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USAFJeeper · 03-23-2010, 06:10 PM

Ok, I admit I am not a gear head. If you say to mod a car I think of the best shops to go to. I know where the oil and gas go and I can change a tire. Feel free to mock, laugh and point at me now.

Ok, now that thats done, Just how does the standard cruise control work on a manual transmission? My Camaro is on order and my wife asked me today if it had cruise control and I said it did. I am a "gotta drive a stick" crowd guy. So, when she thinks up the follow-up question I have to be able to answer her.. How does it work!

Put more laughing in here...

slick rick · 03-23-2010, 06:14 PM

Not sure what kind of technical answer you're looking for but when I drive my manual SS, cruise control works just like any other car.

Once you're in the gear you want, turn on cruise control, set the speed, and that's it. If you press the brake pedal the cruise control turns off. I haven't shifted gears while cruise control was on but I would imagine it would turn off as soon as you changed gears.

Bowtie Guy Z28 · 03-23-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick rick

Not sure what kind of technical answer you're looking for but when I drive my manual SS, cruise control works just like any other car.

Once you're in the gear you want, turn on cruise control, set the speed, and that's it. If you press the brake pedal the cruise control turns off. I haven't shifted gears while cruise control was on but I would imagine it would turn off as soon as you changed gears.

Yes it turns off when you press the clutch....

USAFJeeper · 03-23-2010, 06:49 PM

Thanks, now I can sound all smart and stuff for my wife!

In my defense I am a "computer guy" now who has moved into a program management billet for the USAF, so if you need some logistics done to get airframes and air crews anywhere inteh world, I am your guy! But I have no idea what that thingy is thats connected to that doomahickey!

MikeSVX · 03-23-2010, 09:31 PM

Turns off when you hit the button, press the brake or press the clutch. I don't know about the Camaro, but other sticks with cruise I have owned, if you pull the shifter out of gear without using the clutch, and the cruise on, the cruise control will rev the engine up in an effort to maintain the speed.

hair10 · 03-23-2010, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USAFJeeper

Thanks, now I can sound all smart and stuff for my wife!

In my defense I am a "computer guy" now who has moved into a program management billet for the USAF, so if you need some logistics done to get airframes and air crews anywhere inteh world, I am your guy! But I have no idea what that thingy is thats connected to that doomahickey!

So what happens when you push in the clutch on the F-18 when cruise control is engaged??

:flag2:

leperkhaun · 03-23-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hair10

So what happens when you push in the clutch on the F-18 when cruise control is engaged??

:flag2:

afterburner

porscheis1 · 03-23-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USAFJeeper

Ok, I admit I am not a gear head. If you say to mod a car I think of the best shops to go to. I know where the oil and gas go and I can change a tire. Feel free to mock, laugh and point at me now.

Ok, now that thats done, Just how does the standard cruise control work on a manual transmission? My Camaro is on order and my wife asked me today if it had cruise control and I said it did. I am a "gotta drive a stick" crowd guy. So, when she thinks up the follow-up question I have to be able to answer her.. How does it work!

Put more laughing in here...

I was actually wondering to the same thing but was too scared to ask. On my BMW, the cruise will stay on when the clutch is pressed and you can shift to whatever gear you want. You don't need to touch the gas pedal. I've done this many times shifting between 5th and 6th gears on the highway. I guess the new Camaro will not allow you to do this.

USAFJeeper · 03-23-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hair10

So what happens when you push in the clutch on the F-18 when cruise control is engaged??

:flag2:

I get in trouble for being on the wrong side of base! I work with a heavy aircraft!

two_wheel_mayhem · 03-24-2010, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeSVX

Turns off when you hit the button, press the brake or press the clutch. I don't know about the Camaro, but other sticks with cruise I have owned, if you pull the shifter out of gear without using the clutch, and the cruise on, the cruise control will rev the engine up in an effort to maintain the speed.

I wonder why the hell anyone would do that anyway?

But if you must, thats one way to fool the cruise control.

Ronn · 03-24-2010, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USAFJeeper

Thanks, now I can sound all smart and stuff for my wife!

In my defense I am a "computer guy" now who has moved into a program management billet for the USAF, so if you need some logistics done to get airframes and air crews anywhere inteh world, I am your guy! But I have no idea what that thingy is thats connected to that doomahickey!

spy photos on 2011's??? Just a thought??

wrenchguru62 · 03-24-2010, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USAFJeeper

Ok, I admit I am not a gear head. If you say to mod a car I think of the best shops to go to. I know where the oil and gas go and I can change a tire. Feel free to mock, laugh and point at me now.

Ok, now that thats done, Just how does the standard cruise control work on a manual transmission? My Camaro is on order and my wife asked me today if it had cruise control and I said it did. I am a "gotta drive a stick" crowd guy. So, when she thinks up the follow-up question I have to be able to answer her.. How does it work!

Put more laughing in here...

first of all i know you've got your answer already. i would just like to thank you for your service to our nation. thanks, and good luck with the wife

2010 SSRS · 03-24-2010, 08:57 AM

cruise control, lol

Shuffler · 03-24-2010, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USAFJeeper

Ok, I admit I am not a gear head. If you say to mod a car I think of the best shops to go to. I know where the oil and gas go and I can change a tire. Feel free to mock, laugh and point at me now.

Ok, now that thats done, Just how does the standard cruise control work on a manual transmission? My Camaro is on order and my wife asked me today if it had cruise control and I said it did. I am a "gotta drive a stick" crowd guy. So, when she thinks up the follow-up question I have to be able to answer her.. How does it work!

Put more laughing in here...

I see nothing to laugh at. We all started somewhere and your taking the better path. Some spew an answer without regard as to the correctness of it. You-re confirming your answer before hand.

It's nice that your wife is interested in the car too. You may have to buy two.

Thanks for your Service!

03-23-2010, 06:10 PM	#1
USAFJeeper Bringing mullets back Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 631 View My Garage	Dumb Cruise Control Question Ok, I admit I am not a gear head. If you say to mod a car I think of the best shops to go to. I know where the oil and gas go and I can change a tire. Feel free to mock, laugh and point at me now. Ok, now that thats done, Just how does the standard cruise control work on a manual transmission? My Camaro is on order and my wife asked me today if it had cruise control and I said it did. I am a "gotta drive a stick" crowd guy. So, when she thinks up the follow-up question I have to be able to answer her.. How does it work! Put more laughing in here...

03-23-2010, 06:14 PM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Not sure what kind of technical answer you're looking for but when I drive my manual SS, cruise control works just like any other car. Once you're in the gear you want, turn on cruise control, set the speed, and that's it. If you press the brake pedal the cruise control turns off. I haven't shifted gears while cruise control was on but I would imagine it would turn off as soon as you changed gears. __________________

03-23-2010, 06:49 PM	#4
USAFJeeper Bringing mullets back Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 631 View My Garage	Thanks, now I can sound all smart and stuff for my wife! In my defense I am a "computer guy" now who has moved into a program management billet for the USAF, so if you need some logistics done to get airframes and air crews anywhere inteh world, I am your guy! But I have no idea what that thingy is thats connected to that doomahickey! Last edited by USAFJeeper; 03-23-2010 at 07:15 PM.

03-24-2010, 08:57 AM	#13
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	cruise control, lol __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

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03-23-2010, 09:31 PM	#5
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	Turns off when you hit the button, press the brake or press the clutch. I don't know about the Camaro, but other sticks with cruise I have owned, if you pull the shifter out of gear without using the clutch, and the cruise on, the cruise control will rev the engine up in an effort to maintain the speed.