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I have 3 settings on my BMW. They do not say exactly what they are. But my guess from timing it in my head as a pass things is that they are 1 second, 1.5 seconds and 2 seconds. Even the 2 second one is way further than it should be and I usually use the 1.5 second setting. 2 seconds is so far behind that people cut you off to get in between and one second makes me feel like OMG I am TOO close. .5 seconds would be rediculous to me anyway. 1 second is like 85 feet per second which is pretty close to the 50 feet mentioned in drafting. But half of that would be closer only it would be VERY scary IMHO.
Nik
Got there eventually :-)
The recommended distance includes a good chunk of human reaction time. If the cruise control can react faster than that then it can be just as safe whilst being just as safe.
goyogi
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Looks like some sort of lane change warning system will be available. Took this picture of the passenger rear view mirror. Look at my palm.
Audi has just taken this off my wishlist: Audi bringing digital rearview mirror from racing to production
As the comments section notes: it doesn't mean it will happen for the US market. It probably won't happen in the US market unless someone is willing to bump up against the NHTSA antiquated rules. Tesla might be willing to fight the rules in the future, but currently they've got to focus all their efforts on building cars. If Audi is willing to do it, then good for them, and Tesla can benefit from their work.
Pretty sure Diarmuid O'Connell and his team is not soldering wires and sewing seats.
They are already working on changing laws on the the outside mirrors with other makers.
artsci
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We have the HD backup camera, which, on the display is far, far better than a rear view mirror. Much wider coverage, phenomenal resolution, and a much bigger screen display. Makes the Audi "innovation" look like child's play. I used it as a rear view mirror on my DC test drive last Sunday, with very satisfying results.
contaygious
Active Member
They aren't really comparable are they? The camera is aimed way lower and is meant for parking.
artsci
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Have you test driven a Model S? If not, when you do try it out as a rear view mirror. The camera provides a very wide and tall field of vision that covers anything behind you that you'd be concerned about. It also covers blind spots in the right and left rear corners of the car, providing some useful redundancy with the side view mirrors. I was very pleasantly surprised to discover this functionality. When my Model S is finally delivered I'll be using it as a rear view mirror in heavy traffic and other circumstances where I want an extra margin of safety.
contaygious
Active Member
Good to hear! I did drive it, but didn't spend much time looking at the rear view and more time trying not to hit things in front going 80 
Too bad that regulations don't allow the HD camera to replace the rear-view mirror (in the same location). Then extend the "mirror" horizontally and merge three cameras' views to get a comprehensive left-to-right rear view.
They should definatley have surround view cameras (in the front, driver and passenger sides, in addition to the current rear camera). Something sort of like how Infiniti/Nissan has done is what I'm thinking of. They should at least make this an option on the car, if not standard. Another option I would like to see would be Adaptive cruise control and also the ability for the Model S to park itself as some of the newer cars do now.
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