fritz:
RC:

I sometimes wonder if test engineers actually drive these cars under normal driving conditions because this is stuff they should notice during development. yes

There are some issues which professional test engineers are "immune" to, simply because they are too professional.

To try to make a product "foolproof", you have subject it to abuse by as many people as possible who are insufficiently informed about the right way of doing things and therefore more inclined to try all the wrong ways first. 

This is why it is a good idea for a car manufacturer to let "ordinary" people test their products before they make it to final series production. Letting family members of employees do the job isn't enough...

I know there could be liability and secrecy issues but this can be "fixed" with a waiver and a NDA. Smiley


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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Audi R8 V10 Plus (2017), Mini JCW (2015), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)