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Originally Posted by autopal
So, I test drove a 5 series and tried the gesture control. Whilst it's nice, and worked as advertised, it struck me as a technology that is really not necessary. I mean, how difficult is it to, say, adjust the radio volume by turning a knob, or using the button on the steering wheel? So I want to do a survey, and asked you guys what are some of the new techs in modern cars now that is really not necessary? Bearing in mind that all these options add weight, wether its extra cameras or motors for power steering column etc. And we all know how weight affect performance. Let's make a list. This is my list of nice stuff that I can do without, save some weight and money.
1) gesture control
2) foot activated trunk open
3) power steering column (manual is cheaper and lighter)
4) adaptive cruise control
5) air conditioned seats (maybe because I'm Canadian?)
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Im happywith the electronic features in a standard 1970 chevelle. I could care less about any of it. I want power, cornering, brakes, a comfortable seat, and a trunk. 95% of the stuff in cars these days I don't use. I don't mind it there, but I never use voice activation, bluetooth, NAV etc. ever. Zero. I have a loaded mercedes GL now for over a year. I still don't know or care what half the switches do. My e93 335i I ordered new without idrive, satellite radio, headlight washers, active steering, and with a manual trans. I remover the electronic diff and added a real lsd.
That said I use my phone as my nav, have a valentine 1, and laser jammers. I do however appreciate ac seats. I live in Florida. Just as essential lol or nice to have as heated Steering wheel or seats in Canada. Moreso even as you can wear a coat or gloves in Canada to warm up, but you can't unwear stuff to cool off when its 95F.
I would like somewhere to hold my carry gun
. Maybe an insert for the center console Only thing not available that I'd like to be offered as an option.