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SSCamaro2010 · 07-22-2009, 09:17 PM

What gear are you guys using to park with??

Lucky SOB · 07-22-2009, 09:20 PM

First, option for e-brake on an incline

coolman · 07-22-2009, 09:22 PM

I was told you should use R because the battery will go dead of it sits too long in anyother gear. corvette has same problem.

Jamie Mac · 07-22-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

I was told you should use R because the battery will go dead of it sits too long in anyother gear. corvette has same problem.

Please explain

DarricSS · 07-22-2009, 09:29 PM

Went on Vacation for a week and the car sat in the Garage with the E-brake set only, started up just fine when i got home, no dead battery.

acehole · 07-22-2009, 09:31 PM

hahaha dont think my car will ever sit long enough to have that problem

qbert48 · 07-22-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by acehole

hahaha dont think my car will ever sit long enough to have that problem

McGruff · 07-22-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

I was told you should use R because the battery will go dead of it sits too long in anyother gear. corvette has same problem.

Explain as well. I've never heard of this happening.

themossman · 07-22-2009, 09:43 PM

2nd

SSCamaro2010 · 07-22-2009, 09:46 PM

So I guess it doesn't matter what gear huh?? Everyone says differnt. ???

coolman · 07-22-2009, 09:47 PM

My friend that is also the dealer I'm buying the car from has corvettes. He was telling me that you needed to park them in R or it would drain the battery. I have no idea why. I thought this was crazy ,but It happened to him in his new vette (2005) that's how he found out about it. He didn't know for sure if it's the same on the camaro. Can anyone verify for sure. He thought it was since the trannys were the same design.

bengen5 · 07-22-2009, 09:55 PM

never heard of this...i mostly just use e-brake and keep it in neutral, unless Im on an incline i have always used first in previous cars

coolman · 07-22-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bengen5

never heard of this...i mostly just use e-brake and keep it in neutral, unless Im on an incline i have always used first in previous cars

I went over to the corvette forum and just read about it. It looks like the corvette had this stupid set up on the 05's and gm redesigned it so you don't need to park in R anymore. So, I would say the camaro is the same. With that being said you should aways park in the lowest gear which is first and reverse(which by the way is the same gear). Reverse If heading down a hill or incline. First if heading up. Either on the flat. Alway use the E brake.

slick rick · 07-22-2009, 10:08 PM

This topic has come up before http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28840

07-22-2009, 09:17 PM	#1
SSCamaro2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kenosha/wi Posts: 280	M6 transmission parking What gear are you guys using to park with??

07-22-2009, 09:20 PM	#2
Lucky SOB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 756	First, option for e-brake on an incline __________________

07-22-2009, 09:29 PM	#5
DarricSS Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,047	Went on Vacation for a week and the car sat in the Garage with the E-brake set only, started up just fine when i got home, no dead battery. __________________ 2010, SIM, 2SS/RS, LS3, CGM Stripes

07-22-2009, 09:43 PM	#9
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	2nd __________________ Car is for sale --->http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158486 Current Summary: Engine:Phase One-(All work by Vengeance Racing): Custom Cam, AR Headers, ported throttle body, ported intake, custom tune, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, under drive pulley, thermostat, Vararam CAI, C5R timing chain, Melling oil pump catch can, breather, MagnaFlow Sport Axle Back Suspension: Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, Pfadt drop springs Other: MGW Shifter, Custom Paint my build journal ---->http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30057

07-22-2009, 09:55 PM	#12
bengen5 Drives: 1LT IBM Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. louis mo Posts: 86	never heard of this...i mostly just use e-brake and keep it in neutral, unless Im on an incline i have always used first in previous cars __________________ 1LT/RS 6M IBM CC BA ordered 3-6-09 VIN # 2G1FF1EV9A9123847 picked up 7-17-09

07-22-2009, 09:22 PM	#3
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	I was told you should use R because the battery will go dead of it sits too long in anyother gear. corvette has same problem.

07-22-2009, 09:31 PM	#6
acehole Drives: mits lancer oz Join Date: May 2009 Location: shawnee Posts: 196	hahaha dont think my car will ever sit long enough to have that problem

07-22-2009, 09:46 PM	#10
SSCamaro2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kenosha/wi Posts: 280	So I guess it doesn't matter what gear huh?? Everyone says differnt. ???

07-22-2009, 09:47 PM	#11
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	My friend that is also the dealer I'm buying the car from has corvettes. He was telling me that you needed to park them in R or it would drain the battery. I have no idea why. I thought this was crazy ,but It happened to him in his new vette (2005) that's how he found out about it. He didn't know for sure if it's the same on the camaro. Can anyone verify for sure. He thought it was since the trannys were the same design.

07-22-2009, 10:08 PM	#14
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	This topic has come up before http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28840 __________________

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