[MR2] MR2 news from Top Gear

[Andy Champ]

Joel wrote:
> The more technology that I see being integrated into vehicles, the 
> more and more I resolve to never get rid of my 1986 Mr2.
>
> No power steering, no ABS, no airbags, no electric throttle, no active 
> yaw control, no electronic differentials, no OBDII, no stability or 
> traction control.  In other words: Perfect!
>
> And if my Mr2 were to be destroyed in an accident, I would just get 
> another and enjoy being a luddite.
>
> - Joel -
>
>
My take on the electronics is that if it can do it better than me, then 
let it.

ABS can, and I like to have it.


But electric throttles?  I've recently driven a Vauxhall (British GM) a 
Suzuki and a Toyota with fly-by-wire throttles.  They all had ever so 
slight throttle lag, and I hated it.

OTOH, they were also very economical. 20-30% better than I would expect 
for a car of that size and power.

Andy