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TDCTDI
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 Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 2:10 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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I'll gladly pay the ticket when I get busted for getting freaky in the self-driving car.
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VOLKSWAGNUT
Fastest VW Belt Changer
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 2:12 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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| TDCTDI wrote: |
| I'll gladly pay the ticket when I get busted for getting freaky in the self-driving car. |
Well.... that's at least one ticket..... since you're by yourself.... 
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 2:54 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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LOL, never let a hard on go to waste.
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GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!
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VOLKSWAGNUT
Fastest VW Belt Changer
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Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 3:19 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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| LOL, never let a hard on go to waste. |
From the Bucket List
"never pass up a bathroom, never waste a hard-on, and never trust a fart"
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aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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60ragtop
Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006
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Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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| VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
From the Bucket List
"never pass up a bathroom, never waste a hard-on, and never trust a fart".. |
you need to get out more often 
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Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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| maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked |
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Dwayne1m
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 6:37 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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| Ok, I'm reading a lot of comments on this thread but I don't recall anyone asking why they are building driverless cars since nobody I know has ever asked for one, so I will acknowledge the elephant in the room, and even the most paranoia claiming person has to realize the fact that driverless cars are coming, so then why are so many car companies, and companies like Google so involved in the research and implementation of driverless cars? |
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 7:52 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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| Dwayne1m wrote: |
| Ok, I'm reading a lot of comments on this thread but I don't recall anyone asking why they are building driverless cars since nobody I know has ever asked for one, so I will acknowledge the elephant in the room, and even the most paranoia claiming person has to realize the fact that driverless cars are coming, so then why are so many car companies, and companies like Google so involved in the research and implementation of driverless cars? |
Well duh!, it frees up more time to search Google, shop, text, watch cat videos, surf the Samba, etc.,,, all this hands on the wheel and paying attention to the road crap is eating up valuable on line time when you could be looking at thier ads instead The others want to stay in the game just like park assist, or blind spot monitoring, or going back a ways to simple things like cup holders, monkey see monkey do.
There's many drivers around here who I'd much prefer they let the car do the driving instead of them 
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:07 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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Just like uber drivers are displacing cabbies, Google cars will be displacing uber drivers & the new cab companies will replace people with self driving cars just like the food service industry will replace people with automated machines.
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GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!
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enjoyther1de
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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I sure would miss being able to jump in my ACVW and drive across this beautiful country of ours. Would we be limited to driving on closed courses etc? Seems like it limits my freedoms. The dude will not abide.
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Dwayne1m
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:23 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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| busdaddy wrote: |
| Dwayne1m wrote: |
| Ok, I'm reading a lot of comments on this thread but I don't recall anyone asking why they are building driverless cars since nobody I know has ever asked for one, so I will acknowledge the elephant in the room, and even the most paranoia claiming person has to realize the fact that driverless cars are coming, so then why are so many car companies, and companies like Google so involved in the research and implementation of driverless cars? |
There's many drivers around here who I'd much prefer they let the car do the driving instead of them |
I don't know of a single person who wants a driverless car. The only people who I think would like the idea are drunks and older people who can't drive anymore. |
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Dwayne1m
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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| Just like uber drivers are displacing cabbies, Google cars will be displacing uber drivers & the new cab companies will replace people with self driving cars just like the food service industry will replace people with automated machines. |
My guess is that they will use driverless cars as taxis first to get the public comfortable with them. |
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enjoyther1de
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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Just thought of something, how do you ride a motorcycle in a world full of self driving cars?
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Dwayne1m
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:34 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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| enjoyther1de wrote: |
| Just thought of something, how do you ride a motorcycle in a world full of self driving cars? |
Do you see anyone building driverless motorcycles? Hmmmm. Could that be a clue? |
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enjoyther1de
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:46 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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| enjoyther1de wrote: |
| Just thought of something, how do you ride a motorcycle in a world full of self driving cars? |
Do you see anyone building driverless motorcycles? Hmmmm. Could that be a clue? |
That's my point. You don't think that is an infringement on my pursuit of happiness? Unless this country completely pusses out in future generations we as free Americans will not allow this.
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Dwayne1m
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 9:13 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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Do you see commercials about driverless cars? Do you hear politicians promising driverless cars for everyone? I don't. My gut tells me someone is pushing for this and it's not the general public.
Quick research showed me this: "Google's self driving car, developed by Google X as part of its project to develop technology for mainly electric cars".
And this: Daimler predicted driverless cars w/o steering wheels will be on the market by 2025
And this: Almost all car manufacturers are claiming driverless cars will be on the road by 2020 or sooner.
And this: An Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers predict that 75% of all vehicles will be autonomous by 2040
The public isn't calling for this, the politicians aren't promising this, so what is the driving force behind this? |
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enjoyther1de
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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New world order and the illuminati. The ruling class does not like personal freedoms. And aliens.
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ach60 
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Dwayne1m
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:11 am Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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Are you really trying to say that all these companies are investing millions into autonomous cars for the DARPA Challenge? |
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:16 am Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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I'm definitely seeing other advantages/disadvantages, it's easier to dismiss a "cabride" than a hotel room for those that are having affairs (cheaper too). Then there's the mobile brothel aspect. As if cabs weren't seedy enough already.
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60ragtop
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:55 am Post subject: Re: Self-driving cars will be “here” by 2020! |
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| Dwayne1m wrote: |
| it's not the general public. |
What's the general public opinion have to do with much of anything any more
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Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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