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Saab had a key between the seats since 1973. I think that pre-dates EDS. So it's got to be aliens. Now, I'm not saying Cheney can't be an alien, but EDS is off the hook.
Having the key shut off at speed isn't great. Of course, an engine can quit at any time due to a number of other issues, and I don't call that a massive safety cover-up. Do you know that running out of gas can cause an engine to stop? Call 60 Minutes! Heck, a fuel pump can fail and the engine will stop - we should have dual redundant fuel and ignition systems.
Yes, the key can be hit. And the shifter can be knocked into the wrong gear, causing an engine to stall. Sigh.
I've also noticed that while driving at speed, jerking the wheel violently can be dangerous. Same with texting, using a cell phone, applying makeup, or closing your eyes for seconds at a time.
I can believe that the Evil Overlords, er, supervisors said that it isn't an issue. In today's litigious society, it would be reasonable that they wouldn't launch an investigation into something that hasn't been an issue for the past 35 years.
I'm sure some folks were upset and scared that their cars may have stopped suddenly. I'm sure they would prefer the key in the 'regular' position, where it can perform knee surgery in an accident. There will always be engineering trade-offs.
Given the safety record of Saabs, I'd say the cover-up between the insurance companies and manufacturers were the early tin-foil Hyundais. Now, that's a conspiracy that an alien-turned-VP can get behind!
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Posts in this Thread:
- Saab cover-up, Maryanne Lewis, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:26:12
- Re: Saab cover-up, Dean-C, Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:08:56
- Key/knee Issues with rental car, No Snaab, Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:45:38
- Not Cheney. Roswell. Aliens. Can't say more, Ari , Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:47:10 <-- Viewing This Message
- The Irony to the story is..., KB900psi, Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:55:51
- Maryanne, do you own a Saab or have you ever...., TKC, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:17:17
- Conspiracy theories........, andym, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:40:56
- Wow, funny coincidence!, Justin VanAbrahams , Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:58:04
- So essentially Vitamin water almost killed you!, Used to be Chaz, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:31:46
- Re: Wow, funny coincidence!, DAnH , Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:01:42
- Re: Wow, funny coincidence!, oldsaab, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:07:16
- No defense against conspiracy theories..., Mike Lynch , Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:20:27
- Re: Saab cover-up, steve, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:36:58
- what about the emergency brake?, davidm, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:29:09
- Happened to me once, graphitegreen, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:58:46
- bizarre, Erik919kt, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:46:55
- Another one-post "wonder" n/m, TG, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:49:40
- Re: Saab cover-up, jonathan, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:19:00
- So?, B Millar , Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:36:55
- Conspiracy theory?, JMJ in NC, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:10:39
- Re: Saab cover-up... or not. A couple of thoughts., Noel, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:59:48
- Re: Saab cover-up, EGD , Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:39:04
- that response is offensive, TimBrown, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:16:10
- Re: that response is offensive, maryann, Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:30:35
- Very well said, Sir n/m, Railhead , Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:37:26
- Re: that response is offensive, EGD , Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:53:53
- Re: that response is offensive, TG, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:51:50
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