IIRC-the evidence I saw years ago was to the contrary and advised against two foot braking. Any source on reaction times? Thanks, Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 215K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles (FOR SALE) 1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles Wickford, RI -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 10:42 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Harrowing and or Hilarious driving stories I disagree stongly. Your reaction times are much faster using 2 feet. Pete -------------- Original message -------------- From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > "archer" writes: > > > It's only logical that with nearly all cars being automatic > > nowadays, the brake should be operated by the left foot and the > > accellerator by the right foot. Trying to both stop and go with one > > foot is what confuses people who aren't mechanically inclined. > > Using one foot forces you to RELEASE the throttle when you engage the > brake. If you put the brake where the clutch is supposed to be, then > people who are accustomed to a manual transmission would be punching > the brake. > > If you can't stop and go with one foot you have no business behind the > wheel of a car. > > -- > 1983 300D > 1966 230 > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
