kelel01 1 #51 March 24, 2005 Move along, folks . . . nothing to see here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #52 March 24, 2005 So how do you prevent it from being stolen? It just better be locked?"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #53 March 24, 2005 How long have you been smoking crack? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #54 March 24, 2005 Quote>Have you seen the Lexus hybrid? Two electric motors to simulate a V8. Toyota Highlander will be the same way. The Highlander is also one of the first road-linked hybrids; it will have an independent motor in the rear of the vehicle to provide four wheel drive without additional driveshafts. road linked is the term for that? heard interesting things (re: good) about both of those cars from toyota mechanics friday night._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #55 March 24, 2005 I really doubt it is gone. I would suspect the corruption was in there and the tables for these forums were restored first. The faact the everyone would be ok without it is hardly surprising, afterall you are posting in this forum already, arent' you.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #56 March 24, 2005 QuoteSo how do you prevent it from being stolen? It just better be locked? One word: transponder. No transpoder, no start.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #57 March 24, 2005 QuoteOne word: transponder One phrase: What the hell is a transponder?"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,076 #58 March 24, 2005 >road linked is the term for that? Technically, a road linked parallel hybrid has the gas engine driving the front wheels and the motor/battery system connected to the rear wheels. The only link between the two systems is the road. The Highlander cheats a bit, since the front wheels are driven by a gas engine _or_ an electric motor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #59 March 24, 2005 QuoteSo how do you prevent it from being stolen? It just better be locked? BMW and Mercedes have had this broadcast FOB design for a few years now. This is nothing new. The broadcast range is only a few feet._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #60 March 24, 2005 QuoteHow long have you been smoking crack? Considering I come up with this crap while straight, the thought of me smoking crack is a scary one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #61 March 24, 2005 Well, to be fair, the thought of most people smoking crack is scary. Haven't you ever watched COPS in Atlanta? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #62 March 24, 2005 QuoteBMW and Mercedes have had this broadcast FOB design for a few years now. This is nothing new. The broadcast range is only a few feet. Ok so you have a little radio in your pocket and you can only start the thing if the radio is there... So what happens if you have it running and get out? Does it open the door as well?"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUDYJ 0 #63 March 24, 2005 Isn't a transponder..that thing they use in Star Trek to 'beam you up?' IF you are going to be Stupid - you better be tough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #64 March 24, 2005 Quote Ok so you have a little radio in your pocket and you can only start the thing if the radio is there... Yup. I know on one version of the Prius you have to place the FOB in the dash to enable the "Power" button, but I don't think that one broadcasts. QuoteSo what happens if you have it running and get out? No idea. Only test drove cars with it and never tried that. Maybe Bill has tried that. QuoteDoes it open the door as well? The salesman told me if you get within roughly two feet of the door it will unlock it._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #65 March 24, 2005 Pretty soon all the cars will be locked down with biometrics and/or smart cards. Then car-jackings will increase it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #66 March 24, 2005 Quote Technically, a road linked parallel hybrid has the gas engine driving the front wheels and the motor/battery system connected to the rear wheels. The only link between the two systems is the road. The Highlander cheats a bit, since the front wheels are driven by a gas engine _or_ an electric motor. Sounds like the Toyota engineers are living the good life, able to try just about any new approach they can think of. I hope they build them quickly so the second generation models will be available by the time my outback gives it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #67 March 24, 2005 QuotePretty soon all the cars will be locked down with biometrics and/or smart cards. Then car-jackings will increase I looked at the new MS Keyboards with the biometric scanner on it. Wasn't impressed. I really hope that technology is still being worked on._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #68 March 24, 2005 QuoteIsn't a transponder..that thing they use in Star Trek to 'beam you up?' Thats a transporter...She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #69 March 24, 2005 It's MS. Don't expect it to work for a few more years. This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #70 March 24, 2005 QuoteDoes it open the door as well? See this link http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2005/prius/key_features/smart_entry.html_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #71 March 24, 2005 Service Pack 2 for KeyBoardXP needs to be released to add in the functionality originally promised for the device Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #72 March 24, 2005 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Isn't a transponder..that thing they use in Star Trek to 'beam you up?' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thats a transporter... And what do you think a car is?.....Duh!"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #73 March 24, 2005 OK, so say you are driving through South Central LA, and you forgot to pack your 9mm....Can you lock the doors once inside the car to prevent being jacked?"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #74 March 24, 2005 QuoteQuote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Isn't a transponder..that thing they use in Star Trek to 'beam you up?' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thats a transporter... And what do you think a car is?.....Duh! re-read the statement she asked if a transponder was the thing they used to beam you up....transponder and transporter different things She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #75 March 24, 2005 QuoteOK, so say you are driving through South Central LA, and you forgot to pack your 9mm....Can you lock the doors once inside the car to prevent being jacked? I'll let ya know the next time I am in SoCal_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
