355 throttle cable and the need for a nappy

[basher]

Mmmm...nearly killed myself on Saturday as going into a bend at 60mph odd in the countryside and the throttle decided I am not going fast enough and decides to floor the car for me - Nice ! NOT !!...managed to brake and dip the clutch but then the valves sounded like they would come out the bonnet as throttle jammed down....so ignition off for a few secs then back on ...cruise round corner and pull over..(brakes are a bitch whne the engine is off too)...call Ferrari whilst chilling out with nicotine to be told - oh yes the throttle cables can stick from time to time - well known fact apparently....wha tthe !!!! Why the do they not sort it out then ?? Dangerous ain't the word....could just imagine the insurance company if I said - oh the throttle cable jammed open - they would be like 'yeah right with your foot attached to the accelerator no doubt.......chilled out since but it was a real eye opener - thank god that car can corner at speed so well....my arse was like 5p 50p.....