On 6/28/2014 4:52 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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> LOL I know what you mean about using a clutch that isn't there)) I get
> a bit of that when I move from my stick shift to my auto, but I've been
> driving auto for so many years I soon fall in to it
>
>

I have done that - of course, I'm addle-brained. I've had cars with
automatics that had dead pedals where the clutch would be. They are
damned cute. As it goes, the question of auto or stick really depends on
the car. I've had cars that worked wonderfully with autos and others
that were shit-pits with standard.

"dsi1" > wrote in message
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> On 6/28/2014 4:52 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>>
>>
>> LOL I know what you mean about using a clutch that isn't there)) I get
>> a bit of that when I move from my stick shift to my auto, but I've been
>> driving auto for so many years I soon fall in to it
>>
>>
>
> I have done that - of course, I'm addle-brained. I've had cars with
> automatics that had dead pedals where the clutch would be. They are damned
> cute. As it goes, the question of auto or stick really depends on the car.
> I've had cars that worked wonderfully with autos and others that were
> shit-pits with standard.

I have never seen a car with a dead pedal))

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On 6/28/2014 11:24 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>> On 6/28/2014 4:52 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> LOL I know what you mean about using a clutch that isn't there)) I get
>>> a bit of that when I move from my stick shift to my auto, but I've been
>>> driving auto for so many years I soon fall in to it
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I have done that - of course, I'm addle-brained. I've had cars with
>> automatics that had dead pedals where the clutch would be. They are
>> damned cute. As it goes, the question of auto or stick really depends
>> on the car. I've had cars that worked wonderfully with autos and
>> others that were shit-pits with standard.
>
> I have never seen a car with a dead pedal))
>

Mostly, it's a rest for your left foot in standards but I've had a
couple of Toyotas with automatics that had this. Some local people will
rest their left foot on the dash board. You probably think I'm joking
but it's no joke. My high school buddy used to have an old Dodge with a
Torqueflite transmission that he'd shift with his toes. Toe shifting is
probably the most advanced driving technique yet.

"dsi1" > wrote in message
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> On 6/28/2014 11:24 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>>> On 6/28/2014 4:52 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>> LOL I know what you mean about using a clutch that isn't there)) I
>>>> get
>>>> a bit of that when I move from my stick shift to my auto, but I've been
>>>> driving auto for so many years I soon fall in to it
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> I have done that - of course, I'm addle-brained. I've had cars with
>>> automatics that had dead pedals where the clutch would be. They are
>>> damned cute. As it goes, the question of auto or stick really depends
>>> on the car. I've had cars that worked wonderfully with autos and
>>> others that were shit-pits with standard.
>>
>> I have never seen a car with a dead pedal))
>>
>
> Mostly, it's a rest for your left foot in standards but I've had a couple
> of Toyotas with automatics that had this. Some local people will rest
> their left foot on the dash board. You probably think I'm joking but it's
> no joke. My high school buddy used to have an old Dodge with a Torqueflite
> transmission that he'd shift with his toes. Toe shifting is probably the
> most advanced driving technique yet.

Toe shifting eh? I don't think I am THAT advanced)))

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On 6/29/2014 12:16 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>> On 6/28/2014 11:24 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>>> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>>>> On 6/28/2014 4:52 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> LOL I know what you mean about using a clutch that isn't there))
>>>>> I get
>>>>> a bit of that when I move from my stick shift to my auto, but I've
>>>>> been
>>>>> driving auto for so many years I soon fall in to it
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I have done that - of course, I'm addle-brained. I've had cars with
>>>> automatics that had dead pedals where the clutch would be. They are
>>>> damned cute. As it goes, the question of auto or stick really depends
>>>> on the car. I've had cars that worked wonderfully with autos and
>>>> others that were shit-pits with standard.
>>>
>>> I have never seen a car with a dead pedal))
>>>
>>
>> Mostly, it's a rest for your left foot in standards but I've had a
>> couple of Toyotas with automatics that had this. Some local people
>> will rest their left foot on the dash board. You probably think I'm
>> joking but it's no joke. My high school buddy used to have an old
>> Dodge with a Torqueflite transmission that he'd shift with his toes.
>> Toe shifting is probably the most advanced driving technique yet.
>
> Toe shifting eh? I don't think I am THAT advanced)))
>

I just noticed that my automatic VW Passat has a dead pedal. That was a
surprise. My guess is that lots of people have these but never were
aware of them. That's pretty goofy.

