Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

K. Collier wrote:
> UH, do you have any hard proof of this bribery?

Yes, personal experience. Read the past posts for details.

Matt

Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

On Fri, 16 Jun 2006 14:58:00 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:


>engine design as I've had great luck with Chrysler engines, starting
>with a slant-6 in a 1976 Dodge Truck. I'm worried about the clutch and
>transmission, especially the clutch. It is a bugger to start out with
>the too tall first gear and too sensitive electronic throttle without
>slipping the clutch a lot more than I like. However, if you don't, then
>you risk stalling as I've don't way too many times.

When I was a kid, I drove my BIL's slant 6 Valiant with Torqueflite. The
engine and tranny were bullet proof. It would do 0-20 mph in about .1
second, and really crush you back in the seat for a fleeting moment. :)
--
Bob

Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

On Fri, 16 Jun 2006 14:58:00 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:


>engine design as I've had great luck with Chrysler engines, starting
>with a slant-6 in a 1976 Dodge Truck. I'm worried about the clutch and
>transmission, especially the clutch. It is a bugger to start out with
>the too tall first gear and too sensitive electronic throttle without
>slipping the clutch a lot more than I like. However, if you don't, then
>you risk stalling as I've don't way too many times.

When I was a kid, I drove my BIL's slant 6 Valiant with Torqueflite. The
engine and tranny were bullet proof. It would do 0-20 mph in about .1
second, and really crush you back in the seat for a fleeting moment. :)
--
Bob

Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

On Fri, 16 Jun 2006 14:58:00 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:


>engine design as I've had great luck with Chrysler engines, starting
>with a slant-6 in a 1976 Dodge Truck. I'm worried about the clutch and
>transmission, especially the clutch. It is a bugger to start out with
>the too tall first gear and too sensitive electronic throttle without
>slipping the clutch a lot more than I like. However, if you don't, then
>you risk stalling as I've don't way too many times.

When I was a kid, I drove my BIL's slant 6 Valiant with Torqueflite. The
engine and tranny were bullet proof. It would do 0-20 mph in about .1
second, and really crush you back in the seat for a fleeting moment. :)
--
Bob

Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

On Fri, 16 Jun 2006 18:03:16 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:

>Bob Adkins wrote:
>> On 15 Jun 2006 21:01:02 -0500, nothermark <nothermark@not.here> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I'll take the thump.
>>
>>
>> You can have it, and take mine while you're at it. :)
>
>Great comeback, Bob! As soon as I read it, I was thinking "I wish I'd
>have thought to say that."
>
>
>> No, I agree. I saw the film too. I'm impressed with the robotics, but even
>> more impressed with the people. One guy was really impressive, and I
>> thought he was a manager of some kind. The subtitle stated he was a "Team
>> Member", meaning a regular hourly worker. I like the way they all seem to be
>> focused on cars, not seeing who can screw the other.
>
>That is good to hear. Anyone know when this was aired? I'd like to
>find it and see if it is scheduled to air again sometime.

Hey Matt, here is a link to The History Channel's film. It has 90% of the
Sonata plant footage. I viewed it 3-4 times, and noticed different little
things each time. Better hurry, I'm guessing they'll be taking it down soon.

http://www.historychannel.com/modernmarvels/?page=video


--
Bob

Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

On Fri, 16 Jun 2006 18:03:16 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:

>Bob Adkins wrote:
>> On 15 Jun 2006 21:01:02 -0500, nothermark <nothermark@not.here> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I'll take the thump.
>>
>>
>> You can have it, and take mine while you're at it. :)
>
>Great comeback, Bob! As soon as I read it, I was thinking "I wish I'd
>have thought to say that."
>
>
>> No, I agree. I saw the film too. I'm impressed with the robotics, but even
>> more impressed with the people. One guy was really impressive, and I
>> thought he was a manager of some kind. The subtitle stated he was a "Team
>> Member", meaning a regular hourly worker. I like the way they all seem to be
>> focused on cars, not seeing who can screw the other.
>
>That is good to hear. Anyone know when this was aired? I'd like to
>find it and see if it is scheduled to air again sometime.

Hey Matt, here is a link to The History Channel's film. It has 90% of the
Sonata plant footage. I viewed it 3-4 times, and noticed different little
things each time. Better hurry, I'm guessing they'll be taking it down soon.

http://www.historychannel.com/modernmarvels/?page=video


--
Bob

Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

On Fri, 16 Jun 2006 18:03:16 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:

>Bob Adkins wrote:
>> On 15 Jun 2006 21:01:02 -0500, nothermark <nothermark@not.here> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I'll take the thump.
>>
>>
>> You can have it, and take mine while you're at it. :)
>
>Great comeback, Bob! As soon as I read it, I was thinking "I wish I'd
>have thought to say that."
>
>
>> No, I agree. I saw the film too. I'm impressed with the robotics, but even
>> more impressed with the people. One guy was really impressive, and I
>> thought he was a manager of some kind. The subtitle stated he was a "Team
>> Member", meaning a regular hourly worker. I like the way they all seem to be
>> focused on cars, not seeing who can screw the other.
>
>That is good to hear. Anyone know when this was aired? I'd like to
>find it and see if it is scheduled to air again sometime.

Hey Matt, here is a link to The History Channel's film. It has 90% of the
Sonata plant footage. I viewed it 3-4 times, and noticed different little
things each time. Better hurry, I'm guessing they'll be taking it down soon.

http://www.historychannel.com/modernmarvels/?page=video


--
Bob

Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

Bob Adkins wrote:

> Hey Matt, here is a link to The History Channel's film. It has 90% of the
> Sonata plant footage. I viewed it 3-4 times, and noticed different little
> things each time. Better hurry, I'm guessing they'll be taking it down soon.
>
> http://www.historychannel.com/modernmarvels/?page=video

Thanks, Bob, I just watched it. Pretty cool!!

