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02-19-2010, 08:10 PM
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| Infiniti M's blind-spot warning system
The new Infiniti M will introduce a new blind-spot warning system that will stop the car being steered into the path of the vehicle next to it.
The new system, called Blind Spot Intervention, functions like a normal warning system by detecting cars within the driver’s blind spot and issuing a warning. But if the driver pulls out anyway the M will take evasive action, and turn the steering to bring car back into its lane.
The M will also be available with Infiniti’s Drive system, which changes the car’s engine and chassis settings. Drivers can choose from Eco, Sport, Standard or Sport settings, which alter the gearshift characteristics and throttle response.
Eco includes the first application of Nissan’s Eco Pedal technology; if the accelerator pedal is pushed down hard, it pushes back with what is described as “gentle resistance”. The system can also be switched off.
As with the rest of the Infiniti range, the M is based on a variant of Nissan’s rear-drive FR platform, which also underpins the 370Z. In the M it creates a front-to-rear weight distribution of 53/47.
The car will be available with V6 engines, but that includes the new diesel, a 3.0-litre unit developed by Renault Nissan. It will be available from launch, and Infiniti claims the engine will offer excellent refinement, and says a lot of attention has been paid to acoustic quality.
The M will also be sold as a hybrid. Due to go on sale at the beginning of 2011, six months after the petrol and diesel cars, the hybrid powertrain will couple the older 3.5-litre V6 (which is still on sale in the US) with a seven-speed automatic gearbox, and an electric motor sandwiched between the two.
It will have the ability to run on electric power alone, unlike rivals from Mercedes and BMW. Infiniti claims diesel economy with petrol V6 performance. http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...Series/247655/  | 
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02-19-2010, 08:12 PM
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This is quite useful for those c-lais in Richmond.
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02-19-2010, 08:14 PM
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thats still not going to help them...
ive had them try to change into my lane when im RIGHT beside them
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02-19-2010, 08:43 PM
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#4 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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^ They probably need some sort of ergonomic machinery to forcefully rotate their heads to shoulder check.  | |
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02-19-2010, 08:48 PM
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pretty cool
cars are getting more and more advanced in terms of technology
hopefully all the c-lai's invest in one
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02-19-2010, 09:16 PM
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I dunno if I like the sound of this. What if you gotta quickly swerve to avoid something in your lane and the computer senses the car that was in your blind spot 2 seconds ago (but is no longer there ) as there...
Seriously, how hard is to check your blind spots that we now need a computer to do it for you. No wonder drivers are getting shittier. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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02-19-2010, 09:36 PM
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Was it the Lexus or the Infiniti that has the system where it automatically brakes if you get too close to a car in front or something?
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02-19-2010, 09:47 PM
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auto-park was bad enough, shoulder checking is a SAFETY measure that everyone should be doing
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02-19-2010, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by hchang  Was it the Lexus or the Infiniti that has the system where it automatically brakes if you get too close to a car in front or something? | that would be the honda/acura RL collision system
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02-19-2010, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero auto-park was bad enough, shoulder checking is a SAFETY measure that everyone should be doing | i'd trust my own should checks over some electronics.
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02-19-2010, 11:43 PM
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already implemented in the 2010 volvo's we have at work here.
blinks orange rapidly at the A pillar/side mirror when there's a car in your blind spot, even though you don't have turn signals on or anything.
just the indicators though, doesn't have the steering computer override though.
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02-19-2010, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by azzurro32 I dunno if I like the sound of this. What if you gotta quickly swerve to avoid something in your lane and the computer senses the car that was in your blind spot 2 seconds ago (but is no longer there ) as there...
Seriously, how hard is to check your blind spots that we now need a computer to do it for you. No wonder drivers are getting shittier. Posted via RS Mobile | +1
It's for lazy ass people who don't bother shoulder checking. IMO they deserve to get into an accident for not shoulder checking. But I guess its good for the other drivers on the road lol.
Like twitchyzero said people should be shoulder checking anyways.
And same goes for what Orange7 said I would trust my own shoulder checks over electronics. My family accord has a backup camera which I never use to back up. I always look back regardless of the stupid camera or not. The only thing useful about the camera is backing up into tight spaces. I know a bunch of friends who use the camera to back up.. and they're retarded because you don't get a full view of the rear.
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02-19-2010, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ziggyx I know a bunch of friends who use the camera to back up.. and they're retarded because you don't get a full view of the rear. | you shouldn't ONLY use the camera
but it's pretty useful at times to get a second perspective
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02-20-2010, 07:07 AM
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Screw it.. When Im feeling loose and good about myself I dont even need to shoulder check.
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02-20-2010, 07:13 AM
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Weird, cars have had these inventions for years........its called a MIRROR.
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And if that fails, theres a nifty trick that common sense instills in our brains called the SHOULDER CHECK.
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02-20-2010, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman-19 Weird, cars have had these inventions for years........its called a MIRROR.
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And if that fails, theres a nifty trick that common sense instills in our brains called the SHOULDER CHECK. | Remember when some cars didnt have 2 side mirrors?
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02-20-2010, 12:37 PM
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what if theres a tight corner ahead on the road?
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02-20-2010, 01:47 PM
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I can already see people trying this out when they get the car. "look I can turn the wheel and it won't let me smash into this car!" *turns wheel, smashes into car* "WTF??"
This will only make certain people worse at driving, because they'll end up depending on it rather than looking themselves. Posted via RS Mobile | 
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02-20-2010, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by azzurro32 I dunno if I like the sound of this. What if you gotta quickly swerve to avoid something in your lane and the computer senses the car that was in your blind spot 2 seconds ago (but is no longer there ) as there...
Seriously, how hard is to check your blind spots that we now need a computer to do it for you. No wonder drivers are getting shittier. Posted via RS Mobile | Worse yet, what if it was a PERSON in front that you had to avoid and your sensor senses a car in your blind spot. I'd rather smash the car in my blind spot than hit a person.
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02-20-2010, 04:56 PM
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I don't shoulder check when driving my own car. It's got big B and C pillars with a dinky quarter window. Shoulder checking does nothing, I have to rely on my mirrors and I have them adjusted in such a way that I can see everything behind me.
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02-20-2010, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero auto-park was bad enough, shoulder checking is a SAFETY measure that everyone should be doing | so what if your driving and this slow guy is in front of you.. you go to shoulder check but at the same time the guy brakes... wouldnt this shoulder checking be dangerous art this situation
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02-20-2010, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by FerrariEnzo so what if your driving and this slow guy is in front of you.. you go to shoulder check but at the same time the guy brakes... wouldnt this shoulder checking be dangerous art this situation | Then turn back to the front and look before you change lanes. Another peeve of mine is people who signal, turn their head, and change lanes all at the same time
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02-20-2010, 06:32 PM
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There must be an override function where after the initial stoppage you can continue with your change. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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02-20-2010, 09:05 PM
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there should be x-ray cameras to see all the titties
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02-22-2010, 03:47 PM
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wow technology has gone far
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