Things that annoy you beyond reason...? [Vol 3]
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McAndy said:
JonRB said:
The rear indicators on the latest Audis (seen on both a 2015 A6 and a 2015 Q3).
Rather than blinking on and off, they have a strip of LEDs which scroll from inside to outside like a 1980's LED VU meter, or a Progress bar in Windows, or whatever.
I don't know why this annoys me, but it does.
Because it serves no purpose and is showy for the sake of it. Waste of time and money.Rather than blinking on and off, they have a strip of LEDs which scroll from inside to outside like a 1980's LED VU meter, or a Progress bar in Windows, or whatever.
I don't know why this annoys me, but it does.
JonRB said:
The rear indicators on the latest Audis (seen on both a 2015 A6 and a 2015 Q3).
Rather than blinking on and off, they have a strip of LEDs which scroll from inside to outside like a 1980's LED VU meter, or a Progress bar in Windows, or whatever.
I don't know why this annoys me, but it does.
So nothing like Kitt from Knight RiderRather than blinking on and off, they have a strip of LEDs which scroll from inside to outside like a 1980's LED VU meter, or a Progress bar in Windows, or whatever.
I don't know why this annoys me, but it does.
OpulentBob said:
McAndy said:
JonRB said:
The rear indicators on the latest Audis (seen on both a 2015 A6 and a 2015 Q3).
Rather than blinking on and off, they have a strip of LEDs which scroll from inside to outside like a 1980's LED VU meter, or a Progress bar in Windows, or whatever.
I don't know why this annoys me, but it does.
Because it serves no purpose and is showy for the sake of it. Waste of time and money.Rather than blinking on and off, they have a strip of LEDs which scroll from inside to outside like a 1980's LED VU meter, or a Progress bar in Windows, or whatever.
I don't know why this annoys me, but it does.
I figured that if you knew that the idiot in front was one of those people who just dabbed their brakes constantly (1-2 bars) then you would just drive with impunity, but if you got a full five bar glow, you'd know that braking is a good idea.
Also, when stopped, because so many people sit with their foot on the brake, only one bar would show to reduce glare.
Audi is clearly taking tentative steps towards my masterplan for world domination.
Drivers who tear up to the white line of a junction (or usually just slightly over it) while fixing their gaze straight ahead at all times. You approach knowing that they haven't looked, you aren't sure if they are stopping so you have to prepare for the worst. Just glance at the oncoming traffic people, reassure us a little please.
V8mate said:
In 1994, I invented (in my head, obvs) brake lights with five sections, which reflected the amount of pressure applied by the driver.
I figured that if you knew that the idiot in front was one of those people who just dabbed their brakes constantly (1-2 bars) then you would just drive with impunity, but if you got a full five bar glow, you'd know that braking is a good idea.
Also, when stopped, because so many people sit with their foot on the brake, only one bar would show to reduce glare.
Audi is clearly taking tentative steps towards my masterplan for world domination.
Hey, hang on a minute, I thought of having brake lights that reflect how much pressure is being applied, so you could differentiate between someone riding the pedal and someone standing on it in an effort to stop in less distance than physically possible. In my head, of course :-)I figured that if you knew that the idiot in front was one of those people who just dabbed their brakes constantly (1-2 bars) then you would just drive with impunity, but if you got a full five bar glow, you'd know that braking is a good idea.
Also, when stopped, because so many people sit with their foot on the brake, only one bar would show to reduce glare.
Audi is clearly taking tentative steps towards my masterplan for world domination.
Don't M3s (and perhaps other BMWs) flash the brake lights when they're being applied with more zest? I'm sure I've seen M3s on track with brake lights flashing.
droopsnoot said:
V8mate said:
In 1994, I invented (in my head, obvs) brake lights with five sections, which reflected the amount of pressure applied by the driver.
I figured that if you knew that the idiot in front was one of those people who just dabbed their brakes constantly (1-2 bars) then you would just drive with impunity, but if you got a full five bar glow, you'd know that braking is a good idea.
Also, when stopped, because so many people sit with their foot on the brake, only one bar would show to reduce glare.
Audi is clearly taking tentative steps towards my masterplan for world domination.
Hey, hang on a minute, I thought of having brake lights that reflect how much pressure is being applied, so you could differentiate between someone riding the pedal and someone standing on it in an effort to stop in less distance than physically possible. In my head, of course :-)I figured that if you knew that the idiot in front was one of those people who just dabbed their brakes constantly (1-2 bars) then you would just drive with impunity, but if you got a full five bar glow, you'd know that braking is a good idea.
Also, when stopped, because so many people sit with their foot on the brake, only one bar would show to reduce glare.
Audi is clearly taking tentative steps towards my masterplan for world domination.
McAndy said:
droopsnoot said:
V8mate said:
In 1994, I invented (in my head, obvs) brake lights with five sections, which reflected the amount of pressure applied by the driver.
I figured that if you knew that the idiot in front was one of those people who just dabbed their brakes constantly (1-2 bars) then you would just drive with impunity, but if you got a full five bar glow, you'd know that braking is a good idea.
Also, when stopped, because so many people sit with their foot on the brake, only one bar would show to reduce glare.
Audi is clearly taking tentative steps towards my masterplan for world domination.
