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    Image of GreenN_Gold GreenN_Gold
    12/09/09

    In reply to Mercedes Dual-View Front Seat Screen Finally US-Bound
    They must be in a state with no open-container law. Otherwise I would discourage her from playing the auto-pundit drinking game while in the car.
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    12/09/09

    In reply to Mercedes Dual-View Front Seat Screen Finally US-Bound
    That's way bitchin', but will it allow the passenger to navigate via the on-board GPS.

    Having to hack the one in my wife's RX300 every time you start it is a pain.
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    Image of das_borgen das_borgen
    12/09/09

    @that ain't the way to have fun, son:

    by the sound of what you are saying.....
    in-car GPS.... you're doing it wrong!
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    12/09/09

    @das_borgen:

    Well, it's either go to the main menu, and press the top-left, bottom-left, top-left, bottom-left, then the top-right of the screen to allow on-the-fly navigation, or dig the Garmin out of my car's trunk.

    At least there is a hack for it. I'm tempted to not update it, even though the maps are old, 'cause it might "fix" this for me.
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    Image of das_borgen das_borgen
    12/09/09

    @that ain't the way to have fun, son: good call, maybe try going to a dealer and get into a car with the updated map pack and see if the hack still works

    if so, then get your update on :)
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    Image of skaycog skaycog
    12/09/09

    In reply to Mercedes Dual-View Front Seat Screen Finally US-Bound
    There is so much beautiful scenery to look at in this world. I'd never, ever have this.
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    Image of stoke stoke
    12/09/09

    @skaycog: Obviously, you've never driven through Iowa.
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    Image of RegalRegalia RegalRegalia
    12/09/09

    @stoke: or kansas, nebraska, manitoba...
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    Image of skaycog skaycog
    12/09/09

    @stoke: @RegalRegalia:

    I've been through all those states (not Manitoba). I enjoy the wheatfields, cornfields, barns, livestock. I can watch videos or TV every night at home.

    Also, how could I backseat drive if I were viewing a screen?
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    12/09/09

    @RegalRegalia:

    Yep, Manitoba and Saskatchewan slam-dunk Kansas/Nebraska for flat, open space.

    It is neat seeing the soy fields blowing in a gentle breeze. They are typically uninterrupted to the horizon, so it does look water-like.

    /thinks soy is the blue flowers
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    Image of das_borgen das_borgen
    12/09/09

    @skaycog: or Ohio
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    Image of skaycog skaycog
    12/09/09

    @das_borgen: I like Ohio too. I guess I just like driving/riding wherever it may be.
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    Image of bmoreDLJ bmoreDLJ
    12/09/09

    In reply to Mercedes Dual-View Front Seat Screen Finally US-Bound
    Witchcraft. Got it.

    After seeing the Range Rover one in use on Top Gear, I have to say, it looks pretty freakin' cool...if useless.
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    12/09/09

    In reply to Mercedes Dual-View Front Seat Screen Finally US-Bound
    All I want for Christmas is an E550 sedan with the following options:

    -Useless, complex, and heavy electronic doo-dads delete

    I understand that many people want the latest James Bond movie gadgets in their cars, and it's a good idea to cater to them.

    But you know what? Some of us want the latest car, and don't give a damn about gadgets as long as the car drives well. Delete the crap that we don't want, and it is cheaper for them to build the cars and for us to buy them, leading to a greater likelihood of increased car sales.

    Why is catering to us such a bad idea?
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    Image of bmoreDLJ bmoreDLJ
    12/09/09

    @pauljones: Kudos for Suzuki for not even offering Satnav on the Kisashi. How can you have fun driving with a big color map in your face?
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    Image of Syrax Syrax
    12/09/09

    @pauljones: +1000. Every company should offer a "Spartan" version. A/C and radio, that's it. If they work hard on exhaust note you can even ditch the radio.
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    12/09/09

    @Syrax: I'd add ABS to that list, as well as an actual, good old-fashion ignition key (none of this push-button crap) and a proper console shifter in place of that stupid little computer controller circle-peg-thingy.

