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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Mustang / February 2005OT: Evolution of the Auto Mechanic
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7033454/  SignatureJohn ThunderSnake #59 Sounds like whoever wrote that is afraid of technology. Frankly, I'm happy with the way things have gone thus far & look forward to see further technological advancements in the automotive industy. -Mike -- A happy kid behind the wheel of a 98 Mustang GT Cold air intake FRPP 3.73 gears Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers (self-installed woohoo) Hi-speed fan switch 255/60R-15 rear tires Subframe connectors Aluminum adjustable clutch quadrant > http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7033454/ > > -- > John > ThunderSnake #59 Agreed. OBD-II is a good example of technology merging with good old fashioned tuning capabilities, no? > Sounds like whoever wrote that is afraid of technology. Frankly, I'm happy > with the way things have gone thus far & look forward to see further [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >>John >>ThunderSnake #59 It's making life simpler, in some respects... Pre OBD2, the PCM would command an action and take it for granted that the action was performed. On new vehicles, the PCM commands an action and, in most cases, check to see that the action was performed.... it *usually* makes diagnosis easier but in some cases it can muddy the water as well. It sure has a way of keeping us "almost dinosaurs" on our toes. Sadly ( maybe I am a little bitter) the technology has taken a lot of the old time master tuners out of the loop.... guys that could read plugs in their sleep and spend hours replacing jets and advance springs. With the brain crunching I get most days, I still like to get neanderthal.... http://www.telusplanet.net/public/mechanic/mechanic/383.jpg sorry it's not a Ford but at least I get to play with big dollar toys. > Agreed. OBD-II is a good example of technology merging with good old > fashioned tuning capabilities, no? > It's making life simpler, in some respects... Pre OBD2, the PCM would > command an action and take it for granted that the action was performed. On [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > their sleep and spend hours replacing jets and advance springs. With the > brain crunching I get most days, I still like to get neanderthal.... Abso-frickin'-lutely. New cars ain't no fun. > http://www.telusplanet.net/public/mechanic/mechanic/383.jpg sorry it's not > a Ford but at least I get to play with big dollar toys. Kool. Whose Mope? What car? > > Agreed. OBD-II is a good example of technology merging with good old > > fashioned tuning capabilities, no? SignatureCobraJet Thunder Snake #1 '69 Charger. Belongs to a good (non-mechanic) friend. I drink his Gibsons, give guidance and attend to the fiddly bits when he runs out of patience. This one http://www.telusplanet.net/public/mechanic/mechanic/teaser3.jpg is a 500 inch stroker with the Eagle billet crank and H beam steel rods http://www.telusplanet.net/public/mechanic/mechanic/teaser2.jpg . The mill is going into the car on the right http://www.telusplanet.net/public/mechanic/mechanic/teaser4.jpg if the fabricator ever gets done with the back half and 12 point cage. That one is a '69 RoadRunner. We almost started the frame mods ourselves but decided to shorten up on the learning curve and have someone that does it for a living do the deed. > '69 Charger. Belongs to a good (non-mechanic) friend. I drink his Gibsons, > give guidance and attend to the fiddly bits when he runs out of patience. Management, huh? > This one http://www.telusplanet.net/public/mechanic/mechanic/teaser3.jpg is > a 500 inch stroker with the Eagle billet crank and H beam steel rods [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > shorten up on the learning curve and have someone that does it for a living > do the deed. Yeah, there's something to be said for experience. I have a 383 in a '69 Satellite, and a 440 in a '70 Road Runner. Gotta love those big blocks! SignatureCobraJet Thunder Snake #1 |
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