Jack Mayer Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 For those that have never seen this, you should be aware that the IShift panel can be specified in the dash, instead of attached to the seat. This allows the seat to swivel farther (for one thing). And it makes entry to the rear easier (for another thing). Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dascom Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 No bulky lever or knob sticking out, no floor or dash console in the way. About time, I want one. Yamaha V-Star2007 Kenworth T2000 tandem aircutterThermoKing TriPack2003 Holiday Rambler 36' Presidentialshort trips-88 Allegro on Astro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 No bulky lever or knob sticking out, no floor or dash console in the way. About time, I want one. Well, for around $140K you can get your very own brand new 780 speced out pretty well. Or perhaps a little less. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I'll keep my $35k truck. My account can use the extra $95k MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I'll keep my $35k truck. My account can use the extra $95k You SHOULD keep it Phil, because you could never replace what you have for anywhere near that amount. Geeze, if you don't buy the new truck can you retire a year sooner? It is coming fast...I remember when it was like 8 years to go.... Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke-E Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I'm a little surprised by the placement. Lincoln is currently recalling a bunch of vehicles for having the transmission and start/stop buttons too close to the radio/nav screen. (Most of the concern was over the potential disabling of the airbags if the ignition is turned off, which is a little different here.) I guess they're counting on that transmission making it into other trucks if they're sticking with a DIN format. I would have thought the button panel right below the brake controls would have been a more logical choice. Nothing like putting the truck in neutral because you hit a bump while adjusting the radio... 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 The I-shift my former boss had was the stick. I liked it, because I could "manual" the gears better when empty. This seems to deter that. Helluva nice trans, though. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety3 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 A few years back, Kenworth offered an 11-button steering wheel. Perhaps Volvo can put some +/- buttons on the wheel or the engine brake stalk to keep eyes on the road and hands on/near the wheel. Speaking of which, if you + or - an IShift, how do you give control back to Otto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Speaking of which, if you + or - an IShift, how do you give control back to Otto? My freedomline has an auto/manual button. I am betting the I-shift does also...maybe that "M" button?? EDIT: That is exactly what the "M" button is. The operators manual says: R, N, D and M. When the selector is in the R position, the reverse gears are engaged. The N position places the transmission in neutral. The D position is the automatic drive mode. The M position allows the driver to manually select the operating and starting gear. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsnext Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 My freedomline has an auto/manual button. I am betting the I-shift does also...maybe that "M" button?? EDIT: That is exactly what the "M" button is. The operators manual says: R, N, D and M. When the selector is in the R position, the reverse gears are engaged. The N position places the transmission in neutral. The D position is the automatic drive mode. The M position allows the driver to manually select the operating and starting gear. We spec'd our truck with the iShift dash console option. Much cleaner look and we won't rub our legs on the stick. Yes, the "M" is for manual. the "+" & "-" is for the shifting. The iShift will let you know how many gears up or down you have left. I'm thinking the iShift is probably smarter than me so I won't opt for "M" for often!!!! David 2016 Volvo VNL780 D13 I-Shift 2016 DRV 44 Houston 2015 Smart Cabriolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsnext Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 For those that have never seen this, you should be aware that the IShift panel can be specified in the dash, instead of attached to the seat. This allows the seat to swivel farther (for one thing). And it makes entry to the rear easier (for another thing). Jack- That is how we have spec'd our truck (can't wait). WE also have asked for all the switches to be wired to the panel closest to the steering column. We are hoping that will clear the panel above the radio for an in-dash rear view monitor with minimal re-wiring required. 2016 Volvo VNL780 D13 I-Shift 2016 DRV 44 Houston 2015 Smart Cabriolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Our monitor is located like that above radio. I don't have a lot of switches but was easy to move them over. Looks factory installed 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Much cleaner look and we won't rub our legs on the stick. Well, being single and all, if my transmission won't rub my leg, who will?? MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Well, being single and all, if my transmission won't rub my leg, who will?? Phil, You open yourself up to so many comebacks, but since you're my friend gonna spare you---------maybe!! 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety3 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 My freedomline has an auto/manual button. I am betting the I-shift does also...maybe that "M" button?? EDIT: That is exactly what the "M" button is. The operators manual says: R, N, D and M. When the selector is in the R position, the reverse gears are engaged. The N position places the transmission in neutral. The D position is the automatic drive mode. The M position allows the driver to manually select the operating and starting gear. Ah, I should rephrase the question. The IShift allows use of the +/- buttons while in D. How does one give control back to Otto if the shifter is in D? Do you shift to M and back to D? Do you return to the gear that Otto would pick now, and he'll take over from there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Ah, I should rephrase the question. The IShift allows use of the +/- buttons while in D. How does one give control back to Otto if the shifter is in D? Do you shift to M and back to D? Do you return to the gear that Otto would pick now, and he'll take over from there? I do not think it is a question of giving control back to it in D mode. It "allows you to" but if you don't, it will. In M mode you must and it will not . Phil, You open yourself up to so many comebacks, but since you're my friend gonna spare you---------maybe!! MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Given the choice I wouldn't order that i-shift panel. I'd order the shifter beside the seat. Just seems to far to reach and not in the safest place IMO. Volvo's focus on safety I'm surprised where they put this. Even making adjustment on the radio to me feels like a reach and this is lower. They should put paddle shifters on the back of the steering wheel for manual shifting. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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