Well, I was just browsing these forums for fun and I came across this.
Wow... I am so sorry. Like, an 03/04 Cobra is my dream car (I'm 18, I got time). Just hearing that one is smashed up makes me sad.
But I'm really glad you're OK. If you were speeding and just lost control, I would have thought "Whatever, your own fault." But damn, that sucks about the pedal sticking thing.
When you think about it, though, it's kind of a funny problem. Like, not that your accident was funny, but the problem in itself. Like, a 390 stock HP car having a problem where the gas pedal sticks to the floor. I mean, does anyone else find that ironic?
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ORIGINAL: code3GT
I have never heard of a non-brand name car....would that be like a Fred's Fun Wagon?
how did the pedal stick to the floor in a neighborhood? i know in my cobra first gear to the floor is around 50mph or so 2nd is 80ish. were you really going that fast on those streets? if not how did the pedal get stuck in the carpet?
that would be the understatment of the year. in a residential zone the limit is what 30 or so. in a previous post he says he shidted into third then the pedal stuck. so i would gather that he was in 3rd gear with the pedal down to the floor. i know in my car 3rd puts me up over 110 mph so.............. you figure out the rest.
ok first off when does he say he ran it to red line all three gears? i know a 500hp car will spin third just by flooring it, **** i know a talon will on 15lbs of boost so, if he drove through 1 yard assuming it was a 1.5 acre lot (nice houses) that he was doing maybe 40 loosing control? my friends cobra akin almost 600hp will get loose in 3rd at 80mph, i'm almost certain he could start spinning around a turn with the pedal stuck to the ploor in second he shifts, motor evs up hits third lets out and boom he's sideways.... i think thats more of what hapened...
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ORIGINAL: 97GT19
im sure he was speeding..
that would be the understatment of the year. in a residential zone the limit is what 30 or so. in a previous post he says he shidted into third then the pedal stuck. so i would gather that he was in 3rd gear with the pedal down to the floor. i know in my car 3rd puts me up over 110 mph so.............. you figure out the rest.
he doesn't say he redlined all gears. but simple logic will tell you that the pedal cant get stuvk in the carpet if it is not pressed to the floor hard enough to touch the carpet. all we are saying is that if he was in third gear or second or even first for that matter in that car with the pedal down far enough to get caught in the carpet he was going way way way over the speed limit for a residential area. keep in mind i also drive the same car and know what it takes to break loose. my point is that its not like he just acciedential got loos and crashed. he is blaming it on the gas pedal recall which has to involve flooring the pedal in this case in a residential area. (not too smart). most instances of this occuring at least took place on an open stretch when people were trying to test out their cars.
< Message edited by Blownsvt -- 10/15/2006 11:54:47 PM >
well true, i'm tryin to give him the benifit of the doubt that he wasn't doing 110 like mentioned b4, and he only went in 1 yard so he wan't flying, unless they have huge front yards, he was prolly showing off floored it in second to spin, it got caught and he shifted and it reved up and when he let out it would have been all over the place. I hope this is what happned at least. yes its bad to show off but when you got a car like that how can you help it?
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ORIGINAL: Blownsvt
he doesn't say he redlined all gears. but simple logic will tell you that the pedal cant get stuvk in the carpet if it is not pressed to the floor hard enough to touch the carpet. all we are saying is that if he was in third gear or second or even first for that matter in that car with the pedal down far enough to get caught in the carpet he was going way way way over the speed limit for a residential area. keep in mind i also drive the same car and know what it takes to break loose. my point is that its not like he just acciedential got loos and crashed. he is blaming it on the gas pedal recall which has to involve flooring the pedal in this case in a residential area. (not too smart). most instances of this occuring at least took place on an open stretch when people were trying to test out their cars.
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Joined: 10/10/2005 From: brunstank ga Status: offline
im not sure how it is in your state it ford might not be liable for the wreck but if it wasnt a rebuilt car one would have to assue that they are? insurance will pay for the hydrant even though u only have liability and for the ticket i would go to court state that the car became uncontrolable(and bring a copy of the recall pertaining to your car) and state that u inspected the hydrant before leaving and that there was no visible damage to the hydrant when u left the scene (hire a lawyer for this and the recall so they can figure out liability(also ask your insurance agent!)
Very sorry to hear you wrecked your Cobra. The carpet causing a sticking throttle has been a known issue for over two years. Unfortunately it took the government to get Ford to do a recall. They were well aware of this problem. Anyway, I am surprised you did not receive a notice from Ford because all owners should have. That is standard procedure. Even if you were to choose not to have Ford fix it, they usually stick mail out notices. Here is some info I found.
Automobile recalls are the calling back to the manufacturer, store or factory of a particular part of an automobileor for mandatory repair. The recalled parts typically have malfunctioned repeatedly or fail to meet motor vehicle safety standards.
Auto malfunction usually causes a risk to the safety of those riding in the auto. Malfunction is often due to a defect in multiple cars of the same design and manufacturer. Some, but not all, recall problems occur in seat belts, fuel systems, steering systems, seats and wiring.
Standards for automobiles are set by the Federal Motor Vehicles and Safety department to ensure the safety of persons riding in automobiles. There are requirements for parts of a vehicle such as lighting, tires, and brakes, air bags, child restraints, seat belts and steering columns that ensure safe operation. All states and territories of the United States are subject to these regulations.
Generally speaking, the owner of the recalled automobile gets a notice in the mail stating the particular problem and its gravity that requires immediate attention. It is suggested that the car be taken to the dealer and the resulting bill sent to the manufacturer so the customer may be reimbursed. Once the problem is dealt with, the information is uploaded into a computer so the manufacturer is aware of which customer has had the problem fixed. If the customer chooses not to have the problem fixed, not only will the manufacturer continue to mail warnings to the car owner, but the owner runs the risk of injury by continuing to drive an unsafe vehicle.
I wish you the best. But going after Ford is going to be very tough.
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