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Allow me to introduce, the Citroen C15

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Re: Allow me to introduce, the Citroen C15

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Post by constantcrying »

Fischgericht wrote: post #454
constantcrying wrote: post #447

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>Citroën were the first to make diesel filters standard. And my C15 had the HDi engine with diesel filters. Modern Diesel Engines have gotten so much better in every single area. >And unlike others, they did not cheat and were not part of the Diesel scandal. https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/dutch-court-says-dies... Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py37TT6PxW4 to see just how common cheating was. Also have…

"From 2009." The concept of "software in motors" did not exist in the age of the C15.

This is just a lie you just made up.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_control_unit

Re: Allow me to introduce, the Citroen C15

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Post by jijijijij »

haunter wrote: post #252

>prove that men who buy SUVs and Pick-Ups are, with very few exceptions, compensating for something ;) What does that mean? The thread just repeating this compensating thing but not sure what does it try to say really. Also most women I know drive SUVs or family vans not compact cars. Are they compensating for something?

> Also most women I know drive SUVs or family vans not compact cars. Are they compensating for something?

Freud: Duh?!

Re: Allow me to introduce, the Citroen C15

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Post by Fischgericht »

constantcrying wrote: post #461
Fischgericht wrote: post #454

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"From 2009." The concept of "software in motors" did not exist in the age of the C15.

This is just a lie you just made up. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_control_unit

Please: Chill. All good. This is just light entertainment.

Still: Under the definitions I work with, an ECU is Hardware. Rule of thumb: If it does not run Doom, it's probably hardware :)

Re: Allow me to introduce, the Citroen C15

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Post by blackguardx »

IgorPartola wrote: post #448
Aaargh20318 wrote: post #327

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> I do use it for home improvement stuff and for hauling stuff around I don’t understand this argument, as they seem incredibly impractical for that. There is very little space for ‘stuff’, there is only the uncovered bed which is relatively small. The bed is also at an awkward height so very impractical to get stuff in or out. Since the bed is open, you always have to take all your ‘stuff’ out, you can’t leave tools…

Have you ever loaded drywall into a van? It is not fun. A truck bed is sized to load it perfectly. Strapping down lumber is also simpler. Lastly with nothing above the truck bed you can carry much taller things than in a van. It isn’t the only way but yes a truck is very practical. That’s why they are used so much in the US. The difference between the US and the EU isn’t just arbitrary either. In the US gas (sorry, p…

Loading drywall into my minivan is a lot easier than a truck. I can fit whole sheets and close the back gate so I don't need to strap them down and they are protected from the elements.

Re: Allow me to introduce, the Citroen C15

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Post by otikik »

Braxton1980 wrote: post #388
Nextgrid wrote: post #173

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There's no reason technology has to be user-hostile. You can still have an ECU and screens and everything. When it breaks the screen can be used to tell you exactly which sensor input is out of range. There's no reason parts need to be serialized and learning a new part can only be done once. You can build a modern vehicle that's still repairable.

Modules need to be programmed for your vehicle specs and country because there are different laws and functions. For example rear taillights are different in Europe vs the US. Another is that higher trims of my car have a rear climate zone which has a different fan and actuators for air flow that the module needs to know exist.

That’s just a bunch of “if”s. And they are already programmed. But instead of coming directly built in on the vehicle you need to purchase a very expensive tool that hooks on the port and then tells you what the vehicle should tell you in the first place.

Re: Allow me to introduce, the Citroen C15

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Post by constantcrying »

Fischgericht wrote: post #463
constantcrying wrote: post #461

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is just a lie you just made up. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_control_unit

Please: Chill. All good. This is just light entertainment. Still: Under the definitions I work with, an ECU is Hardware. Rule of thumb: If it does not run Doom, it's probably hardware :)

>Still: Under the definitions I work with, an ECU is Hardware.

What a silly definition.

Re: Allow me to introduce, the Citroen C15

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Post by Rendello »

OptionOfT wrote: post #456
Rendello wrote: post #420

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Being from rural Canada, I prefer the truck and snowmobile sizes of the 90s (but not their emissions, it's hard to breath when they drive by). All the options are so big now. Also, you may be married to Medjed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medjed#/media/File:Medjed.svg

I am not married to an Egyptian deity! But never the less, she's amazing. Since you're from Canada, what do you think about this one: https://imgur.com/a/0pxeXVF Same wife (maybe even same shoes?) / Egyptian deity.

> I am not married to an Egyptian deity!

I'm sure you know her better than me, but I'm not convinced it's not a Clark Kent-esque disguise. He takes his glasses off and he's obviously Superman, have you ever seen her in heavy Egyptian eyeliner? It might clear things up. Also, if she ever smites things by "shooting with her eyes", that's a pretty good tell.

As for that vehicle, it strikes awe and fear into me. Like it wants to eat me. A less threatening but equally whimsical vehicle is the Bombardier B12 from the 40s:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/1949-Bom...

Re: Allow me to introduce, the Citroen C15

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Post by Aurornis »

torginus wrote: post #405
Aurornis wrote: post #373

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EVs aren't immune to design problem or recalls. However they don't have as much routine maintenance overhead as ICE engines. No oil changes, regenerative braking reduces brake pad and rotor wear, etc

In practice however, most manufacturers mandate a yearly inspection when the car is in warranty, and after it's not, usually the state requires you to do one at least every other year. During these the mechanic will do the routine maintenance. I'm a casual driver, I drove like 100k km in 6 years, and my first set of brake pads still haven't worn down.

I didn't claim they were maintenance-free. They still have moving parts and some fluids.

They do not have the same level of moving parts, wear items, and fluids as an ICE engine though.

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