Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Sup peeps.

Sup with us is splattered all over this forum - what is up with YOU? -

Do you still have your twin?

Take any road trips this summer?


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

There is a lot now. Sports, Casinos, waterfront, concerts, festivals and a fair bit more. The Cobo Center alone brings in almost 2 million people a year. Most of what you probably think of as old Detroit waterfront is bulldozed and parkland now. Downtown is more like Vegas than Detroit. There are still neighborhoods you just don't wander into though but even some of the fully deserted ones are a form of tourist attraction all on their own. It is a revitalization success story that can be hard to believe if you haven't seen the changes in the last 10 years.

Good on Detroit -

The last time I was in Detroit, they were still making Packards there.


humfrz

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Sup with us is splattered all over this forum - what is up with YOU? -

Do you still have your twin?

Take any road trips this summer?


humfrz

Yes, sir! She's still going to be with me for the foreseeable future, at least until I finish with school. I have my sights set on a Lexus GSF (yes, boring snooze mobile exterior wise but it has a v8!). Not planning on getting another car unless engine blows up or it gets totaled in an accident.

As for road trips, not much. Went down to Portland a few months back but not in the FRS. Just got back from Spokane yesterday for some site seeing. She finally got to stretch her legs on I-90 after spending most of the year trapped in Seattle.

Life/career wise, I'm just sitting around for the next 4 weeks waiting for school to start again. Oh, I also got a VA job! They won't start me until mid-next month, unfortunately. People are right, government moves slow... took me 2 months from application to getting formal offer.



Hope everything is great on your end!

[humfrz]

FOR CRYEN OUT LOUD!

I just saw this:

"Toyota Has A Solution For Accidentally Mixing Up Pedals"

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartandhp

My take is that if a person is too old to be able to differentiate between the gas and brake, they shouldn't be driving!



Comments?


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

FOR CRYEN OUT LOUD!

I just saw this:

"Toyota Has A Solution For Accidentally Mixing Up Pedals"

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartandhp

My take is that if a person is too old to be able to differentiate between the gas and brake, they shouldn't be driving!



Comments?


humfrz

According to some people our cars have had this feature since 2013

In addition, Toyota's new safety feature will also detect if the driver slammed the accelerator, even if there isn't any obstacle in front of the car. The engine's power will be suppressed in this instance

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by humfrz

FOR CRYEN OUT LOUD!

I just saw this:

"Toyota Has A Solution For Accidentally Mixing Up Pedals"

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartandhp

My take is that if a person is too old to be able to differentiate between the gas and brake, they shouldn't be driving!



Comments?


humfrz

I want to take it a bit further and say people should be required to re-test both theory and practical portions upon license renewal.

Originally Posted by Tcoat

According to some people our cars have had this feature since 2013

In addition, Toyota's new safety feature will also detect if the driver slammed the accelerator, even if there isn't any obstacle in front of the car. The engine's power will be suppressed in this instance

If that's true, I wonder how. There's no front facing cameras on our cars, unless I'm terribly mistaken and didn't notice anything for 4.5 years of ownership.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Yes, sir! She's still going to be with me for the foreseeable future, at least until I finish with school. I have my sights set on a Lexus GSF (yes, boring snooze mobile exterior wise but it has a v8!). Not planning on getting another car unless engine blows up or it gets totaled in an accident.

As for road trips, not much. Went down to Portland a few months back but not in the FRS. Just got back from Spokane yesterday for some site seeing. She finally got to stretch her legs on I-90 after spending most of the year trapped in Seattle.

Life/career wise, I'm just sitting around for the next 4 weeks waiting for school to start again. Oh, I also got a VA job! They won't start me until mid-next month, unfortunately. People are right, government moves slow... took me 2 months from application to getting formal offer.



Hope everything is great on your end!

As far as your sites being set on a Lexus GSF, which looks to be a fine automobile for sure, for about the same price, you could get a fully loaded C-8 Corvette, think on that for a spell -

Congratulations on getting the VA job - Tell us about it.

We have a good summer here in granddaughter land. Yep, day care starts at 0600 and ends about 1800 hrs. The 10 and 12 year olds hit the couches at 0601 and sleep till noon. The 3 year old is all over the place doing everything, all day -

Come back and visit more often -


humfrz

[ScoobsMcGee]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

According to some people our cars have had this feature since 2013

In addition, Toyota's new safety feature will also detect if the driver slammed the accelerator, even if there isn't any obstacle in front of the car. The engine's power will be suppressed in this instance

So that's why forced induction cars sometimes fail inspection. They've removed OEM safety equipment.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I want to take it a bit further and say people should be required to re-test both theory and practical portions upon license renewal.





If that's true, I wonder how. There's no front facing cameras on our cars, unless I'm terribly mistaken and didn't notice anything for 4.5 years of ownership.

Dude, it was a joke on the "It is too slow" crowd. You need to get out more often!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

According to some people our cars have had this feature since 2013

In addition, Toyota's new safety feature will also detect if the driver slammed the accelerator, even if there isn't any obstacle in front of the car. The engine's power will be suppressed in this instance

Well, that ought to increase gas mileage -


humfrz

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by humfrz

As far as your sites being set on a Lexus GSF, which looks to be a fine automobile for sure, for about the same price, you could get a fully loaded C-8 Corvette, think on that for a spell -

Congratulations on getting the VA job - Tell us about it.

We have a good summer here in granddaughter land. Yep, day care starts at 0600 and ends about 1800 hrs. The 10 and 12 year olds hit the couches at 0601 and sleep till noon. The 3 year old is all over the place doing everything, all day -

Come back and visit more often -


humfrz

C8 looks awesome, especially at the price point. But I'm looking for something less sports car. While I was intrigued and impressed upon release, the C8 doesn't tickle my emotions. Maybe I would have to drive it? Plus, can't beat that reliability from Toyota/Lexus. They make boring cars, but they'll go 200k+ miles easily.



And glad to hear you're still enjoying the life of being a g-paw! I'll be there in 30 years

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Dude, it was a joke on the "It is too slow" crowd. You need to get out more often!

I've been away for too long! Need to swing by more often.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I've been away for too long! Need to swing by more often.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I need to hit up @Ultramaroon *cough cough*. See if he wants to hang out for a day while I have free time. Perhaps do some exploring of Vancouver as a potential place to move to.