• Zahille7@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    The pop-put door handles thing gets me. Like why do I need to push one end of the handle in, then pull it the rest of the way out on the opposite end? It’s so backwards and convoluted.

    Just give me a damn handle I pull out to open the damn door. Why is it so hard?

    • zSpider
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      1 year ago

      Flush door handles improve aerodynamics by reducing drag.

      • Virtual Insanity @lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        That’s true, but also dumb at the same time.

        The benefit of reduced drag applies regardless of mode of propulsion.

        So really, it’s complexity for complexity sake.

        • weew@lemmy.ca
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          1 year ago

          not really, because gas engines are so inefficient outside of their ideal RPM range that a little extra drag is barely noticeable.

    • Microplasticbrain@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      I bet they add all that dumb shit so it breaks and you have to buy a new car after all the bells and whistles are busted and you cant open your doors or trunk, since the motor is so much more reliable and needs less maintenance.