Driving with Google Glass

"punksmurph" (punksmurph) 08/05/2013 at 15:17 • Filed to: Google Glass, In Car Video, Video, Oppo, Glasshole, Honda, Insight, dashcam

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So here is my first published test video of using Google Glass while driving. Not too long of a video really just meant to walk through what it is like to video with Google Glass in the car. Before this video I made a couple test videos that I was really happy with and on my third try I feel I nailed a much better video shot. Even now I have a couple more that I want to edit up and post up as well.

Here are some notes about the video I would like to make:

I have a face for radio and a voice for silent movies...sorry about that

The inside of the car is rather dark due to my window tint

Night videos are awful because the camera has a terrible video ISO

At 1:50 you will see a BMW cross two lanes of traffic for an onramp

The video is 720p, but other factors really limit quality, I am going to try and clean it up as best I can for future videos.

I hope to get a couple videos up a week starting with another in car driving video and a then a walk around of a car.

crown victor victoria > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 15:25

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This is awesome, thanks for sharing!

Can you comment on what it's physically like to drive with Glass on? I've never worn them, but I would assume we're dealing with something that's no more invasive than a HUD system in a car.

The UK quickly banned Glass for drivers, but I'm wondering how disruptive it even is. My guess: not at all.

Montalvo > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 15:25

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Google glass has its perks but at the same time theres a lot of people getting in on the market with potentially better products. I also find it funny because with a simple mount a smartphone would do an even better job. It would look somewhat stupid to have a smartphone duct taped to your head but google glass is not inconspicuous itself.

Mosqvich > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 15:44

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I guess I thought we would see some of the superimposed images of the GoogleGlass.

MonkeePuzzle > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 16:03

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and now we tear apart your driving. i.e. you should have turned into the closest lane then merged across to the left.

DayWooTang > MonkeePuzzle 08/05/2013 at 17:27

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Lol, I noticed the same thing. How about some turn signals too while we're at it.

CMYK > MonkeePuzzle 08/05/2013 at 17:29

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Yeah but in California any open lane available is fair game.

punksmurph > Mosqvich 08/05/2013 at 17:32

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I wish, it may be a cool option later as developers work on it. I would love that to happen.

punksmurph > MonkeePuzzle 08/05/2013 at 17:33

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I had a turn signal on, you just can't see it, also CA I hit any lane I want and there are 2 turn lanes and I was in the right one.

punksmurph > crown victor victoria 08/05/2013 at 17:34

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The Glass sits high, even with your eye brows, so it is out of your direct vision. It does sit in a spot within your vision so you can still see it with you moving your eyes to far off center so you still get a good visual of what is ahead of you. I will try to show everyone in my next video.

JinDenver > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 17:36

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Mmmm the smooth dulcet tones of Morgan Freeman!

punksmurph > Montalvo 08/05/2013 at 17:36

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What I like about Glass is were it sits on my head, the interaction, user interface, and the fact you can see my hands and how I interact from a first person perspective. I think other items like it will show up but Google will have a good lead especially since it is already so well done in beta phase.

Mosqvich > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 17:39

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I worked on a project. We had the thought using these as a way to be out on patrol, and the device would be recording and doing facial recognition, etc...

NigelAstydameiaburn3 > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 17:47

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Call me when it can show me the zeppelin hiding in here.

MonkeePuzzle > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 17:48

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two turn lanes makes it worse, not better, that means that you should have turned right into the closest lane in case someone your perhaps didn't see in the left right turn lane came around with you and you hit them because you casually move over three lanes to the left

evilfacelessturtle (Hooning a Ford is Domestic Abuse) > JinDenver 08/05/2013 at 17:51

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This is exactly how I imagine every Suzuki SX4 owner sounding.

Grant Leavitt > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 17:54

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seems really cool. Unfortunately, I wear glasses already so I guess I can't use these in place of a GoPro. Would love to be able to get driver's eye view of my driving without having to have a helmet or that bulky gopro, lol.

How does it store the photos/videos/files? I would assume either a microSD card of immense capacity, or either wifi/cellular to the google cloud or to a Glass device in the car?

