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SFcamaro · 07-10-2012, 03:11 PM

I'm scared to drive my car.

Yesterday the gas pedal got stuck on a groove of my floor mat while flooring it in second gear. It wasn't necessarily the edge of the floor mat. It was one of the grooves in the design within the border of my goodyear mat. I quickly reached for the ignition and turned the engine off so hard, it ripped my key apart.

Today, I was at a red light in front of the traffic. I seen the light turn green and gassed it. I blinked and the light was red. I was in the far left lane and had to swerve to the right to make a right angle turn to be with the flow of the traffic. I was like whats going on with me. I saw the light turn green. It was like a dream.

GEEKFREEKSCOTTY · 07-10-2012, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFcamaro

I'm scared to drive my car.

Yesterday the gas pedal got stuck on a groove of my floor mat while flooring it in second gear. It wasn't necessarily the edge of the floor mat. It was one of the grooves in the design within the border of my goodyear mat. I quickly reached for the ignition and turned the engine off so hard, it ripped my key apart.

Today, I was at a red light in front of the traffic. I seen the light turn green and gassed it. I blinked and the light was red. I was in the far left lane and had to swerve to the right to make a right angle turn to be with the flow of the traffic. I was like whats going on with me. I seen the light turn green. It was like a dream.

camarozzzz · 07-10-2012, 03:15 PM

Not sure if trolling....or serious....

BUT in any case....

The way you describe your driving...makes me feel you should not be driving on roads with people...or cars...or anything....just stop driving before you hurt yourself or someone!

If your pedal got stuck in your floor mats.. how big and tall are these floor maps WTF....REMOVE them ASAP...

orangejuice · 07-10-2012, 03:19 PM

Yeah I have never had my gas peddle get stuck on a floor mat. You should probably take those out and put the stock ones back in.

Angrybird 12 · 07-10-2012, 03:23 PM

Are you using Toyota Floor mats?

Seriously the only time I have had a problem is using those universal cut to fit floor mats like wal-mart sells.

Dtrimpi87 · 07-10-2012, 03:24 PM

Are you sure your driving a camaro or did you mean to post this on the Toyota forums??? Lmao

1BADLS3 · 07-10-2012, 03:27 PM

Remove the floormats and discard, immediately. A stock mat won't interfere with the gas pedal, nor will some of the OE-fitted aftermarket mats. Generic floor mats will f* you up.

I've had a gas pedal stick in other cars, but they were old and had various issues (like my '72 Blazer...it had 70's shag carpet, from a house...).

Best thing to do is shift to neutral. That way you don't risk locking the steering wheel or losing power accessories if you rip the key out.

Re: the stoplight....have you had your eyes checked? Do you know if you are/ are becoming color blind?

Infinite-T · 07-10-2012, 03:29 PM

Easy fix, GET RID OF THE MATS and PAY ATTENTION when you are driving. It doesnt take much for a 2 ton piece of steel to do some serious damage!

SS_Matt · 07-10-2012, 03:32 PM

Go get some sleep! And get rid of those floor mats, NOW!

All Star · 07-10-2012, 03:33 PM

You could probably sue the company who made the floor mats, with the way the current state of affairs in the U.S. are.

Also, I agree with the guy who said you shouldn't be allowed to drive on public roads.

SFcamaro · 07-10-2012, 03:34 PM

I'm going to have to modify my floor mat so its not near my gas pedal.
I was so surprised with the red light green light mishap.
I called my wife right after it happened and said what's wrong with me and told her the story. Like the guy above, she said I needed some sleep. Too much work and not enough rest.

Rangore · 07-10-2012, 03:36 PM

Just say no to drugs! :P

SFcamaro · 07-10-2012, 03:41 PM

I'll have to disagree with the guy with the ugly rims.

I just need some rest, some coffee, and some different floor mats.

Dooley · 07-10-2012, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFcamaro

I'm scared to drive my car.

Yesterday the gas pedal got stuck on a groove of my floor mat while flooring it in second gear. It wasn't necessarily the edge of the floor mat. It was one of the grooves in the design within the border of my goodyear mat. I quickly reached for the ignition and turned the engine off so hard, it ripped my key apart.

