I figured some people might be curious as to my cracks about OnStar & such. Much can be learned here about it.
An interesting clip from the article (which discusses among other thing the data recording system standard on most new cars):
NTSB spokesman Keith Holloway said public concerns about personal privacy shouldn’t get in the way of providing a valuable tool for accident investigators.
OnStar allows for two way voice communication, location tracking, and information on high G-force driving (accidents, or autocross, or slalom...). It's generally useful, but certainly has some interesting possibilities of use (or misuse).
Me? I'll stick to my older cars. Nothing fancy in them! And the current "What's wrong" list is...
RX-7: Leaking brake master cylinder, possible small coolant leak on hose going into block, radio acting up in cold (or in general), suspension in need of replacement.
Subaru: Leaking radiator, no radio, needs new rear brake drums.
'Ricer: Leaking right rear tire, radio works some of the time, no heater, possibly still overheats on highway (haven't tried it lately).
-=Russ=-
Posted by rgraves at December 26, 2004 11:32 AM