pulling a tree stump

Nick · 06-20-2006, 09:40 PM

Did some digging around a small but mighty tree stump. Cut a few roots with the chainsaw, and hooked up the Ridge. Put er' in 2nd gear, engaged all wheels and bingo, pulled that stump right out of the ground. I must admit it took a few tries, but it finally came out.

cdepuydt · 06-20-2006, 09:46 PM

Ahhhh, man, you shoulda taken some pics and posted them!!!!

Sunshine Ridge · 06-20-2006, 09:55 PM

You also should have put it in 1st gear not second. the VTM-4 will prevent it from spinning tires, and you would have gotten it out muuch easier than in second gear.

DoctorJ · 06-20-2006, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunshine Ridge

You also should have put it in 1st gear not second. the VTM-4 will prevent it from spinning tires, and you would have gotten it out muuch easier than in second gear.

Its an automatic, it will always start in 1st gear regardless of the shift setting. Once up to speed and shifts to second it will hold, but I doubt there was enough speed to get to second in this case.

Sunshine Ridge · 06-20-2006, 11:08 PM

No, If you shift it to D or D3, it will shift through the gears up until 5th or 3rd, respectively. If you shift it to 2 or 1, it will start, and stay in 2nd or 1st, respectively. These gears are used for: 1st- pulling things, slow off-roading, because you dont want it to shift up, and lose torque and momentum; 2nd- use for situations when you don't need torque, but dont want wheel-spin. (which VTM-4 prevents wheel spin.)

Nick · 06-20-2006, 11:32 PM

Actually, I did uses 1st gear. The first time I tried it, I used 2nd gear, but 1st gear there after. Also, I engaged the VTM manually. I could take a picture of the stump, I still have it..........

DoctorJ · 06-21-2006, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunshine Ridge

No, If you shift it to D or D3, it will shift through the gears up until 5th or 3rd, respectively. If you shift it to 2 or 1, it will start, and stay in 2nd or 1st, respectively. These gears are used for: 1st- pulling things, slow off-roading, because you dont want it to shift up, and lose torque and momentum; 2nd- use for situations when you don't need torque, but dont want wheel-spin. (which VTM-4 prevents wheel spin.)

You are partially correct, however again regardless of the shift position the transmision will start in 1st if standing still. If in second and again not moving it will start in 1st then shift to second and hold that gear.

Webwader · 06-21-2006, 06:24 AM

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You are partially correct, however again regardless of the shift position the transmision will start in 1st if standing still.

Sorry, Doctor J, but you are incorrect. Check your owners manual for verification. D2 locks the transmission in second gear. It does not start in 1st gear.

DoctorJ · 06-21-2006, 07:06 AM

Sounds like an easy way to damage the transmission.

bigred1 · 06-21-2006, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Webwader

Sorry, Doctor J, but you are incorrect. Check your owners manual for verification. D2 locks the transmission in second gear. It does not start in 1st gear.

So you're saying your stopped at a light and it turns green, you take off and you're starting out in 2nd?

06-20-2006, 09:40 PM	#1
Nick ROC Rank: Sophomore 2006 RTL Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 114	pulling a tree stump Did some digging around a small but mighty tree stump. Cut a few roots with the chainsaw, and hooked up the Ridge. Put er' in 2nd gear, engaged all wheels and bingo, pulled that stump right out of the ground. I must admit it took a few tries, but it finally came out. __________________ 06 Steel Blue, Moonroof, XM radio, Nav unit, Fog lights, Honda hitch, Auto dim mirror, Burtman's wood grain dash, Under seat storage sys, Honda custom grill, Custom chrome wheels, OEM backup camera........02 Honda Goldwing

06-20-2006, 09:46 PM	#2
cdepuydt ROC Rank: 5k Comma Club 2006 RTL Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 70 Square Miles Surrounded by Reality Posts: 5,552	Re: pulling a tree stump Ahhhh, man, you shoulda taken some pics and posted them!!!! __________________ Golf and Sex - Two things you don't have to be good at to enjoy. RTL w/Nav and Sunroof, Running boards, Bug deflector, Retrax Tonneau Cover, OEM Hitch, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Weathertech Floor Mats, OEM Foglights w/Painted Bezels, OEM Side Door Protectors, '10 Pilot Touring Wheels, Kumho Road Venture KL61 Tires (New in Oct. 2012.), and Figs Hood Prop Kit.

06-20-2006, 09:55 PM	#3
Sunshine Ridge ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTS Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cape Coral, Fl Posts: 70	Re: pulling a tree stump You also should have put it in 1st gear not second. the VTM-4 will prevent it from spinning tires, and you would have gotten it out muuch easier than in second gear. __________________ Current Vehicles 2006 Ridgeline Rts \| 1997 Civic Dx 1997 Accord Ex \| 2001 S200 1991 Accord Ex

06-20-2006, 11:08 PM	#5
Sunshine Ridge ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTS Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cape Coral, Fl Posts: 70	Re: pulling a tree stump No, If you shift it to D or D3, it will shift through the gears up until 5th or 3rd, respectively. If you shift it to 2 or 1, it will start, and stay in 2nd or 1st, respectively. These gears are used for: 1st- pulling things, slow off-roading, because you dont want it to shift up, and lose torque and momentum; 2nd- use for situations when you don't need torque, but dont want wheel-spin. (which VTM-4 prevents wheel spin.) __________________ Current Vehicles 2006 Ridgeline Rts \| 1997 Civic Dx 1997 Accord Ex \| 2001 S200 1991 Accord Ex

06-20-2006, 11:32 PM	#6
Nick ROC Rank: Sophomore 2006 RTL Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 114	Re: pulling a tree stump Actually, I did uses 1st gear. The first time I tried it, I used 2nd gear, but 1st gear there after. Also, I engaged the VTM manually. I could take a picture of the stump, I still have it.......... __________________ 06 Steel Blue, Moonroof, XM radio, Nav unit, Fog lights, Honda hitch, Auto dim mirror, Burtman's wood grain dash, Under seat storage sys, Honda custom grill, Custom chrome wheels, OEM backup camera........02 Honda Goldwing

06-21-2006, 07:06 AM	#9
DoctorJ ROC Rank: Senior 2006 RTL Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lawrenceville Georgia, USA Posts: 953	Re: pulling a tree stump Sounds like an easy way to damage the transmission. __________________ Polls: What octane do you use?, What are your wheels?, What color is your RL? -me-

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