Looks like the end got chopped off some, but maybe I'll catch a re-run
on the History channel and have my mother tape it. I live in the
boonies and only get 3 channels on the rabbit ears! :-)


Matt

Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

Bob Adkins wrote:

> Hey Matt, here is a link to The History Channel's film. It has 90% of the
> Sonata plant footage. I viewed it 3-4 times, and noticed different little
> things each time. Better hurry, I'm guessing they'll be taking it down soon.
>
> http://www.historychannel.com/modernmarvels/?page=video

Thanks, Bob, I just watched it. Pretty cool!!

Looks like the end got chopped off some, but maybe I'll catch a re-run
on the History channel and have my mother tape it. I live in the
boonies and only get 3 channels on the rabbit ears! :-)


Matt

Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

Bob Adkins wrote:

> Hey Matt, here is a link to The History Channel's film. It has 90% of the
> Sonata plant footage. I viewed it 3-4 times, and noticed different little
> things each time. Better hurry, I'm guessing they'll be taking it down soon.
>
> http://www.historychannel.com/modernmarvels/?page=video

Thanks, Bob, I just watched it. Pretty cool!!

Looks like the end got chopped off some, but maybe I'll catch a re-run
on the History channel and have my mother tape it. I live in the
boonies and only get 3 channels on the rabbit ears! :-)


Matt

Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

On Sun, 18 Jun 2006 01:33:03 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:


>> http://www.historychannel.com/modernmarvels/?page=video
>
>Thanks, Bob, I just watched it. Pretty cool!!
>
>Looks like the end got chopped off some, but maybe I'll catch a re-run
>on the History channel and have my mother tape it. I live in the
>boonies and only get 3 channels on the rabbit ears! :-)

Not to worry, they have a lot of reruns. It's been on 3 or 4 times in the
last week at various times of the day. It will probably be run a dozen more
times this year.

I never knew that Henry Ford copied slaughter house techniques of the day.
He simply reversed the "disassembly" lines they used in the big meat plants.
:)
--
Bob

Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

On Sun, 18 Jun 2006 01:33:03 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:


>> http://www.historychannel.com/modernmarvels/?page=video
>
>Thanks, Bob, I just watched it. Pretty cool!!
>
>Looks like the end got chopped off some, but maybe I'll catch a re-run
>on the History channel and have my mother tape it. I live in the
>boonies and only get 3 channels on the rabbit ears! :-)

Not to worry, they have a lot of reruns. It's been on 3 or 4 times in the
last week at various times of the day. It will probably be run a dozen more
times this year.

I never knew that Henry Ford copied slaughter house techniques of the day.
He simply reversed the "disassembly" lines they used in the big meat plants.
:)
--
Bob

Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

On Sun, 18 Jun 2006 01:33:03 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:


>> http://www.historychannel.com/modernmarvels/?page=video
>
>Thanks, Bob, I just watched it. Pretty cool!!
>
>Looks like the end got chopped off some, but maybe I'll catch a re-run
>on the History channel and have my mother tape it. I live in the
>boonies and only get 3 channels on the rabbit ears! :-)

Not to worry, they have a lot of reruns. It's been on 3 or 4 times in the
last week at various times of the day. It will probably be run a dozen more
times this year.

I never knew that Henry Ford copied slaughter house techniques of the day.
He simply reversed the "disassembly" lines they used in the big meat plants.
:)
--
Bob

Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

Bob Adkins wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Jun 2006 01:33:03 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>>>http://www.historychannel.com/modernmarvels/?page=video
>>
>>Thanks, Bob, I just watched it. Pretty cool!!
>>
>>Looks like the end got chopped off some, but maybe I'll catch a re-run
>>on the History channel and have my mother tape it. I live in the
>>boonies and only get 3 channels on the rabbit ears! :-)
>
>
> Not to worry, they have a lot of reruns. It's been on 3 or 4 times in the
> last week at various times of the day. It will probably be run a dozen more
> times this year.

My mother uses something like Zap2It (I'm sure that isn't right, but it
is something like that) to look up schedules for the History channel and
said this show had run twice recently, but doesn't show up again in the
future for at least the next month, so I may have to wait a while.


> I never knew that Henry Ford copied slaughter house techniques of the day.
> He simply reversed the "disassembly" lines they used in the big meat plants.
> :)

Yes, was it Solomon who made some little comment about nothing new under
the sun. :-)


Matt

Re: 2006 Hyundai quality report from J D Powers
 

Bob Adkins wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Jun 2006 01:33:03 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>>>http://www.historychannel.com/modernmarvels/?page=video
>>
>>Thanks, Bob, I just watched it. Pretty cool!!
>>
>>Looks like the end got chopped off some, but maybe I'll catch a re-run
>>on the History channel and have my mother tape it. I live in the
>>boonies and only get 3 channels on the rabbit ears! :-)
>
>
> Not to worry, they have a lot of reruns. It's been on 3 or 4 times in the
> last week at various times of the day. It will probably be run a dozen more
> times this year.

My mother uses something like Zap2It (I'm sure that isn't right, but it
is something like that) to look up schedules for the History channel and
said this show had run twice recently, but doesn't show up again in the
future for at least the next month, so I may have to wait a while.


> I never knew that Henry Ford copied slaughter house techniques of the day.
> He simply reversed the "disassembly" lines they used in the big meat plants.
> :)

Yes, was it Solomon who made some little comment about nothing new under
the sun. :-)


Matt