"New Technology Rage/Hate/Praise Thread"

[plumber mike]

Nobody is going to rant about a computer overriding driver input? Geez. I think the computer can waste brakes faster than I can.....especially when its snowy and slick.
I like the interior comfort of new better, but all the other stuff I have to get that I don’t want really kills it for me. $ for $ I think the older stuff is better and cheaper. The aftermarket has solved all the issues I’ve had with older vehicles, and the newer ones just keep creating them.

 

[plumber mike]

If airbags are so wonderful, then why do professional crashers prefer a roll cage?

 

[plumber mike]

If my 12v needs no wires to run, then why does my new 6.7 have so many wires ?

 

[Pilat]

Nobody is going to rant about a computer overriding driver input? Geez. I think the computer can waste brakes faster than I can.....especially when its snowy and slick.
I like the interior comfort of new better, but all the other stuff I have to get that I don’t want really kills it for me. $ for $ I think the older stuff is better and cheaper. The aftermarket has solved all the issues I’ve had with older vehicles, and the newer ones just keep creating them.

Nope, not really ranting about "wasting brakes", as it improves performance. Brake pads aren't that expensive or difficult to swap.

But yes, older stuff is cheaper.

I don't think that if you want the cheapest deal around you should look at LR. I don't even know when that was even a choice if you wanted the cheapest around.

 

[plumber mike]

If I can’t reach over and turn on my lights, should I really be driving?

 

[Pilat]

If airbags are so wonderful, then why do professional crashers prefer a roll cage?

Because they have harnesses, helmets, and H.A.N.S. devices keeping their head in place?

If my 12v needs no wires to run, then why does my new 6.7 have so many wires ?

Your 12v system is wireless?

If I can’t reach over and turn on my lights, should I really be driving?

If you can walk or ride a bicycle, should you really be driving?

 

[plumber mike]

Nope, not really ranting about "wasting brakes", as it improves performance. Brake pads aren't that expensive or difficult to swap.

But yes, older stuff is cheaper.

I don't think that if you want the cheapest deal around you should look at LR. I don't even know when that was even a choice if you wanted the cheapest around.

What’s LR?
I do agree that newer vehicles are easier to replace most components. But always more expensive.
I bought new wipers yesterday. $4.50 each for the K5 and $24 for the newer Ram

 

[plumber mike]

Your 12v system is wireless?

12 valve Cummins with a cable operated fuel shutoff

 

[Pilat]

What’s LR?

Land Rover.

I do agree that newer vehicles are easier to replace most components. But always more expensive.
I bought new wipers yesterday. $4.50 each for the K5 and $24 for the newer Ram

Well, still not expensive in the grand scheme of things. Silicone wiper blades if you can find them are even better than the old types (don't know what RAM uses).

 

[plumber mike]

Because they have harnesses, helmets, and H.A.N.S. devices keeping their head in place?

That’s probably my biggest rant.....that we have lost the power of choice. I’d like the good motor without the navigation and sunroof. Sorry.

 

[Pilat]

12 valve Cummins with a cable operated fuel shutoff

Ah, I see. Not "Volts", lol. Okay. You still need wires to the ignition key, plugs, headlights, brake lights, switch for the brakes, interior lights etc.

In any case, if we are at a stage where strands of copper conducting current means "complexity", the bike or walking seems like the only option. Just don't ride the bike at night, as you'll need lights.

 

[plumber mike]

Hey! That guy on the motorcycle next to me doesn’t have airbags, seat belts or antilock brakes.

 

[Pilat]

That’s probably my biggest rant.....that we have lost the power of choice. I’d like the good motor without the navigation and sunroof. Sorry.

Would you prefer that roll cage, a 6-point harness, a helmet and a hans-device? Remember, you can't turn your head much in those.

 

[Pilat]

Hey! That guy on the motorcycle next to me doesn’t have airbags, seat belts or antilock brakes.

Well, most modern motorcycles do have ABS. They also tend to wear helmets.
But a modern motorcycle has a lot of wiring too.

 

[plumber mike]

Ah, I see. Not "Volts", lol. Okay. You still need wires to the ignition key, plugs, headlights, brake lights, switch for the brakes, interior lights etc.

In any case, if we are at a stage where strands of copper conducting current means "complexity", the bike or walking seems like the only option. Just don't ride the bike at night, as you'll need lights.

There are necessary and unnecessary circuits. Simplicity creates reliability just based on the number of possible components that will fail.
Plugs on a Cummins? You lost me there.