Who done it?

christian370z · 11-12-2010, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Z Man

that's the dumbest thing ever..i dont...i dont understand..?? like umm isn't that really not too good for the car?? and not only that, seems retarded, "hey dad look at that nice porsche! thats weird, it keeps shutting off every time we get at a light, must be broken lawlz"

Well, look at hybrids. The engines are constantly cycling on and off 100s of times per drive and they have been proven to be highly reliable. Thankfully, all the cars equipped with the start/stop feature provide a switch to turn that option on or off so you don't need to use it (thank God).

IDZRVIT · 11-12-2010, 10:53 AM

When gas hits $10/gal, like in Europe, and your smothered in smog to boot, you might like that automatic feature. I believe in some cities in Europe it's the law to turn your engine off while sitting at a red light.

Holliday · 11-12-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

When gas hits $10/gal, like in Europe, and your smothered in smog to boot, you might like that automatic feature. I believe in some cities in Europe it's the law to turn your engine off while sitting at a red light.

I have been stationed in Germany the past 4 years and I have never heard about that law? Even though it seams like it would be right up there ally, along with all the other stupid laws they make! HAHA!

antennahead · 11-12-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

i just read in Automobile that the new Mercedes CLK55 AMG has lane departure assist that is so intrusive, it will steer you back into an obstacle that you're trying to veer away from. Merc says you have to use the turn signal to deactivate the system. Ridiculous! How's that for a VDC monkey?

kielbasa16 · 11-12-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

When gas hits $10/gal, like in Europe, and your smothered in smog to boot, you might like that automatic feature. I believe in some cities in Europe it's the law to turn your engine off while sitting at a red light.

I heard from somebody who isnt an expert that starting your car burns the same amount of fuel as idling for 7 minutes. True or false?

370zproject · 11-12-2010, 11:26 PM

any pics of the poor Z?

qbblitz · 11-15-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

any pics of the poor Z?

Nope, not able to get pics, but sure would like to know who it was and if they're ok...

370zproject · 11-15-2010, 12:05 PM

true

qbblitz · 11-16-2010, 01:34 PM

Guess we'll never know...

EazyD · 11-16-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kielbasa16

I heard from somebody who isnt an expert that starting your car burns the same amount of fuel as idling for 7 minutes. True or false?

10-second rule: Get 30 More Miles Per Tank: Turn Off Engine If Idling More Than 10 Seconds - The Consumerist -- I've heard about this 10-second rule on Car Talk also.

If idling more than 10 seconds, turn it off. With fuel-injected engines, it's not a big deal to turn it off and turn it on again. It's different with older cars.

They also mention a Swiss law (it's up to the city) in this article about turning your car off at a light.

11-12-2010, 10:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	When gas hits $10/gal, like in Europe, and your smothered in smog to boot, you might like that automatic feature. I believe in some cities in Europe it's the law to turn your engine off while sitting at a red light. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

11-12-2010, 11:26 PM	#21 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	any pics of the poor Z? __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

11-15-2010, 12:05 PM	#23 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	true __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

11-16-2010, 01:34 PM	#24 (permalink)
qbblitz Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 60 Drives: 2007 P.O.S. Rep Power: 15	Guess we'll never know...