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Random Thoughts... [Automotive Edition]

Perc said:
I wouldn’t want to use sign recognition with ACC anyway, because (i’m guessing) there’s no way to make the system add 5-10km/h to every sign. The feature is useless until cars stop lying about what speed you’re doing.
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My Z4 has a setting for that, +0 to +15 iirc. Maybe even two settings, one for up to 60km/h limits and one above - I know the speed warning thing does, though it's pre-mandate. Configured to be red digits instead of white only, no bongs.
 
narf said:
My Z4 has a setting for that, +0 to +15 iirc
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Yeah I think Tesla does this as well, but it’s weirdly linked to other autopilot settings or something… I dunno. It’s not really explained in the settings themselves, maybe buried in the manual somewhere. I did not rtfm.
 
If I remember correctly it was a percentage, it worked for me, assuming it read the speed correctly.
 
My car does this aswell, and quite well actually, especially combined with ACC.
There are however instances where it gets confused, especially when there are 2 visible speed limits (like 120 for cars and 70 for trucks), it sometimes automatically takes the lowest one out of precaution.

It doesn't slam on the brakes though, but it does slow down noticably, which usually gives me enough time to override it and set it back to what it was.

The audible beeps are a bit annoying though, especially if you dare stray 1 mm over the line it gives all sorts of beeps, visual warnings and a vibration in the steering wheel.... A bit much when you're driving in some roadworks where the road is almost as narrow as the car.

Despite having the car for 2 years I've never really tried to find the off setting, I kinda learned to live with it. I'll try to turn everything off and see if it remembers...

Also you CAN give a % or an absolute value in km/h as extra leeway before it starts whinging, but since my car's speedo is pretty accurate (3 or 4 kph off at 120) I kinda like the extra buffer ...
 
Found the ‘all beeps off’ setting which also deactivates all the driver aids. I can live without speed warnings but not having anything (blind spot warnings, adaptive cruise, etc) seems a bit harsh. There is no inbetween setting that helps you but doesn’t beep. So I guess I’m stuck with it?
 
I just wanted to warn people that I've possibly hit maximum misplaced optimism, as I've started browsing Defender 90s for sale. If I buy one, we'll all suffer.

They're silly expensive, but what else would I buy as a tow vehicle that can still be used for green laning? Actually, don't answer that.
 
Matt2000 said:
I just wanted to warn people that I've possibly hit maximum misplaced optimism, as I've started browsing Defender 90s for sale. If I buy one, we'll all suffer.

They're silly expensive, but what else would I buy as a tow vehicle that can still be used for green laning? Actually, don't answer that.
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Toyota Hilux? I would post a picture of a certain example that was tortured by a certain TV show, but my tablet is not cooperating.
 
Both good suggestions I’ve considered.

I don’t want a pickup but could maybe get on board with an early 90s Hilux Surf/4Runner if I could find one that hasn’t rusted away.

I like the V10 TDI Touareg but if I was considering a complex modernish luxury 4x4 I would get an L322 Range Rover or Discovery 4, better the devil I know. None of them are actually that good for green laning unless they’re modified and the interiors would get ruined by muddy boots. Same reason I wouldn’t get another Disco 2.
 
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Matt2000 said:
I like the V10 TDI Touareg
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As do I, but my wallet would probably like the V6 TDI more. You know, the one where changing the air filter isn't an engine-out job.

If you aren't in a hurry, there's the R5 TDI which was aimed towards horse people and the like rather than suburbians wanting "an Touareg." Cloth seats etc. But I'd probably look at the V6.
 
Funny how the R5 has 170hp when the Land Rover Td5 (also 2.5 litre) is only 120hp from the factory. Torque is vastly different too, the torque of the R5 would actually exceed the rating of the R380 gearbox (named for its 380Nm rating). The 3.0 V6 is lacking slightly compared to the late LR 3.0 SDV6 though, which is interesting (242hp/550Nm vs 254hp/600Nm).

I don't think I could get a non-V10 Touareg though, I find the rest quite soulless and unlovable. *Ducks down* that's my general view of all VWs and Audis from the last 15-20 years though.

Still browsing Defenders, mostly because I couldn't live with the scratches a Discovery 4 or RR would get from even light green laning or driving to places I go for photography. Earlier this year I took the Freelander up a track that was overgrown and I didn't like the way it scratched the paint, even though it's nothing special. On the other hand to that, leaving a Defender in a secluded location increases the chances of it being stolen or at least broken into. Obvious heavy duty security measures needed like a pedal cover and removable steering wheel.

There are additional factors I'm considering. Road tax is an additional snag, from mid-2005 the annual cost almost doubled for any diesel Land Rover. There aren't many reasons to get a later Defender as the dash upgrade was fairly meh and makes maintenance more difficult, the engine is no better for emissions/power/torque and sounds worse than the Td5. The older models had air conditioning as a literal add-on box below the dash and finding one with that is more difficult, it's not a DIY job to fit as the front grille has to be moved for the A/C radiator.

They're all expensive to buy but value is increasing all the time as they're being allowed into the US and if I bought one it would genuinely go up in value if I looked after it. A Disco or RR would just plummet.
 
Matt2000 said:
Funny how the R5 has 170hp when the Land Rover Td5 (also 2.5 litre) is only 120hp from the factory. Torque is vastly different too, the torque of the R5 would actually exceed the rating of the R380 gearbox (named for its 380Nm rating). The 3.0 V6 is lacking slightly compared to the late LR 3.0 SDV6 though, which is interesting (242hp/550Nm vs 254hp/600Nm).
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According to a customer of mine that had an R5 and now has a V6 TDI, the R5 is slow. On the plus side, the valvetrain is actually gear driven so it should be maintenance free.
The R5 also has a lot of other "lesser parts" like IIRC T5 Transporter hubs and brakes etc.

I even found one with a manual while googling for pictures. Can't be many of those around.

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Perc said:
On the plus side, the valvetrain is actually gear driven so it should be maintenance free.
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Holy lathe noises, Batman. That's interesting and a good thing for reliability. The Td5 has a timing chain, unlike the old Land Rover Tdi and the SDV6. TDV8 is chain too. There used to be Zeus timing gear kit for the Tdi, which apparently made it incredibly noisy like a Cummins 4BT. Very reliable though.

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It's so you can tell people you've got a supercharger without having one, and if they ask to see it you make excuses.

I don't know if anyone here watches the Hand Tool Rescue videos but his lathe makes the worst gear noise I've ever heard.
 
The Ford Kölnklumpen V6 is gear driven iirc. As is the V10 TDI, I think?
 
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