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I've only been here a few days and already the landscape of this Forum is in view.
Basically; anyone Not wanting every advanced 21st century electronic gadget known to the modern world on the new Ford Bronco - they are instantly accused of wanting Ford to build a new Bronco, naturally aspirated with three on the tree, AM radio and vacuum wipers.
Frankly, not only is this quickly getting old, but the idiocy of it is irritating.
People think new cars last longer because of electronics.
Really? How so?
New cars last longer because of advanced mechanical technology, not electronics.
Sure, there are mechanical components replaced by electronics that last longer such as coil packs replacing distributors and fuel injection replacing carburetors.
That's the point!: some electronics are desired and beneficial, but some are not - especially on a rig designed to be wheeled in remote locations.
For example; Antilock Braking System should be configured for disablement when off road.
I know of NO ONE who likes the lag in Electronic Throttle Control - especially on a Manual transmission.
Electronic Stability Control on an off road vehicle; how does that even make sense? Again; option to disable when off road.
Auto Start/Stop Function - no one wants this - option to disable.
The elephant in the room; backdoor wireless interface able to take total control of your vehicle. Who would voluntarily wish for this?
Electronically actuated brakes - personally I like feeling the feed back when braking.
Is the new Bronco going to have mechanically connected steering or 100% electrically controlled? Call me old fashioned - I want a steering shaft.
Wheel spin is at times desired; so the ability to quickly disable the Traction Control System with a flick of a switch would be nice.
For everyone who wants to flame me - go ahead, I can take it. But don't cry to me when you can't spin a donut on the beach or drift around a corner in your $50,000 2021 Bronco, cause all I'll say is; "told you so".
Basically; anyone Not wanting every advanced 21st century electronic gadget known to the modern world on the new Ford Bronco - they are instantly accused of wanting Ford to build a new Bronco, naturally aspirated with three on the tree, AM radio and vacuum wipers.
Frankly, not only is this quickly getting old, but the idiocy of it is irritating.
People think new cars last longer because of electronics.
Really? How so?
New cars last longer because of advanced mechanical technology, not electronics.
Sure, there are mechanical components replaced by electronics that last longer such as coil packs replacing distributors and fuel injection replacing carburetors.
That's the point!: some electronics are desired and beneficial, but some are not - especially on a rig designed to be wheeled in remote locations.
For example; Antilock Braking System should be configured for disablement when off road.
I know of NO ONE who likes the lag in Electronic Throttle Control - especially on a Manual transmission.
Electronic Stability Control on an off road vehicle; how does that even make sense? Again; option to disable when off road.
Auto Start/Stop Function - no one wants this - option to disable.
The elephant in the room; backdoor wireless interface able to take total control of your vehicle. Who would voluntarily wish for this?
Electronically actuated brakes - personally I like feeling the feed back when braking.
Is the new Bronco going to have mechanically connected steering or 100% electrically controlled? Call me old fashioned - I want a steering shaft.
Wheel spin is at times desired; so the ability to quickly disable the Traction Control System with a flick of a switch would be nice.
For everyone who wants to flame me - go ahead, I can take it. But don't cry to me when you can't spin a donut on the beach or drift around a corner in your $50,000 2021 Bronco, cause all I'll say is; "told you so".
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