ScottH01

Car is new to me yes (4 months). Haven't checked the pedal box area to see if anything unusual, will do this...Zotto - braking did beat the engine in terms of power, you're absolutely right, and I'm really glad it worked.  One thing I didn't think about doing, (as too busy trying to stay alive!) was to simply turn ignition off - which would mean no power steering but prob the best way to deal with situation.

Hi all. I overtook some slow traffic at the weekend, and when accelerating, the throttle stuck wide open - car accelerated from 60mph and kept picking up speed (to over 90). I managed to jam the auto box into neutral, the engine screaming and redlining. I've always had manual cars before, so go easy on me, have never been in this situation. Called an AA man, who sprayed some WD on the throttle cable where it coils around at top of engine. He suggested I check forums to see if it's a known issue. Does anyone know what I can do / read, to make sure it doesn't happen again.

ps. accelerator wasn't stuck under car mat!

will add some more pics for sure. bonnet is only a little rusty at the front/middle

awesome photos, thanks very much for replying all... will have a search around on this forum as suggested. Maybe you're right though and I'll leave as is for now and see how it goes - haven't had the car long so will spend some more time in it

Hi all. New to this forum...apologies if this post is in the wrong bit... just trying to find some advice from people who might already know this - I have an IS300, from 2002. It seems to ride a bit high, especially at the back. Do you know how to go about lowering it slightly? Not sure of the best way to go about this (1" at front, 2" at rear maybe...). Hope you can help...

Hi all, new to this forum. Just wondering if anyone has any advice. I have an old is300 estate, 2002. There are some rust bubbles on the bonnet, and I haven't got a clue how to tackle this - how would you go about it !? new (aftermarket) bonnet / scrap yard / bodyshop...