Explosion on the Rainbow Bridge

[flogger]

That thing left a Hollywood worthy debris field, all because of a cancelled KISS concert!

[BushMasterBoy]

I always wondered if a an OBD2 reader could do this via bluetooth? If you are driving a 2022 Bentley, you definitely are wealthy. Security issues are mentioned in Wikipedia link below. Was the car parked by a valet service at the casino?


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On-boa...nostics#OBD-II


https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

[eddiememphis]

It is likely a "drive by wire" throttle instead of mechanical- meaning a computer operates the throttle valve based on pedal position.

I am tempted to blame good old British electrical systems but Bentley is owned by Volkswagon and there aren't a lot of stories about Jettas rocketing themselves through structures due to computer error.

[rondog]

It is likely a "drive by wire" throttle instead of mechanical- meaning a computer operates the throttle valve based on pedal position.

I am tempted to blame good old British electrical systems but Bentley is owned by Volkswagon and there aren't a lot of stories about Jettas rocketing themselves through structures due to computer error.

Hell, aren't ALL modern vehicles controlled by electronic throttles? As in, no more cables or mechanical linkages? That's why I bought a Pedal Commander for my Silverado, to tune throttle response.

[theGinsue]

If the driver was intoxicated, as they're now believing him to have been, he likely could have been stomping on the gas, thinking he was on the brakes - wondering why the car wasn't slowing down/stopping.

[BushMasterBoy]

I just did some preliminary searches, but it seems to fit a profile. The guy owns 7 Ace hardware stores. Has family connection to Palm Beach, Florida. Court records show ownership of a 47 foot go fast boat that can do 125MPH. Was on trial for tax evasion, but accounting showed they actually overpaid their taxes. Just strange factoids.

It is going to be really hard to prove murder with the car completely destroyed. 650 horse power turbocharged 12 cylinder motor. Yeah like the authorities said "DUI".

[buffalobo]

Terrible waste of fine machine.

If you're unarmed, you are a victim.