VW/Audi builds a car for Flashwing
11-20-2010 | 11:40 AM
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VW/Audi builds a car for Flashwing
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/20/a...ds-pikes-peak/
Flashwing wants cars that drive themselves so idiots dont kill everyone. THis new Autonomous Audi TTS drove itself up Pikes Peak in 27 minutes- human drivers take an average of 17 minutes. I t also managed a top speed of 47mph on one stretch
Flashwing wants cars that drive themselves so idiots dont kill everyone. THis new Autonomous Audi TTS drove itself up Pikes Peak in 27 minutes- human drivers take an average of 17 minutes. I t also managed a top speed of 47mph on one stretch
11-20-2010 | 01:11 PM
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He wants cars that DON'T drive themselves like practically every other car on the road today.
When he said
Instead, the solution is making a smarter car. Cars that park themselves, stop themselves and warn the driver when they are doing stupid things.
That is why he started out with
Honestly, I think cars should not have the massive amount of electronics. No cellphone or bluetooth, no radio...just a wheel and pedals.
11-22-2010 | 12:08 PM
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taking a comment out of context and using it as a dig in the start of another thread was my intent. E got it
11-22-2010 | 12:29 PM
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Always. It is a pretty prevalent problem around here, so exceptions are hard to accept.
E was just quoting Chapelle.
Besides, Todd wouldn't drive and Audi.
Besides, Todd wouldn't drive and Audi.
11-22-2010 | 09:22 PM
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Oh crap I just found this thread!
It won't be long before the horrors of Forza are realized when professional drivers compete against computer driven cars.
Speaking of an Audi TT, I recall seeing one at the pavilions that was twin turbo'd. Too bad the car still weighed 2 tons because of the massive amount of reinforcement necessary for the soft tops. It was nice to look at but that's about it.
I like the R8, though if I was going to spend that much money on a car I'd probably find a late 90's supra and mod that instead. I think those cars are much better lookers when modified right and make STUPID amounts of power.
The S5 I saw at UMS a couple weeks back was nice but with only 279whp stock and a 4600 lbs chassis my RX8 will be much faster after my rebuild is done...hell it's probably just as fast now with 3150 lbs w/ driver and 185whp.
Cars pick the driver and I doubt there's an Audi that would tolerate me.
I digress....
No subway, just Jimmy Johns. Though I need to cut that **** out.
It won't be long before the horrors of Forza are realized when professional drivers compete against computer driven cars.
Speaking of an Audi TT, I recall seeing one at the pavilions that was twin turbo'd. Too bad the car still weighed 2 tons because of the massive amount of reinforcement necessary for the soft tops. It was nice to look at but that's about it.
I like the R8, though if I was going to spend that much money on a car I'd probably find a late 90's supra and mod that instead. I think those cars are much better lookers when modified right and make STUPID amounts of power.
The S5 I saw at UMS a couple weeks back was nice but with only 279whp stock and a 4600 lbs chassis my RX8 will be much faster after my rebuild is done...hell it's probably just as fast now with 3150 lbs w/ driver and 185whp.
Cars pick the driver and I doubt there's an Audi that would tolerate me.
I digress....
No subway, just Jimmy Johns. Though I need to cut that **** out.
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