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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by esezen, May 19, 2016.

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  1. esezen

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    #51 esezen, May 23, 2016
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    He says he DID pull the parking brake. And he has a video showing it. After he leaves the car the wheel locks themselves and that can be seen on the security footage of the shop. He thinks it is a manufacturing error. Also it was a 458 Italia.
    @fast_ian It was a 458 Italia and yes he thinks it is a system fail.

    I will post the pics I can find them.
     
  2. 308 milano

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    #52 308 milano, May 23, 2016
    Well, that clears things up!
     
  3. NEP

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    #53 NEP, May 23, 2016
    If so, he is still negligent for not leaving the front wheels turned towards the curb.
     
  4. petearron

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    #54 petearron, May 23, 2016
    Ah yes the 458 wheels locks recall hasn't been done, now I understand.

    Me thinks I could hit my head with a ball peen hammer and it would hurt less than reading this tread.
     
  5. Statler

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    #55 Statler, May 23, 2016
    If this weren't complete BS we'd have a name, location, and case number so we can all read the suit documents.
     
  6. AceMaster

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    #56 AceMaster, May 23, 2016
    Good point
     
  7. Fast_ian

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    #57 Fast_ian, May 23, 2016
    Interesting.

    I know it's easy to poke fun - I've certainly done it here....

    However, I can't help thinking I'd be majorly pissed if my car (of any make) took off down the hill after I set the parking brake.

    Lawsuit pissed off is maybe a different debate unless someone was hurt, but it's maybe a valid argument?

    As for turning the wheels into the kerb, come on - Not doing that makes it his fault?

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  8. Fast_ian

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    #58 Fast_ian, May 23, 2016
    Hopefully "coming to a thread near you soon"........

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  9. randkin

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    #59 randkin, May 23, 2016
    Fast_ian – Well yes to some degree – As you should know, in CA it is the state law to turn wheels to the curb when parking on a hillside. So I would assume that noncompliance of the law would be a defense for against OP’s “friend” in his legal action against Ferrari.

    That is the reason for the turn wheels to curb law to prevent exactly this kind of situation. OP doesn’t mention what state the accident occurred so can’t tell if it would affect the particular situation.
     
  10. INTMD8

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    #60 INTMD8, May 23, 2016
    Just tried it. I can confirm you are correct.

    :D
     
  11. Devilsolsi

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    #61 Devilsolsi, May 23, 2016
    Should have been an insurance claim and nothing more. Unless of course the car wasn't insured, and then I can see trying to go after someone for damages.
     
  12. Statler

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    #62 Statler, May 23, 2016
    Unless it's a BS story of course.
     
  13. Glassman

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    #63 Glassman, May 23, 2016
    What..........the guy made a video of himself pulling the parking break!!!!!!! No ****??????
    I often take videos of myself parking my cars.
     
  14. anunakki

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    #64 anunakki, May 23, 2016


    Why would anyone video themselves pulling a parking brake ? That seems very odd...

    FWIW newer Ferrari parking brakes are odd things. Mine seems to have a mind of its own when it comes to engaging it. However, its never just turned itself off once engaged.
     
  15. Statler

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    #65 Statler, May 23, 2016
    Now that I think of it, I'd love to see video of someone pulling the parking brake on a 458...
     
  16. Wade

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    #66 Wade, May 24, 2016
    +1

    Yea, it's not something you see everyday. Unless you own one, of course.
     
  17. Statler

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    #67 Statler, May 24, 2016
    Apologies... I actually thought it was a button, not a tiny lever that actually pulls. My mistake.
     
  18. hhibbett

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    #68 hhibbett, May 24, 2016
    Understood. Try 360+ 's post. It helped me. LOL

     
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