C.A.R.B. to mandate auto colors - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Txjake · #1 03-26-2009, 01:20 PM

Black cars will not be allowed....WTF is wrong with that state? who hires these idiots?

http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/cool-paints/final_cool_cars_workshop_presentation31209.pdf

cmbdiesel · #2 03-26-2009, 01:22 PM

When black cars are outlawed, only outlaws will have black cars.

Txjake · #3 03-26-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cmbdiesel

When black cars are outlawed, only outlaws will have black cars.

aklim · #4 03-26-2009, 01:37 PM

California Air Resources Board. Note the first word of that line. Need more be said?

Mistress · #5 03-26-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

California Air Resources Board. Note the first word of that line. Need more be said?

sounds like hot air to me.

Mike D · #6 03-26-2009, 01:38 PM

So, essentially, California did a big-arsed study and determined that black cars get hotter in the sun than light cars? A lot of solar radiation comes through windows? If a car is hot inside then it takes more A/C to cool down the interior?

Where DO these people come up with the grant monies for these surveys?

I think I'll apply for one, testing to see if adding ice to a beverage will make it more drinkable on a hot day. I believe I might start some preliminary studies later this afternoon.

Hmm, let's see, I guess I could compare the "coldability" of a Tanqueray/tonic combo against an Absolut vodka Gimlet. To be scientific about it I suppose I should repeat the test several times over the course of a few days.

Wonder if I could sell the wife on the, ahem, "scientific study"?

Txjake · #7 03-26-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike D

So, essentially, California did a big-arsed study and determined that black cars get hotter in the sun than light cars? A lot of solar radiation comes through windows? If a car is hot inside then it takes more A/C to cool down the interior?

Where DO these people come up with the grant monies for these surveys?

I think I'll apply for one, testing to see if adding ice to a beverage will make it more drinkable on a hot day. I believe I might start some preliminary studies later this afternoon.

Hmm, let's see, I guess I could compare the "coldability" of a Tanqueray/tonic combo against an Absolut vodka Gimlet. To be scientific about it I suppose I should repeat the test several times over the course of a few days.

Wonder if I could sell the wife on the, ahem, "scientific study"?

#8 03-26-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike D

Wonder if I could sell the wife on the, ahem, "scientific study"?

Be sure to mention doing this "study" might save millions of kittens and baby seals!!! That will get her

aklim · #9 03-26-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike D

Where DO these people come up with the grant monies for these surveys?

Wonder if I could sell the wife on the, ahem, "scientific study"?

IIRC, Univ or Wisc had a grant to study head wounds. Essentially, shoot the animal in the head and see if it dies.

Sell the wife on this one. There is a study being done to see if a daily BJ will help a guy be healthier. I tried but she laughed at me. You might have better luck.

Mike D · #10 03-26-2009, 01:58 PM

MY wife laughed at you?

cmbdiesel · #11 03-26-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike D

So, essentially, California did a big-arsed study and determined that black cars get hotter in the sun than light cars? A lot of solar radiation comes through windows? If a car is hot inside then it takes more A/C to cool down the interior?

Where DO these people come up with the grant monies for these surveys?

I think I'll apply for one, testing to see if adding ice to a beverage will make it more drinkable on a hot day. I believe I might start some preliminary studies later this afternoon.

Hmm, let's see, I guess I could compare the "coldability" of a Tanqueray/tonic combo against an Absolut vodka Gimlet. To be scientific about it I suppose I should repeat the test several times over the course of a few days.

Wonder if I could sell the wife on the, ahem, "scientific study"?

Problem - who is going to be the control group
Furthermore, I feel you need to expand your research into areas like -
Cube vs crushed. Tall glass vs short. Ice in first vs booze
I see many years of nose-to-the-grindstone research here.

Mike D · #12 03-26-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cmbdiesel

Problem - who is going to be the control group
Furthermore, I feel you need to expand your research into areas like -
Cube vs crushed. Tall glass vs short. Ice in first vs booze
I see many years of nose-to-the-grindstone research here.

Hmmm, I can see this is going to take a while. I suppose I should go ahead and begin the search for a suitable liver donor.

tankdriver · #13 03-26-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cmbdiesel

When black cars are outlawed, only outlaws will have black cars.

lol

pj67coll · #14 03-26-2009, 04:41 PM

Even for California this sounds too stupid to be true. You sure someone's not preparing an April Fools joke?

- Peter.

aklim · #15 03-26-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pj67coll

Even for California this sounds too stupid to be true. You sure someone's not preparing an April Fools joke?

- Peter.

I cut out the rest of the link and the homepage is http://www.arb.ca.gov/homepage.htm which is the California Air Resource Board. Personally, IMO, nothing is too wacky for the Republik of Kalifornia.