BenB
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| posted on 18/12/08 at 05:23 PM |
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Here's a thought- what engine has the Arial atom got in it? Does it's ECU not have a rev-limiter?
Even if it hadn't the blown-engine vs no-legs debate wouldn't be a long one for me. With a rev-limiter what's the worry? My 1/4 mile
start technique is heavy right foot, let it bounce around on the limiter then dump the clutch. Savage but effective....
And if my weeny puny BEC for girls engine can take bouncing around on the limiter without going pop a manly boat anchor should be fine!!!!
Still reckon he just spanked it and was worried the insurance wouldn't pay up if he admitted that he was driving like a gimp!!
50M to go and he decides how he's going to crash into a brick wall? I'd decide to dump the clutch and say adios Mr Engine....
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 18/12/08 at 05:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJYou don't immediately lose servo assistance for the brakes, it takes several presses of the pedal to
lose all the stored vacuum in the servo.
IIRC Euro braking regs stipulate that servo has to retain sufficient vacuum for min of 3 pedal applications.
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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AndyW
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| posted on 18/12/08 at 09:02 PM |
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he got it wrong and then thought of the excuse, most peoples reaction specially if you drive a fast car is to hit the clutch....then the middle pedal.
Sad fact is he got it wrong and spanked his car
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McLannahan
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| posted on 18/12/08 at 09:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BenB
Are there some cars out there where the engine doesn't stop when you switch off the ignition???? I'm confused!!!
Clutch down, bang it into neutral, switch off engine, use middle pedal to stop.
Or is that too complicated?
Exactly what I did when the throttle jammed open on the motorway in my MK Indy GSXR. Pooped myself first and then within a second had done just what
Ben described.
My fault turned out to be stupidly simple and was the gas pedal jamming against its bump stop. Cut stop down and added a zip tie to prevent the pedal
ever being pushed beyond it's stay again.
In all honesty I was exceeding the speed limit and did panic but after that second and giving me that time to think made me think what logically to
do.
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 18/12/08 at 09:15 PM |
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Steering lock is NOT ALLOWED to come on using the same motion as switching of the engine, it must be a separate action. This is part of both SVA and
EU type approval.
Engines will happily bounce off the limiter for ages, it sounds painful but manufacturers will test their engines on the limit for anywhere between 15
minutes and several hours without breaking a sweat. Never understand why people are so touchy about hitting the limiter.
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