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re: What's the next technological advancement to make cars crappier?
Posted on 7/26/16 at 12:52 pm to CAD703X
Posted on 7/26/16 at 12:52 pm to CAD703X
BTW, Ken's is over by the airport now, the location by Vandy burned some time ago, and it was absolutely insane. I felt strange driving across the city to eat sushi, but it was about 2:45 and Sushiyobi wasn't open until 3:30.
Best sushi I've had a while. Wife asked what I was eating so I snapped some pics.
I ended up at The Gold Rush after reading for a bit at the Parthenon. Hit that Barnes and Nobles up for a Sartre book.
Best sushi I've had a while. Wife asked what I was eating so I snapped some pics.
I ended up at The Gold Rush after reading for a bit at the Parthenon. Hit that Barnes and Nobles up for a Sartre book.
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Posted on 7/26/16 at 12:56 pm to Gaston
quote:
Your list of reasons why you drive a vehicle and mine are much different...but you're winnIng...and it sucks for my side.
The list of reasons to drive a vehicle is pretty short:
1. Start at point A
2. Get to point B
3. ?????
4. Profit
Posted on 7/26/16 at 12:57 pm to Gaston
Wife and I went to primos in the gulch. Sucked. We went to bar Louie afterward and that was a blast.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 12:58 pm to CAD703X
quote:Hey I know, they want you to take it in to a dealer for everything.
No offense kork but these assholes frick with the wattage and wiring of oem radios so you can't even swap out a head unit these days without major headaches.
quote:I think I will in my lifetime, not sure about yours.
You honestly think you're going to see user friendly software on a car in our lifetime?
I just think that incidents like the VW thing, and also things like hackers controlling vehicles remotely, prove that we can't trust proprietary software to do things right. I think as more things happen, the public will finally catch on and push for more open systems, especially ones that we depend on to keep us alive.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:00 pm to CAD703X
I drove all through there, it is amazingly cool. That pork place with hurt pig logo was slammed.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:01 pm to Cap Crunch
quote:
The list of reasons to drive a vehicle is pretty short:
I find it funny that some of the people complaining about the "driving experience" are the guys that own older trucks and SUVs. If you are upset about the feedback on new sports cars, I'll allow it, but don't decide that you're all bummed out about the experience now when you never had a good one in the first place.
Let's be honest, the feedback of the steering and throttle on your minivan is irrelevant.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:05 pm to Gaston
quote:the eye candy... The eye candy..
drove all through there, it is amazingly cool.
quote:
That pork place with hurt pig logo was slammed.
Peg leg. Yep it's definitely the trendy BBQ place these days
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:10 pm to slackster
Well let's be honest, because people don't give a shite about responsive handling is one of the reasons SUVs are so popular.
fricking heartbreaking that even companies like BMW bow to this trend since it's not even a stat that people judge vehicles by. No one gives a shite what it feels like anymore. It's just unbelievable. I'm keeping my hydraulic steering, non-turbo, manual transmission 5 series forever. If it ever gets wrecked I'll be a sobbing baby, it's literally irreplaceable.
fricking heartbreaking that even companies like BMW bow to this trend since it's not even a stat that people judge vehicles by. No one gives a shite what it feels like anymore. It's just unbelievable. I'm keeping my hydraulic steering, non-turbo, manual transmission 5 series forever. If it ever gets wrecked I'll be a sobbing baby, it's literally irreplaceable.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:11 pm to slackster
What I have found is that with every newer generation vehicle, simple maintenance tasks have been made unnecessarily difficult to perform on your own.
Changing the oil filter in my wife's car forced me to buy a 32mm socket, universal joint, and an 8" drive extender.
Don't get me wrong, I love adding items to my toolbox however I couldn't help but feel the placement and design was meant to shoo customers into dealership maintenance departments.
Changing the oil filter in my wife's car forced me to buy a 32mm socket, universal joint, and an 8" drive extender.
Don't get me wrong, I love adding items to my toolbox however I couldn't help but feel the placement and design was meant to shoo customers into dealership maintenance departments.
This post was edited on 7/26/16 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:12 pm to Gaston
quote:fistbump
keeping my hydraulic steering, non-turbo, manual transmission 5 series forever.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:15 pm to Gaston
quote:I think they are popular because people give more of a shite about things that matter, like utility and getting your family from point A to point B safely. And we drive on roads, not racetracks. Also I wouldn't trust most drivers to drive vehicles more "manually".
Well let's be honest, because people don't give a shite about responsive handling is one of the reasons SUVs are so popular.
quote:Eh, there will always be somebody selling cars that drive like you want. Just might be more expensive in the future than you're used to.
fricking heartbreaking that even companies like BMW bow to this trend since it's not even a stat that people judge vehicles by. No one gives a shite what it feels like anymore. It's just unbelievable. I'm keeping my hydraulic steering, non-turbo, manual transmission 5 series forever. If it ever gets wrecked I'll be a sobbing baby, it's literally irreplaceable.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:15 pm to upgrayedd
quote:so tell me doc brown....how will they hold up?
and last longer than older cars?
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:16 pm to CAD703X
I'd rather this "fake" code with better mpg than improved emissions while idling
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:17 pm to Tigeralum2008
quote:yep ridiculous. Car manufacturers want to sell you movie theater popcorn at the dealer and the more specialized tools and proprietary software they install the happier the dealers are. The goal is to increase the hassle factor to the degree most people throw up their hands and turn over their car maintenance (and wallets) to the dealership.
Changing the oil filter in my wife's car forced me to by a 32mm socket, universal joint, and an 8" drive extender.
I am a DIYer by nature and like to know what's going on "under the hood" :rimshot2:
Every red blooded American male should be able to do simple appliance, vehicle, plumbing and electrical repairs. Who wants to always be at the mercy of experts every time a heating element goes out or a light switch needs swapped?
This post was edited on 7/26/16 at 1:21 pm
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:19 pm to BoostAddict
What about driver diagnostics that monitor vitals to make sure drivers don't fall asleep at the wheel etc?
interactive heads up displays (touch) aren't out of the question either.
interactive heads up displays (touch) aren't out of the question either.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:19 pm to Korkstand
I'll literally never understand how a vehicle with a higher ride height and more weight is safer than one lower to the ground.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:20 pm to CAD703X
Spend $3-10k on a good diagnostic tool, and everything magically becomes easy
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:21 pm to Gaston
quote:
fricking heartbreaking that even companies like BMW bow to this trend since it's not even a stat that people judge vehicles by. No one gives a shite what it feels like anymore. It's just unbelievable. I'm keeping my hydraulic steering, non-turbo, manual transmission 5 series forever. If it ever gets wrecked I'll be a sobbing baby, it's literally irreplaceable.
On a car that is known for its "driving experience", I get it.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:21 pm to Hammertime
quote:dealer diagnostic code output $100+
Spend $3-10k on a good diagnostic tool, and everything magically becomes easy
AutoZone parking lot diagnostic code output FREE
Posted on 7/26/16 at 1:22 pm to bigrob385series
quote:We don't need a time machine to know the answer. The trend is vehicles last longer and longer. Better manufacturing processes, tighter achievable tolerances, decades of research of various common problems, better alloys, etc. All of these add up to better reliability and longevity.
so tell me doc brown....how will they hold up?
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