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Old March 11th 06, 10:15 PM posted to alt.autos.bmw,uk.legal
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Default BMW Accelerator jam car hits 135mph


"John Smith" > wrote in message
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> "chippy" > wrote in message
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> > Bozo wrote:
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> >> Derek Potter wrote:
> >> > > If the driver had turned the engine off, surly that would have
> >> > > slowed down the car.
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> >> > I expect there's a lock to stop you doing that. Might get some
> >> > backfiring or summat - safety regs y'know.
> >>
> >> Either turn off the engine (not a good idea to turn it so far that
> >> you lock the steering) or clutch in and select N. Engine will go to
> >> the red line and make a lot of noise. Better than crashing though.

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> > is there a clutch on an auto?

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> No


Oh yes there is!!

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