Why did Scion install a "OH-SH*T" handle on the dr

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Jun 28, 2006 | 03:08 AM

TeeCizzle

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Why did Scion install a "OH-SH*T" handle on the dr

Is it me or is it weird to have a "OH-SH*T" handle on the drivers side of the car???....

Any reason its there?..lol....

Jun 28, 2006 | 03:45 AM

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Handy for getting in/outof the car for some, maybe? I dunno. Aesthetics? Something for the designers to make us go crazy wondering about?

Jun 28, 2006 | 03:49 AM

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i thought it was called the jesus bar

Jun 28, 2006 | 03:54 AM

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It's part of the marketing of the Scion brand. With a wide variety of younger drivers, Scion owners are much more likely to freak themselves out while driving.

Hence, the passanger *and* driver can share the 'Oh ____!' experience at the same time, without having to trade seats.

Actually, I don't know. I like having one, though.

Jun 28, 2006 | 03:54 AM

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so i can hang my left arm there and chill when i'm driving... duh.

Jun 28, 2006 | 05:28 AM

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or it could be to pull yourself up after kissing your butt goodbye eheh j/k but its handy sometime when your sort of tired

Jun 28, 2006 | 05:42 AM

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lol I didnt know what you guys were talking about so I did a search at urbandictionary

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Situations that warrant the usage of the "oh **** handle" include hard braking, abrupt cornering, skidding, careening off bridge. It is usually considered polite for driver to warn passengers before they feel obligated to use the "oh sh1thandle"

Me: "Mike, I am going to take the 25 mph turn at 55... better grab the oh **** handle!"
Mike: "I've been holding the oh **** handle since you started the car!"

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hahaha

Jun 28, 2006 | 05:48 AM

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It is a "departation assitance device".

Jun 28, 2006 | 06:40 AM

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Probably four identical 'assist handles' in the bB/xB to reduce changes in left hand and right hand drive models...

Jun 28, 2006 | 10:53 AM

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Well, those handles come in handy during - shall we say - extracurricular activities.

Jun 28, 2006 | 02:16 PM

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I utilize the OH §hit handle to lift my buttocks from the seat when the need for the release of flatulence arrises...

Jun 28, 2006 | 02:42 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by titolito

Well, those handles come in handy during - shall we say - extracurricular activities.

I was in the chess league for 4 years, and never once felt the need for an oh-shift handle! ...wait, oh - you mean that 'extracurricular activity'.

jp! I hate chess.

Jun 28, 2006 | 02:46 PM

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Giggity giggity giggity.. Oh yeah!

But seriously, my passengers need it because my suspension is so stiff.. And I like to go around clover leafs really, really fast..

Jun 28, 2006 | 06:26 PM

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To get in the stock 4x4s.. DUH.

Jun 28, 2006 | 06:41 PM

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Also, they're really helpful if you have someone riding along with you in auto-x events.

Jun 28, 2006 | 09:38 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tekisui

Also, they're really helpful if you have someone riding along with you in auto-x events.

he was wondering why there's one on the DRIVERS side.. unless someones in your lap.

Feb 23, 2007 | 03:20 AM

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Re-Opening theard for No reason!...HaHa....

Feb 23, 2007 | 03:27 AM

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i say we need MORE handles in more places... Extracuriculum activities may arrise at any minute... and since scion designed it for us younger ones... we all know how crazy it can ge... who else votes for a few handles on the hood??

Feb 23, 2007 | 03:27 AM

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Funny about the topics that we cover here....lol....reminds of work....the things we talk about......i guess its like algebra.....what you do to one side, you have to do to the other,...i guess you do use it in real life....lol

Feb 23, 2007 | 05:23 AM

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the handle is there so my gf can test my stiff suspension set up, giggity gig ooOoO haha yeah.

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