"Openometer"
12-01-2008 | 12:55 PM
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From: Worthington, OH
"Openometer"
I just read a review of the 2009 Mini Cooper convertible. Among other items, it now features an "openometer", which measures the elapsed amount of time spent driving with the top down.
Is this just a gimmick or can anyone think of a useful purpose for this instrument?
I am also reminded of my old 4-wheel drive Toyota Tercel wagon which had an inclinometer (measures the degree of incline of the vehicle). I am not sure what use this was, other than to tell other people about the steepness of a hill you were able to drive up or down.
Is this just a gimmick or can anyone think of a useful purpose for this instrument?
I am also reminded of my old 4-wheel drive Toyota Tercel wagon which had an inclinometer (measures the degree of incline of the vehicle). I am not sure what use this was, other than to tell other people about the steepness of a hill you were able to drive up or down.
12-01-2008 | 01:14 PM
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From: Smalltown
Originally Posted by goblueS2K,Dec 1 2008, 04:55 PM
I just read a review of the 2009 Mini Cooper convertible. Among other items, it now features an "openometer", which measures the elapsed amount of time spent driving with the top down.
Is this just a gimmick or can anyone think of a useful purpose for this instrument?
I am also reminded of my old 4-wheel drive Toyota Tercel wagon which had an inclinometer (measures the degree of incline of the vehicle). I am not sure what use this was, other than to tell other people about the steepness of a hill you were able to drive up or down.
Is this just a gimmick or can anyone think of a useful purpose for this instrument?
I am also reminded of my old 4-wheel drive Toyota Tercel wagon which had an inclinometer (measures the degree of incline of the vehicle). I am not sure what use this was, other than to tell other people about the steepness of a hill you were able to drive up or down.
