RE: FN-FORUM [OT] Radar Detectors (Was: Design Critique)

date posted 25th January 2003 16:06

> >Because it would be an expensive failure
>
> doesnt have to be - michelin are about to start placing
> RFID's into every tyre, these are going to be very cheap
> cheaps to build in mass production. im pretty sure they can
> be utalised to act as limiters.

Sorry Dave, could you explain RFID for the dunce of the class?

> im pretty certain they'll be able to code in the logic 'i am
> travelling far faster than this areas allotted speed by a
> huge margin. recheck area before applying limiter'

The technology could do it, certainly. Rather than applying the brakes,
it would just disingage the accelerator resulting in a gradual
deceleration until below the speed limit.

However, any government that introduces this would be commiting
political suicide. People _hate_ the idea of Big Brother and the Nanny
State interfering.

However, I have my eye on a toy that I will certainly be purchasing
should good old Tone try anything like it. The new Smart Roadster
Coupe. 600cc turbo engine in a nice tight chassis. Tops out at about
100mph, but is supposed to drive like a go-kart. :) Oh, and it's RWD
which I would have to try very hard to leave behind (could possibly be
tempted by an Evo VII 4WD:).

Darran.