Who done it?

qbblitz · 11-11-2010, 12:05 PM

Blue Z hit median on 59 at Kirby. Pretty much totalled... Who it be???

ClemsonWill · 11-11-2010, 12:07 PM

Ouch!

Trips · 11-11-2010, 12:19 PM

If they're one here? Will see a thread eventually. Thats too bad, I hope everyone is ok.

PapoZalsa · 11-11-2010, 12:27 PM

Not my MB!

ThoriumHotdog · 11-11-2010, 12:33 PM

Sounds like another case of VDC Monkeys. I hope the driver was alright.

spearfish25 · 11-11-2010, 12:49 PM

i just read in Automobile that the new Mercedes CLK55 AMG has lane departure assist that is so intrusive, it will steer you back into an obstacle that you're trying to veer away from. Merc says you have to use the turn signal to deactivate the system. Ridiculous! How's that for a VDC monkey?

ThoriumHotdog · 11-11-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

i just read in Automobile that the new Mercedes CLK55 AMG has lane departure assist that is so intrusive, it will steer you back into an obstacle that you're trying to veer away from. Merc says you have to use the turn signal to deactivate the system. Ridiculous! How's that for a VDC monkey?

Wow. Talk about a Nannymobile.

ClemsonWill · 11-11-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

i just read in Automobile that the new Mercedes CLK55 AMG has lane departure assist that is so intrusive, it will steer you back into an obstacle that you're trying to veer away from. Merc says you have to use the turn signal to deactivate the system. Ridiculous! How's that for a VDC monkey?

Unexpecting suicide! No thanks!

christian370z · 11-11-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

i just read in Automobile that the new Mercedes CLK55 AMG has lane departure assist that is so intrusive, it will steer you back into an obstacle that you're trying to veer away from. Merc says you have to use the turn signal to deactivate the system. Ridiculous! How's that for a VDC monkey?

That is why this car might be the last new car I buy in terms of safety intervention tools that will eventually creep into all cars. All this technology basically aiming to pick up the slack for the lazy/unsafe/unqualified drivers on the road.

ImportConvert · 11-11-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

That is why this car might be the last new car I buy in terms of safety intervention tools that will eventually creep into all cars. All this technology basically aiming to pick up the slack for the lazy/unsafe/unqualified drivers on the road.

+1

Too much crap to go wrong. Now the M3 turns off at stop-lights. Stuff like that just doesn't appeal to me, considering that most engine-wear happens at start-up...

IDZRVIT · 11-11-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

That is why this car might be the last new car I buy in terms of safety intervention tools that will eventually creep into all cars. All this technology basically aiming to pick up the slack for the lazy/unsafe/unqualified drivers on the road.

I stated the same thing a few weeks ago in another thread. Too much technology will take away the real driving experience in a few decades from now.

Dan Z Man · 11-11-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

+1

Too much crap to go wrong. Now the M3 turns off at stop-lights. Stuff like that just doesn't appeal to me, considering that most engine-wear happens at start-up...

what the f*ck?? is that real? or are you just joking?

spearfish25 · 11-11-2010, 09:25 PM

The newer Porsches do it too. I agree that the stop-start feature makes me cringe. If I had that feature, my car would cold start every city block I drove in the winter.

Dan Z Man · 11-11-2010, 09:41 PM

that's the dumbest thing ever..i dont...i dont understand..?? like umm isn't that really not too good for the car?? and not only that, seems retarded, "hey dad look at that nice porsche! thats weird, it keeps shutting off every time we get at a light, must be broken lawlz"

Diocletian · 11-11-2010, 11:47 PM

anything to save a little gas mileage and get C.A.F.E off their ***.

11-11-2010, 12:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
qbblitz Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 60 Drives: 2007 P.O.S. Rep Power: 14	Who done it? Blue Z hit median on 59 at Kirby. Pretty much totalled... Who it be???

11-11-2010, 12:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	Ouch! __________________ Slightly modded

11-11-2010, 12:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	Not my MB! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

11-11-2010, 12:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	i just read in Automobile that the new Mercedes CLK55 AMG has lane departure assist that is so intrusive, it will steer you back into an obstacle that you're trying to veer away from. Merc says you have to use the turn signal to deactivate the system. Ridiculous! How's that for a VDC monkey? __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

11-11-2010, 09:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	The newer Porsches do it too. I agree that the stop-start feature makes me cringe. If I had that feature, my car would cold start every city block I drove in the winter. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

11-11-2010, 12:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	If they're one here? Will see a thread eventually. Thats too bad, I hope everyone is ok.

11-11-2010, 12:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 16	Sounds like another case of VDC Monkeys. I hope the driver was alright.

11-11-2010, 09:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dan Z Man Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 286 Drives: 2010 PG 370z Rep Power: 15	that's the dumbest thing ever..i dont...i dont understand..?? like umm isn't that really not too good for the car?? and not only that, seems retarded, "hey dad look at that nice porsche! thats weird, it keeps shutting off every time we get at a light, must be broken lawlz"

11-11-2010, 11:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
Diocletian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 350 Drives: 09 370z CY A7 Rep Power: 15	anything to save a little gas mileage and get C.A.F.E off their ***. __________________ Injen Dual CAI \| Illuminated Kick plates \| Stillen Sway bar kit \| F.I TDX w/ 12" Resonators \| F.I HFC's \| UpRev Tune \| 300HP/225tq Mustang Dyno