Re: A longing for the good old days.

Posted by PackardV8 On 2011/11/2 21:59:04

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"1) ... it has to be faster and cheaper for the manufacturer to be faster and cheaper for the customer - the other way around it wouldn't work."

Philosopically yes. But i don't think it is real-world. Take for example e-ignition vs the old points, condensor and single coil ignition. Much of todays 'modern technology" (in automobiles) is little more than an atttempt to obsolesce previous technology for the purpose of deflating the aftermarket sales. IS an e-control module more expensive to make than a set of ignition points???? I don;t know but i doubt it. Points use tungsten which is rather expensive. An ECM??? ECM mite use such a tiny amount of gold (if any) so as to be neglected for any recycling considerations??? But look at the price difference to the consumer. $10 for points vs $40 (at the cheapest) for an ECM.