tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post7462331519674959870..comments2024-01-09T04:20:39.453-05:00Comments on Around the Keg: Who would have thought driver error...Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345059376742159966noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-82245452044220231382010-07-15T07:06:52.116-05:002010-07-15T07:06:52.116-05:00Rickey actually heard this first hand a few weeks ...Rickey actually heard this first hand a few weeks ago from a buddy who works as a mechanic for Toyota. Pretty scary that their official policy line on this debacle seems to be "uh, it's something with the computers... have no fucking clue."Rickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05773465359487671887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-80904461159678621862010-07-15T00:19:04.209-05:002010-07-15T00:19:04.209-05:00Actually the results were that the problem is not ...Actually the results were that the problem is not with the electronics of the vehicle.<br /><br />There are actually several problems causing the accidents: <br /><br />1) Sticky pedals as a result of condensation in the mechanism, which were recalled. <br />2) Floor mats that trapped a gas pedal that was poorly designed and was recalled.<br />3) Driver stupidity. Tests have shown that even a 500 + HP Shelby GT 500 will stop eventually, even with the throttle mashed to the floor if full brakes applied. Engines will not overpower your brakes.<br /><br />By the way, I have had a similar thing happen in an old truck of mine. It wasn’t a big deal. I dropped it into neutral, shut the engine off and fixed a stuck carburetor return spring.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12669616484991718478noreply@blogger.com