lane assist/ adaptive cruise control usefullness
10-14-2016, 12:14 PM
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I wonder how that will work with a MT? Maybe this is the last of the MTs offered.
10-14-2016, 12:17 PM
#17
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For those associating ACC with people who don't like to drive their Porsches like the good Dr Porsche intended...I assure you, when on twisty back roads or when doing Autocross (both of which I do often), I have ACC (and cruise control) turned off!
For those of us who live in congested areas with highways or take long road trips, it is nice to occasionally put ACC on and just relax a little...
10-14-2016, 08:35 PM
#18
The LCA option isn't that much money relative to the price of the car. Having said that, I didn't want that constant distraction in the corner of my eye. Proper mirror placement and a turn of the head works better for me. I rented a car with it to check it out, and you might want to do that, too.
Note: I ride the Metro to work so heavy traffic isn't an issue for me.
Note: I ride the Metro to work so heavy traffic isn't an issue for me.
I find I have to slightly turn my head to determine if the light bars are flashing.
What make of car did you rent, LCA is NOT the same on all makes.-Richard
10-14-2016, 09:05 PM
#19
I like LCA on my wife's SUV, but have zero interest in that lane departure warning stuff. I do like ACC/PAS, though the version that was in my RS5 was better than the one in my Cayman S. Overall, I think having all these things on offer is good for the safety of our roads, given all the poor drivers out there.
That said, I would pay for ACC, but I wouldn't pay extra for LCA. I don't plan to spec it on my next 911.
That said, I would pay for ACC, but I wouldn't pay extra for LCA. I don't plan to spec it on my next 911.
10-15-2016, 12:12 AM
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I like LCA on my wife's SUV, but have zero interest in that lane departure warning stuff. I do like ACC/PAS, though the version that was in my RS5 was better than the one in my Cayman S. Overall, I think having all these things on offer is good for the safety of our roads, given all the poor drivers out there.
That said, I would pay for ACC, but I wouldn't pay extra for LCA. I don't plan to spec it on my next 911.
That said, I would pay for ACC, but I wouldn't pay extra for LCA. I don't plan to spec it on my next 911.
When I'm older and can't move my neck, I may consider LCA.
10-15-2016, 04:01 AM
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10-15-2016, 11:58 AM
#22
Burning Brakes
I have all of this on my 5 series... It's nice to have on such a boring car; even with the M package. I'd never want lane assist or these other helpers on my sports car. The car is exciting and I drive my Porscge because I like driving it. I drive my bmw because I want good gas mileage and want to get somewhere with as little effort possible so I can safely text and drive.
10-15-2016, 12:50 PM
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10-15-2016, 01:09 PM
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Safely text and drive? That is oxymoronic and therefore must be a joke. Can anyone really be that dumb to even post that seriously?
And to use a reason for not wanting ACC or LCA because it would interfere with one's enjoyment driving a 911 is just as dumb. They don't interfere, instead they enhance safety.
It's gottta be a sarcastic post.
And to use a reason for not wanting ACC or LCA because it would interfere with one's enjoyment driving a 911 is just as dumb. They don't interfere, instead they enhance safety.
It's gottta be a sarcastic post.
10-16-2016, 03:06 AM
#25
Safely text and drive? That is oxymoronic and therefore must be a joke. Can anyone really be that dumb to even post that seriously?
And to use a reason for not wanting ACC or LCA because it would interfere with one's enjoyment driving a 911 is just as dumb. They don't interfere, instead they enhance safety.
It's gottta be a sarcastic post.
And to use a reason for not wanting ACC or LCA because it would interfere with one's enjoyment driving a 911 is just as dumb. They don't interfere, instead they enhance safety.
It's gottta be a sarcastic post.
10-17-2016, 10:10 AM
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LCA is like extra insurance, you should still turn your head, shouldn't rely solely on LCA. There are certain circumstances when LCA sees something that you may miss -- could be someone coming up at a high rate of speed next to you, that you may not see visually with a turn of your head. It's also helpful when you pass someone, and you can safely get back in your lane when the light goes off. Additionally, you may not see someone getting in the lane next to you after you do your visional check -- LCA will. I find it very useful.
One other observation on LCA: Since it uses radar, it could affect your radar detection device (false alerts) -- if you have a fairly current V1, you should be OK.
One other observation on LCA: Since it uses radar, it could affect your radar detection device (false alerts) -- if you have a fairly current V1, you should be OK.
Last edited by philg3; 10-17-2016 at 11:49 AM.
10-18-2016, 09:22 AM
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"One other observation on LCA: Since it uses radar, it could affect your radar detection device (false alerts) -- if you have a fairly current V1, you should be OK."
The newer V1 and upgraded older units have the JUNK K FIGHTER Blocker feature.
Turn the Blocker ON in software and there is no interaction with either LCA or ACC.-Richard
The newer V1 and upgraded older units have the JUNK K FIGHTER Blocker feature.
Turn the Blocker ON in software and there is no interaction with either LCA or ACC.-Richard
10-18-2016, 09:41 AM
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There was a point in life, many years ago where there wasn't even backup cameras or navigation and we had to simply have the skillset to drive and know where our cars fit and how much space they took up. These were also the days when we'd look at a map at stops and have a real, actual awareness of where we are and how many miles it took to get there.
These tech goodies can be helpful but in many ways have also dumbed down the population.
This also substantiates why each person buys a Porsche. I want the full driving experience and have the ability to be aware enough to stay in my lane, not run into car in front of me and also keep right unless passing (where's the tech to teach people that?). If it was my daily driver and I wanted a boring car like the 991.2 then maybe I'd want all of the dummy tech so I too could functionally zone out with a false sense of safety and security also.
