What past automotive “thing” or trend do you want to make a comeback?

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Posted: 10/11/2017 11:31:45 PM EDT

For me it’s velour. It’s comfortable wears good can look luxurious and does not have that ass burning tendency of leather that everyone considers “luxury” today.

GMT400 GM truck’s had the best IMO

Posted: 10/11/2017 11:41:03 PM EDT

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An engine you can work on with out plugging a computer into it!

Posted: 10/11/2017 11:47:09 PM EDT

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Standard transmission in pickups.

Posted: 10/11/2017 11:47:40 PM EDT

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Lightness.

I own two sports cars that weigh less than 2,000lb. One is 43 yrs old and the other is 89 yrs old.
There is a modern sports car I'm looking at and the pig weighs 3,700lb. Modern cars are obese (with few exceptions e.g., mx5, Elise...)

Posted: 10/11/2017 11:51:09 PM EDT

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Tailfins!

Posted: 10/11/2017 11:58:31 PM EDT

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Some kind of styling cues besides the ugliest big ass grill a designer can tape to the front would be nice

I vote for wedge car styling

Posted: 10/12/2017 12:07:36 AM EDT

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Whistle Tips

Posted: 10/12/2017 12:12:29 AM EDT

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Vent Windows!

Posted: 10/12/2017 12:24:16 AM EDT

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Not having thousands of dollars of electronic gizmos included in the price of a vehicle I don't give a fuck about. I dont want a digital inclinometer on my F250, cameras, and back up sensors. More shit to break that drains my wallet and more shit I don't need to cause distractions and other bullshit. If you are too stupid to back up a truck and you need a sensor and a camera, you sure as fuck don't need a truck.

Posted: 10/12/2017 12:27:56 AM EDT

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Fuel filler under the license plate.

Posted: 10/12/2017 12:47:53 AM EDT

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Lightness.

I own two sports cars that weigh less than 2,000lb. One is 43 yrs old and the other is 89 yrs old.
There is a modern sports car I'm looking at and the pig weighs 3,700lb. Modern cars are obese (with few exceptions e.g., mx5, Elise...)

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This would be my serious answer, My first thought was wind wings. they are the shit.

Posted: 10/12/2017 12:50:47 AM EDT

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With rubber floor mats and manual windows. I.e., a stripped down, bare bones work truck.

Posted: 10/12/2017 1:05:12 AM EDT

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REAL keyless entry, i.e. keypad. If I have to have my keys with me, it's not keyless.

Posted: 10/12/2017 1:10:10 AM EDT

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Some kind of styling cues besides the ugliest big ass grill a designer can tape to the front would be nice

I vote for wedge car styling

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Pedestrian impact regulations :-(

Posted: 10/12/2017 1:10:13 AM EDT

[#14]

Big ass fuel tank. 35 gal +.

Posted: 10/12/2017 1:12:34 AM EDT

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Steel bodies, V-8, carburetors, manual transmissions, bench seats, no emissions controls(vent to atmosphere), electronic(hei) distributors, whores and coke.

ETA: this...

Bowdens Own GTHO Super Falcon!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3WkEHAGtj0

Posted: 10/12/2017 1:36:48 AM EDT

[#16]

Real dials and tactile buttons for HVAC and radio.

Posted: 10/12/2017 2:32:18 AM EDT

[#17]

Swivel buckets!

Posted: 10/12/2017 2:58:19 AM EDT

[#18]

the non existence of electronic nannies, prompts, beeps, tweets, etc..

ETA- Plus 1 to real dials, buttons.
also a mechanical key lock on all doors..

Posted: 10/12/2017 3:08:40 AM EDT

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And the bright switch on the floorboard.

Posted: 10/12/2017 3:18:25 AM EDT

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And the ~~bright~~ dimmer switch on the floorboard.

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Posted: 10/12/2017 4:23:57 AM EDT

[#21]

S E X S P E C

Posted: 10/12/2017 4:54:45 AM EDT

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They go woo wooooo

Posted: 10/12/2017 5:07:33 AM EDT

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Amen to the bright/dimmer switch on the floor.

Hood ornaments on luxury cars need to make a comeback as well.

Posted: 10/12/2017 5:27:15 AM EDT

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Shackles.

Posted: 10/12/2017 5:48:35 AM EDT

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My trucks got one 2016 F-150

Posted: 10/12/2017 5:50:12 AM EDT

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I always feel like I was born in the wrong decade. I look back at some of the cars y’all grew up with and just day dream.

I love everything about the old classic cars. Can’t stand all the electronic crap in newer vehicles. Even early 2000s vehicles have too much electronic shit.

I guess if I had to pick one thing, it would be a return to squared off styling.

I grew up around 80s GM trucks. My granddad still has an 88 Silverado 2500 and it feels like it’s half the size of a new 1500 just due to how the body is shaped.

