Re: [Paddlewise] Toyota Problems WAS=> Re: An apropos little tale [was: Firefox Web Browser Plugins]

From: Mark Sanders <marksanders_at_sandmarks.net>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:42:23 -0700
Bring back the Tin Lizzies, Dagnabit!

On 4/12/2010 4:16 PM, Gary J. MacDonald wrote:
> http://www.canadiandriver.com/2010/03/22/feature-not-so-fast-toyota%E2%80%99s-unintended-acceleration.htm?page=all 
>
>
> I think this is a pretty good analysis of the "runaway" situation by 
> an independent and experienced analyst.
> It might in fact happen once in a long while, but I think a lot of it 
> is "pedal misapplication" as suggested.
>
> Gary
>
> On 10/03/2010 11:57 AM, Bradford R. Crain wrote:
>>       Craig:   I think Toyota is engaged in a gigantic coverup, Floor 
>> mats
>> and brake pedals don't begin to address the recent erratic behavior 
>> of their
>> cars. Almost all of my kayaking buddies drive Toyotas, and I'd hate to
>> see them accelerate uncontrollably to 100 mph on our narrow, winding 
>> roads.
>> The consequence would be undeniable.
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