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PatS · 09-22-2013, 02:32 PM

So when I am driving along HWY 50 here in Southern Colorado, there are a couple of places where the speed drops by 10 miles and hour. Unless I have to (slower traffic or a light) I don't usually use the brakes. I just use the little button to increase/decrease the speed. So if the speed drops from 65 to 55 then I will just notch the speed down by 10 MPH using the steering wheel control. Does anyone else do this and are there any drawbacks other than the control wearing out sooner?

06_warrior · 09-22-2013, 03:05 PM

The only draw back would be if a cop was setting a speed trap and by adjusting the speed lower by the CC button it might not drop fast enough if you were adjusting it right at the lower speed limit sign. Other than that you can press the CC cancel button and when the speed lowers to the desired speed you just set it again.

RJT Impala · 09-22-2013, 07:00 PM

I do the same thing OP does as I approach I vehicle, if I'm hemmed in by traffic and can't pass. Or I disengage the CC using the "cancel" button as mentioned above. Nice having everything on the steering wheel.

PalmerGA · 09-22-2013, 07:23 PM

I do the same thing.

Angrybird 12 · 09-22-2013, 07:36 PM

I usually hold the set button in until it slows to within a couple MPH of the speed limit as soon as I see the sign or if there is a reduce speed ahead sign I do it then.

Oldag · 09-22-2013, 10:06 PM

Use it the same way. That is the button's purpose.

hunter1660 · 09-22-2013, 10:14 PM

Every time you mash the + or - button and release it equates to one mph....at 55...mash and release the + button 10 times...you'll be doing 65.... Vice versa... Mash and release the - button from 55 mph..10 times you'll be doing 45

revived · 09-22-2013, 10:25 PM

I wouldnt worry about it wearing out, it only takes a gental few taps to drop the set speed down.

2012-1822 · 09-22-2013, 10:31 PM

When I'm up on the highway and sitting comfortably, it's all steering wheel controls for radio and speed.

OHIOSS · 09-22-2013, 11:19 PM

I have done this since I've had my SS in June 2009. I use CC more than anyone else I have ever seen. I even use it in 25MPH zones so I am sure not to speed. Everything still works as new so doubt if you will wear anything out.

Russ

ninety6 · 09-23-2013, 10:33 AM

You should be able to hold the + or - down until you reach your desired speed, then release as well.

ravensjeff · 09-23-2013, 10:38 AM

No problems; that is what it's for.

09-22-2013, 02:32 PM	#1
PatS Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pueblo Posts: 167 View My Garage	cruise control adjuster So when I am driving along HWY 50 here in Southern Colorado, there are a couple of places where the speed drops by 10 miles and hour. Unless I have to (slower traffic or a light) I don't usually use the brakes. I just use the little button to increase/decrease the speed. So if the speed drops from 65 to 55 then I will just notch the speed down by 10 MPH using the steering wheel control. Does anyone else do this and are there any drawbacks other than the control wearing out sooner?

09-22-2013, 07:23 PM	#4
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I do the same thing. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

09-22-2013, 07:36 PM	#5
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	I usually hold the set button in until it slows to within a couple MPH of the speed limit as soon as I see the sign or if there is a reduce speed ahead sign I do it then. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

09-22-2013, 10:14 PM	#7
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	Every time you mash the + or - button and release it equates to one mph....at 55...mash and release the + button 10 times...you'll be doing 65.... Vice versa... Mash and release the - button from 55 mph..10 times you'll be doing 45 __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

09-22-2013, 10:31 PM	#9
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	When I'm up on the highway and sitting comfortably, it's all steering wheel controls for radio and speed. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

09-22-2013, 03:05 PM	#2
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	The only draw back would be if a cop was setting a speed trap and by adjusting the speed lower by the CC button it might not drop fast enough if you were adjusting it right at the lower speed limit sign. Other than that you can press the CC cancel button and when the speed lowers to the desired speed you just set it again.

09-22-2013, 07:00 PM	#3
RJT Impala Stovebolt BluFlame 6 Drives: '12 2LT/RS, IBM; '20 Traverse Prem Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wherever! Posts: 893 View My Garage	I do the same thing OP does as I approach I vehicle, if I'm hemmed in by traffic and can't pass. Or I disengage the CC using the "cancel" button as mentioned above. Nice having everything on the steering wheel.

09-22-2013, 10:06 PM	#6
Oldag Drives: 2013 2SS Convertible, LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 361	Use it the same way. That is the button's purpose.

09-22-2013, 10:25 PM	#8
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	I wouldnt worry about it wearing out, it only takes a gental few taps to drop the set speed down.

09-22-2013, 11:19 PM	#10
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I have done this since I've had my SS in June 2009. I use CC more than anyone else I have ever seen. I even use it in 25MPH zones so I am sure not to speed. Everything still works as new so doubt if you will wear anything out. Russ

09-23-2013, 10:33 AM	#11
ninety6 2xSOM Drives: 2002 Camaro SS \| 2002 Camaro V6 vrt Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 284	You should be able to hold the + or - down until you reach your desired speed, then release as well.

09-23-2013, 10:38 AM	#12
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	No problems; that is what it's for. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.