NHTSA Data (why Sumo wrestlers shouldn't buy Z3s)

["David Lacroque - ColorImage" <ddl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Etering "BMW, 318, 1997," I got the following...
>THE VEHICLE'S GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, WHEN THINKING
>OF STEPPING ON THE BRAKES DRIVER IS ACTUALLY STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL.
>Can you say "Unintended Acceleration?" Man, think about how moron (or
>should I say "maroon") proof you have to build a car these days! Thank
>God BMW hasn't given in on proper pedal placement.

Soon we will be driving around in 1 gear cars (to prevent over rev') with
pedal placement the same as a go-cart.

>But there was a better one! This was returned by searching by year,
>make, and model from the drop down selection boxes. Use 1997, BMW, Z3.
>PASSENGER'S SID ESEAT BELT LOCKS UP WHEN EXTENDED OUT ABOUT 8-9 FEET FOR
>A LARGE PERSON. ONCE LOCKED, IT WILL NOT UNLOCK EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS AT
>COMPLETE STOP.
>Uh, a Z3 mind you... hope it's not a 1.9.

IF you can fully extend the belt to 8 feet I am sure you would be able to
shift gears using your gut.... Is there a BL/SS ERK solution for this
application. Guess, you wouldn't need lowering springs

Dave '87 325 - New house w garage - anyone ever heard of an ETA garage queen? 

Sorry for the WOB.

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