'Advances' in technology
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What would you say are the 'advances' that have been made in motoring that you'd rather hadn't happened? also are there things you're hoping will happen?
the main thing i don't like is EPAS - The beenfits seem minimal yet in pretty much every example i've driven it has been inferior to hydraulics for steering feel etc. the downsides out-weigh the benefits
I'm also not convinced that all the technology put into recent diesel engines has much benefi compared to the cost/complexity it has added
I'd like to see further developments of in car entertainment and it's integration with other devices including cloud networks etc. it has come on along way recently but i think there's still a lot of room for improvement as it can often feel clunky
Although my knowledge on the subject is very limited Hydrogen fuelled cars seem to be the answer to a lot of motoring problems, i can' understand why this technology hasn't been developed quicker
the main thing i don't like is EPAS - The beenfits seem minimal yet in pretty much every example i've driven it has been inferior to hydraulics for steering feel etc. the downsides out-weigh the benefits
I'm also not convinced that all the technology put into recent diesel engines has much benefi compared to the cost/complexity it has added
I'd like to see further developments of in car entertainment and it's integration with other devices including cloud networks etc. it has come on along way recently but i think there's still a lot of room for improvement as it can often feel clunky
Although my knowledge on the subject is very limited Hydrogen fuelled cars seem to be the answer to a lot of motoring problems, i can' understand why this technology hasn't been developed quicker
tenpenceshort said:
EPAS allows a reduction in fuel use, as well as systems that can steer for you (such as auto parking). The finer points of steering feel are irrelevant for 99% of the driving population.
Yeah i get the fuel efficiency angle, though i'm not convinced it makes much difference (compare the 911 with DFI engine and then look at the MPG difference between a 997 & 991 and it's relatively small considering all the improvements in other areas too)why do you need electric steering for things such as auto parking? can the electronics not input to the hydraulic system? though i appreciate it would be easier with an all ectric setup
El Guapo said:
Fake engine noise piped through the sound system. I could not bring myself to buy a car that had this "feature".
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Can't believe i forgot this one, what a load of crap.
also not an advance in technology but common thing these days is for multiple exhausts or big blingy exhaust trims (which look especially s
t when you can see the standard pea shooter exhaust inside the big chrome trim) it looks rubbish and like you're trying too hardGassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff