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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 06:10 AM
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is there a product that chimes when you drive with the ebrake engaged?
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 06:15 AM
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No, but there is an odor alarm. It produces a pungent burnt odor to let you know what you have done.

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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 06:22 AM
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No, but there is an odor alarm. It produces a pungent burnt odor to let you know what you have done.

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lol, thats hilarious!
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 06:27 AM
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there is a bright red brake light in front of your face, that should be enough to let you know. right?
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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That would be a simple mod though. A small buzzer under the dash with constant power and the ground to the brake. Problem is it would buzz even when sitting still with the ebrake and ignition on.
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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never heard of one
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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but how do you drive with the ebrake? Its like Clockwork! But Its koo we all forget sometimes...........i think...lol j/k
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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No not that i know of. But the squeal, the sound of non rotating tires, the fact that this big stick is sticking up and in the way of the gear shift, and the difficulty accelerating, as well as the red warning in the instrument cluster..... Id say if you cant tell with all those signs that your ebrake is engaged, then your the reason why shampoo bottles comes with directions for use.....
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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i drove at least two miles with mine on yesterday. no squel no burn no nothing. like it wasn't even on. still works like new...
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Well you're 16... enough said.
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I think he was looking for more of a solution and not thoughts on should he have one or not.
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by lbjshaq2345
i drove at least two miles with mine on yesterday. no squel no burn no nothing. like it wasn't even on. still works like new...
Then it wasnt all the way up, probably not even enough to be partially engaged.

But in the future, start looking at your dash. There is a big read light that says "BRAKE" on it that tells you that either the brake system has an issue or that your ebrake is engaged.
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by david90
is there a product that chimes when you drive with the ebrake engaged?
Yes, a GM




Old Aug 11, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PunkInDrublic
Well you're 16... enough said.
No I was in a hurry...enough said.
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 04:46 AM
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Dude, i feel sorry for you if you forget to take off your e breaks. haha you should prolly feel it when you go to take off....and be like "what the f**k, why am i not going??" haha
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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i always happen to leave it one click engaged when im not paying attention.
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by lbjshaq2345
Originally Posted by PunkInDrublic
Well you're 16... enough said.
No I was in a hurry...enough said.
Yea, sometimes I'm a big hurry too. These stupid cars! I can't believe you actually have to unlock the doors and turn the key to start them! I don't have time!!
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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If you're driving a 5 speed, you wouldn't need this. Yet another reason automatic transmissions should be done away with.
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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? A manual is where it would happen the most.. you rarely use the ebrake on an auto, and always should when parking a 5spd.

Although, either way, it shouldnt happen in any car
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by engifineer
? A manual is where it would happen the most.. you rarely use the ebrake on an auto, and always should when parking a 5spd.

Although, either way, it shouldnt happen in any car
Exactly, the only time I use the ebrake on my auto is when I am takin the tire off. Otherwise leave it be.



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