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Camarino · 04-15-2009, 11:38 PM

the thing is, there have been alotta discussions about the Camaro's competitors from the mustang to the 370z and i made it my business to sit in the 370Z, the '10 stang, the chally, the mini, the M3, and the genesis coupe
and to be honest the M3 was the most comfy and believe it or not the genesis was a close 2nd folowed by the mustang the challly and then the Z

BUT there is one thing that struck me about the Genesis coupe , that is that the gas pedal is constructed like you see in a cartoon, when they put the pedal to the floor, that is to say the back curved part behind the pedal that connects into the engine bay comes up from the floor rather than from underneath

Just curious to hear your guys thoughts because i've never seen actually this, granted though, i've never really driven foreign cars

ArcAngel · 04-15-2009, 11:39 PM

hmmm didnt notice that when I drove it

Camarino · 04-15-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ArcAngel

hmmm didnt notice that when I drove it

belive it or not i instantaneously noticed it as soon as i sat in teh car idk lol

cyberbro · 04-15-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarino

the thing is, there have been alotta discussions about the Camaro's competitors from the mustang to the 370z and i made it my business to sit in the 370Z, the '10 stang, the chally, the mini, the M3, and the genesis coupe
and to be honest the M3 was the most comfy and believe it or not the genesis was a close 2nd folowed by the mustang the challly and then the Z

BUT there is one thing that struck me about the Genesis coupe , that is that the gas pedal is constructed like a cartoon there the back curved part behind the pedal comes up from the floor rather than from underneath

Just curious to hear your guys thoughts because i've never seen actually this, granted though, i've never really driven foreign cars

That's because it uses an electronic gas pedal not the cable style.

detroitboy · 04-15-2009, 11:45 PM

My 1963 mopars were like that.

ShnOmac · 04-15-2009, 11:45 PM

Of course the M3 was most comfy..... you look at the sticker???

Camarino · 04-15-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shnomac77

Of course the M3 was most comfy..... you look at the sticker???

yes i did

i also sat in a buncha SL's ....OMG like driving in the best couch $ can buy
and oh boy will u pay

but at least i can say i sat in and played with an $100,000+ vehicle

Camarino · 04-15-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cyberbro

That's because it uses an electronic gas pedal not the cable style.

ahhh, i figured the system was different

just out of curiosity is it possible to use the electronic system and still keep (what we know as) the traditonal pedal ?

SilverTurtle · 04-16-2009, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Camarino

just out of curiosity is it possible to use the electronic system and still keep (what we know as) the traditonal pedal ?

yes... I believe the C5 and the GTO both had traditional style pedals and electronic throttle systems

THE EVIL TW1N · 04-16-2009, 03:56 AM

Some porsches have pedals like that, if I remember correctly.

THE EVIL TW1N · 04-16-2009, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by John Cena

Of course the M3 was most comfy..... you look at the sticker??? i figured the system was different

The previous gen M3 had a mediocre interior and that had a high sticker.

Shifty 6 · 04-16-2009, 07:00 AM

Yes this is the only car I have seen with the bottom pivot. The Porsches were bottom pivot on the clutch and brake, very weird to drive. I don't recall if they were bottom pivot on the gas as well.

PsyDoc · 04-16-2009, 10:07 AM

The 1970 Z28 had this floor mounted gas pedal set-up. I believe '70 was the only year it had it. I might be off base here, but I think it was done to better compete in the SCCA TransAm Road Race circuit. It was considered better due to more heel-and-toe contact during hard braking and acceleration.

ConceptVBS · 04-16-2009, 10:38 AM

It's called "accordion type" accelerator pedal. Yes, its based on electronic throttle body. There is a sensor beneath the pedal itself that measures the amount of pressure applied to it and opens the throttle body with the equivalent amount. The entire system is called "Drive-by-Wire". With this technology, the days of stuck throttle bodies and loose cables are history.

04-15-2009, 11:38 PM	#1
Camarino DrIvE iT LiKe Ya STOLE It Drives: 2005 Mustang, '68 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 1,007	I Dunno Why I'm Posting This lol, Just Curious Really the thing is, there have been alotta discussions about the Camaro's competitors from the mustang to the 370z and i made it my business to sit in the 370Z, the '10 stang, the chally, the mini, the M3, and the genesis coupe and to be honest the M3 was the most comfy and believe it or not the genesis was a close 2nd folowed by the mustang the challly and then the Z BUT there is one thing that struck me about the Genesis coupe , that is that the gas pedal is constructed like you see in a cartoon, when they put the pedal to the floor, that is to say the back curved part behind the pedal that connects into the engine bay comes up from the floor rather than from underneath Just curious to hear your guys thoughts because i've never seen actually this, granted though, i've never really driven foreign cars Attached Images __________________ Lol SILLY RICER WINGS ARE FOR PLANES! :flag1: :flag2: :flag1: :flag2:

04-15-2009, 11:39 PM	#2
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	hmmm didnt notice that when I drove it __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

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detroitboy Pinholic Drives: 11 Silverado, 08 Shelby GT500 Conv. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Macomb, Mi Posts: 698	My 1963 mopars were like that. __________________ Almost had a 2SS/RS, IOM, orange accent interior, 6 speed manual, sunroof & polished wheels ordered 01/19/07 3000 - 2/27/09 3400 - 3/27/09 3800 - 4/17/09 (built and lost in the vortex) ship date ??????? (I gave up and got a GT500) 5/11/09 - order cancelled 5/27/09 - vehicle arrived at dealership for whoever bought it after me

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