Hey, hang on a minute, I thought of having brake lights that reflect how much pressure is being applied, so you could differentiate between someone riding the pedal and someone standing on it in an effort to stop in less distance than physically possible. In my head, of course :-)I figured that if you knew that the idiot in front was one of those people who just dabbed their brakes constantly (1-2 bars) then you would just drive with impunity, but if you got a full five bar glow, you'd know that braking is a good idea.
Also, when stopped, because so many people sit with their foot on the brake, only one bar would show to reduce glare.
Audi is clearly taking tentative steps towards my masterplan for world domination.
Woud it encourage people to not bother braking (to a dangerous extent) if they don't think the person in front is stopping quickly enough? Or would it mean rear light untis having to be too big to form the five easily observable segments? Or do too many people struggle with counting to five?
droopsnoot said:
Don't M3s (and perhaps other BMWs) flash the brake lights when they're being applied with more zest? I'm sure I've seen M3s on track with brake lights flashing.
Some Vauxhalls and some Toyotas do this too - I've observed it on the motorway. It's not a bad idea for the brake lights to flash if the ABS is being triggered, and something quite trivial to implement too so no reason not to on cost grounds.
JonRB said:
droopsnoot said:
Don't M3s (and perhaps other BMWs) flash the brake lights when they're being applied with more zest? I'm sure I've seen M3s on track with brake lights flashing.
Some Vauxhalls and some Toyotas do this too - I've observed it on the motorway. It's not a bad idea for the brake lights to flash if the ABS is being triggered, and something quite trivial to implement too so no reason not to on cost grounds.
Plenty of cars automatically trigger the hazard lights if ABS is actuated though.
McAndy said:
JonRB said:
The rear indicators on the latest Audis (seen on both a 2015 A6 and a 2015 Q3).
Rather than blinking on and off, they have a strip of LEDs which scroll from inside to outside like a 1980's LED VU meter, or a Progress bar in Windows, or whatever.
I don't know why this annoys me, but it does.
Because it serves no purpose and is showy for the sake of it. Waste of time and money.Rather than blinking on and off, they have a strip of LEDs which scroll from inside to outside like a 1980's LED VU meter, or a Progress bar in Windows, or whatever.
I don't know why this annoys me, but it does.
king things must be a good thing. boobles said:
British people who talk (in English) to "foreigners" but try doing so in the other persons accent. 
And, especially, when they do it inconsistently. Yes, BBC, I'm looking at you!Why do they report on the west African state of nee-jair, but not from the French capital Paree?
Einion Yrth said:
JonRB said:
Some Vauxhalls and some Toyotas do this too - I've observed it on the motorway.
It's not a bad idea for the brake lights to flash if the ABS is being triggered, and something quite trivial to implement too so no reason not to on cost grounds.
Against C&U regs, I believe.It's not a bad idea for the brake lights to flash if the ABS is being triggered, and something quite trivial to implement too so no reason not to on cost grounds.
thetapeworm said:
Drivers who tear up to the white line of a junction (or usually just slightly over it) while fixing their gaze straight ahead at all times. You approach knowing that they haven't looked, you aren't sure if they are stopping so you have to prepare for the worst. Just glance at the oncoming traffic people, reassure us a little please.
I'm sure I mentioned similar earlier. The "last of the late breakers" brigade thought I was a wuss 
ikarl said:
Einion Yrth said:
JonRB said:
Some Vauxhalls and some Toyotas do this too - I've observed it on the motorway.
It's not a bad idea for the brake lights to flash if the ABS is being triggered, and something quite trivial to implement too so no reason not to on cost grounds.
Against C&U regs, I believe.It's not a bad idea for the brake lights to flash if the ABS is being triggered, and something quite trivial to implement too so no reason not to on cost grounds.
V8mate said:
McAndy said:
droopsnoot said:
V8mate said:
In 1994, I invented (in my head, obvs) brake lights with five sections, which reflected the amount of pressure applied by the driver.
I figured that if you knew that the idiot in front was one of those people who just dabbed their brakes constantly (1-2 bars) then you would just drive with impunity, but if you got a full five bar glow, you'd know that braking is a good idea.
Also, when stopped, because so many people sit with their foot on the brake, only one bar would show to reduce glare.
Audi is clearly taking tentative steps towards my masterplan for world domination.
Hey, hang on a minute, I thought of having brake lights that reflect how much pressure is being applied, so you could differentiate between someone riding the pedal and someone standing on it in an effort to stop in less distance than physically possible. In my head, of course :-)I figured that if you knew that the idiot in front was one of those people who just dabbed their brakes constantly (1-2 bars) then you would just drive with impunity, but if you got a full five bar glow, you'd know that braking is a good idea.
Also, when stopped, because so many people sit with their foot on the brake, only one bar would show to reduce glare.
Audi is clearly taking tentative steps towards my masterplan for world domination.
Woud it encourage people to not bother braking (to a dangerous extent) if they don't think the person in front is stopping quickly enough? Or would it mean rear light untis having to be too big to form the five easily observable segments? Or do too many people struggle with counting to five?
It's much to sensible to gain traction, especially in the world where 'progress' in designing lights means moving the indicators inside the headlight so they can't be seen at night.
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