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mhood · 08-06-2010, 10:24 PM

Oh...the humanity!

OHIOSS · 08-06-2010, 10:33 PM

I changed the thread name since the experts have stated it's not serious.

Yes there are stop signs on the freeway where I live. If necessary I will take pictures to prove it.

Yes I did react, but not over react. It's so aggravating to post something and the very first responses are basically that I'm an idiot and don't know how to drive. When I feel insulted I react, probably a character flaw.

I would think that the cars computer would disengage the cruise control when the gear shift goes into neutral. Since most of the responses are from car experts they probably know that you can shift into neutral without even touching the clutch. I still think it's a flaw...serious or not is a matter of opinion.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 08-06-2010, 10:36 PM

When someone says freeway. I'm thinking like I70. There are no stop signs!
Besides nobody mentioned freeway but you.

Capthowdy · 08-06-2010, 10:38 PM

WTF???

lets_go_bills · 08-06-2010, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ Hunsaker

I changed the thread name since the experts have stated it's not serious.

Yes there are stop signs on the freeway where I live. If necessary I will take pictures to prove it.

Yes I did react, but not over react. It's so aggravating to post something and the very first responses are basically that I'm an idiot and don't know how to drive. When I feel insulted I react, probably a character flaw.

I would think that the cars computer would disengage the cruise control when the gear shift goes into neutral. Since most of the responses are from car experts they probably know that you can shift into neutral without even touching the clutch. I still think it's a flaw...serious or not is a matter of opinion.

This is a friendly place. You asked a question and based on the information given, you got responses. While they may not have been the responses you were hoping for, take it with a grain of salt. This is a forum and from what you've posted, it appears that your driving technique is what causes this so-called flaw. It's not an attack on you. You asked for an opinion from the board, you don't have to agree with it or like it. It's not personal and no one thinks you're an idiot.

*Milk 1027* · 08-06-2010, 10:44 PM

No one claimed to be an expert.
No one said you can't shift into neutral without pushing in the clutch.
Simply, if you are coming to a stop, not only do you downshift (or shift to neutral), but you also use the brakes to stop. Simply tapping the brake will disengage cruise control. Pushing in the clutch all the way down to actually downshift will also disengage the cruise control.
I don't see how it could be an issue if driving properly.

KnightRiderSS · 08-06-2010, 10:49 PM

I used lived along a us highway that the speed limit was 65 and peoples driveways came right up to the road and it had stoplights...US31...so yes there are roads like that out there

firsttime Camaro owner · 08-06-2010, 10:57 PM

Damn! I'm exhausted after reading all of this drama packed thread!! I'm just glad I have the A6

VR Code R6P · 08-06-2010, 11:35 PM

I will try my car one day to see if it revs like yours when I partially depress the clutch. I think I have tapped my clutch before, but the cruise just disengaged like when using the brake.

Ronn · 08-07-2010, 12:23 AM

I don't think it's a problem as others have said. Downshifting works too, then you'll be sure to push it in all the way.

Jason@JacFab · 08-07-2010, 12:57 AM

Heh... I have a 93 Ford F250 Diesel, if you push the clutch in while the cruise control is one, it doesnt shut the cruise off, it revs the crap out of it as described above... Only took me one time to not do that again... I guess theres actually a recall out for that, I keep getting a notice in the mail to take it to get fixed... I always tap the brakes on any car I'm driving and have the cruise set on when I want to turn it off, or stop or anything. It's habit now.

zbo2 · 08-07-2010, 02:16 AM

not bustin your balls or anything....but what would make you put the car in neutral with the cruise control on? i've been drivin for 40 years with both stick and manual cars with cruise control and never tried to do that for the obvious reason...the cruise would still be on. you might be able to adjust the cruise cancel switch on the clutch pedal to make it cancel without depressing the pedal all the way.....however i would rethink that style of driving.

lil_red_v6 · 08-07-2010, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zbo2

not bustin your balls or anything....but what would make you put the car in neutral with the cruise control on? i've been drivin for 40 years with both stick and manual cars with cruise control and never tried to do that for the obvious reason...the cruise would still be on. you might be able to adjust the cruise cancel switch on the clutch pedal to make it cancel without depressing the pedal all the way.....however i would rethink that style of driving.

u mean auto and manual right not stick and manual. just lookin out for u boss.

to the OP. i always push the clutch in all the way and i have own manuals mostly... cant say i been drivin long cuz im only 22 yrs young. but then again there might be a recall for it also u never know.

CamaroMiami · 08-07-2010, 04:26 AM

Don't get too upset about it. You are not an idiot, you just wanted to know if there is a flaw.

Read what others think and make a good decision choice from the responses.

This made me laugh:
"Sorry I should have posted...what did you name your car? Is it male or female?"

08-06-2010, 10:44 PM	#20
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	No one claimed to be an expert. No one said you can't shift into neutral without pushing in the clutch. Simply, if you are coming to a stop, not only do you downshift (or shift to neutral), but you also use the brakes to stop. Simply tapping the brake will disengage cruise control. Pushing in the clutch all the way down to actually downshift will also disengage the cruise control. I don't see how it could be an issue if driving properly. __________________

08-06-2010, 10:49 PM	#21
KnightRiderSS Voodoo Medicine Man Drives: Black 2SS with RS package Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IL Posts: 917	I used lived along a us highway that the speed limit was 65 and peoples driveways came right up to the road and it had stoplights...US31...so yes there are roads like that out there __________________

08-07-2010, 12:23 AM	#24
Ronn Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 1,181	I don't think it's a problem as others have said. Downshifting works too, then you'll be sure to push it in all the way. __________________ 1SS / RS / M6 / IOM / Black rally stripes / Polished wheels It's a high school prom, it's a Springsteen song, it's a ride in a Chevrolet...

08-07-2010, 02:16 AM	#26
zbo2 Drives: 69 Z-28, 93 Pace Car Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 69	not bustin your balls or anything....but what would make you put the car in neutral with the cruise control on? i've been drivin for 40 years with both stick and manual cars with cruise control and never tried to do that for the obvious reason...the cruise would still be on. you might be able to adjust the cruise cancel switch on the clutch pedal to make it cancel without depressing the pedal all the way.....however i would rethink that style of driving. __________________ The boys car...2LT/RS

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