"dsi1" > wrote in message
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> On 6/29/2014 12:16 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>>> On 6/28/2014 11:24 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>>>> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>>>>> On 6/28/2014 4:52 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> LOL I know what you mean about using a clutch that isn't there))
>>>>>> I get
>>>>>> a bit of that when I move from my stick shift to my auto, but I've
>>>>>> been
>>>>>> driving auto for so many years I soon fall in to it
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I have done that - of course, I'm addle-brained. I've had cars with
>>>>> automatics that had dead pedals where the clutch would be. They are
>>>>> damned cute. As it goes, the question of auto or stick really depends
>>>>> on the car. I've had cars that worked wonderfully with autos and
>>>>> others that were shit-pits with standard.
>>>>
>>>> I have never seen a car with a dead pedal))
>>>>
>>>
>>> Mostly, it's a rest for your left foot in standards but I've had a
>>> couple of Toyotas with automatics that had this. Some local people
>>> will rest their left foot on the dash board. You probably think I'm
>>> joking but it's no joke. My high school buddy used to have an old
>>> Dodge with a Torqueflite transmission that he'd shift with his toes.
>>> Toe shifting is probably the most advanced driving technique yet.
>>
>> Toe shifting eh? I don't think I am THAT advanced)))
>>
>
> I just noticed that my automatic VW Passat has a dead pedal. That was a
> surprise. My guess is that lots of people have these but never were aware
> of them. That's pretty goofy.

Does it move?

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On 6/29/2014 2:44 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>> On 6/29/2014 12:16 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>>> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>>>> On 6/28/2014 11:24 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>>>>> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>>>>>> On 6/28/2014 4:52 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> LOL I know what you mean about using a clutch that isn't there))
>>>>>>> I get
>>>>>>> a bit of that when I move from my stick shift to my auto, but I've
>>>>>>> been
>>>>>>> driving auto for so many years I soon fall in to it
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have done that - of course, I'm addle-brained. I've had cars with
>>>>>> automatics that had dead pedals where the clutch would be. They are
>>>>>> damned cute. As it goes, the question of auto or stick really depends
>>>>>> on the car. I've had cars that worked wonderfully with autos and
>>>>>> others that were shit-pits with standard.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have never seen a car with a dead pedal))
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Mostly, it's a rest for your left foot in standards but I've had a
>>>> couple of Toyotas with automatics that had this. Some local people
>>>> will rest their left foot on the dash board. You probably think I'm
>>>> joking but it's no joke. My high school buddy used to have an old
>>>> Dodge with a Torqueflite transmission that he'd shift with his toes.
>>>> Toe shifting is probably the most advanced driving technique yet.
>>>
>>> Toe shifting eh? I don't think I am THAT advanced)))
>>>
>>
>> I just noticed that my automatic VW Passat has a dead pedal. That was
>> a surprise. My guess is that lots of people have these but never were
>> aware of them. That's pretty goofy.
>
> Does it move?
>

The pedal is a raised platform that does not move and typically has a
vinyl non-slip surface. Sometimes they are bright shiny things meant for
looks. The theory is that you rest your left foot on it to stabilize
your body. I've never used it myself. I do jam my left knee against the
door when doing right turns. I have to use my ass for left turns so I
usually only turn right. In your county the opposite would be the case.
In fact, dead pedals might be rare in the UK because of the right hand
steering. That's just me guessing again.

On 6/29/2014 6:16 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>> Mostly, it's a rest for your left foot in standards but I've had a
>> couple of Toyotas with automatics that had this. Some local people
>> will rest their left foot on the dash board. You probably think I'm
>> joking but it's no joke. My high school buddy used to have an old
>> Dodge with a Torqueflite transmission that he'd shift with his toes.
>> Toe shifting is probably the most advanced driving technique yet.
>
> Toe shifting eh? I don't think I am THAT advanced)))
>

About 1957 or so, Chrysler had the push button transmission with the
buttons on the left of the dash.

On Sun, 29 Jun 2014 08:38:19 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 6/29/2014 6:16 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>
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>>> Mostly, it's a rest for your left foot in standards but I've had a
>>> couple of Toyotas with automatics that had this. Some local people
>>> will rest their left foot on the dash board. You probably think I'm
>>> joking but it's no joke. My high school buddy used to have an old
>>> Dodge with a Torqueflite transmission that he'd shift with his toes.
>>> Toe shifting is probably the most advanced driving technique yet.
>>
>> Toe shifting eh? I don't think I am THAT advanced)))
>>
>
>About 1957 or so, Chrysler had the push button transmission with the
>buttons on the left of the dash.

A few different Chrysler models around the world had that. I suppose
ergonomically it wasn't as good an idea compared to a floor shifter,
and now paddles, of course.

On 2014-06-29 4:37 PM, Jeßus wrote:

>> About 1957 or so, Chrysler had the push button transmission with the
>> buttons on the left of the dash.
>
> A few different Chrysler models around the world had that. I suppose
> ergonomically it wasn't as good an idea compared to a floor shifter,
> and now paddles, of course.
>


There was nothing ergonomic about it. It was push button. It seemed
like a good idea at the time.