Rental car review - Page 2

lumberjim · 10-18-2019, 08:38 AM

Maybe he just has tiny hands. No banana for scale

tw · 10-18-2019, 09:20 AM

Sit down in a chair late one night to ass dial the panic button. To wake up everyone in the neighborhood.

Gravdigr · 10-18-2019, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tw

Those setting adjustments probably control a tiny valve in the power steering pump.

I think most new(er) cars have electric steering assist instead of a power steering pump now-a-days don't they?

Although TW may be right about cars made way back in the olden days...

Gravdigr · 10-18-2019, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

...these two monster-size fobs...

Are they really as big as she is?

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

If I owned these things I would mark a red "DON'T" on the sixth button, so that it would read "DON'T PANIC"

Or...AT THE DISCO!.

Undertoad · 10-18-2019, 12:19 PM

Co-worker notes that his new Kia fobs are also humongous

Nobody asked for this change

Clodfobble · 10-18-2019, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tw

Sit down in a chair late one night to ass dial the panic button. To wake up everyone in the neighborhood.

On a semi-regular basis Mr. Clod will sit at his desk in such a way that the fob in his pocket will roll down the window of his truck in the driveway outside. I have absolutely no idea why they thought it was a good idea to put this function on the fob.

lumberjim · 10-19-2019, 08:39 AM

If you hold the unlock button on a maxima remote, both front windows go all the way down. On a hot day, it's useful.

I got a look at the fob for my friend's wrangler. Jesus. Yuuuge. With a switch blade key. And it isn't even intelligent, like a Nissan key. You still have to fish it out and hit the unlock button.

Flint · 10-19-2019, 01:23 PM

When we bought our minivan I swear they told us the keyfob could roll down the windows and turn the air conditioner on, which in Texas is something you'd want before getting in a hot car. But we never figured it out or ever did it.

glatt · 10-19-2019, 01:33 PM

Ours does the window thing. You unlock three times and hold the button down as the windows roll down and sunroof opens. It's great on a hot summer day when you parked in the full sun.

tw · 10-19-2019, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

I think most new(er) cars have electric steering assist

Electric steering was why the Cobalt was killing people for fourteen years.

Speed sensitive steering was found in better cars in the 1980s. Never found it in any GM car. It was too innovative.

Gravdigr · 10-19-2019, 05:06 PM

I think the Mustang went through some teething problems as well. The electric steering system couldn't keep up with the car on a track. I think they sussed it out, though.

Undertoad · 10-19-2019, 06:25 PM

I get used to this thing, and I think it does better around corners than I give it credit for. It did okay in some twisties.

The transmission is obviously better than previous years, except there is a weird lurch between its 3rd and 4th gears (I think)

Modern Bluetooth connection would be ok, although it requires three clicks to set up phone audio every time you turn on the car

tw · 10-20-2019, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

The transmission is obviously better than previous years, except there is a weird lurch between its 3rd and 4th gears (I think)

Is this an 8 speed auto transmission?

Undertoad · 10-20-2019, 11:44 AM

yes 8 speed

Diaphone Jim · 10-20-2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Ours does the window thing. You unlock three times and hold the button down as the windows roll down and sunroof opens. It's great on a hot summer day when you parked in the full sun.

Copy your dickhead neighbor's code and do it in heavy rain.

10-18-2019, 08:38 AM	#16
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Maybe he just has tiny hands. No banana for scale __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

10-19-2019, 08:39 AM	#22
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	If you hold the unlock button on a maxima remote, both front windows go all the way down. On a hot day, it's useful. I got a look at the fob for my friend's wrangler. Jesus. Yuuuge. With a switch blade key. And it isn't even intelligent, like a Nissan key. You still have to fish it out and hit the unlock button. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

10-19-2019, 01:23 PM	#23
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	When we bought our minivan I swear they told us the keyfob could roll down the windows and turn the air conditioner on, which in Texas is something you'd want before getting in a hot car. But we never figured it out or ever did it. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

10-19-2019, 05:06 PM	#26
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I think the Mustang went through some teething problems as well. The electric steering system couldn't keep up with the car on a track. I think they sussed it out, though. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

10-18-2019, 09:20 AM	#17
tw Read? I only know how to write. Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,933	Sit down in a chair late one night to ass dial the panic button. To wake up everyone in the neighborhood.

10-18-2019, 12:19 PM	#20
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Co-worker notes that his new Kia fobs are also humongous Nobody asked for this change

10-19-2019, 01:33 PM	#24
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Ours does the window thing. You unlock three times and hold the button down as the windows roll down and sunroof opens. It's great on a hot summer day when you parked in the full sun.

10-19-2019, 06:25 PM	#27
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I get used to this thing, and I think it does better around corners than I give it credit for. It did okay in some twisties. The transmission is obviously better than previous years, except there is a weird lurch between its 3rd and 4th gears (I think) Modern Bluetooth connection would be ok, although it requires three clicks to set up phone audio every time you turn on the car

10-20-2019, 11:44 AM	#29
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	yes 8 speed

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