Posted: 3/12/2013 11:52:14 AM EDT
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This looks like a pretty cool invention. It's worth $69.00 just for reading the engine codes.
If it saves just a tenth of what they claim it will pay for itself. Link to website: http://www.automatic.com/ 
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2 minute Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_AyXNeRbpRk#! |
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Looks like a neat product, and I'll check it out. But this is  : "Speeding doesn't save as much time as you might think, but driving 10 MPH over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%." Quite a blanket statement, since they don't know what I'm driving or what the speed limit is. |
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christ you know what that could also do???
log your speed. you're crusing down the road and some douchebag with a shield decideds you're 15 over and gives you a ticket for it when you aren't speeding. you show up to court "well your honor my phones gps AND my cars on board computer say i was doing 40 on 5th street at 10am on the 5th of may. not 55. the cop is lying. here is my proof" |
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Looks like a neat product, and I'll check it out. But this is : "Speeding doesn't save as much time as you might think, but driving 10 MPH over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%."
Quite a blanket statement, since they don't know what I'm driving or what the speed limit is. at 70 I get 37 mpg. at 80 its more like 34. that statement is close. |
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That's pretty cool. Works almost like a direct copy of MyLink (GM). I'll have a chat with our parts manager and see if I can get him to order a few. I'm sure it would make a good selling tool for our used car department.  no shit. they add an audio jack to interface into your stereo and at $99 they'd never keep them in stock. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Looks like a neat product, and I'll check it out. But this is : "Speeding doesn't save as much time as you might think, but driving 10 MPH over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%."Quite a blanket statement, since they don't know what I'm driving or what the speed limit is. at 70 I get 37 mpg. at 80 its more like 34. that statement is close. What if the speed limit is 45? I actually get better mileage at 55 than 45. Certainly not 10% worse. |
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Quoted: christ you know what that could also do??? log your speed. you're crusing down the road and some douchebag with a shield decideds you're 15 over and gives you a ticket for it when you aren't speeding. you show up to court "well your honor my phones gps AND my cars on board computer say i was doing 40 on 5th street at 10am on the 5th of may. not 55. the cop is lying. here is my proof" Guilty.  Pay the fine and court costs. Next case. |
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Don't see how this is better than Torque. For starters Torque looks like it only works with Android. No Torque for iPhones? Not surprised I guess. Sounds like typical Apple. Charge $70 for something comparable to what you can download for free with Android. |
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Don't see how this is better than Torque. For starters Torque looks like it only works with Android. No Torque for iPhones? Not surprised I guess. Sounds like typical Apple. Charge $70 for something comparable to what you can download for free with Android. You are aware that the developer sets the app price aren't you? I would guess there is some design or technological limitation keeping the Torque from being delivered cross platform. |
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Looks like the Beta test shipments are about to go out. From their Facebook on 6/19: We're
excited to announce that Automatic will begin shipping to Private Beta customers in a few days! The rollout will start small and ramp up over the coming weeks. Your shipping order will be based on a few factors like your order date and type of car. We can't wait to get Automatic into your hands and hear what you think! |
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Looks like a neat product, and I'll check it out. But this is : "Speeding doesn't save as much time as you might think, but driving 10 MPH over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%."
Quite a blanket statement, since they don't know what I'm driving or what the speed limit is. at 70 I get 37 mpg. at 80 its more like 34. that statement is close. What if the speed limit is 45? I actually get better mileage at 55 than 45. Certainly not 10% worse. You missed a key word that you left out of your quote. 
"Highway speeding may not save you much time, but driving 10 MPH over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%." |
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I would guess there is some design or technological limitation keeping the Torque from being delivered cross platform. Apple don't like people using Bluetooth serial. I hope folks realise that you can do all of this on android with a $10 dongle and an app that costs a couple of bucks? |