn't working. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix it??

[@stefano182]

What wheel and shifter are you running?

[@michaelmurphy4686]

what kind of truck shifter do you have

[@crobar_]

I just clutch in on half shifts because the instant gear change messes with the immersion. In reality it would air shift the same but in ats its just instant and I can't stand it.

[@worldofsimulations6637]

very nice Vid :)

[@admiralsuarez6165]

How do I get that rpm gauge mod you have on the right side of the screen?

[@simulationnation3105]

Hi, I noticed that you are using head tracker. What head tracker are you using?

[@RedneckMechanicsYT]

What's your full setup. That's friggin awesome.

[@ryanwalters2371]

@ 8:00 how did you get the really cool downshifting sound???? It was so cool and I don't know how you did it!

[@revil3962]

He just downshifted normally but pressed engine brake with it

[@nathanbrosh4589]

How do you get that dashboard at the bottom right

[@nitrofrogg431]

This helps a lot, thank you. Question, I've read that I should change the h-shifter to asynchronized from synchronized in the console menu.......did you do this or is it needed? Newer to ATS and brand new to wheel and shifter.

[@FullTilledGaming]

so all that does it require you to match RPM's even with the clutch. At some point with out any kind of force feedback, it becomes really difficult to do that. It's up to you. For me, floating the gears was enough.

[@X_Brandon_X]

How’d you get the tachometer on your screen? Is it a mod?

[@flix8743]

How does your camera move around with out you moving it?

[@truckinnloggingnz830]

what if i want to make my gear changes longer?????.....

[@unrulycj1671]

Actually it will slide because the weight is too light I carry 50 tones back and forth you can hear the brakes grinding when I try to stop

[@mic8040]

I keep the jake brake on all the time when I float gear

[@xavierjackson3796]

hey ftg no mater what i do even when i match the rps i grind gears i have been practicing for a month and im still grinding gears

[@ps3lanigan]

what is the name of the rim addon u have on your base?

[@jonlewis9298]

Glad to see someone not shifting up every gear.... 3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,18

[@FullTilledGaming]

Hahahha 👍🏻

[@TaxationIsTheft439]

What’s the best way to turn your hesd

[@wwmw51]

Can you make a tutorial on the ATS - Interior Driver Skin Making. There's one out but; it doesn't go into depth like you do in your tutorials. thanks

[@FullTilledGaming]

I can try

[@dasp125]

With the range selector (front switch), do you flip it up before going into neutral then into next gear or neutral first, flip the range selector up then into next gear? Thanks, Mike.

[@Khano94]

Hey mike, I'm not sure if it applies for ATS but whenever I'm driving I'll always preselect the range so if I'm in 4 (bottom box) I'll select the high range box once I get into 4th so when I go for 5 or 6 I won't have to worry about what box I'm in

[@ToreDL87]

@@Khano94 I like to flip it just before I switch from low to high, it doesn't apply in ATS but IRL the preload of both range & split puts wear on the transmission the longer it's pre-selected. Have seen pics of the internals of a real Eaton where split & range had been pre-selected for too long for too many times between low & high, throwouts were ground halfway off, gears were a mirror sheen (due to the metal wearing off the throwouts) and cracks were developing on bearing ladders on the transmission casing.

[@jakester7102]

So question what exactly are you using for looking around where when you turn your head it looks out the window that would be awesome to have for my set up if you have a link of what you have could you send it to me ?

[@FullTilledGaming]

Track ir pro

[@Thepossum04]

I cannot go up to 18 years in my trucks even with the 18th speed transmission shifternob please help

[@bear-nu2cs]

Where can I buy that exact shifter extension?

[@chrisxcross8884]

Release fuel pedal and shift one two into next gear. Simple as that.

[@KnowerofThings]

where did you get 350 -400 from the rpm stays 1000-1500rpm im so confused

[@IamAW]

I tried doing this with 6 speed transmissions (still waiting for my truck shifter), and that's why I'm here. I'll tell you, it's not easy on a 6 speed. Also, what "real brand" mod are you using? You have different ads and brands than the mods I use for it.

[@Tradiejoe284]

Why do you press the clutch when stopping?

[@martingt3107]

What is the mod to show a manual shifter in the game?

[@jasonsfarm37]

Anyone know where I can get a decent knob for a H shifter trying to build my setup and don’t know didly squat about simulator equipment

[@ToreDL87]

There's a cheap one on Ebay made by autoparts_1 (I think).

[@LeonardJackson]

On ETS2 I can pull out of gear without the clutch but when I try to put it back in it just stays in Neutral. I don't get a grinding noise or anything. Anyone know if there's another setting I have to use besides the ones where I choose the advanced shifting and my transmission type?

[@FullTilledGaming]

Try putting your shifting on complex instead of simple

[@Pizzamonster001]

Oh man, I miss your videos

[@troyBORG]

Is that a mod that gives you that better MPH and RPM thing in the bottom right? What is it called?

[@FullTilledGaming]

it's a telemetry program. Sim Hub/dash studio

[@BrettBedard]

What's the overlay that you are using?

[@mikek2824]

When I was watching this video it looks like when you turn your head it turns the camera in the cab how do you have that set up I don't see you moving a mouse or anything It looks like when you turn your head it turns the screen?

[@doesnotplaywellwithothers3455]

Trac IR pro

[@Brozi]

I know, that's an old video, but I have a question. How did you moded your shifter, that it is so long?

[@FullTilledGaming]

Bought an extension to fit the threading on the Fanatec shifter

[@alonzohannajr9259]

What simulator set up do you have

[@christopherpawlychyn3146]

Sounds real lol

[@absoluteenvy3468]

how do you move your head and like the person in the game move its head as well ?

[@DonkeyKongVietCong]

Trackir

[@brettensmith7305]

Where did you get that mod