OT: Buying a new car – are ‘they’ for real?

[spdrun]

There’s a connector (likely a round DIN) behind the dash between the radio and changer cable. There’s also a connector somewhere in the trunk linking the CD changer and cable.

The other option is to use an RF modulator. Not the kind that you plug into a 12V “cigar” socket, but the kind that you hard wire between the radio and antenna lead.

CHANGER — CONNECTOR — C-A-B-L-E — CONNECTOR* — RADIO

ANTENNA — CONNECTOR — C-A-B-L-E — CONNECTOR* — RADIO

The connectors marked * is where you’d put the extra input or RF modular.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=spdrun]If you have a CD changer, you can inject audio from a 3.5mm jack directly into the cable from the radio to changer. Figure out what the pinouts are, make a box that switches between the 3.5 mm jack and CD input.

That’s how you connect a music player — works much better than a cassette adapter.[/quote]

Okay, I’ll have to get the schematic of the back of my car’s Lexus Sound System online. If there is a way to do this, I’m sure those boxes exist somewhere. Progressive did some research for me also and couldn’t find a way, either, without possibly ripping out the (burl) dash and installing funky-looking aftermarket crap in there with a bright blue readout … yikes!

I’m no electronic guru. Could this possibly be the box that you’re talking about, spd? I found it on e-bay and put it on my “watch list”:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121638026629?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The Pioneer CDX657 (6-disc) and CDX1257 (12 disc), both circa 1999 are compatible with my vehicle and wiring.

[spdrun]

That’s just a laser diode. No.

What you need is something that feeds audio into the changer connector on your radio.

If you know the pinouts of the connector, you can build it yourself.

[spdrun]

Growth is another word for tumor. Evolutionary chance is much better.

Fuel consumption gains are unclear.
http://driving.ca/chevrolet/auto-news/news/autonomous-cars-will-consume-more-energy-than-cars-with-drivers-study

[bearishgurl]

[quote=spdrun]That’s just a laser diode. No.

What you need is something that feeds audio into the changer connector on your radio.

If you know the pinouts of the connector, you can build it yourself.[/quote]

Uhhhh, I took AC/DC current as an elective in college in 1976 and all I remember of it is “E-I-R,” which I couldn’t explain correctly to you today :=(

I think I may have a couple of neighbors who could assist me if I have already done the legwork and acquired a box that will work.

Meanwhile, I’ll have to get out at gas stations on the road and change my platters … which I’m used to doing.

[spdrun]

Basically, the changer cable will have L, R, and ground leads.

The goal is to connect L and R to the tip and center conductor of a 3.5 mm jack, and the end ring to ground.

You can also incorporate a switch that switches L and R between the 3.5 mm jack and the CD changer downstream.

Easy. This is basically house-wiring stuff, not even real electronic design.

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=spdrun]I think I’d have enjoyed Singapore more before it became modern, sterile, and bland.
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you said you care about society, but you care more about your enjoyment. modern, sterile, bland and rich is way better than quaint, cute and poor. Again, it’s about costs/benefits.

Back in the day, you’d probably enjoy Singapore if you were somerset Maugham who relaxed at the Raffles hotel, while poor folks were dying of malaria in their mosquito infested shacks. I read that there was a fun redlight district.

Back to the automobile. Singapore has time of use congestion based pricing for autos. Cars are equipped with fastrak type devices so drivers are charged automatically when entering the city center. Therefore there is no congestion. Parking garage don’t need attendants to collect money because the same system charges customers for parking.

[kev374]

[quote=FlyerInHi]
Trucks are good to if you need to transport big items. Trucks don’t look dated like cars. I have an old truck from my property management purposes. Always reliable.

The downside is fuel economy.[/quote]

I actually drive a 4cyl/5spd which gives 23mpg city and almost 28-29mpg on the hwy. The downside is that it does not have much power but with a manual it’s not that bad. Besides my commute to work is only 6 miles and I only very occasionally take a long road trip so it makes no financial sense to me to spend $30-40 grand on a new vehicle for not much driving around and primarily have a show piece, not to mention some of the exorbitant maintenance required by some of these luxury vehicles.

Also, I have a sportbike and when I feel like going fast I just take that out for a spin to get my Adrenalin fix.

[equalizer]

Here is a DUI death Carmel Valley Rd the other day. Newer Fiat 500 vs 87 Chevy Nova. The Fiat saves the F*** drunk, but Nova was demolished.
Do you want your kids to drive older cars when drunks are way bigger threat than boogey man

http://www.cbs8.com/story/29618676/victim-identified-in-deadly-dui-crash

[spdrun]

Do you want your kids riding a bike to school? Or walking outside? Or skiing? Or swimming?

All dangerous activities. You can’t live every fucking day of your life wrapped in bubble wrap. When it’s anyone’s time to go, they’ll go.

[FlyerInHi]

spd, that’s why we need light autonomous cars that don’t go over 25mpg, haha. Nothing but those autonomous cars allowed in some neighborhoods. Modern, safe, family and pedestrian friendly.

[spdrun]

World’s too safe and family-friendly. I don’t want to live in Disneyland. I guess you already do, since Vegas is Disney for grownups.

[FlyerInHi]

spd, did you ever go to Celebration, Florida?
If not, you should go just as a sociologist/gawker. There’s a picture perfect “downtown.”
Disney does neighborhoods very well. Better than Carmel Valley, this much loved neighborhood in San Diego.

They also have a new development.
http://www.disneygoldenoak.com/

Not my style, but people love it.

My style is more high rise buildings connected by subways, skytrains and shopping, pedestrian walkways, and parks like the highline in NYC. Ultra modern life.
Maybe moveable pods in air-conditioned sky-tubes.

[spdrun]

The pictures I saw of Celebration remind me a bit of Coronado.

Frankly, I’m more of a Brooklyn/upper Manhattan guy than a fan of tall buildings. If I can’t walk down to the street, I feel trapped. Maybe if I had a giant balcony…

[FlyerInHi]

It is like Coronado. Disney drew of lot of inspiration from Coronado and the Hotel Del.

Imagine Coronado with only autonomous pods and bicycles, and pedestrians. Maybe light rail coming into downtown. And more offices so people could work and live nearby.

Yeah, NYC buildings lack balconies. Though some have nice large terraces. That’s an ultra luxury.

Some cities have buildings that extend out to the street and provide covered sidewalks for pedestrians. That is great to cover pedestrians from the elements.

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