<VV> interlocks (still humor), was: Human Factor(Humor)

[Ron]

Absolutely NO, everyone does NOT leave their car in neutral when parked.  In 
fact, they teach (at least they used to) to pull up the hand brake AND put 
it in gear when parking.  I always do.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Corbin" <airvair at earthlink.net>
To: "George Jones" <65crownv8 at gmail.com>; "Virtual Vairs" 
<virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 8:28 PM
Subject: <VV> interlocks (still humor), was: Human Factor(Humor)


> Probably the same kind that thinks repair manuals should also be on disc.
> LOL (just kidding, techies)
>
> I happen to have a '95 model car with a manual trans. You have to push the
> clutch pedal in (even when the car is in neutral) to get it to start. Such
> an interlock is at best a misguided idea, IMHO. Though if it was in gear, 
> I
> could understand having it.
>
> An interlock would admittedly relieve the kind of occurrences I'd always
> have after my old-time garageman would service my standard trans Corvair.
> I'd hop in the car and hit the starter, only to have the car leap forward.
> The ninny would leave it in gear instead of neutral w/hand brake pulled.
> What idiot would do such a thing? I always leave a standard trans car in
> neutral and pull the hand brake. Doesn't everybody? After all, that's what
> you have to do with an automatic Corvair. (G)
>
> Maybe standard trans cars should have an interlock that prevents the car
> from being shut off if the trans is left in gear. LOL
>
> -Mark (love my 'glide Corvairs)
>
>
>> [Original Message]
>> Subject: Re: <VV> Was: Corvair Research - Human factor. Now: Human
> Factor(Humor) No Corvair Content!
>>
>> He was the one that told me the car wouldn't start unless
>> your foot was on the brake pedal. It also had an interlock on the 
>> shifter,
>> but someone somewhere thought it would be prudent to and a second
> interlock.
>> But, I want to find the MORON who decided a DVD operators manual was a
> good
>> thing!!!!!!!!!
>>
>> George Jones
>
>
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