Click above for a few more pics of this EVO's severed limb
...your accelerator pedal breaks clean off. Actually, the owner of this 2008 Mitsubishi EVO X GSR swears he wasn't caning the car excessively hard when his go pedal snapped in two. Posted on the evolutionm.net forums by 'DRAG', these pictures show the severed pedal in question. DRAG claims he was at a stoplight at the time (in front of some STI owners, no less) when he started to leave the light with a little "enthusiasm". As he pushed the GSR's accelerator to the floorboards, the thing's plastic arm broke off clean. Clearly frustrated with his $40,000+ automobile, DRAG called the dealer and waited for some roadside assistance that never came. To make a long story short, Mitsubishi refused to replace the pedal under warranty, but the dealership decided to pick up the tab anyway. Hopefully Mitsubishi doesn't view this case as an isolated incident caused by someone pushing their EVO too hard, because A) you should be able to push an EVO really hard and B) EVOs have been pushed to their limits while being tested by members of the automotive press and we've never heard of anything like this happening. Take a peek at some more pics of the completely cracked pedal in the gallery below. Thanks for the tip, thedriver!
UPDATE: It was actually the accelerator pedal, not the clutch pedal as originally stated. Post above has been corrected.
[Source: evolutionm.net]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
Matt Burns @ May 6th 2008 11:03AM
Plastic? Really, it's made out of plastic?
Neo.Luxembourg @ May 6th 2008 11:15AM
Like in most cars today yes ...
AndyMF @ May 6th 2008 11:08AM
yeah, I had the same thoughts. Aren't they usually metallic?
tankd0g @ May 6th 2008 11:30AM
Carbon fiber I could see, but that just looks like the kind of plastic you get on a weed eater handle. I guess there's going to be a big aftermarket for EVO pedals.
Vincenzo @ May 6th 2008 11:32AM
Don't you know that plastic saves weight and cost more money?
Look at the current bicycles.
Back in the good old days they were made of steel, and served for decades. Now they are all plastic and cost thousands of dollars.
Franz @ May 6th 2008 11:54AM
Is it the gas or clutch pedal? Make up your minds.
Mobius_1 @ May 6th 2008 12:35PM
It's the new Mitsubishi Anti-Excessively-Fast-Acceleration System that will stop drivers from excessively stressing the engine at the lights
Seems like it's working
Doug @ May 6th 2008 1:00PM
AND IT STILL WEIGHS 3344lbs!?
letstakeawalk @ May 6th 2008 1:28PM
@ Vincenzo
I agree that plastic has replaced other materials in many products, but you don't know what you're talking about when it comes to bicycles. Steel, aluminum, carbon composites, and titanium are used for the vast majority of bicycle frames.
(and my apololgies for the misdirected reply elsewhere)
thedriver @ May 6th 2008 11:04AM
You're welcome. :D
Man, that would really suck to have that happen on such a new car that just came out. I understand weight savings, but thats taking things a bit too far.
Keith @ May 6th 2008 11:05AM
The clutch arm is PLASTIC??? Huh?? Gee...no wonder it broke! That's what they put in a $40,000+ car??
Paul P. @ May 6th 2008 11:06AM
.....and people rag on Mustangs for having a cheap interior. At least the pedals are metal in the mustang. :-/
yacoub @ May 6th 2008 11:09AM
Mitsubishi has a history of not covering things. They get away with covering as little as humanly possible, reputation be darned. Terrible company.
Injected @ May 6th 2008 11:48AM
Crankwalking 7 bolt 4G63Ts come to mind.
Disgruntled Goat @ May 6th 2008 2:08PM
You can't buy a Mitsubishi and expect Toyota quality.
oZ @ May 6th 2008 6:05PM
Agreed. I don't plan on ever buying another Mitsubishi product after my '01 Eclipse until I see a fundamental change in how the company works. I got better service out of Chrysler for their Sebring Coupe -- an Eclipse in disguise.
Sam @ May 6th 2008 11:10AM
it says in the forums its the gas pedal, not the clutch.
nice try.
Alex @ May 6th 2008 11:14AM
I don't care what pedal it is, they should all be metal arms and i should be able to hit them with a sledgehammer. What if this was the brake pedal?
Sean @ May 6th 2008 11:45AM
then u gotta have to use ur handbrake, it that brakes too, i'd just hope the car has ejection seats.
Mike K @ May 6th 2008 1:33PM
"then u gotta have to use ur handbrake, it that brakes too, i'd just hope the car has ejection seats."
Plastic ejection seats perhaps?