    #tips
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    Image of GeeHalen GeeHalen
    12/09/09

    @Syrax: I would lose the A/C quite happily as well. Might compensate with some AC/DC on the radio.
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    Image of Syrax Syrax
    12/09/09

    @pauljones: ABS? TVR laughs at you.
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    Image of Syrax Syrax
    12/09/09

    @GeeHalen: We need A/C here. I would ditch it if we didn't get a nice 75°F. In winter.
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    Image of smalleyxb122 smalleyxb122
    12/09/09

    In reply to Mercedes Dual-View Front Seat Screen Finally US-Bound
    A very simple technology with a very complex implementation. And as much as I despise the needless technological complication of automobiles, this is truly ingenious, considering the market segment for which it is intended.
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    Image of dolo54 blows minds and blows engines! dolo54 blows minds and blows engines!
    12/08/09

    In reply to Forza Motorsports 3 Hot Holiday DLC Pack: What's Inside
    the stirling moss is freakin awesome! the view from the cockpit is so far back.
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    Image of egoods egoods
    12/08/09

    In reply to Forza Motorsports 3 Hot Holiday DLC Pack: What's Inside
    Just bought the pack, made a Ferrari 458 Italia with 858hp, and 579 lb-ft torque... this car is mental! My new favorite car in Forza.
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    Image of siva80 siva80
    12/08/09

    @egoods: Hope you have traction control on.
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    Image of egoods egoods
    12/08/09

    @siva80: I do, but it's not totally insane without it. Car is surprisingly easy to drive. Granted if you do go over that edge a little bit it'll bite back.
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    Image of siva80 siva80
    12/08/09

    @egoods: That's the hardest part of driving the R1 cars, I find. The line between "you aren't giving it enough gas in this corner and all your opponents are now passing you" and "too much gas, your car is now spinning at 250 rpm" is too fine for my fat fingers. I still refuse to use traction control though.
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    Image of dolo54 blows minds and blows engines! dolo54 blows minds and blows engines!
    12/08/09

    In reply to Forza Motorsports 3 Hot Holiday DLC Pack: What's Inside
    time to take a work break! can't wait to try out the stirling moss.
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    Image of Matt Hardigree Matt Hardigree
    12/08/09

    In reply to Forza Motorsports 3 Hot Holiday DLC Pack: What's Inside
    That 333 HP S4 is really taking down the average HP.
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    Image of HoonThatFerrari HoonThatFerrari
    12/04/09

    In reply to Next-Gen Mercedes SLK Dreaming Of A 6.3-Liter V8
    Must... not... lookuponhideousform!

    I have no idea what they're doing here... I can't imagine they'd actually market this pig in any manner even remotely close to the way it looks right now.

    IOW, this could be the Best. Mule. Ever.
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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    12/04/09

    In reply to Next-Gen Mercedes SLK Dreaming Of A 6.3-Liter V8
    It's one thing to camo the SLR as a Cerbera or the SLS as the Viper, but I didn't think they'd go far as to graft the Dodge Nitro face on a prototype.
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    Image of Mobius Mobius
    12/04/09

    In reply to Next-Gen Mercedes SLK Dreaming Of A 6.3-Liter V8
    I love the very subtle Jalopnik decal on the side of the car. It is a promise from Mercedes to make this car light, pure, simple, and fun. Also, I much prefer this decal to the "Copyright Chris Doane/Brenda Priddy & Company" seen on some cars, and those weird floating KGP Photography chin spoilers.
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    Image of Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. . Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. .
    12/03/09

    In reply to Qatar Junkyard A Treasure Trove Of Automotive Oddities
    Range Rovers once again living up to their legendary reliability. That car can't be older than 7 years or so.
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    12/03/09

    In reply to Qatar Junkyard A Treasure Trove Of Automotive Oddities
    Wow. Even the junkyard cars in Qatar are worth more than my car.
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