G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
remember he's 18... he doesn't get to powerslide into his high school parking spot with an electronic e brake
Your Biggest Bug About Your LS
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remember he's 18... he doesn't get to powerslide into his high school parking spot with an electronic e brake
dunndarryn
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I'm finished with high school. And like I said above, I've used one in a car that is FAR more advanced than the most fully loaded LS you can get. And I didn't like it. It's the whole motion of it that makes it feel secure. I don't trust technology that much.
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
but do trust a cable exposed to the elements... smart. and what does a "fully loaded LS" have to do with an emergency brake?
dunndarryn
Well-Known LVC Member
Because joe says I'm "closed minded". The point is I've used one that is far more advanced than one you'll find in an LS, and didn't like it. I'm not close minded, it's just my take on it.
dunndarryn
Well-Known LVC Member
Unfortunately.
Yea, but they STILL CAN'T FLY!!!!!!!
Whats autopilot then?
smoothLSV8
Active LVC Member
I don't have an LS but I have dealt with power steering whine in a Ford Aerostar and Ford Windstar. The Aerostar leaked and I used "No Leak" power steering leak stop additive. It stopped the leak and reduced the noise in one application. Eight years later I put the rest into the Windstar and it stopped the noise as well. The Windstar uses ATF for power steering fluid. I assume "Lucas Oil Power Steering Fix" might work as well.
Good luck!
The purpose of Auto Pilot is to reduce pilot workload of routine and mundane tasks. Things like coordinated flight at cruise level and especially pattern flying in high traffic areas. The Auto Pilot can maintain certain flight parameters like speed and altitude while the human pilot works turns, wing configuration, and clearance procedures.
.It's the thing that drives us controllers CRAZY!!! It takes the computer at least 4-5 seconds longer to respond than the pilot. That can cause us to miss the 7 mile hole!
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
its much more than that
although these are getting pretty close...
http://www.technobuffalo.com/news/cars/the-wild-dutch-pal-v-one-helicopter-car/
although these are getting pretty close...
http://www.technobuffalo.com/news/cars/the-wild-dutch-pal-v-one-helicopter-car/
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
It's the thing that drives us controllers CRAZY!!! It takes the computer at least 4-5 seconds longer to respond than the pilot. That can cause us to miss the 7 mile hole!
LMAO you beat me to it LOL
It's the thing that drives us controllers CRAZY!!! It takes the computer at least 4-5 seconds longer to respond than the pilot. That can cause us to miss the 7 mile hole!
LOL.
As a side note you keep the FEHB and TSP during retirement right?
I just switched to blue cross and moved my most of my tsp funds to high risk since im young.
Telco
Dedicated LVC Member
I think he was making a comment on
And as one who DOES have an LS with an electric brake, I think it's stupid as well, and I'm in my 40s and don't do stupid parking lot slides. I prefer a cable driven emergency brake because I prefer a mechanical connection to the stuff I need to work in an emergency, plus I prefer a brake that I can directly control brake effort without having to think about it. Last time I had an emergency requiring the use of the ebrake I was on an icy road approaching an intersection, and even though I was going slow the intersection I was approaching had hard ice where the rest of the road had ice and snow. By controlling the ebrake I was able to turn the car 90 degrees to match the intersection I was going to turn into then use the gas to get me going in the right direction. This was in a front wheel drive crackerbox. Wouldn't have been an emergency in a proper rear wheel drive, but it does show where positive, incremental control over the ebrake is advantage over an electric brake that's either on/off or even has a 3 position setting. Not to mention that an electrical system failure means emergency brake failure.
I am CSRS so never got into the TSP. At my retirement briefing we did cover TSP disbersment a little. The TSP, as far as I understand, you keep. As a CSRS retiree I never had gummint matching funds so don't know how that works. I do keep my FEHB with the same cost and deductibles.
fatboy501
Active LVC Member
Zombie thread! I love mine other than a damn intermittent wobble that drives me crazy, and an end of the chrome bumper trim coming loose, which is an easy fix. I think I'll love it once I get it back to a smooth ride. The dang wobbling is really noticeable at slow speeds sometimes, sometimes it's barely there. It does get serious around 80 or so. Its enough to move the occupants around... rather unsettling with a full stomach.
Bad balance? Bad tire? Bent wheel?
Telco
Dedicated LVC Member
I'm going to say wandering tread on the tires. Had a Tahoe that would wobble, and over 80MPH it got to be downright dangerous. Had it on a dyno, noticed that as the speed got up the tread on the tires actually started twisting from side to side. When a piece of chalk was mounted to a stick so that it would leave a mark on the tire while the tire was rotated showed that while the chalk line was straight, the tread shifted back and forth under the chalk. Normally this is used to see if the axle is bent, but in this case it was the tire itself that had bad tread. A new set of tires corrected the problem. A better check would be to find a tire shop that has a Hunter load force tire machine, and have them rebalance the tires using it. It will pick up if the tire tread is shifting.
fatboy501
Active LVC Member
Perhaps. I thought it was a front tire and replaced it, but no dice. Guess ill have to pony up for a new set when I'm able to. I need to start replacing degrading parts anyhow. It's odd though, because it comes and goes at different speeds. All of the lug nuts are tight. It's just irritating lol, but I'll get after it as soon as the funds are available.
Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely keep it in mind for future reference. I actually just purchased this vehicle a few days ago, and I reckon its due a whole new set of tires anyhow. I'd never heard of wandering tread before... crazy stuff.
Telco
Dedicated LVC Member
I'm sure there's another name for it, but I've only seen it the one time myself.
jmtiseo
The Peanut Gallery
Forgot about this thread. The only bugs I have currently are cosmetic. Hole in seat back, a few stains on the carpet from previous owner, some corrosion on trunk lid, paint pits, chips and swirls.
Murdered_LS8
Well-Known LVC Member
Check your ball joints!