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Speedfreak · 03-09-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by christianmotox

Just make all cars with manual transmissions.

Here is an idea.

1. Put throttle cables back in cars.
2. Ban morons from driving.

Tal · 03-09-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedfreak

Ban morons from driving.

It'll never happen, morons are a big voter block.

Rogue Leader · 03-09-2010, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tal

While I'm sure a system can be designed to tell the difference that doesn't mean the rules will be written to allow such behavior. Always gotta keep an eye on those regulators and politicians!

However he said the system is already built, and IS designed to work that way. Heel/toe downshifting part of proper driving of a manual transmission, I am sure the NHTSA when mandating it will go with what can be agreed on to functon as they would like and not intrude upon normal operation of the motor vehicle. There is no reason to worry.

ron10 · 03-09-2010, 01:02 PM

the way i read this article,if you have an automatic,you would be SOL,as far as trying to drag the car.

greenrail · 03-09-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ron10

the way i read this article,if you have an automatic,you would be SOL,as far as trying to drag the car.

Heaven only knows. I know, if i still owned an automatic I would be disappointed I could no longer do burnouts like I used to.

But then that's just me being me.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-09-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by haleyd

i would never be able to drive a car again if they did that. me + stick shift = hot mess lol

Ghost of Vincent Price · 03-09-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by greenrail

Heaven only knows. I know, if i still owned an automatic I would be disappointed I could no longer do burnouts like I used to.

But then that's just me being me.

See post #5.

greenrail · 03-09-2010, 01:11 PM

For regular street driving and occassional exhibitions, I can't justify the price of a line lock or transbrake.

I like to watch racing and leave it to those who have the right experience. Which disqualifies my abilities. LOL

*The_Blur* · 03-09-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tal

It'll never happen, morons are a big voter block.

Ghost of Vincent Price · 03-09-2010, 01:18 PM

A line lock is a couple hundred bucks and easy to install. Plus its better than doing brake torque burnouts.

greenrail · 03-09-2010, 01:25 PM

Even for a couple of hundred bucks to do a burnout demo once a year it wasn't worth it, to me.

Now that I have a Manual Transmission, the point is rather moot.

christianmotox · 03-09-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by haleyd

i would never be able to drive a car again if they did that. me + stick shift = hot mess lol

Oh please stop..

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-09-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

... its a lot more than just an on/off switch, its part of the computer and monitors vehicle speed and other things so it can tell when you're doing something like that or if you are panic stopping.

I suppose they could implement some sort of sensor system...like ABS, it won't come on till the wheels start locking up...I'd still like multiple settings to reduce the chance of computer interference when racing. Like, Sport mode = much more tolerance for throttle + brake pedal pressure, and Normal = much less tolerance.

Basically the same thing they've got going right now with Stabilitrac, just applied to the brakes/throttle.

600hp-lpe · 03-09-2010, 07:19 PM

I would bet you could Tune it out... it's in the computer after all.

03-09-2010, 01:11 PM	#22
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	For regular street driving and occassional exhibitions, I can't justify the price of a line lock or transbrake. I like to watch racing and leave it to those who have the right experience. Which disqualifies my abilities. LOL __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

03-09-2010, 01:25 PM	#25
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	Even for a couple of hundred bucks to do a burnout demo once a year it wasn't worth it, to me. Now that I have a Manual Transmission, the point is rather moot. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

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03-09-2010, 01:02 PM	#18
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	the way i read this article,if you have an automatic,you would be SOL,as far as trying to drag the car.

03-09-2010, 01:18 PM	#24
Ghost of Vincent Price Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: underground Posts: 374	A line lock is a couple hundred bucks and easy to install. Plus its better than doing brake torque burnouts.

03-09-2010, 07:19 PM	#28
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	I would bet you could Tune it out... it's in the computer after all.