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G-Man
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« on: November 14, 2016, 11:47:07 AM » |
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New law will have electric/hybrid cars emit sounds when traveling 18 MPH or slower. Seems drivers in the city are unable to avoid pedestrians walking into them because they are too damn quiet.  |
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dreamaker
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« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2016, 11:56:23 AM » |
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First, I think that is why they have horns, like are parents told us, look both ways before crossing. But I think your right, here in Mich. Detroit Metro area, they have been hit and running pedestrians around here like it is the latest fashion statement. I think it has been around 5 people in the last month, I think. One thing for sure they can hear a Valk. coming, if not Oops!!
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« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2016, 12:08:42 PM » |
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Its for the BLIND  |
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« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2016, 12:16:39 PM » |
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Its for the BLIND Blind drivers? |
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« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2016, 12:34:08 PM » |
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Its for the BLIND Blind drivers? Yeah. That's why they got BRAILLE on gas pumps and ATMs, don't ya know...  |
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f6john
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« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2016, 01:40:17 PM » |
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My wife's Camry is 2 years old and already has the noisemaker. Maybe the new law specifies a decibel level because they are not that loud and would hardly be heard in a busy parking lot. Hope they don't make them beep like a forklift!
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« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2016, 02:09:09 PM » |
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I agree the darn prius my neighbor has is silent in parking lot just idling. I never knew he pulled into my driveway one time was totally silent all on electric motor. All cars should emit some noise, even hybrid all electric cars like the prius.
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« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2016, 02:31:30 PM » |
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I would have killed for a silent car when I was in high school.
-RP
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« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2016, 04:29:51 PM » |
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First, I think that is why they have horns, like are parents told us, look both ways before crossing. But I think your right, here in Mich. Detroit Metro area, they have been hit and running pedestrians around here like it is the latest fashion statement. I think it has been around 5 people in the last month, I think. One thing for sure they can hear a Valk. coming, if not Oops!!
Well Dreamaker, people don't know where the blinkers are, now the horn is hidden. Might not know where it is at all. |
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Jopson
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« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2016, 06:59:00 PM » |
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I got a noise maker on my truck.... It's called straight pipes!!  |
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« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2016, 02:11:07 PM » |
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So loud pipes save lives?  |
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« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2016, 02:18:58 PM » |
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So loud pipes save lives? No, they don't. Being a smart and alert rider may save your life. Loud pipes just piss off the civilians.  |
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