AZhitman wrote: ↑Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:02 am
I'm thinking this stream-of-consciousness drivel is to blame.
I haven't looked at the schematic for the backup camera, but I can't see any possible way for it to 'lag.' It's a direct signal. Someone with more experience in these matters can correct me if I'm wrong. My $99 Pyle backup camera I installed on my Titan is 100% 1:1 real-time in response, like a mirror.
I doubt very, very seriously that your car 'slams on the brakes unexpectedly.' If so, then you should go get a dealer tech and make them drive with you into your driveway. Brake application at walking speeds does NOT wear pads. Period. So, if you're replacing pads earlier than expected, you're either riding the brakes or there's a flaw elsewhere. How long is an appropriate lifespan for brake pads on a small crossover?
Don't blame 'everyone.' Your limited knowledge and experience with even the simplest of mechanical functions makes such statements ludicrous. 'Cutting corners' is to be expected when you fall victim to ownership of a bottom-rung crossover. That's economics. No one owes you more than what you got.
Ranting about 'stupid trends' is equally silly. You sound like an old lady shouting out her apartment window at kids playing in the street.
It's not a trend, it's a logical progression of free market responses to economic forces and overwhelming buyer decisions.
Your 'entitledness' seems to be generationally-gifted.
I'm Nissan's biggest critic - ask anyone who's been here for a long time. But some of this is simply emotional ranting based on mechanical ignorance and feelings of inadequacy. A psychology 101 and Econ 101 class would be a welcome and enlightening experience (unless you already know it all, which I suspect).
NOTE:
None of this is intended to be disrespectful (not that I care about feelings) but a wake-up call that words mean things and if you post it, it's open for dissection and correction.
To be fair, I agree with literally all of your points.
1) I am doing an Apples to Apples comparison here. 2nd gen Rogue vs 2nd gen Rogue. That's as similar it can get. Now when I say its lagging, its very noticeable, WOT or just slowly hovering on the brake pedal, the signal between the vehicle and cameras should be instantaneous (like a 1:1 ratio), not lets wait for a few seconds and then show the next frame. That's what I am seeing with the 2019, its not instantaneous as the 2016. Its not 1:1 or 100%.
2) I am not the one that should say whats the correct lifespan of a brake pad, but I am just saying after having multiple MPI from the dealers, the brakes are starting to wear this early, which again ties with the stupid FEB and senors slamming the brakes for no god dang reason, which is why I press Traction control off every time I drive any distance more than 0.25 miles with the 2019 as it turns off the stupid emergency brakes and senors alongside traction control. On my 2016, rear brake pads has the same MM thickness as the 2019 but with 54k miles on those pads, and those pads are the cheapo Nissan pads too, and those were replaced May of 2018, whereas this 2019 has little over 4500 miles and doesn't go through alot of stop and go traffic.
3) The sensors and FEB. In any right mind, knows one freaking branch shouldn't cause severe damage to the vehicles bumper and body work, except a light scratch on the clear coat. Now, take that branch and put many leaves on it. It shouldn't cause an issue. And then a house gutter. I am not even close to that at all, and it still decides to slam the brakes, even when I look at my mirrors and windows while backing into the parking spot (driveway) and it just has its own mind.
4) I am at least trying to gain mechanical knowledge somewhere, and somehow, since I come from a family that has no mechanical knowledge. When I do post stuff on forums or anywhere, I do take it with a grain of salt every time because I know sometimes I may be right or wrong. However, I still dislike Nissan, but until I have enough financial means to purchase a new vehicle, I am stuck with driving the Rogue. But one thing came out while I am driving this Rogue, regardless of the manufacturer if a vehicle is maintained properly, it can be very reliable.
5) I am actually considering on double-majoring on psychology, just in case my current major is a flop for some reason, so yeah I do know it.
6) No-offense Greg, but if Nissan ever listened to anyone other than shareholders and directors and board executives and rich people and federal governments, their quality wouldn't go downhill in at least half of the vehicle, especially during a mid-model refresh. It would be nice if they listened to their critics and customers on where to improve on, but most of the time they don't. And I also believe this same thing can also be applied to GM and many other brands too. (Toyota needs to figure out that its mostly the maniacs and psychos purchase their reliable vehicles).
7) Toyota rant? I was driving back to the dorm from another campus within the university around 9:30pm last night, and the freeway was backed up. When I got to the seen, what did I see... a previous gen Corolla that crashed into 2 other vehicles, which makes sense, as they tend to drive like douche bags in Florida. (Yes, it is a mostly Florida thing, douche bags driving Corollas and Rav4s, not lifted trucks). We do get the occasional grandparent driving slow in a CRV, but that's understandable, they are getting old.