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Mike Bettua
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When is the motion sensor being connected to the brake line of the automobile?
SteamKing said:What motion sensor? I'm afraid being terse and cryptic is not helping.
jim hardy said:NO !
I won't tolerate a machine that presumes to think for me.
I'm fed up with being forced to buy and maintain junk i neither need nor want.
The same way that airbags, ABS and stability control are seen as essential safety aids today.
xxChrisxx said:The same way that airbags, ABS and stability control are seen as essential safety aids today.
xxChrisxx said:Can't stop the march of technology.
All types of run-off-road crashes - rollovers, side impacts with fixed objects and frontal impacts with fixed objects - increased significantly with ABS. Nonfatal run-off-road crashes increased by an estimated 19 percent, and fatal crashes by 28 percent.
Rollovers and side impacts with fixed objects - crashes that typically follow a complete loss of directional control - had the highest increases with ABS. Nonfatal crashes increased by 28 percent, and fatal crashes by 40 percent.
Frontal impacts with fixed objects, where the driver is more likely to have retained at least some directional control prior to impact, increased by about 15-20 percent, both nonfatal and fatal.
The negative effects of ABS on run-off-road crashes were about the same under wet and dry road conditions.
The reason for these negative effects is unknown. One possibility is that average drivers may at times steer improperly in panic situations. Because ABS preserves steering control under hard braking, cars may be swerving or heading off the road.
The observed effects of ABS on snowy or icy roads, while not statistically significant, were all similar to the effects on wet roads - i.e., positive for multivehicle collisions, negative for run-off-road crashes.
The overall, net effect of ABS on police-reported crashes (including multivehicle, pedestrian and run-off-road crashes) was close to zero.
The overall, net effect of ABS on fatal crashes was close to zero.
xxChrisxx said:Luddite ;)
jim hardy said:If you're a poor driver you might get some good from ABS.
Or it might kill you.
Statisticaly it's of no benefit.
NHTSA :
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/regrev/evaluate/808206.html
Damo ET said:You can't be serious! That paper is from 1994.
Something a little more up to date.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-lock_braking_system
jim hardy said:If you're a poor driver you might get some good from ABS.
Or it might kill you.
Statisticaly it's of no benefit.
NHTSA :
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/regrev/evaluate/808206.html
jim hardy said:I took my '92 Oldsmobile out on the ice last winter to familiarize myself with how its ABS behaves. I wasn't impressed, it pushes the front from side to side as if attempting to steer . When the ABS dies of old age i will remove it.
jim hardy said:NO !
I won't tolerate a machine that presumes to think for me.
I'm fed up with being forced to buy and maintain junk i neither need nor want.
The ESC system uses several sensors to determine what the driver wants (input). Other sensors indicate the actual state of the vehicle (response). The control algorithm compares driver input to vehicle response and decides, when necessary, to apply brakes and/or reduce throttle by the amounts calculated through the state space (set of equations used to model the dynamics of the vehicle.
edward said:What happens if there is a flaw in just one sensor?
Judging modern ABS behavior on the basis of a '92 Oldsmobile is not really giving it a fair chance
jim hardy said:I guess you do have a point, it's an older car now.
Funny how as we get old time compresses - I've had that Oldsmobile for fourteen years now and it's still my new "Sunday-Go-To-Meeting" car.
Last of the rear drive nineteen foot-long stationwagons with that Pullman car ride. Only thing i'd trade it for would be a Model A Ford with hydraulic brake upgrade, to the end of achieving ultimate simplicity.
"No check engine light, no metric bolts, No Problem! "
old jim
What makes this even more impressive is the fact that Honda is using brake-by-wire technology where electro servos apply pressure to the calipers instead of brake fluid fed through hydraulics. The Accord does have a master cylinder feeding fluid to brake lines, but they end at electric transmitters that send a signal to the electric servos.
xxChrisxx said:Modern unreliability means you arrive at your destination annoyed because there is a yellow light on your dashboard.
xxChrisxx said:Old school unreliability means you don't arrive at all.
Cars are cars, modern equipment is fundamentally no different to old stuff if you follow simple rules of keeping the engine watered, oiled and clean and electrics free from moisture.
Old school unreliability means you don't arrive at all.
Mike Bettua said:Regarding ("Ford"/"General Motors") (and/or) ("Tesla Motors") why do you prefer the one that you prefer?
Mike Bettua said:Regarding ("Ford"/"General Motors") (and/or) ("Tesla Motors") why do you prefer the one that you prefer?
edward - that thing is a cellphone ? Sounds to me like they've automated the speed trap. Next logical step after traffic light cameras.I have a feeling that this will soon be mandatory.
cjl said:They couldn't generate revenue either, since even if one of those devices recorded you going 150mph through Nevada (or something like that), they can't ticket you without proof that you were the one driving the vehicle.
T 12:22 PM
Civil Forfeiture (In Rem)
What is it?
Unlike criminal forfeiture, civil forfeiture proceeds against the property, not the person. In theory, civil actions are remedial, not punitive like criminal proceedings. By acting civilly, the government seeks to remedy a harm, through the fiction of the property's "guilt."
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Once the government establishes probable cause that the property is subject to forfeiture, the owner must prove by "preponderance of the evidence" that it is not. http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/forfeiture
ONE 1958 PLYMOUTH SEDAN, Petitioner, v. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.
I have a similar widget to that one except that I use it to monitor my car's performance,
AutoBrake Connection is a device that connects a motion sensor to the brake line of a vehicle. It is designed to automatically apply the brakes when the motion sensor detects an obstacle in front of the vehicle.
AutoBrake Connection works by receiving signals from a motion sensor and translating them into commands to apply the brakes. The device is connected to the brake line and can be adjusted to activate the brakes at a desired distance from the obstacle.
No, AutoBrake Connection may not be compatible with all vehicles. It is important to check the specifications and compatibility of the device before purchasing and installing it on a vehicle.
While AutoBrake Connection can greatly reduce the risk of accidents caused by objects in front of the vehicle, it is not a foolproof solution. It is always important for drivers to remain alert and attentive while operating a vehicle.
The installation process for AutoBrake Connection may vary depending on the specific vehicle and motion sensor being used. However, most devices come with detailed instructions and can be easily installed by following them. It is recommended to have a professional install the device for optimal performance.