? dealing w/ this acceleration prob. - Page 2

Dave · 03-09-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

the news had some guy w/ a prius having had time to call 911, and a CHP unit ran along side and talked him down......???

WTF..........and i have never heard any news mention a remedy like..............apply brakes.

runaway prius

Avatard · 03-09-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

It's typical American behavior.......Blame your own incompetence on a bigger entity in order to save face (or win some money).

Don't any of you remember the bullshit Audi acceleration thing? Well it was almost 25 yrs ago so most of you wouldn't.

I was going to say, amazing how in just a generation we can forget such valuable lessons as those learned in the Audi debacle.

6doublefive321 · 03-09-2010, 12:25 PM

I've driven a Prius / Camry / Corolla / other shit box Toyota. It doesn't take a hell of a lot of brake to slow these anemic cars down. Ridiculous. I wonder how many people are intentionally running their cars through their garage doors to cash in?

BobTheBiker · 03-09-2010, 12:51 PM

its terrifying how often these people forget to simply use the brake, or that nifty little lever that put it in gear...... or that lovely ignition switch. dumbasses.

tommymac · 03-09-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

It's typical American behavior.......Blame your own incompetence on a bigger entity in order to save face (or win some money).

Don't any of you remember the bullshit Audi acceleration thing? Well it was almost 25 yrs ago so most of you wouldn't.

I am waiting for the what about protecting the children bit. that usualy works against the big bad corporation too.

Homeslice · 03-09-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

I am waiting for the what about protecting the children bit. that usualy works against the big bad corporation too.

"Save the children" =

1) someone please do my parenting for me
2) re-elect me, because I'll do everything to protect my constituents!
3) i'm an american man, so i'm too pussy to call a woman out when she suggests some pointless safety law

defector · 03-09-2010, 01:30 PM

Siver lining for the Toyota PR guys:

A Prius can do 90+ MPH if you have enough highway to allow it to get there.

Eco Friendly Hot Rod! Suck on that Honda Insight!

Particle Man · 03-09-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

runaway prius

I'm glad I'm not the only one who snickers whenever those 2 words are put together.

Kick the squirrels in the nuts harder to get more speed!!!!!!!!!!!

askmrjesus · 03-09-2010, 05:20 PM

Attention Speeders:

Want to get away with 90 in a 55?

Buy a Toyota, it's a license to go WFO.

JC

Dave · 03-09-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

I'm glad I'm not the only one who snickers whenever those 2 words are put together.

Kick the squirrels in the nuts harder to get more speed!!!!!!!!!!!

85 percent of my fleet is pri'i im well aware of how pathetic they are.

03-09-2010, 12:25 PM	#13
6doublefive321 Resident Droog Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern burbs, Atlanta Moto: 625 SMC, '08 Tuono R Posts: 471	I've driven a Prius / Camry / Corolla / other shit box Toyota. It doesn't take a hell of a lot of brake to slow these anemic cars down. Ridiculous. I wonder how many people are intentionally running their cars through their garage doors to cash in? __________________ I'm sick and tired of being bored.

03-09-2010, 01:30 PM	#17
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	Siver lining for the Toyota PR guys: A Prius can do 90+ MPH if you have enough highway to allow it to get there. Eco Friendly Hot Rod! Suck on that Honda Insight! __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately.

03-09-2010, 05:20 PM	#19
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	Attention Speeders: Want to get away with 90 in a 55? Buy a Toyota, it's a license to go WFO. JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

03-09-2010, 12:51 PM	#14
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	its terrifying how often these people forget to simply use the brake, or that nifty little lever that put it in gear...... or that lovely ignition switch. dumbasses.