I have driven many cars. NONE stop as poorly as the Roadster. ecarfan, I am 6 foot 215 and I also work out a lot. I still routinely leave 2 car lengths per 10MPH/16kph speed. Even my 2003 Dodge Durango and my 1981 Diesel Lancruiser BJ-41 stop more reliably than the roadster. ( Roadster is still a blast to drive though!!!)
Rather than complain, I immediately got involved with the new rotor purchase wiztechy started. I am installing my new rotors and carbotechs this week, and If the brakes stay crappy, I will upgrade the calipers. I also drive understanding the limits of the car.
So, I think this accident is the Roadster's fault, but I also recall the poster saying the law in the Netherlands is 2 seconds between cars. Instead of following the letter of the law, this poster should have better predicted the limits of the car.
I feel bad for the poster, I empathize with his loss, but I still think he should not have been following that minivan so closely.
My $0.02. Your mileage may vary.
Best,
T
Rather than complain, I immediately got involved with the new rotor purchase wiztechy started. I am installing my new rotors and carbotechs this week, and If the brakes stay crappy, I will upgrade the calipers. I also drive understanding the limits of the car.
So, I think this accident is the Roadster's fault, but I also recall the poster saying the law in the Netherlands is 2 seconds between cars. Instead of following the letter of the law, this poster should have better predicted the limits of the car.
I feel bad for the poster, I empathize with his loss, but I still think he should not have been following that minivan so closely.
My $0.02. Your mileage may vary.
Best,
T