mystery pump - need to fix soon?

[Huw Powell]

> That bit about "moron control" was just the
> continuation of a jag that started at work.  Everytime
> someone does something assinine the government comes
> up with regulations and controls which must be
> implemented.  The end result was you can't regulate
> against stupidity.  I guess it's just natural
> selection.

hehe, I know, I think I saw where you were coming from... actually, as
Mike pointed out, it is a conceivable safety/stupidity item - somehow
the engine gets stuck "full on" and you're trying to stop the car, and
it's stuck in gear... and your kid is standing in front of the garage
door...

> > > Is this some kind of moron control?  Maybe I'll
> > try
> > > putting on the brakes while I'm flooring it?  Am I
> > > missing something or is this more of DOT's "good
> > > intentions"?  Saving us from ourselves?
> >
> > As I understand it, it is very common on racetracks
> > to use lots of
> > pedals at the same time - left foot braking, or
> > doubling up the right
> > foot to heel and toe.

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Huw Powell

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