I-15 Cajon pass

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  1. Frank Speak

    Frank Speak Road Train Member

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    There is a Satan!
     
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  3. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    In my rookie years, Cajon pass was was not posted for 45 mph, it was California 55 mph. I drove that pass down at 55 in a 6-71 jimmie behind a 10 speed with NO jakes always with gross weight. Never had an issue. Drivers these days are spoiled and have no idea how gravy they have it. :cool:
     
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  4. Frank Speak

    Frank Speak Road Train Member

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    It ain’t how fast you can drive them there hills. It’s stopping if ya gotta.

    That said, when I was OTR, I was always a fan of the Georgia cruise control coming down Fort Bridger.

    p.s. If anyone happen to see me with both my arms in the air and hollering Weeeeeeee out the window, I’d be grateful if you could see yer way clear not to tell any more folk than necessary.
     
  5. JC1971

    JC1971 Road Train Member

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    I just went through there three weeks ago. It didn't look like they rebuilt anything. I'll have to look closer next time.
     
  6. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    It’s been open for business over a year. They still close them. I pass by them just about every day. It’s part of my commute either in my semi or 4 wheeler.
     
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  7. JolliRoger

    JolliRoger Road Train Member

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    Aw, Shameful. Tragic loss.. Tears like horse turds...
     
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  8. Trucker61016

    Trucker61016 Road Train Member

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    Just remember, you can only go too fast down Cajun once, otherwise you'll be off the side into the canyon or plowing into the stopped traffic which always happens right around the 138 chicken coop.....ive seen many trucks smoking the brakes or #### near on fire who didn't set the gear before descending...
     
  9. Brandt

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    If driving freightliner with their DT-12 transmission, it also has a special Descent Mode you can put transmission in. Is basically cruise control in reverse. It can hold the truck at the speed you set it for and turn on engine brakes automatically.
     
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  10. MysticHZ

    MysticHZ Road Train Member

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    CR England driving school takes their trainees on Cajon.
     
  11. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Don’t know how anyone can go down that grade with much speed. All the traffic moving at about 11 mph.
     
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