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There’s a big gulf between “we’re using a common technique that’s regularly used in engines, even though it’s not OEM spec for this specific area” and “we’ve di
by ashtonkem 5y ago
There’s a big gulf between “we’re using a common technique that’s regularly used in engines, even though it’s not OEM spec for this specific area” and “we’ve disabled an emergency safety system because it’s not working right”. Trying to equate the two is very disingenuous.
- lugged 5y agoThey didn't disable it because it wasn't working right. They disabled it because they thought they knew better and that the cable would never fail in the way they thought it would. Spoiler: it didn't. But: it did in a completely different way they were not aware was possible. I'm sorry you couldn't see the similarity. Obviously it is a less likely to cause ten deaths scenario, but how do you know it won't?
- ashtonkem 5y agoAgain, there is a difference between fixing a non-safety critical system in a non-spec but commonly used way, and completely disabling a safety system. If they were disabling this car’s airbags or ABS to solve a different issue, this would be a good comparison. But they’re just not the same at all.