With cars full of wires and sensors I've heard of a recording device available that monitors and records everything the car does. And you could tack on a GPS. Has anybody heard anything about that. As with anything in a car it was first devoloped for racing.

I've heard of a pro driver disagreeing with the computer about which gear he was in. My money is on the computer

Like a car Black Box?

I've heard of them, but only for racing, not for use out in public.

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2005 Audi A4 1.8T CVT -Silver/Black "Siegfried"

1982 300D - Silver/Blue "Ralph" -For Sale:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=852260

1989 VW Diesel Jetta Blue/Blue "Bodo" RIP

Not really, these are re-usable.

There are various black box capabilities built into many controllers now days. None of us know all of it. Here is an example of an aftemarket black box: http://www.easesim.com/autowatch/autowatch.htm

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Continental Imports
Gainesville FL
Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1
33 years MB technician

I read an article about Rental Car companies using those.




Good thing my 300D is mechanical, that black box thing is useless

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2005 Audi A4 1.8T CVT -Silver/Black "Siegfried"

1982 300D - Silver/Blue "Ralph" -For Sale:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=852260

1989 VW Diesel Jetta Blue/Blue "Bodo" RIP

Just wanted to say...

Whoever would press charges on their kid because he was stupid and irresponsible is being foolhardy. It would be one thing to kick him out, tell him to get a job, and leave the luxury of his parents home... but sending your own son to JAIL? I was brought up believing that your children are far more valuable than any car, no matter how stupid the kid was.... He damaged the home and the car and the parents have a right to be very angry, but not enough to harm their son's life and future by getting him thrown in jail


Jason

I wonder how the family is doing today?

This deserves a follow up story.