Automakers to gearheads: We want to make it illegal to mod cars

[onDjuice]

Have to side with ZR on this one.. That slippery slope starts hard to stop..

[b1lk1]

As long as there is a diagnostic connector somewhere on the car we will always be able to hack our way in.

You guys do realize most 2008+ sports/high end cars already have a "black box" that records the last 60 seconds of what you were doing and that can be used as evidence in court against you? You also do not have the ability to manipulate this function in any way as well, it's hidden and blocked from access.

[ZR]

It's build into the air bag control module. Exact reason I feel it's an invasion of our privacy when the govt plugs into "my computer" for etesting.

[RedSN]

As long as there is a diagnostic connector somewhere on the car we will always be able to hack our way in.
...not have the ability to manipulate this function in any way as well, it's hidden and blocked from access.

If I was an automotive engineer I would hide the ECU in the same spot as that black box then.

[ZR]

You know full well that would take a 46 year study first.

[RedSN]

Study is already underway for self-driving cars....

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/se...rnia-1.3069113

[ZR]

Dammit, never argue with an engineer.

[Amsoil Guy]

Dammit, never argue with an engineer.

Just swear and curse at them. Never argue with them.

[ZR]

Done and done.

[Tailites]

imo...the whole thing will never fly...

SEMA will try to save itself...how many jobs will be lost in the aftermarket?...if the powers that be

lets just call them what they are...control freaks>>>$$$$$$$$$$$$$...get their way...

btw...I love technology...I really do...but whats happening is technology is being used as a sword to

control the masses...cars that drive themselves?...it belongs to me but Im not allowed to look inside it?

so when theres a computer glitch & your car takes out a family on the highway...

whos liable...????