ShazammWOW > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 17:56

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the positioning of your inside rear-view mirror is off.

wagonsforall > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 18:03

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Your interior appears dark not because of window tint, but because of limited dynamic range on the camera sensor. Dynamic range is ratio between brightest and darkest parts of the picture. The human eye is said to have twice the dynamic range of a camera sensor, and your Google Glass is exposing for outdoor lighting, so your dash appears too dark.

Heavier tint would help the camera in this case.

Autolegend86 > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 18:12

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Voice wise, take advice from this guy.

TrekHuis > MonkeePuzzle 08/05/2013 at 18:17

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Jep thats how it is here in Belgium, but not everybody does it but thats they way it has to be done. And an other thing I find weird about this video is that over here in Europe, we always have to pass a car on the left side.

Stang70Fastback > MonkeePuzzle 08/05/2013 at 18:19

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It annoys the hell out of me when people do that. Unfortunately it is just about EVERYONE, so it's nice to see there is at least one other person here who understands how things are SUPPOSED to work!

Gatsby's Ghost > MonkeePuzzle 08/05/2013 at 18:22

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And now I tear apart your use of Latin abbreviations—you want "e.g" here (meaning "for example") rather than "i.e." (meaning "that is"). I really am sorry to be pedantic, but sometimes I just can't help myself when someone is wrong on the internet... XD

23jfick > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 18:25

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Google glass would work better if the camera recognized where your eyes were looking, and followed them

And cost 4X as much

Sky Blue > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 18:36

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I must say thank you for posting this video so we can see what it's like, but my god, stop talking.

Idiocracy > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 19:00

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I can't wait to see somebody actually wearing Google glass get their skull crushed by an ex-mobster in witsec. Or anyone whose life depends on anonymity be it a woman on the lam from violent boyfriend to a Dexter who doesn't want to get busted. Or anyone who just values privacy. Or anyone who thinks you've been looking at their kid a little too long. Or a cop. Or anyone who recognizes Google for what they are and wants to fight back while there's still a chance. When Google glass becomes widely available, violence is going to skyrocket - although your Google search results may omit why there's an explosion in people being punched, shot and stabbed from behind.

Br1zon > MonkeePuzzle 08/05/2013 at 19:06

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Which point in the video are you referring?

punksmurph > Grant Leavitt 08/05/2013 at 19:32

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I actually wear glasses as well and it fits just fine, it was designed with that in mind. Also there is a built in 8GB of storage in the Glass itself that uploads to a G+ account when it is plugged into power. You can then download and manage your pictures and video from there.

punksmurph > NigelAstydameiaburn3 08/05/2013 at 19:33

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Unfortunately it is a deactivated Marine Air Base. They did use it for the rebooted Knight Rider though.

Justal > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 19:34

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Is that the Honda causing the video to bounce around? Compare that video to one mounted on the dash.

punksmurph > ShazammWOW 08/05/2013 at 19:34

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It only seems off because the camera on the Glass sits a little higher than my eyes.

punksmurph > wagonsforall 08/05/2013 at 19:35

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Thank you for the explanation, I will see if there is a way to darken the car so I can get a better shot.

punksmurph > Sky Blue 08/05/2013 at 19:35

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Next one will be silent.

Tom Hegedosh > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 20:03

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"I have a face for radio and a voice for silent movies...sorry about that" - you sir, have stripped me of my plan to point that out :(

STX > MonkeePuzzle 08/05/2013 at 20:09

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Is this discussion actually happening right now? lol. Good lord.

punksmurph > Tom Hegedosh 08/05/2013 at 20:17

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My foresight and experience let me know I would have it coming, hence my adding it in. There will be more movies with less talking in the future.

sebdel > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 20:23

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Someone please give this to the russians!!

MonkeePuzzle > Gatsby's Ghost 08/05/2013 at 20:32

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touche :D

JCBrandon > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 20:59

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That was rather disappointing. I was expecting to see all sorts of data and external information superimposed in the field of view. Instead we see video from a head-mounted camera. Not really anything noteworthy there.

punksmurph > JCBrandon 08/05/2013 at 21:14

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I think as developers work on it there will be some cool overlays with GPS or Speed/RPM. Right now it is new and the SDK for Glass is not even out yet. Really these are test videos so people have an idea of what it really looks like. Although not super impressive today give it some time and development.

TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 21:19

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Thanks for posting! It's neat to get to see a true first person view like that. They could be a nice supplement to a set of GoPros during HPDEs. Not to mention potentital for displaying race stats etc.

Super Nintendo Chalmers > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 21:28

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Time to lay off the Kools...

bavarianstig > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 21:30

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You mention being able to see speed and tach, but we clearly cannot see it in this video. Are there settings you can adjust on the Google Glass? I too have dark tint and black interior, but my GoPro is still able to adjust quite well with its spot metering...

I also have the GoPro mounted right behind my seat, so you can see out the side windows and the entire windshield, along with my speedo/tach and gearshift. Yes, you don't get to see my head turn unless I have the helmet mount on, but let's be realistic: in a crash, watching video from your head would be useless with any sudden movement. A fixed camera provides a better perspective in my opinion.

GR1M RACER : Wrong Most of the Time > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 21:45

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This is a Honda Insight.
I had to google it.

Kek360 > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 21:46

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Good demo video of camera capabilities in a car. But when you said changing revs.

lawlence > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 21:47

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I see you live in Irvine...

DiffikultD > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 21:51

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You know what these videos shot with Google Glass remind me of?

Videos not shot with Google Glass.

Volante3192 > MonkeePuzzle 08/05/2013 at 22:16

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By two lanes he means one each way. There was only one lane going his direction.

(Seriously, I saw this video ONCE and was able to pick up on that.)

MonkeePuzzle > Volante3192 08/05/2013 at 22:19

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my point was not regarding multiple turn lanes, he mentioned the additional lanes, mine was regarding the requirement to turn into your closest lane and then indicate to move across, which should also be done in stages not a blast across multiples. Apparently, the people republic have rules that permit such shenanigans... to which I have no comment.

C25A1guy > Mosqvich 08/05/2013 at 22:39

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That would have made my life easier 7 years back!

lkooli > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 22:48

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so useless

fhdogs > MonkeePuzzle 08/05/2013 at 23:09

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Monkey is correct. When turning right, you are supposed to stay in the nearest lane according to the CA driving manual. Left turns you can choose.

Dayne Putnam > Autolegend86 08/05/2013 at 23:12

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"Hey, am I the first guy to learn how to swim in this game!"

Best line ever

MonkeePuzzle > fhdogs 08/05/2013 at 23:20

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woot. you coulda ended at "Monkey is right", as a married primate that's all I wanna hear. The rest was a nice bonus though

Grant Leavitt > punksmurph 08/05/2013 at 23:24

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Sounds expensive though, and suppose i don't have nor want a G+ account. I don't need yet another website account.

I read that this system is still in the "Explorer Edition" stage and changes may be made, a la XBox One's switcheroo with its DRM and used games features and always-online connectivity. Would be nice to include a microSD card slot, as 8GB is not enough for some things, and not everyone is going to want to create a G+ account, especially if internet connections are slow (I know we all have wifi and high-speed connections, but there are some areas that do not have this luxury, like my 2nd place in upstate NY which has no TV, internet or cell service).

DayWooTang > STX 08/05/2013 at 23:27

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I think we were expecting to see visuals of google glass in action and were disappointed, so now we are just lashing out in frustration. Well at least I was. ;)

fhdogs > MonkeePuzzle 08/05/2013 at 23:40

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This is actually a frequent debate had with my wife. She hates the image I posted.

Remarkably-Average-Avalon > Mosqvich 08/05/2013 at 23:42

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Same here. The potential for Google Glass as a poor man's HMD are amazing, both for traditional things inside your car and outside as well. It's rare that something could make driving easier, safer, and more fun at the same time, but I bet Google Glass will end up being that.

Volante3192 > fhdogs 08/05/2013 at 23:58

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Pity if you follow that to the explicit letter, on the turn in question you're forced to swing even -wider- since the nearest right lane is an exit only.

