• emizeko [they/them]
      hexbear
      47
      2 months ago

      afaict there wasn't supposed to be any lubricant but sliding on the pedals during assembly was probably difficult and they "innovated"

      • Sickos [they/them, it/its]
        hexbear
        13
        2 months ago

        We always used hairspray or gel for sliding bike grips on. Figured a bit of sticky wouldn't hurt.

        That said, for something like a fucking car pedal I'd expect loctited bolts, or an interference fit, or at least a fucking pin.

        • Sickos [they/them, it/its]
          hexbear
          11
          2 months ago

          I have to assume this was not the original design. It reeks of beancounter bullshit. You can't be an automotive engineer without learning about the Ford Pinto. Did they fucking hire the Challenger program managers to oversee this?