From: sctvguy1 on
On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:37:28 +0000, Tegger wrote:


> My first very silly question: Why don't they hinge the gas pedal at the
> floor anymore?

My 1941 Chrysler has that arrangement! I think it was Ford that came up
with the hinged pedals in about 52 or so. I like pushing the clutch all
the way to the floor and knowing that the brake is directly connected to
the master cylinder.
From: sctvguy1 on
On Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:31:40 -0700, Ashton Crusher wrote:


> The issue with both is that they create holes in the floor and rust
> attacks those spots. Suspended pedals don't have that problem.

They made rubber grommets that fit around the pedal stem to prevent water
and stuff from coming in the floorboard. My 41 Chrysler has those.
From: cuhulin on
Toyota isn't the first to do recalls.Probally all of the other auto
companies have done them too.
cuhulin

From: Ashton Crusher on
On Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:27:02 GMT, sctvguy1 <sctvguy1(a)NOSPAM.invalid>
wrote:

>On Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:31:40 -0700, Ashton Crusher wrote:
>
>
>> The issue with both is that they create holes in the floor and rust
>> attacks those spots. Suspended pedals don't have that problem.
>
>They made rubber grommets that fit around the pedal stem to prevent water
>and stuff from coming in the floorboard. My 41 Chrysler has those.

That won't stop rust cancer from getting a start those places.