• 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?