SQOD Squad - Stupid Question Of the Day (15 Viewers)

[Dan Higgins]

Right. That's what I'm referring to also. I don't want brakes being applied for me. I threw in that camera part in to acknowledge that there there ARE newer-than-my-08 tech items I DO like...

I like the radar-controlled Cruise. Very handy on a long road trip. I've also used it on secondary highways (where they have small communities and slower speeds limits every couple miles) when the person in front of me is going close to the speed I want to. Generally that person will slow down as they enter a reduced speed area. I don't need to brake as the LC gently reduces speed to keep the distance I set. I've gone for 30 minutes without needing to use my brake - just tracking the driver in front of me.

As for collision avoidance, I had this in my 2014 MDX and it was much more sensitive than the LC. It was a PITA. It would pick up random reflections and start flashing warnings and applying the brakes. I don't get that with the LC. But I also don't trust these things. Maybe if I had a heart attack it would avoid an accident.

 

[TonyP]

I've sang the praises of radar cruise before. I dig it. I wish it was a little smoother cutting throttle but overall it's really, genuinely, nice to have.

Great for texting and driving too

 

[Markuson]

I like the radar-controlled Cruise. Very handy on a long road trip. I've also used it on secondary highways (where they have small communities and slower speeds limits every couple miles) when the person in front of me is going close to the speed I want to. Generally that person will slow down as they enter a reduced speed area. I don't need to brake as the LC gently reduces speed to keep the distance I set. I've gone for 30 minutes without needing to use my brake - just tracking the driver in front of me.

As for collision avoidance, I had this in my 2014 MDX and it was much more sensitive than the LC. It was a PITA. It would pick up random reflections and start flashing warnings and applying the brakes. I don't get that with the LC. But I also don't trust these things. Maybe if I had a heart attack it would avoid an accident.

Ya, radar cruise would be handy.

Your comments about the sensitivity of collision avoidance is what makes me prefer to avoid it.

 

[Narkhelek]

It's my understanding that the 200 has a second AC compressor about mid vehicle for the 2nd and 3rd rows. My question is what powers it? The engine bay compressor is powered by the engine via the serpentine belt, but what powers the second AC compressor?

 

[gaijin]

It's my understanding that the 200 has a second AC compressor about mid vehicle for the 2nd and 3rd rows. My question is what powers it? The engine bay compressor is powered by the engine via the serpentine belt, but what powers the second AC compressor?

It's my understanding the 200 has only one compressor

 

[TonyP]

One compressor but multiple condensers/evaps. I'm guessing

 

[Markuson]

Whatever is in the left rear...it's a pretty substantial chunk. Here's a shot taken from Toyota's youtube video on their AC system, but they don't go into detail about the massive blue blob in the left rear (video posted below screen grab)...

Taken from this 4 minute video:

 

[Desert Nomad]

Second blower motor and evaporator.

 

[Markuson]

Second blower motor and evaporator.

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Thank you. That's what I've been googling around looking for.

 

[LBridges]

The owner's manual of my '17 specifically states the pre-collision avoidance system will bring the vehicle to a complete stop. ....

I expect they made that change as some companies (notably Subaru TV ads - with the help of Consumer Reports) were making a big deal about coming to a complete stop vice just slowing down.

Not sure I read it in the owner's manual or somewhere on-line, but pretty sure the pedestrian avoidance system in '17 models will also turn the steering wheel to swerve the truck if the sensor system says there's nothing in the immediate way. That should be some real fun if pulling a trailer.

 

[Sandroad]

I expect they made that change as some companies (notably Subaru TV ads - with the help of Consumer Reports) were making a big deal about coming to a complete stop vice just slowing down.

Not sure I read it in the owner's manual or somewhere on-line, but pretty sure the pedestrian avoidance system in '17 models will also turn the steering wheel to swerve the truck if the sensor system says there's nothing in the immediate way. That should be some real fun if pulling a trailer.

Fortunately, that is not the case and the steering is not affected. The pedestrian avoidance system is part of the pre-collision avoidance system and only applies the brakes. Auto-swerving would be a safety disaster. In any event, this thread has me motivated to see if I can set the collision avoidance to default off.

 

[KLF]

SQOD:

Will a 4x8 sheet of plywood fit inside a 200-series?

 

[terdrocket]

SQOD:

Will a 4x8 sheet of plywood fit inside a 200-series?

From my measurements, the 200 is 4x7. I tried to load 7 sheets in last week and had to borrow my dads denali xl to do so.

 

[gaijin]

SQOD:

Will a 4x8 sheet of plywood fit inside a 200-series?

SAOD (Stupid Answer Of the Day):

Sure ... if you cut it into pieces first

Sorry, couldn't help myself ...

 

[KLF]

I guess I should have been more specific: Will it fit flat on the floor between the wheel humps? I don't care if the lower tailgate won't close. I'm just wondering about occasional runs to the lumber yard for a sheet goods.

 

[indycole]

Dual ARB drawers are about 42 inches wide and fit right up against the wheel wells.

 

[TexAZ]

@KLF , a full sheet should be able to slide in and sit on top of the rear seats, folded down, with 3rd row removed and the upper gate propped open/tied down.
personally, I just throw them up on the roof rack. stock rack will handle plywood/lumber with no issues.

 

[kevinfoutch]

I'd say the same thing, use the roof rack or rent a trailer (or even the HomeDepot pickup?) for $20 to save yourself a lot of scuffing / wrangling of 4x8 even if they fit in the rear - appears they will fwiw.

 

[KLF]

OK, thank you. This is very helpful. First thing I would do if I ever bring one of these home will be to remove the 3rd row seats.

I have a small utility trailer, I think you are correct that stuffing a few sheets of sheetrock into my truck will make a huge mess. That would suck.

 

[Markuson]

OK, thank you. This is very helpful. First thing I would do if I ever bring one of these home will be to remove the 3rd row seats.

I have a small utility trailer, I think you are correct that stuffing a few sheets of sheetrock into my truck will make a huge mess. That would suck.

This is another advantage of installing drawers in back such as ARB, because they create a much wider base--in that it deletes the wheel-well intrusion. It also nearly matches the 2nd row seats when folded down. This gives plenty of width. 8 foot boards extend to the end of the tail-gate in this scenario (or just beyond if you are tall and need driver/passenger seats farther back, but it definitely makes wide stuff possible in back.