James May's Cars of the People
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When JM is driving and explaining to camera there is something very reminiscent of Chris Goffey about him, to my mind (and it's not just the abundance of hair).
Great programme - only wish he'd also had a look at steering systems and why we've stayed true to the massive wheel planted front and centre (and not a joystick).
Great programme - only wish he'd also had a look at steering systems and why we've stayed true to the massive wheel planted front and centre (and not a joystick).
The Don of Croy said:
When JM is driving and explaining to camera there is something very reminiscent of Chris Goffey about him, to my mind (and it's not just the abundance of hair).
Great programme - only wish he'd also had a look at steering systems and why we've stayed true to the massive wheel planted front and centre (and not a joystick).
some have tried joystick, but it's really hard to be precise.Great programme - only wish he'd also had a look at steering systems and why we've stayed true to the massive wheel planted front and centre (and not a joystick).
you may not realise it, but you use the steering wheel to brace yourself with in hard cornering, try that with a joystick and see what happens. (and before you mention airplanes, they don't actually have much in the way of lateral G to deal with, vast majority is vertical and longitudinal).
Scuffers said:
some have tried joystick, but it's really hard to be precise.
you may not realise it, but you use the steering wheel to brace yourself with in hard cornering, try that with a joystick and see what happens. (and before you mention airplanes, they don't actually have much in the way of lateral G to deal with, vast majority is vertical and longitudinal).
In which case we should be investing our time in perfecting skid-steer systems. Preferably sterling engine powered.you may not realise it, but you use the steering wheel to brace yourself with in hard cornering, try that with a joystick and see what happens. (and before you mention airplanes, they don't actually have much in the way of lateral G to deal with, vast majority is vertical and longitudinal).
Scuffers said:
The Don of Croy said:
When JM is driving and explaining to camera there is something very reminiscent of Chris Goffey about him, to my mind (and it's not just the abundance of hair).
Great programme - only wish he'd also had a look at steering systems and why we've stayed true to the massive wheel planted front and centre (and not a joystick).
some have tried joystick, but it's really hard to be precise.Great programme - only wish he'd also had a look at steering systems and why we've stayed true to the massive wheel planted front and centre (and not a joystick).
you may not realise it, but you use the steering wheel to brace yourself with in hard cornering, try that with a joystick and see what happens. (and before you mention airplanes, they don't actually have much in the way of lateral G to deal with, vast majority is vertical and longitudinal).
Consider computer games (don't play them myself so I have limited knowledge): don't people buy steering wheels to enable them to play driving games? You could argue, I suppose, that this is to re-create an 'authentic' driving experience during the game, or could it be that pressing buttons/using a joystick to control a car is just not very intuitive? And if there is a lack of intuitiveness and feedback on a TV screen, what would it be like in real life?
Anyway, excellent programme from James May. I rate the guy as presenter for this sort of show as his knowledge and passion for cars really comes across well
Mercedes built a joystick controlled vehicle to test the idea;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQuwi88pZDQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQuwi88pZDQ
Simes205 said:
RemyMartin said:
AnotherClarkey said:
Blimey, even a touch of Steve Reich on the soundtrack. Classy.
And 'chase' the theme from midnight express. I massively approved of that nugget!BTW happy to be educated but I always thought the song was called 'chase' by Giorgio Moroder.
Faust66 said:
Scuffers said:
The Don of Croy said:
When JM is driving and explaining to camera there is something very reminiscent of Chris Goffey about him, to my mind (and it's not just the abundance of hair).
Great programme - only wish he'd also had a look at steering systems and why we've stayed true to the massive wheel planted front and centre (and not a joystick).
some have tried joystick, but it's really hard to be precise.Great programme - only wish he'd also had a look at steering systems and why we've stayed true to the massive wheel planted front and centre (and not a joystick).
you may not realise it, but you use the steering wheel to brace yourself with in hard cornering, try that with a joystick and see what happens. (and before you mention airplanes, they don't actually have much in the way of lateral G to deal with, vast majority is vertical and longitudinal).
Does anyone know if this series will continue?
"Does anyone know if this series will continue?"
Sadly not, James's Amazon contract apparently stops him making a series 3 of Cars of the People.
Also it was put together mostly by the old Top Gear production team and they have all gone in different directions since "Fracasgate".
For background about how the Top Gear team worked the Richard Porter book "And on that bombshell" is excellent, its a great listen as an audio book for the car.
Sadly not, James's Amazon contract apparently stops him making a series 3 of Cars of the People.
Also it was put together mostly by the old Top Gear production team and they have all gone in different directions since "Fracasgate".
For background about how the Top Gear team worked the Richard Porter book "And on that bombshell" is excellent, its a great listen as an audio book for the car.
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