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lock · 12-06-2010, 03:25 PM

shocked at all the people leaving it in neutral. much rather have it in 1st or reverse than use a brake only. I usually leaving it in 1 or R and use the brake.

DavidCigam · 12-06-2010, 04:11 PM

My Camaro isn't a stick but when I drove a stick I heard you should put it in R and put up the parking brake so that's what I did.

kylenewman · 12-06-2010, 04:29 PM

I'm almost embarrased to admit this but I've been driving stick for 7years and i've never once heard to put the car in reverse. I've always put it in 1st with the ebrake on. Learned something new today.

BlkThndr66 · 12-06-2010, 04:30 PM

I always park on flat land, wheels to the curb, no brake. However, if in an unfamiliar place or on a slope Ill put it in R. Im just too afraid that Ill get in it, start it, and pull my foot of the clutch end end up in my living room.

Mightygrasshopper · 12-06-2010, 05:24 PM

Always gear and brake for me. A friend of mine had her car roll down a very shallow incline at a gas station which wrecked her car good.

G10 · 12-06-2010, 06:01 PM

100% Nuetral w Brake.

6bloodychunks · 01-09-2011, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by formulahawk

Hello, driver training 101, in reverse with parking brake on.

Reverse is the lowest gear!

Thanks,

Kelly

i wouldnt say reverse is the "lowest" gear.

i move alot faster idling in reverse than i do in first.

but to stick with the thread.........

if im on the flat - neutral + E brake.

if im on a hill - first + E brake

skittleoncrack · 01-09-2011, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by formulahawk

Hello, driver training 101, in reverse with parking brake on.

Reverse is the lowest gear!

Thanks,

Kelly

Reverse is lowest gear? I've been a mechanic for quite some time and have an associates in Automotive Technology.. I've NEVER seen a car with a reverse geared lower than 1st... Normally it would be geared between 1st and 2nd.

Personally I always park in 1st with Parking brake... Even the 3 ATs I've owned have always been parked with parking brake. no matter flat or hill. Good habbit IMO

As for the ATs I drive but don't own.. I typically get in trouble if It's not left in P with parking brake set, chock blocks, drip pan, steering wheel locked, log book removed, and my 5988 filled out properly. >.< lol

JJ#48Racing · 01-09-2011, 09:49 PM

Usually neutral with brake on flat surfaces. On inclines, 1st with brake. I probably need to get in the habit of using 1st all the time.

skittleoncrack · 01-09-2011, 09:50 PM

Wow! I am suprised.. I was wrong.. this is the first I've seen with a Reverse geared lower than first (by a hair though) Either way.. 1st or Reverse would be fine.

Here's the source of this: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/wiki.p...tions+%28SS%29

mikeSS · 01-09-2011, 10:09 PM

by using the brake every time does that wear out the brake over time ?

jmaryt · 01-09-2011, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by formulahawk

Hello, driver training 101, in reverse with parking brake on.

Reverse is the lowest gear!

Thanks,

Kelly

yes!..always reverse!..

Merc · 01-09-2011, 11:23 PM

My drivewaye is about a 30 degree slope and e brake will not hold it. It's always best practice to leave it in gear as well as setting brake.

1BADLS3 · 01-09-2011, 11:27 PM

I use both, but the sequencing is different.

Clutch in, neutral, clutch out.
Set handbrake
Let foot off of regular brake to ensure the parking brake is tensioned enough to ensure the vehicle does not roll. If yes, pull up on handbrake until vehicle does not roll.
Then, engage 1st gear or reverse and exit vehicle.

This makes sure the weight of the vehicle isn't resting on the gears or cause any lurches or slight jumps when the clutch is depressed on startup.

12-06-2010, 03:25 PM	#85
lock Drives: 11 2SS/RS E-Force Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 814 View My Garage	shocked at all the people leaving it in neutral. much rather have it in 1st or reverse than use a brake only. I usually leaving it in 1 or R and use the brake. __________________ 11 IOM 2SS/RS E-Force Supercharged. 616 RWHP/578 RWTQ. Click link for my journal!!!

12-06-2010, 04:11 PM	#86
DavidCigam Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 157	My Camaro isn't a stick but when I drove a stick I heard you should put it in R and put up the parking brake so that's what I did. __________________ Foxxy, 312HP of hotness.

12-06-2010, 04:30 PM	#88
BlkThndr66 I'm not car-ist Drives: '10 RY 2LT Camaro '96 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 228 View My Garage	I always park on flat land, wheels to the curb, no brake. However, if in an unfamiliar place or on a slope Ill put it in R. Im just too afraid that Ill get in it, start it, and pull my foot of the clutch end end up in my living room. __________________ 35% tint, faded gill stripes, yellow stitching, black spoiler, decklid stripes To-Do List: Oracle HALO multicolor headlight + fogs kit; Bumblebee striping kit; Flowmaster 3-chamber cat-back; Roto-Fab Intake. Team LLT-M6

12-06-2010, 05:24 PM	#89
Mightygrasshopper Drives: 2012 45th anniversary edition 'vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 277	Always gear and brake for me. A friend of mine had her car roll down a very shallow incline at a gas station which wrecked her car good. __________________ MightyGrasshopper www.mightygrasshopper.com Into health, wellness and fitness? Check out my site for natural health product reviews, health articles and industry news. Want to get into summer time shape? I'm a former fatty who's lost the weight - "Train With Me" for FREE - sexy abs in 16 weeks! Just follow along!

01-09-2011, 11:23 PM	#97
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,292	My drivewaye is about a 30 degree slope and e brake will not hold it. It's always best practice to leave it in gear as well as setting brake. __________________ My Build Thread

12-06-2010, 04:29 PM	#87
kylenewman Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: N.E Posts: 231	I'm almost embarrased to admit this but I've been driving stick for 7years and i've never once heard to put the car in reverse. I've always put it in 1st with the ebrake on. Learned something new today.

12-06-2010, 06:01 PM	#90
G10 GForce Drives: 2010 Honolulu Blue 2LT M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 595	100% Nuetral w Brake.

01-09-2011, 09:49 PM	#93
JJ#48Racing Drives: 1998 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,115	Usually neutral with brake on flat surfaces. On inclines, 1st with brake. I probably need to get in the habit of using 1st all the time.

01-09-2011, 09:50 PM	#94
skittleoncrack Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (LS3, 150-Shot N2O) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Searcy Arkansas Posts: 169	Wow! I am suprised.. I was wrong.. this is the first I've seen with a Reverse geared lower than first (by a hair though) Either way.. 1st or Reverse would be fine. Here's the source of this: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/wiki.p...tions+%28SS%29

01-09-2011, 10:09 PM	#95
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	by using the brake every time does that wear out the brake over time ?

01-09-2011, 11:27 PM	#98
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	I use both, but the sequencing is different. Clutch in, neutral, clutch out. Set handbrake Let foot off of regular brake to ensure the parking brake is tensioned enough to ensure the vehicle does not roll. If yes, pull up on handbrake until vehicle does not roll. Then, engage 1st gear or reverse and exit vehicle. This makes sure the weight of the vehicle isn't resting on the gears or cause any lurches or slight jumps when the clutch is depressed on startup.