Nanker Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Toyota was being driven to shut their doors because of a "sticking gas pedal" (perhaps it was the floor mats - perhaps it was the driver pushing the gas pedal to the floor thinking it was the brake, I dunno), but with GM on the ropes, the NHTSA persecuted Toyota to the fullest extent of the law. After all, four people died in the first crash, and more than a half dozen other drivers soiled their fruit-of-the-looms when low and behold their Toyota cars took off like a bat out of hell after some hot cash too! Fast forward to today, when GM's CWO announces that she is taking charge of their internal investigation of the design flaws in Chevrolets, Saturns, and Pontiacs that are responsible for 31 crashes and 13 deaths on the US highways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO'14 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I have a Ford Focus and my pedal got stuck in the floor mat. I was already going 120 Km/Hour at the time. Then it kicked up to 150 until on finally got control back. Your Fruit of the Looms comment is spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) I have a Ford Focus and my pedal got stuck in the floor mat. I was already going 120 Km/Hour at the time. Then it kicked up to 150 until on finally got control back. Your Fruit of the Looms comment is spot on. What year Focus? Was it an OEM floor mat? Was there another mat on top of one? What's with these sticking pedal and floor mats?... Are they building the pedal too close to the floor? Do you have adjustable pedals? It is a Focus, so probably not? Wow... Good thing you figured out what was going on and stayed safe! Edited March 6, 2014 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 GM says it knows of 31 crashes and 13 front-seat deaths in cases where front air bags failed to deploy, possibly because faulty ignition switches had inadvertently moved out of the "run" position into "accessory." That shuts off the engine and kills power to safety systems, usually including air bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 So you just discovered the quote function? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 What's your point? That you learned to read? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 So you just discovered the quote function? I'm kind of happy with the Sabre's direction. I don't care if its going to take years, remember, its not the destination, its the road there! What's your point? That you learned to read? Me? I need to learn? Go crack a history book you bozo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Me? I need to learn? Go crack a history book you bozo Should I start with one of the two thousand on my bookshelves, or the one I'm writing? Fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Should I start with one of the two thousand on my bookshelves, or the one I'm writing? Fool. What are you writing about Thomas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 What are you writing about Thomas? I'll send you a copy when it's done. Your mommy can read it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I'll send you a copy when it's done. Your mommy can read it to you. I'm probably in it! Is it about the war in the pacific? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I have a Ford Focus and my pedal got stuck in the floor mat. I was already going 120 Km/Hour at the time. Then it kicked up to 150 until on finally got control back. Your Fruit of the Looms comment is spot on. Did you just put it in neutral? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I'm kind of happy with the Sabre's direction. I don't care if its going to take years, remember, its not the destination, its the road there! You might as well have posted this because it makes about as much sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I'm kind of happy with the Sabre's direction. I don't care if its going to take years, remember, its not the destination, its the road there! Me? I need to learn? Go crack a history book you bozo Apparently you need to learn how to use an apostrophe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Apparently you need to learn how to use an apostrophe. Eat chit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Eat chit Awwww, did he upset you? Life is hard and people are mean aren't they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Awwww, did he upset you? Life is hard and people are mean aren't they. You have said way worse things, Mr Hothead. Stop being such a hypocrite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 You have said way worse things, Mr Hothead. Stop being such a hypocrite No, I'm no hypocrite. I've not cried and told people to stop picking on me. Time to grow a set little man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I love the PPP form. Reminds me of Corey Feldmans line from "The Burbs" as he sits on his porch enjoying all the non sense going on in his neighborhood. " God I love this street." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Eat chit Apparently you need to learn how to use the "s" key. I'm probably in it! Is it about the war in the pacific? Sort-of. Honestly, I doubt you'd understand it...it's pretty advanced-level stuff, and I'm pretty sure you lack the knowledge of the basic concepts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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