Comment on Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs, U.S. lawsuit claims: Reuters

Greg@lemmy.ca ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

• IllNess@infosec.pub ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Not an enthusiast or an export but I have played a lot of Mario Kart.

  Doesn’t drifting lower the odometer compared to distance since you have to cover distance while your wheels stopped turning?

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  • Carmakazi@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I would think drifting runs the odometer higher because your wheels are spinning like in a burnout while moving a comparatively short distance.

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    • IllNess@infosec.pub ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      I trust your info based solely on your user name.

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      • Hule@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        I would say electronics would prevent spinning wheels.

        But yes, to start drifting, you yank the handbrake (for a short time) to get the car in position, then push on the gas pedal just right, to keep that angle throughout the turn.

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    • Galapagon@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      I think you’re both right for different part of the drifts, but IANAD

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      • IllNess@infosec.pub ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        As a person that plays Mario Kart, makes sense to me.

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