3rd Gen Prius - brakes? Only maybe.

[CasterTroy]

Originally Posted by Avatard

No fly-by-wire for me. My first runner, and favorite car had manual EVERYTHING. Brakes, steering, and shift ('70 Chevelle).

same here....74 Jeep 304 V8

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Avatard

How about the first "by-wire" Airbus planes, and the one that the computer flew into the ground, no matter what the pilot input was?

No fly-by-wire for me. My first runner, and favorite car had manual EVERYTHING. Brakes, steering, and shift ('70 Chevelle).

brings to mind the f16 prototypes.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Avatard

How about the first "by-wire" Airbus planes, and the one that the computer flew into the ground, no matter what the pilot input was?

No fly-by-wire for me. My first runner, and favorite car had manual EVERYTHING. Brakes, steering, and shift ('70 Chevelle).

You may have some trouble with that as time goes on. As more and more new aircraft go to fly-by-wire it may shortly be the only option.

[Avatard]

I know, and my avoidance of air travel has increased proportionately...as if the TSA and the airlines haven't already made it a totally unpleasant enough.

More reasons to stay home.

[Krabill]

Originally Posted by CasterTroy

same here....74 Jeep 304 V8

The '74 had manual steering? My '78 had power. Very strong power steering as a matter of fact. You could turn the steering wheel with your pinky even if the front wheels were buried in sand.