Mallard Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 You must realize that while data storage is getting larger and cheaper, you are talking about the automotive market where components have to operate and survive through wide temperature ranges and vibration. The devices on the consumer market are much more advanced in this respect. Also, in the automotive market you're a hero if you can slash $0.50 from a BOM, so putting unnecessarily large memory in your design would need a very good business case. For instance, the original language in the California AV legislation stated that the vehicle would have to record 30 seconds of all sensor data leading up to an incident. In an Autonomous Vehicle this is a very loaded statement, as these cars have LOTS of sensors generating massive amounts of data every second. If you were to record full - resolution video for a camera system you could possibly pass 1GB every 10 seconds. Some of these cars have 8+ cameras, 6+ radar's, probably LIDIR, on them. You can see from this that you may have to decide what data to save with some discretion. Don't get me wrong, if people start buying cars based off a dash cam being an available option then you'll probably see it happen. But right now the climate is more about privacy and big brother than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Dash cams seem to be getting more popular for that reason... https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/shop-by-accessories/other/garmin-dash-cam-20/prod146282.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/future-cars/2015-ford-mustang-by-the-numbers?src=soc_fcbks Official HP and weight numbers released!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr. Apex Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 No matter what you do to it, it will never sound right to me at least. I'm waiting to see if they do another Mach 1 or the like as the V8 is the only way to go for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 The 315hp ecoboost is honestly a helluva deal for $23k. I can't think of any other new sports car with a better bang for the buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Agreed, plus the potential the car will have in the aftermarket will be great. Cobb pulled 272 lb/ft out of a Fiesta ST's 1.6 with bolt-ons so I'm looking forward to seeing what the 2.3 Ecoboost will be capable of. Also it will be the lightest model with best weight distribution. Still, don't know if I could drive a "Mustang" that sounds like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Agreed, plus the potential the car will have in the aftermarket will be great. Cobb pulled 272 lb/ft out of a Fiesta ST's 1.6 with bolt-ons so I'm looking forward to seeing what the 2.3 Ecoboost will be capable of. Also it will be the lightest model with best weight distribution. Still, don't know if I could drive a "Mustang" that sounds like that. because there's never been a "Mustang" with a 4cyl...... gimme a break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 because there's never been a "Mustang" with a 4cyl...... gimme a break And how did those sound................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 And how did those sound................. My point isn't about the noise though... I was more peeved at the elitism of not being able to call it a Mustang, especially since precedence exists Still, the Ecoboost one will be a hot ticket I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol doc gully Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 his point was only about the noise you added the elitism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 his point was only about the noise you added the elitism Precisely. If I were that against something like that I wouldn't be driving the car I have. For me a Mustang should sound like a Mustang, and that's a deep loud V8, just my preference. I fully expect it will be a good car with that engine, I really like the little Ecoboost in mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I'm more than happy to post the sound of a 2.3 ford turbo with exhaust if you like Even in the late 80s, no engine management to speak of, and terrible knowledge of power by turbo they were awesome engines. I DO love the idea of that motor, but for me the only thing that will scratch my 'Merca itch is a nice v8 rumble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 If they're pulling 272lb-ft at the wheels out of a Fiesta's 1.6 ecoboost with bolt-ons and tune I'm very much looking forward to seeing how capable the 2.3 will be!! I can see near 400lb-ft at the back tires pretty readily, it will be a contender for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 My point isn't about the noise though... I was more peeved at the elitism of not being able to call it a Mustang, especially since precedence exists Still, the Ecoboost one will be a hot ticket I think For some reason I have never pictured the words elitism and Mustang in the same sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 If they're pulling 272lb-ft at the wheels out of a Fiesta's 1.6 ecoboost with bolt-ons and tune I'm very much looking forward to seeing how capable the 2.3 will be!! I can see near 400lb-ft at the back tires pretty readily, it will be a contender for sure. With 275/296lbs and a LSD in the MS3 it's a bitch to control on the road through the front wheels. I can't imagine that in a little Fiesta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 With 275/296lbs and a LSD in the MS3 it's a bitch to control on the road through the front wheels. I can't imagine that in a little Fiesta. Not sure what you mean by control, but if its tq steer, that is not a result of power figures. My GTI with more tq than your MS3 didn't have much, if any tq steer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) Not sure what you mean by control, but if its tq steer, that is not a result of power figures. My GTI with more tq than your MS3 didn't have much, if any tq steer. Increasing the performance of an engine in a FWD car that already has a torque steer problem will make torque steer worse. I've never driven a little Fiesta, thus why I said I can't imagine that in a little Fiesta. Maybe it can handle it better. My GTP's had nearly double the power of my MS3 and they were fine. Edited July 26, 2014 by TTQ B4U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 With 275/296lbs and a LSD in the MS3 it's a bitch to control on the road through the front wheels. I lol'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I can't imagine that in a little Fiesta. Ditto. It's such a balanced car in its handling and just the right amount of power its great, though one could always do with a little more of course! The Mustang will be just fine naturally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 his point was only about the noise you added the elitism this noise is bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=854&pictureid=7822 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol doc gully Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 HOLY CRAP - CANT NOT LIKE 2015 roush http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/47641/all-new-2015-roush-mustangs-introduced http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2015-ROUSH-Mustang-4-770x513.jpg http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/47641/all-new-2015-roush-mustangs-introduced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Me likey ^^ Damn that's a sexy car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchi Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Oh that's pretty.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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