First Toyota, now Honda. Oh no! :)

zroger73 · 09-07-2010, 01:55 PM

"Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department Capt. Brian Kiely said a female driver of a silver Honda Ridgeline told officials that her engine started to rev and that even though her foot was on the brake it hit a curb stop and crashed into a wall at the mini golf."

http://www.theday.com/article/201009...9079933/-1/nws

k757 · 09-07-2010, 02:12 PM

people need to stop pressing on both pedals at once (two footed driver)

rollinhonda · 09-07-2010, 02:23 PM

Maybe she is one of those people who rests her foot on the brake all the time.

mevers · 09-07-2010, 02:29 PM

The problem with all the press that the Toyota issues received earlier in the year is now every asshat who runs into something is going to blame it on a stuck gas pedal.

oarnold · 09-07-2010, 02:39 PM

It's been a couple of weeks since I heard a radio news report that featured a NTSB (or the other organization, I can't remember) spokesperson saying that of the 100+ Toyotas they had extensively examined that were to have crashed due to supposedly stuck accelerators, none showed any evidence that supported the claims. None. He said they still had several cars to inspect.

Correction: It WAS the other organization, NHTSA, and it was 58 cars, not 100, and it was a Toyota spokesperson relaying the info because NHTSA won't officially report until the investigation is complete. Here's the story link:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...ryId=129135370

Nutbread · 09-07-2010, 03:37 PM

I rented a Dodge Durango for a weekend a few years back, and hit the brake & gas at the same time twice in two days. Didn't hit anyone or anything, but I did scare the sh!t out of the attendant at the rental lot. It lurched ahead a couple feet then the brakes held it. Hasn't happened with any other car I've ever driven.

k757 · 09-07-2010, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mevers

The problem with all the press that the Toyota issues received earlier in the year is now every asshat who runs into something is going to blame it on a stuck gas pedal.

I should try this approach when I get pulled over for speeding

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nutbread

I rented a Dodge Durango for a weekend a few years back, and hit the brake & gas at the same time twice in two days. Didn't hit anyone or anything, but I did scare the sh!t out of the attendant at the rental lot. It lurched ahead a couple feet then the brakes held it. Hasn't happened with any other car I've ever driven.

I didn't buy a Volvo S40 cause I kept tapping the brakes when I hit the gas. obviously a girl's car or those with tiny feet.

09-07-2010, 01:55 PM	#1
zroger73 ROC Rank: 2k Comma Club 2010 RTL Crystal Black Pearl Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville City, Texas (near Longview) Posts: 2,439	First Toyota, now Honda. Oh no! :) "Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department Capt. Brian Kiely said a female driver of a silver Honda Ridgeline told officials that her engine started to rev and that even though her foot was on the brake it hit a curb stop and crashed into a wall at the mini golf." http://www.theday.com/article/201009...9079933/-1/nws __________________ 2010 Crystal Black Pearl Honda Ridgeline RTL w/ Navigation Former daily drivers: 09 Civic, 08 G35, 07 Ridgeline, 06 Accord, 99 Regal, 98 Neon, 96 Ranger, 95 Probe, 94 Escort, 92 Grand Am, 91 Tempo, 86 Escort, 69 Skylark Former toys: 09 Silverado, 00 Cavalier, 99 B2500, 96 Cougar, 93 Cougar, 84 Fiero, 71 Ford Truck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPjwc_BQhYA

09-07-2010, 02:12 PM	#2
k757 The Unamused Moderator 2006 *Former Ridgeline Owner Redrock Pearl / Beige Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: <TBD> Posts: 13,717	Re: First Toyota, now Honda. Oh no! :) people need to stop pressing on both pedals at once (two footed driver) __________________ -Keith Was: 2006 Ridgeline RTS, 2008 Ridgeline RTS Now: 2011 Subaru WRX & 1999 Acura 2.3CL ROC Chat Room

09-07-2010, 02:23 PM	#3
rollinhonda ROC Rank: 7k Comma Club 2010 RTL Dark Cherry Pearl Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fresno-Clovis, CA Posts: 7,543	Re: First Toyota, now Honda. Oh no! :) Maybe she is one of those people who rests her foot on the brake all the time. __________________ Home of the Free, because of the Brave!

09-07-2010, 02:29 PM	#4
mevers ROC Rank: 1k Comma Club 2008 RTL White / Beige Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,903	Re: First Toyota, now Honda. Oh no! :) The problem with all the press that the Toyota issues received earlier in the year is now every asshat who runs into something is going to blame it on a stuck gas pedal. __________________ mevers "A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week." George S. Patton

09-07-2010, 02:39 PM	#5
oarnold ROC Rank: 1k Comma Club 2009 RT Crystal Black Pearl Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 1,287	Re: First Toyota, now Honda. Oh no! :) It's been a couple of weeks since I heard a radio news report that featured a NTSB (or the other organization, I can't remember) spokesperson saying that of the 100+ Toyotas they had extensively examined that were to have crashed due to supposedly stuck accelerators, none showed any evidence that supported the claims. None. He said they still had several cars to inspect. Correction: It WAS the other organization, NHTSA, and it was 58 cars, not 100, and it was a Toyota spokesperson relaying the info because NHTSA won't officially report until the investigation is complete. Here's the story link: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...ryId=129135370 Last edited by oarnold; 09-07-2010 at 02:54 PM.

09-07-2010, 03:37 PM	#6
Nutbread ROC Rank: Junior 2007 *Former Ridgeline Owner Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Forest Hill, Maryland Posts: 309	Re: First Toyota, now Honda. Oh no! :) I rented a Dodge Durango for a weekend a few years back, and hit the brake & gas at the same time twice in two days. Didn't hit anyone or anything, but I did scare the sh!t out of the attendant at the rental lot. It lurched ahead a couple feet then the brakes held it. Hasn't happened with any other car I've ever driven. __________________ When the tide of life turns against you, and the waves upset your boat. Don't waste those tears on what might have been, just lie on your back and float.

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Ridgeline Owners Club Advertisement

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
resale value toyota vs honda	ctjoe	Shoppin' and Test Drivin'	8	09-22-2009 03:18 PM
Swtiched from Toyota to Honda... first impressions	jpod	Miscellaneous/General Honda Ridgeline Discussions	6	12-14-2008 07:13 PM
Toyota, Honda Sales in U.S. Climb in May [6.1.6]	T Mac	Headlines	0	06-01-2006 06:10 PM
Both Toyota and Honda to run NASCAR [12.29.04]	T Mac	Headlines	0	01-01-2005 04:16 PM
Toyota, Honda predict gain [12.22.04]	T Mac	Headlines	0	01-01-2005 03:05 PM