Stop start technology

vectra · 21-09-2016 4:51pm

Dardania wrote: »

Just a perhaps tongue in cheek observation - would those on this thread that don't like the start/stop technology, and actively disable it - would they perhaps be the same people that don't leave their air conditioning in automatic mode, and instead like to manually control the heating & cooling?

Reason I make this observation, is that some people are happy to offload thinking to the machine (set & forget) whereas others, for whatever motivation, don't like to release control at all...

I use the stop start.
Climate control I use manually
Lights on auto
Heads / dims on auto
Wipers on auto
Handbrake I never touch, Use it on Auto.
Phone auto connect Bluetooth.

Dardania · 21-09-2016 5:58pm

My tongue in cheek generalisation about control freaks was off the mark completely! I stand over thinking its a good tec - maybe it's just annoying to some people. Anxiety causing maybe?

I saw a good clip where fifth gear tested stop start in I think Birmingham - seemed to give good results:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8D6N981zo8

Although grogis point about lifecycle costs needs to be borne in mind with the weight of things etc...

whippet · 21-09-2016 6:16pm

I have 250,000km on my 2011 superb tdi with stop start and no problem with it so far.

I turn it off when in stop start traffic on m50 but otherwise I don't even notice it.

hmmm · 21-09-2016 8:18pm

I really like the peace and quiet it brings - you can have a chat at the lights if someone is in the car with you.

SBPhoto · 21-09-2016 8:22pm

(Awful in diesel cars. Who wants a big shudder every time you start stop).
Totally untrue, no shudder with the stop/start in my Audi A3, and will only work when the engine is up to full tempeture

corks finest · 22-09-2016 5:47pm

joe199 wrote: »

What's peoples opinions on these new cars which cut the engine everytime you stop? On a personal level I just couldn't get used to it and don't think I ever could.

I've a 2010 Honda insight,i think it's a good idea,saves the environment,a bit,and the pocket a bit,so win,win

corks finest · 22-09-2016 5:48pm

vectra wrote: »

Dardania wrote: »

Just a perhaps tongue in cheek observation - would those on this thread that don't like the start/stop technology, and actively disable it - would they perhaps be the same people that don't leave their air conditioning in automatic mode, and instead like to manually control the heating & cooling?

Reason I make this observation, is that some people are happy to offload thinking to the machine (set & forget) whereas others, for whatever motivation, don't like to release control at all...

I use the stop start.
Climate control I use manually
Lights on auto
Heads / dims on auto
Wipers on auto
Handbrake I never touch, Use it on Auto.
Phone auto connect Bluetooth.

Don't forget the pillow,tomorriw morning

mikeecho · 22-09-2016 6:01pm

corks finest wrote: »

Don't forget the pillow,tomorriw morning

Nah... no need for the pillow.

I got one of these to keep me alert

https://www.amazon.com/Roadpro-RPSC-784-12-Volt-Coffee-Carafe/dp/B00446YIYK

Special Circumstances · 22-09-2016 6:11pm

mikeecho wrote: »

Nah... no need for the pillow.

I got one of these to keep me alert

https://www.amazon.com/Roadpro-RPSC-784-12-Volt-Coffee-Carafe/dp/B00446YIYK

I actually really like this:
http://www.lavazzamodomio.ie/ie/at-home/espresso-cappuccino/amodomio/machine/espressgo/

vectra · 22-09-2016 6:14pm

corks finest wrote: »

Don't forget the pillow,tomorriw morning

Forgot to mention I have the driver alert on as well in case I get a bit tired :pac:

corks finest · 22-09-2016 7:15pm

vectra wrote: »

corks finest wrote: »

Don't forget the pillow,tomorriw morning

Forgot to mention I have the driver alert on as well in case I get a bit tired :pac:

That takes the fun out of it

mikeecho · 22-09-2016 7:39pm

I don't actually have one.

My commute isn't that long

Stop start technology

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