Took a long EMERGENCY trip in the SS this weekend

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Feb 12, 2010 | 10:05 PM

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sleeper

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Originally Posted by DreamHHR

What do you mean? Isn't there an I gear on the SS? (Assuming an automatic here) That's what it's for. I do it all the time. You get strong engine compression and if you use the brakes on top of it, it'll give you even more compression.
Yves

More Compression using the brakes

Feb 14, 2010 | 10:58 PM

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87silver

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From: Newburgh, NY

Good thing for happily ending stories, especially with your mom-in-law. Must be a relief for the family.

Nice to hear it turned out good at your dealer with the rotors as well.

Feb 16, 2010 | 06:26 AM

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DreamHHR

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From: Luskville, QC, Canada

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Originally Posted by sleeper

More Compression using the brakes

In I gear, when you are using the brakes as well, something detects it and tells the transmission to help you slow down even more; try it on a steep slope, you'll see. I can make mine downshift earlier by applying the brakes.

Yves