hackey lad Posted Saturday at 19:42 Share Posted Saturday at 19:42 1 hour ago, Resident said: As someone who likes the act of driving, rather than just being a steering wheel attendant, I'd take the old Fiesta all day long. I believe that there is a correlation between the rise of technology, with particular reference to screens in cars, especially digital dashboards, and the descent of driving standards 1980s Audi dashboard: Simple, necessary info only. Speed, fuel level, Engine RPM. 2020 Audi Dashboard: Cluttered, overcomplicated map display, radio station, range, speed, gear, driving mode, door status. Lots to take focus off actual driving That bottom one is scary . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted Saturday at 19:45 Share Posted Saturday at 19:45 Our lads got one with an electric button for the handbrake . Give me a good old handbrake any day 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCOnoob Posted Saturday at 20:15 Share Posted Saturday at 20:15 25 minutes ago, hackey lad said: Our lads got one with an electric button for the handbrake . Give me a good old handbrake any day I am curious as to why. Is it a tactile physical thing, somehow you feel more assured by a manual lever rather than pushing a button? After all, the way the car is held is pretty much the same, whichever the method. I do wonder if some of this is all about the lack of physical actions, physical buttons, physical switches that people default to somehow a lack of trust in technology. However, I bet most people on here here wouldn't be wanting to go back to the days before power steering, ABS, starting our vehicles with the starter handle, manual choke etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted Saturday at 20:18 Share Posted Saturday at 20:18 1 minute ago, ECCOnoob said: I am curious as to why. Is it a tactile physical thing, somehow you feel more assured by a manual lever rather than pushing a button? After all, the way the car is held is pretty much the same, whichever the method. I do wonder if some of this is all about the lack of physical actions, physical buttons, physical switches that people default to somehow a lack of trust in technology. However, I bet most people on here here wouldn't be wanting to go back to the days before power steering, ABS, starting our vehicles with the starter handle, manual choke etc... Feels safer pulling that lever up . No need to look for a light saying handbrake is on 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted Saturday at 20:18 Share Posted Saturday at 20:18 2 minutes ago, ECCOnoob said: I am curious as to why. Is it a tactile physical thing, somehow you feel more assured by a manual lever rather than pushing a button? After all, the way the car is held is pretty much the same, whichever the method. I do wonder if some of this is all about the lack of physical actions, physical buttons, physical switches that people default to somehow a lack of trust in technology. However, I bet most people on here here wouldn't be wanting to go back to the days before power steering, ABS, starting our vehicles with the starter handle, manual choke etc... Loved the starting handle on my old Ford sit up and beg. One turn and she was away, even on the coldest mornings... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavery549@yahoo Posted Saturday at 20:20 Author Share Posted Saturday at 20:20 Just now, Padders said: Loved the starting handle on my old Ford sit up and beg. One turn and she was away, even on the coldest mornings... Excellent , so impressive .Remember Dad pulling choke out too to get car started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted Saturday at 20:24 Share Posted Saturday at 20:24 1 minute ago, lavery549@yahoo said: Excellent , so impressive .Remember Dad pulling choke out too to get car started Remember that too Helen. I'll tell you what, I'd rather have an old vintage car any day, never mind what Mr. Noob. says... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavery549@yahoo Posted Saturday at 20:25 Author Share Posted Saturday at 20:25 Just now, Padders said: Remember that too Helen. I'll tell you what, I'd rather have an old vintage car any day, never mind what Mr. Noob. says... Oh I adore vintage cars , went to a show at Norton Country Club , there were all sorts , Jags , loads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted Saturday at 20:29 Share Posted Saturday at 20:29 2 minutes ago, lavery549@yahoo said: Oh I adore vintage cars , went to a show at Norton Country Club , there were all sorts , Jags , loads And usually spotless, I go to one every year in Ecclesfield Pk. You could eat your dinner of some of them engines.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavery549@yahoo Posted Saturday at 20:33 Author Share Posted Saturday at 20:33 3 minutes ago, Padders said: And usually spotless, I go to one every year in Ecclesfield Pk. You could eat your dinner of some of them engines.. Oh yes , they are so well cared for ,it's a pleasure to see 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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