Future S2000 driver practices driving at age 3...

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07-30-2003 | 04:58 PM

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WestSideBilly

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TJ, do european cars have ignition overrides on the clutch? US cars won't start if the clutch isn't pushed in (even if the vehicle is in neutral).

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07-30-2003 | 05:02 PM

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tokyo_james

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by WestSideBilly
[B]TJ, do european cars have ignition overrides on the clutch?

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07-30-2003 | 05:16 PM

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WestSideBilly

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So americans aren't the only ones too stupid for their own good?

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07-30-2003 | 06:00 PM

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Chazmo

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I find it surprising that they don't include the starter override in all locales. How often do you get stuck stopped on the railroad track and need the starter to get you moving..

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07-30-2003 | 07:24 PM

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EvoVII

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Originally posted by tokyo_james

It says in the story that the car was "in gear", this would suggest that it was a manual transmission and if you start a manual with the car in gear it will lurch forward without the need for your foot on the gas ....

ahh, that explains it, thanks