what do you think the biggest automotive advancement? only one. no brand specific. after one week ill list mine.

 

iam thinking of things that havent changed much over the years. there are no right or wrong ideas

 

Safety... Longevity....Emissions.... Fuel mileage....

 

Computer technology in vehicles.

 

oh......Oh....OhohOHoh.... Can I have another...I know I'm already over my limit..... Shhhhhhhhhh

Tesla......
http://www.teslamotors.com/models

 

My thoughts, borrowed from About.com

Charles Goodyear invented vulcanized rubber in 1844 that was later used for tires.
In 1888, John Dunlop invented the air-filled or pneumatic tires, however, his were for bicycles.
In 1895, André Michelin was the first person to use pneumatic tires on an automobile, however, not successfully.
In 1911, Philip Strauss invented the first successful tire, which was a combination tire and air filled inner tube. Strauss' company the Hardman Tire & Rubber Company marketed the tires.
In 1903, P.W. Litchfield of the Goodyear Tire Company patented the first tubeless tire, however, it was never commercially exploited until the 1954 Packard.
In 1904, mountable rims were introduced that allowed drivers to fix their own flats. In 1908, Frank Seiberling invented grooved tires with improved road traction.
In 1910, B.F. Goodrich Company invented longer life tires by adding carbon to the rubber.
Goodrich also invented the first synthetic rubber tires in 1937 made of a patented substance called Chemigum.

All else revolves around having good tires!

 

man o man what a great start. thanks.

 

Comfort, size and fuel economy.

 

Having driven 49- 53 Chev pickups, 55 Chev wagon, a 56? Rambler, 54 Jag XK-120, 60 Falcon, 63 chev, 68?9? Valiant "loaner," 64 Dodge 440 / 426, 69 383 RR, 70 440-6 (my first car with disk brakes and really decent handling) the much hated "Skud missile" 78 Ferd LTDII, 86 Dodge 600 (K car) and on and on.............95 Olds, 98 Ranger.......and on and on

I cannot believe anyone would make such a statement. My 98 Ranger outhandles anything I ever drove before the 70 RR, and just about ANY modern econo-box will outhandle, out stop and out mileage, and in many cases out perform most any old "family" Valiant, Dart or Falcon

Cold and hot start problems are nearly an imaginary ghost of the past, along with flat tires and a host of other roadside emergencies.

Engines and whole cars in general outlast "the old stuff" to a tremendous degree. Hell, if you got 100K on a 55 Chev with no major work, they'd think you were Kearieest himself.

Just look at a 318 magnum compared to the old 70's LA. At LEAST as good mileage, better starting, more power, and far outlasts the old girls.

 

440 wrote a book...hahahahaha
I got Disc Brakes out of it....lol

 

440 if you dont like the thread i started stay out.

 

Horse Power & Handling. there is so much its harder than you think..:fustrated:

 

here is the winner. MINE of course. the standardized thread sizes. check this out https://www.asme.org/about-asme/who-...-screw-threads just try making a car with out standardized threads

 

bugattie veyron / thread

 

Hold up one second there Moe... That dam fight is still going on........STD....USA And Metric.....Japs

I dont know whos going to win that war...... But i wish one side or the other (USA or Japan) would hurry up and win so we could get it standardized.....

 

no war for me. i NEVER talk about anything BUT american. so there is NO war here. my contest, my rules, i win LOL LOL, LOL. no really there are some great ideas here. the tire history was very good. my first idea was to look the big picture of automotive industry.

 

Moe, You didnt say we were getting down to the nuts and bolts of the matter...I think you threw us a curve and we all swung at it...Lol ... Bill

 

Why does this man come to mind...... Moe.. you crack me up...

http://www.leeiacocca.com/

 

i did say " biggest automotive advancement". now that opens a lot of doors. just cause it aplays to tons of things doesnt mean it doesnt still go for automotive. yea maybe i did through you a curve. but you guys did have lots of good ideas

 

Moe,

I'll use our Supreme Leaders words, "Common Sense" will tell you my thoughts on this subject are correct.

 

4 wheel disk brakes, abs , air bags, and bolt on performance parts.

 

Moe, You should run for President, Hell I bet we would be in alot better shape..Everyone would be driving old school muscle cars. And enjoying life...Bill Through = Throw just busting on you I almost did the same thing. isnt that funny...LOl