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Gillis · 08-04-2014, 10:52 AM

I'm not bothering to read through all these posts and I'm sure this has been asked but how the hell does one's knee get up there to bump the key in the ignition?

Gillis · 08-04-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

found the OP

Oh now I understand! LOL

mrvenicess · 08-04-2014, 11:01 AM

That must have been a hell of a stop sign to do all that damage at 25 mph. 3 wheels and a lower control arm? Was he driving his car with the cruise control on? He could maybe have his knee up then.

Pace · 08-04-2014, 11:14 AM

I never got my recall notice either...

But this situation reminds me of when the Hybrids had the braking issue (if you hit a bump while braking and it was recharging -via the brakes - the car would stop recharging and feel like it was lunging)...if anyone NEW posted about the issue and asking for a recall/reprogram most frequent board users/people would jump all over them and say get used it - it happens all the time...versus being in agreement and saying yes there should be a recall. When the recall came out 2 months later - everyone relaxed.

Here we have a situation where someone bumped the key...wasnt that the reason for the recall? Did we not believe GM had a reason for the recall? Obviously someone out there before this guy had the issue.

I think obviously he shouldve gone through insurance with police report, etc. Then got all that info straight over to GM. But lets not just bash him...its not like he rolled the car and wants a brand new car from GM. And its not like he posted once and was gone...think about all the people that come on here to make complaints about their car...when it gets fixed you never hear what was wrong.

nevrenz · 08-04-2014, 11:20 AM

Im 6'1" and im no where near the key fob. I have my seat all the way down though and back so my legs are not bent as much.

Cyber Gray · 08-04-2014, 11:30 AM

I need two pillows so my knees can touch the key

CreeperRS · 08-04-2014, 11:42 AM

So it's GM's fault you're tall? Sorry just had to say it. I would suggest like others here to try adjusting your seat differently. Hope you are ok.

hunter1660 · 08-04-2014, 11:52 AM

If you can turn the key with your knee,you should use that talent and go on the road performing..I'd pay to see that..let me roll up my pants,it's getting deep

SSMY1LE · 08-04-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Natti337

This happened to me while I was driving my girlfriends 2006 chevy cobalt on the highway.............

...........nevermind, I'm not even going to ask...................

wally mayfield · 08-04-2014, 11:57 AM

bumped the key?? who are you lew alcinder?

IBM · 08-04-2014, 12:04 PM

If you're sitting close enough to the steering wheel that you're able to hit the key off with your knee, you aren't far enough back from the wheel... which can mean more severe injury during a crash.
I find it hard to believe you actually sit like that - like an earlier post said, it literally feels like I'm sitting on a kids tricycle if I'm seated up too close.
Sorry, but anyone with a brain should have enough sense not so sit on top of the steering wheel like that.

SSeric · 08-04-2014, 12:15 PM

Dontcha just HATE being tall sometimes? Must really suck, huh? Here, I wrote a poem for you guys:

I'm 5'3 and can hardly see over the dash,
so you giant f0ckers can all kiss my ass.

The end.

Gillis · 08-04-2014, 12:48 PM

I have to be careful i don't get excited while driving. The other day I get excited and my d*ck popped up and hit the key FOB. That was a close call.

redsled · 08-04-2014, 12:50 PM

I tried every seat and steering wheel combo I could imagine and at 6' 200 lbs, and 33" inseam, I could not touch the key with my knee.

08-04-2014, 11:14 AM	#88
Pace Lifestyle = Deathstyle Drives: 11 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 686	I never got my recall notice either... But this situation reminds me of when the Hybrids had the braking issue (if you hit a bump while braking and it was recharging -via the brakes - the car would stop recharging and feel like it was lunging)...if anyone NEW posted about the issue and asking for a recall/reprogram most frequent board users/people would jump all over them and say get used it - it happens all the time...versus being in agreement and saying yes there should be a recall. When the recall came out 2 months later - everyone relaxed. Here we have a situation where someone bumped the key...wasnt that the reason for the recall? Did we not believe GM had a reason for the recall? Obviously someone out there before this guy had the issue. I think obviously he shouldve gone through insurance with police report, etc. Then got all that info straight over to GM. But lets not just bash him...its not like he rolled the car and wants a brand new car from GM. And its not like he posted once and was gone...think about all the people that come on here to make complaints about their car...when it gets fixed you never hear what was wrong. __________________ 11 2SS/RS

08-04-2014, 11:20 AM	#89
nevrenz Drives: 2011 RED Camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 553	Im 6'1" and im no where near the key fob. I have my seat all the way down though and back so my legs are not bent as much. __________________

08-04-2014, 11:30 AM	#90
Cyber Gray Wind Rider Drives: ZL1 19 White; Jeep 5.7 GC 15 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Muscat Posts: 2,059 View My Garage	I need two pillows so my knees can touch the key __________________ Im not Gray any more !!

08-04-2014, 11:52 AM	#92
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	If you can turn the key with your knee,you should use that talent and go on the road performing..I'd pay to see that..let me roll up my pants,it's getting deep __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

08-04-2014, 11:57 AM	#94
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	bumped the key?? who are you lew alcinder? __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

08-04-2014, 10:52 AM	#85
Gillis Drives: Car Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 185	I'm not bothering to read through all these posts and I'm sure this has been asked but how the hell does one's knee get up there to bump the key in the ignition?

08-04-2014, 11:01 AM	#87
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	That must have been a hell of a stop sign to do all that damage at 25 mph. 3 wheels and a lower control arm? Was he driving his car with the cruise control on? He could maybe have his knee up then.

08-04-2014, 11:42 AM	#91
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,579	So it's GM's fault you're tall? Sorry just had to say it. I would suggest like others here to try adjusting your seat differently. Hope you are ok.

08-04-2014, 12:04 PM	#95
IBM Drives: '11 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. Kentucky Posts: 1,050	If you're sitting close enough to the steering wheel that you're able to hit the key off with your knee, you aren't far enough back from the wheel... which can mean more severe injury during a crash. I find it hard to believe you actually sit like that - like an earlier post said, it literally feels like I'm sitting on a kids tricycle if I'm seated up too close. Sorry, but anyone with a brain should have enough sense not so sit on top of the steering wheel like that. __________________

08-04-2014, 12:15 PM	#96
SSeric Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mckinney, TX Posts: 418 View My Garage	Dontcha just HATE being tall sometimes? Must really suck, huh? Here, I wrote a poem for you guys: I'm 5'3 and can hardly see over the dash, so you giant f0ckers can all kiss my ass. The end. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS \| RotoFab CAI \| ARH 1 7/8" LT Headers w/ HFC \| SW Retro Exhaust \| ZL1 Shifter \| Ridetech Coilovers \| FE4 conversion \| UMI toe rods & trailing arms \| Prothane Subframe & UCA bushings \| Detroit Speed sways \| Forgestar F14 wheels \| ZR1 Blue Calipers \| Tuned by ADM Performance SSeric's Build Thread

08-04-2014, 12:48 PM	#97
Gillis Drives: Car Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 185	I have to be careful i don't get excited while driving. The other day I get excited and my d*ck popped up and hit the key FOB. That was a close call.

08-04-2014, 12:50 PM	#98
redsled Drives: 2013 ss/1le Join Date: May 2013 Location: michigan Posts: 38	I tried every seat and steering wheel combo I could imagine and at 6' 200 lbs, and 33" inseam, I could not touch the key with my knee.