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To: airdalechief

I have a list of hated requirements/technologies:
Daytime Running Lights you cannot turn off (GM did that for a number of years)
Integrated OnStar and similar
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Turbo-4 replacing six cylinder as the standard base engine
Safety regs replacing a front bench seat with a ridiculously oversized central console
Combining complex electrical systems together, so if one goes, there is more collateral damage 9entertainment system, drl, HVAC)
Digital displays for speedometer, etc.
The removal of alternator gauges


5 posted on 05/13/2025 9:21:36 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: Dr. Sivana

Technology I have to admit I like:
Electronic fuel injection
Modern distributors instead of points.


6 posted on 05/13/2025 9:22:28 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: Dr. Sivana

Now its super/turbo six replacing V8s in trucks


9 posted on 05/13/2025 9:35:08 AM PDT by MrRelevant
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To: Dr. Sivana

Buy a Corvette and configure the gauges.


10 posted on 05/13/2025 9:36:39 AM PDT by Cobra64 (ECommon sense isn’t common anymore.)
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To: Dr. Sivana
You left out Drive By Wire steering.

There is no redundancy if the system fails or the vehicle dies while driving.

Plenty of YT vids of vehicles in the shop and steering wheel goes crazy.

11 posted on 05/13/2025 9:37:14 AM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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To: Dr. Sivana
I have a list of hated requirements/technologies:
Daytime Running Lights you cannot turn off (GM did that for a number of years)
Integrated OnStar and similar
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Turbo-4 replacing six cylinder as the standard base engine
Safety regs replacing a front bench seat with a ridiculously oversized central console
Combining complex electrical systems together, so if one goes, there is more collateral damage 9entertainment system, drl, HVAC)
Digital displays for speedometer, etc.
The removal of alternator gauges

I agree with your entire list.

17 posted on 05/13/2025 10:00:31 AM PDT by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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