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In reply to the discussion: French driver trapped for an hour in speeding 125mph car with no brakes-survives intact! [View all]dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)35. "Gear shifters aren't connected, physically, to the transmission. "
I honestly had no idea.
My car is a 1993 Toyota 5 speed stickshift.
I have always driven sticks, prefer them greatly.
In the event I have to get another car, do you know what year they stopped direclty connecting gear shifts to the transmission?
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French driver trapped for an hour in speeding 125mph car with no brakes-survives intact! [View all]
n2doc
Feb 2013
OP
The steering will NOT lock up if you simply turn the key to the off position.
A HERETIC I AM
Feb 2013
#23
At 200 kph one does not need power steering, but vacuum for the brake booster might be welcome.
leveymg
Feb 2013
#28
I would panic and not be able to figure that out at 125mph. He was disabled. specially made car.
robinlynne
Feb 2013
#9
I am so glad to have read this Op.I had no idea putting the car into neutral is what you do if a car
robinlynne
Feb 2013
#10
The point about the engineer and the police being on the phone is important
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2013
#19
We just purchased a Ford Focus with a push button start and proximity key system.
Hassin Bin Sober
Feb 2013
#36
That's all well and good as long as your throttle isn't stuck wide open.
A HERETIC I AM
Feb 2013
#24