Today, I was at a red light in front of the traffic. I seen the light turn green and gassed it. I blinked and the light was red. I was in the far left lane and had to swerve to the right to make a right angle turn to be with the flow of the traffic. I was like whats going on with me. I seen the light turn green. It was like a dream.

It's "I saw", not "I seen".

God I HATE THAT !!! JEEZ !!!

07-10-2012, 03:11 PM	#1
SFcamaro Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tx Posts: 250	I'm scared to drive my car. I'm scared to drive my car. Yesterday the gas pedal got stuck on a groove of my floor mat while flooring it in second gear. It wasn't necessarily the edge of the floor mat. It was one of the grooves in the design within the border of my goodyear mat. I quickly reached for the ignition and turned the engine off so hard, it ripped my key apart. Today, I was at a red light in front of the traffic. I seen the light turn green and gassed it. I blinked and the light was red. I was in the far left lane and had to swerve to the right to make a right angle turn to be with the flow of the traffic. I was like whats going on with me. I saw the light turn green. It was like a dream. Last edited by SFcamaro; 07-10-2012 at 03:47 PM.

07-10-2012, 03:19 PM	#4
orangejuice H1 OFCR Drives: 2013 ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Shelby Twp., Michigan Posts: 1,320 View My Garage	Yeah I have never had my gas peddle get stuck on a floor mat. You should probably take those out and put the stock ones back in. __________________ Corsa Rotofab BBK ZL1 Hood/Fascia AAC Afterburners/Sidemarkers Havoc Black Chrome 5% Tint/20% Smoked Taillights

07-10-2012, 03:23 PM	#5
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Are you using Toyota Floor mats? Seriously the only time I have had a problem is using those universal cut to fit floor mats like wal-mart sells. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

07-10-2012, 03:32 PM	#9
SS_Matt permagrin Drives: 2012 LS3 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,050	Go get some sleep! And get rid of those floor mats, NOW! __________________ 2012 Black on black SS RS LS3

07-10-2012, 03:33 PM	#10
All Star I'm an Engineer Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camden County, NJ Posts: 682	You could probably sue the company who made the floor mats, with the way the current state of affairs in the U.S. are. Also, I agree with the guy who said you shouldn't be allowed to drive on public roads. __________________

07-10-2012, 03:15 PM	#3
camarozzzz Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 1,338	Not sure if trolling....or serious.... BUT in any case.... The way you describe your driving...makes me feel you should not be driving on roads with people...or cars...or anything....just stop driving before you hurt yourself or someone! If your pedal got stuck in your floor mats.. how big and tall are these floor maps WTF....REMOVE them ASAP...

07-10-2012, 03:24 PM	#6
Dtrimpi87 Banned Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 & 2011 1LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,491	Are you sure your driving a camaro or did you mean to post this on the Toyota forums??? Lmao

07-10-2012, 03:27 PM	#7
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	Remove the floormats and discard, immediately. A stock mat won't interfere with the gas pedal, nor will some of the OE-fitted aftermarket mats. Generic floor mats will f* you up. I've had a gas pedal stick in other cars, but they were old and had various issues (like my '72 Blazer...it had 70's shag carpet, from a house...). Best thing to do is shift to neutral. That way you don't risk locking the steering wheel or losing power accessories if you rip the key out. Re: the stoplight....have you had your eyes checked? Do you know if you are/ are becoming color blind?

07-10-2012, 03:34 PM	#11
SFcamaro Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tx Posts: 250	I'm going to have to modify my floor mat so its not near my gas pedal. I was so surprised with the red light green light mishap. I called my wife right after it happened and said what's wrong with me and told her the story. Like the guy above, she said I needed some sleep. Too much work and not enough rest.

07-10-2012, 03:36 PM	#12
Rangore Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,220	Just say no to drugs! :P __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition - No longer owned: 2010 Camaro 2LT, 1993 Camaro Z-28

07-10-2012, 03:41 PM	#13
SFcamaro Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tx Posts: 250	I'll have to disagree with the guy with the ugly rims. I just need some rest, some coffee, and some different floor mats.