by "Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
Published 11/04/2017 at 17:14
by "Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
Published 11/04/2017 at 17:14
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I generally find most car enthusiast’s anti-technology opinions irritating. One of the most common complaints you’ll see against new cars is their use of touchscreens. “Where are all the buttons?!”, an enthusiast cries, “how can I change the radio if I can’t do it without looking away from the road!” they proclaim as if they are immune from distracted driving. I traditionally have felt that touchscreens are fine, that glancing over to change the radio or climate control is not a big deal. I still feel that way, but I’ve come to realize that one of my favorite features of the controls for my Mustang GT is their tactility.
Take a look at this control panel:
Basically every control you could ever need is easy to use without diverting your eyes from the road. Change the volume? Grab the large textured wheel inches away from the steering wheel and turn. Warm? Turn down the automatic climate control using the the rocker switch identified by the prominent center tab. Cold? Activate the heated seats with the distinctly shaped button on the far left.
Even fan speed is easily adjusted as the bidirectional button has raised points to separate it from the rest of the panel. Driving modes are easily selected with the wonderfully mechanical switch on the far right of the row at the base of the console, though knowing what mode you’re selecting requires a glance at the small screen in the center of the gauge cluster.
Interior styling of the Mustang is simple, but the controls in the premium model are a pleasure to use and add to the extensive list of reasons I love my car.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
11/04/2017 at 17:20, STARS: 1
I hate touchscreens in cars, mainly because they’re a pain in the ass to use. I know everyone hates on idrive, but it’s really easy to use.
"Aremmes" (aremmes)
11/04/2017 at 17:27, STARS: 2
In one breath you deride those who dislike touchscreens, and in the other vindicate them. Make up your mind, man!
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
11/04/2017 at 17:53, STARS: 1
I like touchscreens, but it’s the menu design that makes or breaks them.
"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
11/04/2017 at 18:10, STARS: 0
too many electronics.
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
11/04/2017 at 19:32, STARS: 1
So sounds like you agree that touch screens for common controls are bad
"Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing." (granfury)
11/04/2017 at 20:12, STARS: 0
I once put a touchscreen radio/navy system in my car and tore it out less than a month later. The stock layout is so quick and efficient that anything else seems like a step backwards. The automatic climate control, with the high-mounted display, is elegant in its simplicity. Sure, the radio has lots of buttons, but rarely do you need to use those, with a majority of the important functions controlled with the left knob.
"Wagon Guy drives a Boostang" (gimmeboost)
11/04/2017 at 20:36, STARS: 0
I’d like the premium radio if I could get it with the cloth seats.
"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
11/05/2017 at 00:49, STARS: 1
If it’s the only control it’s not ideal, but I still think it’s liveable
"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
11/05/2017 at 00:49, STARS: 0
You can with the ‘18
"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
11/05/2017 at 00:50, STARS: 0
That was kinda the point...I don’t like people whining about it but they have a point.
"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
11/05/2017 at 00:51, STARS: 0
Climate control, a radio, and heated seats are too many electronics?
"Wagon Guy drives a Boostang" (gimmeboost)
11/05/2017 at 01:24, STARS: 0
yeah, I’ve seen that. I’m not going in upside down trading my one year old car on a new one, especially since I would have to special order it in order to get what I want, since it’s not an option grouping the dealer would ever order on their own.
"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
11/05/2017 at 01:27, STARS: 0
yes. the only vehicles i have that have those are my beaters. Racecar and bike dont. Miata soon wont because one racecar is not enough.
"His Stigness" (HisStigness)
11/05/2017 at 01:59, STARS: 0
Hopefully the buttons don’t rub off after five minutes like every previous Ford product, but especially the Mustang.
"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
11/05/2017 at 06:00, STARS: 0
38,000 miles on mine and they’re still fresh
"Audistein" (Audistein)
11/05/2017 at 12:10, STARS: 0
All the radio controls are on the steering wheel itself. You shouldn’t even need to reach for the dash for that.
"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
11/05/2017 at 17:57, STARS: 0
Except I don’t normally have my right hand on the wheel. Plus the volume knob is far more convenient than tapping up and down
"Brickman" (legomaniacman)
11/06/2017 at 10:38, STARS: 0
Start engine should be a toggle with a flip up cap :)