Also, since, as far as that lane is concerned, the lane you are turning into is one way (you are not allowed to make a left turn from the street/lane in question), I wonder if this rule applies:

Right turn from a one-way street into a one-way street. Start the turn in the far right lane. If safe, you may end the turn in any lane. Sometimes, signs or pavement markings will let you turn right from another lane, as shown by the graphic 6.

punksmurph > Grant Leavitt 08/06/2013 at 00:58

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I think they may relax the needs later, I think for control purposes they needed people on G+ to get the explorer edition out and working. I think in the future you will control more with your phone, Google just does not have the app ready for it yet.

punksmurph > Kek360 08/06/2013 at 01:01

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I had a moment, you should have heard the first couple videos...here is an example:

"Derp derp derp derp derp, Google Glass, derp derp."

punksmurph > lawlence 08/06/2013 at 01:02

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I work in Irvine as does my wife, I am actually leaving her work for mine after having lunch together. Can you can guess were she works...not as hard as it sounds.

punksmurph > GR1M RACER : Wrong Most of the Time 08/06/2013 at 01:04

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Mine looks like this

punksmurph > bavarianstig 08/06/2013 at 01:07

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I am actually talking about my cars speed and tach, not in the Glass, I wish I could see it in the Glass. I am trying to describe how the Glass does not impede my view. Someone else filled me in on the technicals about how the Glass is not the best camera out there for this lighting situation. I think where you can really gain with Glass is adding it in with other video methods, again this was one of the first runs. Soon I will have some video that is intermixed with Go Pro and my Panasonic.

snowmonkey > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 01:49

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This is an interesting point of discussion. I'm barred from driving because of some blind spots I have. My left eye has only peripheral vision, but that's not the problem. Many people with only one eye drive. The problem is due to a tiny blind spot on my right eye. I don't even know it's there unless a very specific set of circumstances is in play - the mind fills in the blanks. The point is this blind spot is right about where Glass sits in one's field of vision and my blind spot is even smaller than Glass' footprint on the field of vision and, most importantly, can't and won't ever contain any distracting information unrelated to the task at hand. So, you might say I've got a chip on my shoulder.

This begs a very serious question, not about the ability of the device to record video while driving, but about the access to information it provides anytime, anywhere: Why should someone be allowed to have a "screen" present before their eyes, when they should be concentrating on driving the car and nothing else?

Druid0 > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 01:52

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Schoolteacher?

Druid0 > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 01:52

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Real Estate agent?

Mark Lipsinic > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 02:16

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When do you think you will hit puberty? That voice! o_O

TheDutchTexan > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 02:32

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I recently saw the google glass on someones head for the first time. Before confirming it was I already asked the guy if he wasn't afraid to get the snot kicked out of him. I laughed shortly after I said it, I couldn't keep a straight face. The wearer actually asked me if I wanted him to take the glasses off. He'd be happy too. I said it was fine, I told him I am a Vlogger. Only mine is a bit more obviously attached to my head. It would be petty if I am fine video others, but not find being video-ed myself.

I like the off-center look of this video, I achieve the same effect by strapping a sony hdr-as15 to my head while "CarVlogging". The video is stabilized though, and from time to time the wide angle picks up my nose which I crop out. It records 1080p @ 60fps while Google glass does 720p according to the user I met. If you are interested you can check out my CarVlogs here and drop me a comment: http://youtube.com/TheDutchTexan

There are some dash-cam footage video's in there too. Traffic is always interesting and ever moving. One can never know what crosses in front of you. A warning though, there is some swearing in there, and my opinions might not be everyone cup of tea. But that makes us all human!

lonestranger > Autolegend86 08/06/2013 at 02:53

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Mmm, now I gots ta play me some Red Dead.

Buick Mackane > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 03:16

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Turn off the gadgets and drive like a man.

breakerbreaker > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 03:55

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Unnecessary technology in cars is useless , but unnecessary technology on your head is cool !
http://whitemenwearinggoogleglass.tumblr.com/

Chteelers > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 07:44

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Came here to say this. Blimp hangers in Tustin! Those things always looked like something out of a sci-fi movie.

bikertool1 > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 08:13

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One benefit of the GG that I don't believe anyone has mentioned - unlike a dash cam, or a GoPro, if you get out of the car, the camera follows you. So many dash cam videos end with someone getting out of the car to check on crash victims, or to confront hatchet-wielding motorcyclists, etc., and often that action is off-screen.