Funny thing is, that new 1500 weighs the same if not more than the old 2500.

Posted: 10/12/2017 6:14:11 AM EDT

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Not having thousands of dollars of electronic gizmos included in the price of a vehicle I don't give a fuck about. I dont want a digital inclinometer on my F250, cameras, and back up sensors. More shit to break that drains my wallet and more shit I don't need to cause distractions and other bullshit. If you are too stupid to back up a truck and you need a sensor and a camera, you sure as fuck don't need a truck.

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Well, you can thank the gubmint on that one. Back-up cameras are mandated for all vehicles, IIRC for the 2018 model year.

Personally, I'm happy with my newer vehicles - more dependable, safer, more durable than past vehicles. The newer safety features are appreciated for my three teenage drivers.

I would like to see more manual transmissions out there, but I recognize many of the innovations are driven by achieving CAFE numbers - again, thank the gubmint.

Computers, DEF, cameras, airbags, aerodynamics, even manual transmissions - all driven by the push for better fuel economy and compliance with regulations. I think all the regulations stifle true innovation in the industry. Kind of like phones back in the 20th century. It took 40 years and the only innovation was touch-tone dialing. Heck, there's a regulation for the minimum sound level of the turn signal "click." I believe it's like 53 db.

Posted: 10/12/2017 6:22:46 AM EDT

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Bench seats.

Manual windows.

Floorboards you can rinse out with a water hose.

Posted: 10/12/2017 6:23:53 AM EDT

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They go woo wooooo

It's like an alarm clock!

Posted: 10/12/2017 6:26:21 AM EDT

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Beat me to it

Posted: 10/12/2017 7:24:40 AM EDT

[#31]

I miss the simplicity and affordability of a lightweight two door car with a solid rear axle.

Posted: 10/12/2017 7:30:11 AM EDT

[#32]

Static straps

Posted: 10/12/2017 7:32:50 AM EDT

[#33]

Small Japanese 4x4 4cyl trucks. And no, the Tacoma has not been small since 2004.

Posted: 10/12/2017 7:38:25 AM EDT

[#34]

manual transmissions as standard equipment, make pos autos an option

rotary engines #justbuilditmazda

Posted: 10/12/2017 7:47:48 AM EDT

[#35]

Tilt/Telescope steering columns.

Posted: 10/12/2017 7:54:11 AM EDT

[#36]

Manuals and half ton SFAs. Not really needed, but i miss those things.

Posted: 10/12/2017 8:25:10 AM EDT

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Posted: 10/12/2017 8:32:59 AM EDT

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Tilt/Telescope steering columns.

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Those never went away.

Posted: 10/12/2017 8:34:07 AM EDT

[#39]

Cars that don't look like they came from an anime cartoon, and pickups that don't look like Tonka toy rejects.

Posted: 10/12/2017 9:03:37 AM EDT

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Posted: 10/12/2017 9:19:17 AM EDT

[#41]

RWD (I know it still exists, would like to see it more common).

Fullsize, body on frame, 2-door SUVs, i.e. Chevy Blazer/GMC Jimmy, Ford Bronco, Dodge Ramcharger. Not goofy-looking retro inspired designs, either.

Posted: 10/12/2017 9:29:21 AM EDT

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They're jus fo dekorashun

Posted: 10/12/2017 9:32:01 AM EDT

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1. less weight, a camaro, mustang, etc that weighs over 3500lbs ceases to be a true pony/muscle car.
2. less "iEverything". I don't want to be forced to buy all of these bullshit options on a performance car.
3. trucks need to be trucks again and not the cowboy cadillac

Posted: 10/12/2017 9:49:11 AM EDT

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Some say they are too loud.

Posted: 10/12/2017 9:54:19 AM EDT

[#45]

Drive in blowjobs

Posted: 10/12/2017 10:04:56 AM EDT

[#46]

Tall, skinny, mud tires.

I would do bad things for a set of 305/80 Buckshot Mudders.

Posted: 10/12/2017 10:10:23 AM EDT

[#47]

Metal ashtrays and cigarette lighters. My 90 Olds was a smoker's delight. Ashtray and lighter in every door.

Posted: 10/12/2017 10:11:11 AM EDT

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Tall, skinny, mud tires.

I would do bad things for a set of 305/80 Buckshot Mudders.

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Trade some money for some

Posted: 10/12/2017 10:15:05 AM EDT

[#49]

electronic emission controls and computerized everything.... Simple drive/powertrains..

Posted: 10/12/2017 10:38:59 AM EDT

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Tall, skinny, mud tires.

I would do bad things for a set of 305/80 Buckshot Mudders.

Trade some money for some

I would love to, but they haven't been produced for at least a decade, and went away before 17" rims became the norm.

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