If only Cars were as Plug-n-Play as PCs are...

[cluelessgenius]

so lately at work theres a corvette c5 in the parking lot and i cant stop admiring it. I just like the simple exterior design.

but then again that thing is from 2005 and the interior looks pre-2000s.

so i started dreaming...if only i could swap the interior from a mazda x-5 ND in there..

..and while were at it change the engine for something modern and practical for daily use, maybe even a soft hybrid.

 

but all the software and then theres TÜV in germany means that that would never be street legal, i cant imagine.

 

if only you could swap engine in and out like a GPU. get a chassis like its a case. idk i just needed to share that thought what do you think? 

 

 

[chiller15]

Modular interiors would be awesome, but I think it's just a pipe dream, even within single manufacturers and their different models!

[lewdicrous]

You can mix and mash, as long as you're willing to fabricate most (if not all) of the mounting points.

It seems like you want the look of the car, but not the power that comes with it. Some people buy normal everyday cars and then create a custom exterior using fiberglass or hard foam

[cluelessgenius]

8 minutes ago, lewdicrous said:

You can mix and mash, as long as you're willing to fabricate most (if not all) of the mounting points.

It seems like you want the look of the car, but not the power that comes with it. Some people buy normal everyday cars and then create a custom exterior using fiberglass or hard foam

yeah but those look yanky as hell. on idea would be something like "B is for Build" does on youtube and just build a frame and rollcage and then plop a chassis over it and an interior in it.

but still makeing all the software work seems like a nightmare and the fact that id never get it street legal here stays. 

 

also i have nothing against the power but gas is pricy and a 6.something litre engine isnt really doable on a daily imo

[lewdicrous]

15 minutes ago, cluelessgenius said:

yeah but those look yanky as hell. on idea would be something like "B is for Build" does on youtube and just build a frame and rollcage and then plop a chassis over it and an interior in it.

Chris buys wrecked cars, I'm talking about cars that haven't been in an accident

Here's an example of a custom made exterior + interior:

Spoiler

 

 

15 minutes ago, cluelessgenius said:

but still makeing all the software work seems like a nightmare and the fact that id never get it street legal here stays

You will still be able to use the OEM ECU if you used most original electronics, if not then an aftermarket ECU is also an option

15 minutes ago, cluelessgenius said:

also i have nothing against the power but gas is pricy and a 6.something litre engine isnt really doable on a daily imo

I feel ya, I thought you meant having a lot of power in wet/cold conditions

[DimasRMDO]

4 hours ago, cluelessgenius said:

if only you could swap engine in and out like a GPU. get a chassis like its a case. idk i just needed to share that thought what do you think? 

Maybe you can do that in EVs? I don't know much about EVs so correct me if I'm wrong 

[rmac52]

If your a good enough mechanic and fabricator then anything is possible.  

It's just usually not worth it.  

[Techicolors]

wish i could swap the infotainment system in the family car. it lags too much 

[bimmerman]

10 hours ago, cluelessgenius said:

yeah but those look yanky as hell. on idea would be something like "B is for Build" does on youtube and just build a frame and rollcage and then plop a chassis over it and an interior in it.

but still makeing all the software work seems like a nightmare and the fact that id never get it street legal here stays. 

 

also i have nothing against the power but gas is pricy and a 6.something litre engine isnt really doable on a daily imo

I daily a 6.2L (LS3) powered SS. It's 100% worth the gas bill.

 

More to the point, you can easily do this even in Germany-- motor swaps are legal.

 

What you might want though is to do a Flyin' Miata LS3 conversion into an ND. A friend has one of their NA miata builds....and Goddamn that's a riot.

 

I've got a motor swapped m3 track car...things are plug and play as long as you have time, patience, skill, and/or money to pay someone else.

 

They'll never be as simple as computers, but computer tinkering is a great gateway drug for cars!

[Guest]

You can swap OEM parts all you like tbh

[Beef Boss]

Technically you can 'swap parts out' you just have to make sure the other components are capable of working with it. Like in a nuc you can't put a desktop titan V as you can't just put a v16 in well, any car. The easiest solution to being able to do something like this are electric cars. 

[Amazonsucks]

21 hours ago, cluelessgenius said:

so lately at work theres a corvette c5 in the parking lot and i cant stop admiring it. I just like the simple exterior design.

but then again that thing is from 2005 and the interior looks pre-2000s.

so i started dreaming...if only i could swap the interior from a mazda x-5 ND in there..

..and while were at it change the engine for something modern and practical for daily use, maybe even a soft hybrid.

 

but all the software and then theres TÜV in germany means that that would never be street legal, i cant imagine.

 

if only you could swap engine in and out like a GPU. get a chassis like its a case. idk i just needed to share that thought what do you think? 

 

 

PCs and peripherals are never right with default settings even if all the parts are plug and play. Plug and play often defaults to least common denominator settings that run terribly. 

 

If anything, id want PC hardware to be more like a well made car that needs no modifications or tweaking, and comes perfectly set up from the factory so i dont have to spend hours configuring it like a PC or even a smartphone if youre a power user. Adding user controllable computers to cars has made them require a setup too.

 

It wasnt too bad on mine. I do like being able to set door auto locking, AC and light sensor sensitivity and all that stuff myself.

 

Modular engine swapping would require provisions for all different engines in the drivetrain. Cars already come with i4, v6 and v8 in the sme basic car, but it requires a reworking of the drivetrain to do it and retrofitting a huge engine into a car it wasnt designed for is usually more than just buying a more expensive car with a bigger engine for that very reason.

 

Theres also how much the drivetrain is tailored to the specific vehicle. Dumbing that down to make it modular(manufacturers do it to an extent usually) would mean lower performance, more weight and more money.

 

If you want a V8 powered GT with everything modern just get this. Its cheap for what it is, great fuel efficiency, one of the nicest interiors of any car, and all the high tech stuff is designed into it and not tacked on afterward.

 

 

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Get ready for a boatload of issues. If building a computer that only involves a handful of different parts and can already cause a wide assortment of issues, imagine how would that compare with a vehicle composed of hundreds, if not thousands of individual parts. There's probably a reason why it takes practically 5 years to design and validate a car (even then there are issues, early model B8 Audi A4s were known to drink a lot of oil). By the time a new generation of your favourite car comes out, a team is already working on the next generation, not just the face lift. 

[Virus__]

Eh, in the world of car modification anything is possible. Not so much, hot swap per-se, but I guess a good example of this is West Coast Customs. They have been able to dream up stuff & then find a way to fabricate it, so everything in a vehicle is custom. They might not be the best, but I think they are a good example because they are a brand a lot would know.

[Nicnac]

I just watched "B is for Build"'s Corvette Buggy Video. Looks hella fun. Wish we could do stuff like this in Germany or even had those racing events like they do in the US. Over here you can't change a fucking thing on your car without having to convince an official about why it is essential to do that mod lol. Seriously I had an old Jeep Cherokee for some time (loved that car) and You can't even change the bumpers without someone bitching about it.