Aj Larsen > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 08:42

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Too bad you'd look like a shithead wearing these things. I'm all for technology, but this just seems like too much.

brandegee > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 09:19

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Please tell me that's not a wing on the back of your Insight.

Blake307 > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 09:33

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I bet that wing gives you massive downforce in the corners

Diesel_Powa > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 10:59

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A wing on an Insight, what for? Not use your rear-view mirror?

punksmurph > brandegee 08/06/2013 at 10:59

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It is the actual Mugen kit they developed for the car, they sold them like this at the dealer. There is also a Mugen suspension and wheels as well as an exhaust for the car.

punksmurph > Diesel_Powa 08/06/2013 at 11:10

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The wing sits out of my view, the rear LED bar on the other hand does split my view.

YarpyYarpYarp > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 11:14

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I'd like to see them on The Stig...

TTV8 > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 11:25

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Holy fuck that's lame.

brandegee > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 11:35

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Ah, that explains the rest of the car. The front pieces of the kit look like they could possibly increase aero efficiency (marginally) but I have difficulty seeing how that wing eliminates lift at any speed less than 100 mph. A more effective solution would have been a simple lip, or ducktail. And Honda should have installed that in the first place if it actually did anything to reduce drag. Whatever the case, it's mostly an appearance package.

mr arson > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 12:30

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How much video time do these things get?

punksmurph > brandegee 08/06/2013 at 12:40

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Yes it is mostly an appearance package, the front and rear would be the only pieces that would have any benefit, the wing is just Mugen doing their style thing. It was awkward enough for me to really like it.

Driftin_thu_life > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 13:08

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Is this a man or a woman's voice in thie video? Not trying to be funny...

punksmurph > Driftin_thu_life 08/06/2013 at 13:21

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It's a guy, I get called ma'm on the phone a lot so it is a fair question.

laruei > Autolegend86 08/06/2013 at 13:23

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lol I've never even played that game yet I watched the entire clip like it was teaching me about the universe.. I will say the OP could certainly use that voice and make his google glass more interesting to say the least..

The Stig's graphic designer cousin > MonkeePuzzle 08/06/2013 at 15:16

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Not in Cali, but I almost witnessed an accident during lunch today from someone turning from the left-hand left turn lane into the right lane...despite there being a car there.

The Stig's graphic designer cousin > brandegee 08/06/2013 at 15:21

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Grant Leavitt > punksmurph 08/06/2013 at 16:32

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So, where do i sign up? would love to try it out.

fhdogs > Volante3192 08/06/2013 at 23:47

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I'm not defending the law, nor really care what lane he turned into, but I wouldn't call either of the roads a one way. I will agree that this is an awkward set up, but that probably why the traffic engineers left a gap in the solid line before the right turn only began. In fact, that far right lane might be one that splits into a right only.

It's clear by the rubber left on the road that many people incorrectly cross multiple lanes of traffic when making this right turn. To be honest, I'd do it myself if it made sense. The reason this situation sticks out to me is because it's the one point I got marked off on when I got my California license.

All said, I doubt anyone is going to get a ticket for such a maneuver, but if you end up part of an accident investigation where you made a right across multiple lanes, the fingers probably going to point your way.

Damian Solorzano > punksmurph 08/07/2013 at 01:19

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OF anything, I've got a camera that's even dorkier than the Google Glass- Panasonic HX-A 100. Quality's decent, tho..

STX > DayWooTang 08/07/2013 at 20:45

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Agreed. I thought I'd see little icons showing how many fucking stars a particular restaurant had... or street names. Kind of a letdown. Pointless video.

Sprocket Jennings > punksmurph 08/08/2013 at 14:26

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It's been done.. . (follow the link to the Android app I used to make this video)

Driftin_thu_life > punksmurph 08/08/2013 at 14:54

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Yeah man. Try putting some bass into it. Think Barry White... When I get excited, my voice goes up 2 octaves. Maybe it is the same for you.