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Air&Road · #31 11-14-2019, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tbomachines

It is super broad but has to be computerization of everything from fuel injection to airbags and structural design. If I had to narrow it down, I would say safety (more specifically SRS devices). I think direct injection and turbocharging are also huge advances, but neither would have been possible without advanced electronic measurement and processing.

Yes, the computerization brought massive improvements, but I would like to expand on what you are saying. Computerization not only improved cars with the processors on board, but Computer Aided Design has been a big part of the improvement equation as well.

75Sv1 · #32 11-15-2019, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cornemuse

VW Beetles.

The Japanese set out to beat this car. VW had a bit of innovation yearly. But the japanese really jumped into developing major innovation & eventually surpassed them, I think Datsun (Nissan) first. {What part did Nippon Sanrio play in Manchukuo? haha!}

I would put the Cooper Mini as the possible trend setter. McPherson struts etc. I read somewhere that the early Honda Civics were inspired by them.

75Sv1 · #33 11-19-2019, 02:25 PM

One thing that I think spurred the recent advancements is Surface Mount Technology. I think this came on about 20 years ago. Going from tubes to transistors was a large leap. The SMT was as much of a leap. Shrinking electronic items by 1/4 or more. So, less weight, less space. So, same space in autos to fill with more stuff.

P.C. · #34 11-19-2019, 05:01 PM

The opera window...