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Detroit, 3:01 PM
Mon Nov 30
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02:43 PM
As for the countdown light, it's cool but I have to agree with others here - there's serious potential for hoonage and mayhem.
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In Germany, the Red light will also briefly illuminate the Yellow light, before cycling to Green. People start a rolling start when they see the yellow. Always reminded me a bit of a drag strip christmas tree.
02:29 PM
Not saying Toyota doesn't need to improve engineering and recall response. But if I worked for a manufacturer and heard complaints of unintended acceleration, my response would have been a whole lot less charitable than the one Toyota issued in April.
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02:06 PM
Step one, do not let morons drive.
Step two, do not allow the media to translate bona-fide stupidity into a maniacal mechanical menace.
Problem solved.
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02:34 PM
Start hating that thought, then.
Now, they had the "presence of mind" to call 9-1-1, like that's gonna be of any help, but actually address the problem? Nope.
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Yeah, I was tempted to b) it, but decided I didn't have time to go down that path, as it always gets my rant-mode 'on'.
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Yeah, they are, compared to an Infiniti or something, and I've not driven the 370z. But I have driven the 350, and;
The thing is, the limits are too damned high. There's loads of grip. Theres good weight distribution and masses of power. But unless you're really damn good (and I'm probably not) you don't really get involved other than aiming the car and pressing go.
Personally speaking, and I know I'm probably wrong here, a Drivers Car is one where you can feel the limits and know what to do when you reach them. Like an old Capri or Ford Mustang. Primitive suspension. Skinny tyres and too much power for the chassis.
That's where the fun is. Getting a "Whoa" moment at 60 and knowing how to catch it.
In this, I just know any "Whoa" moment would see me doing a Nick Hogan.
Give Nick a TR6 or a '68 Vette and maybe he'll learn something. Stick him in a Lambo with immense grip and power, and the soft tissue behind the helm starts to be a big problem.
12:42 PM
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Then in mine:
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And I think it's a totally valid criticism. Luckily, there's an affordable, practical solution. Just buy a Hyundai Genesis Coupe, it makes all the same moves as the Z, but its limits are lower so it's more fun to drive in everyday conditions and for a wider range of drivers.
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I just think it's a shame so many people have forgotten what driving is all about.
Keep up the good work by the way!
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02:05 PM
In fact you needed some skill to keep the damn thing pointing the right way.
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There is something already kind of in-place which does this, just look at the light facing the cross street. If it's green, you've got a bit of a wait. If yellow, you've got a few seconds.
If you really want to narrow it down, watch the crosswalk lights. They blink DON'T WALK, or the 'talk to the hand' icon, 16 times, typically, before going solid. Solid = yellow, or damned close to it.
Tip: When in Vegas, if it's gonna turn, do yourself a favor and make certain cross traffic is going to stop before proceeding. There are some particularly nasty T-bone wreck there due to people blatantly ignoring reds.
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Nice to see the area around Chi-town using money wisely.
Sigh.