Don'tcha' wish they'd just STOP 'Improving' things?

[Oaktree]

I don't even mess around with them anymore. I use a "shaker" siphon hose to fill my fuel tank; put the can in the tractor bucket, raise it above the filler nozzle, and let gravity do it's job. For my saw I keep a gallon can about half full, and take the stupid nozzle off. I can usually do it without spilling much.

I just replaced mine with spouts similar to these. Technically, they can only be sold in my state for "water cans" (nudge nudge wink wink), but they fit cas cans just fine.

Realized yesterday ist has folding mirrors (stupid considering they are quite small) and a heated steering wheel. Ridiculous! But I couldn't figure out how to operate the HVAC system! So I just gave up, rather than hitting a tree or something! Give me a fan speed knob and a heat level knob!

Unfortunately, we old geezers who like it simple are apparently in the minority, and not who the carmakers are marketing to. Younger people love the techie stuff.

 

[ovrszd]

I have no problems with my HD wifi enabled dual flush toilet

With heated seat of course!!!

 

[Dftodd]

With heated seat of course!!!

I remember the cold winter nights spent at my grandparents old farm house. Some nights when it was really cold out, you could see your breath upstairs. A heated seat would have been really nice

 

[dragoneggs]

Would you'all like some cheese with your whine? :laughing: Did you keep your encyclopedia Brittanica or World Book... with a yearly volume for updates? It is still pretty much your choice as to what tech you want to embrace. It is just getting a little harder not to... because the upside outweighs the 'stick in the mud' approach.

 

[Frankenkubota]

I've been in the software business for 35 years. As we tell people - "I just said it was an upgrade, I didn't say it was better."

Had a professor back in the 70s tell us all, these SW guys are gonna rule the world. He was right.

 

[cdaigle430]

My folks big 200 year old farmhouse is still that way. They are in their 70s now so they leave the house in the winter and go south to Arizona....been doing that for 4 years now. Hoping the lock down doesn't affect their travels this time.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

I remember the cold winter nights spent at my grandparents old farm house. Some nights when it was really cold out, you could see your breath upstairs. A heated seat would have been really nice

Heated seat? My Grandparent's had a privy; it was a good 50 yards from the front gate, and a long trip on a cold Winter's night. You could consider yourself lucky if there were any corn cobs left. And then there's this, for you "new and improved" gas cans:

video: how to fix your new gas can - Google Search

 

[k0ua]

Would you'all like some cheese with your whine? :laughing: Did you keep your encyclopedia Brittanica or World Book... with a yearly volume for updates? It is still pretty much your choice as to what tech you want to embrace. It is just getting a little harder not to... because the upside outweighs the 'stick in the mud' approach.

As you know I am pretty much a "lets keep up with the latest tech" kind of guy. I love modern techie things. and I have no trouble figuring out how to adjust the HVAC controls in my auto's

 

[Dftodd]

As you know I am pretty much a "lets keep up with the latest tech" kind of guy. I love modern techie things. and I have no trouble figuring out how to adjust the HVAC controls in my auto's

Both vehicles now have the (Auto) button and dual climate control. Set the temp and forget about it. Granted I will switch the zones depending on if I need the defrost. But not having to adjust temperature and fan speed is really nice.

 

[JethroB]

Both vehicles now have the (Auto) button and dual climate control. Set the temp and forget about it. Granted I will switch the zones depending on if I need the defrost. But not having to adjust temperature and fan speed is really nice.

I have never cared much for the automatic air conditioning and I am constantly overriding it. Tiny little buttons that take a fingernail to push. I like the old knobs for fan, temp, and recirculating, radio volume too. I do not need to take my eyes of the road so much to hunt. Some bells and whistles are nice, just look at my tractor choice. ��

 

[Dftodd]

I have never cared much for the automatic air conditioning and I am constantly overriding it. Tiny little buttons that take a fingernail to push. I like the old knobs for fan, temp, and recirculating, radio volume too. I do not need to take my eyes of the road so much to hunt. Some bells and whistles are nice, just look at my tractor choice. ��

Summer the air condition is pressed. Winter time i have it set for defrost and feet. I just like that I can set it for a comfortable temperature and leave it.

 

[bunyip]

My aircon is on all the time, I was told it saves the seals and I do like the radio and phone controls on the steering wheel which i don't need to reach for or look at.

 

[PILOON]

The techs of today never heard of:
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

 

[ovrszd]

My aircon is on all the time, I was told it saves the seals and I do like the radio and phone controls on the steering wheel which i don't need to reach for or look at.

The road grader I run has a push button for AC. Then it has a dial for temp and a dial for fan speed. I never, ever, under any circumstances push the button to turn off the AC. It's on from the day we get a new machine and is still on when it's loaded on the trailer taken away as a trade in. I simply adjust the temp dial to suit me year around.

 

[Oaktree]

I have never cared much for the automatic air conditioning and I am constantly overriding it. Tiny little buttons that take a fingernail to push. I like the old knobs for fan, temp, and recirculating, radio volume too. I do not need to take my eyes of the road so much to hunt.

I'm with you. Is it even possible to get a modern vehicle that doesn't have the automatic temperature control? Other than in the winter when the heat is on, I generally have the climate control turned off. Rarely gets hot enough around here to need AC, personally I'd just as soon have the windows open and breathe fresh air.

 

[Jstpssng]

I'm with you. Is it even possible to get a modern vehicle that doesn't have the automatic temperature control? Other than in the winter when the heat is on, I generally have the climate control turned off. Rarely gets hot enough around here to need AC, personally I'd just as soon have the windows open and breathe fresh air.

Nothing that I drive has it... one is a 2017, the other is 2018.

 

[Dftodd]

I'm with you. Is it even possible to get a modern vehicle that doesn't have the automatic temperature control? Other than in the winter when the heat is on, I generally have the climate control turned off. Rarely gets hot enough around here to need AC, personally I'd just as soon have the windows open and breathe fresh air.

It really depends on the trim package and model for the vehicle. Usually the higher end models have the auto dual climate control.

For instance, my 2018 Chevy 2500 LT model work truck didn't have the automatic temperature control. But my 2009 GMC 1500 SLT (Chevy LTZ) comes with the auto dual climate and temperature control.

 

[super55]

I think some of the most dependable items were made in the mid 90's through the early 2000's. GM LS engine, Ford 7.3, tractors before all the gadgetry went in and the majority of equipment could still be worked on at home to a certain degree. I have a john deere 4310 and 4400 which are essentially almost identical tractors. The "10" is way more complex because it is "e-pwr reverser". Basically what they did was change everything from mechanical linkage and such to solenoids and relays to do it electronically. For the complexity of the system the over benefit in my view is minimal. I have the same view of these cars all having push-button start now.

 

[oosik]

BOY!! That's the God's honest truth. Woke up this morning to find that there is an upgrade to the Mac OS. From Catalina to Big Sur - 12+ GB upgrade. So this is the END of my upgrades of the OS on this computer. 12+ GB is just too much for my IP - Hughes Net. Even under the best of condition it would take FOREVER.

 

[TCowner]

I could change the heater inside temperature setting on my 2017 GMC Canyon by reaching over and turning a dial while still watching the road. My 2019 Ford Ranger requires me to either use the touch screen and or search for the "toggle" which is in the dash somewhere all while not watching the road. Of course this is after the computer has told me earlier to pay attention to my driving.