Deadly floor mats?! - Page 3

Tmall · 09-17-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

What kind of car is it, BMW?

No, a Pontiac G6. It has electric power steering however..

Captain Morgan · 09-17-2009, 08:57 PM

Wow, I'm amazed at the lack of problem solving skills of some people. If the accelerator is stuck, throw the bitch in neutral and put your foot on the brake. But we've all been saying that.

Particle Man · 09-17-2009, 10:49 PM

something's fishy...

I learned to drive on a car that was notorious for the carbs freezing in the winter... several times the sucker froze open and I shoved it in neutral and shut the thing off (flooded the piss out of the thing too).

At the time, it was in the DMV manual what to do if the accelerator got stuck.

Gas Man · 09-18-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

A 50 second call plus the time it takes to make the call and get an answer and you still can't figure out that all you had to do was brake and kill the engine. My first thought would be to reach for the keys...

No fuckin shit.

Turn the freakin car off. If you can figure out to call 911 but can't do this... you deserve to die. We need to bleach out some of the population!

goof2 · 09-18-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

No, a Pontiac G6. It has electric power steering however..

I figured on the electric power steering. The only manufacturer I could think of that uses it is BMW which is why I assumed. I didn't know the G6 had it and having driven one I never noticed it, which is how it is supposed to work.

RACER X · 09-18-2009, 10:24 AM

weird thing is, dude was a CHP........you'd think he'd be used to quick decisions......

Kaneman · 09-18-2009, 10:28 AM

I'm tellin you, there's no way he didn't do this on purpose.

z06boy · 09-18-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

Wow, I'm amazed at the lack of problem solving skills of some people. If the accelerator is stuck, throw the bitch in neutral and put your foot on the brake. But we've all been saying that.

No kidding...seems like a no brainer.

Homeslice · 09-18-2009, 12:06 PM

Even simpler, just reach down and pull the mat out of the way. I have done that before while driving.

ericr · 09-18-2009, 01:28 PM

There are a lot of people that panic in stressful situations and cannot function. I would think a CHP officer would do better than that though.

09-17-2009, 10:49 PM	#23
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	something's fishy... I learned to drive on a car that was notorious for the carbs freezing in the winter... several times the sucker froze open and I shoved it in neutral and shut the thing off (flooded the piss out of the thing too). At the time, it was in the DMV manual what to do if the accelerator got stuck. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

09-18-2009, 10:24 AM	#26
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09-18-2009, 10:28 AM	#27
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	I'm tellin you, there's no way he didn't do this on purpose. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

09-17-2009, 08:57 PM	#22
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Wow, I'm amazed at the lack of problem solving skills of some people. If the accelerator is stuck, throw the bitch in neutral and put your foot on the brake. But we've all been saying that.

09-18-2009, 12:06 PM	#29
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Even simpler, just reach down and pull the mat out of the way. I have done that before while driving.