think your newer Audi is hard to service -now-?

[S Dewitt]

Great! 50 dollar bolts!

Scott DeWitt
Advanced Automotion
817-939-6761
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brett Dikeman" <brett at cloud9.net>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 5:48 PM
Subject: think your newer Audi is hard to service -now-?


> If you thought your car was getting hard to service now- just wait.
> Auto companies don't appear  to have signed on yet, but the microchip
> industry is having a complete wet dream with regards to "intelligent"
> fasteners.
>
> Fastener is the wrong word- "lockout system" is much better.
>
> "* Service. Microchips embedded in fasteners respond only to
> encrypted signals, restricting access to service procedures. These
> procedures would be stored in fastener control software, ensuring
> installation of authorized replacement parts. A central database
> would retain information on fastener status and maintenance history.
> All data would be accessible instantly to document warranty claims.
>
> Original parts with unique, electronically controlled serial numbers
> could be authenticated from the central database prior to assembly.
> Software also could manage inventory through a central database, as
> well as provide service manuals for access by technicians.
>
> * Customization. Intelligent fasteners could allow easy part
> change-out in aftermarket customization while giving OEMs greater
> control of genuine part"
>
>
http://smt.pennnet.com/Articles/Article_Display.cfm?Section=Articles&Subsection=Display&ARTICLE_ID=207838
>
> (originally found on Slashdot, but not exactly the same crowd as
Audifans).
>
> I can't see anyone in their right minds buying a car with this technology.
>
> Brett
> -- 
> "They that give up essential liberty to obtain temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Ben Franklin
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