> I think it's one of the worst ideas to be implemented on modern cars.
> Mushy throttle response coupled with far worse reliability and higher
> chance of non failsafe modes.

> They top my personal list of automotive hates which also include
> electronic handbrakes and stupid electronic indicator stalks.

Add long lag turbos - especially when driving on gravel roads. A whole
new sport in itself.

My (presently 'sleeping') 1989 Mk1 MR2 'Supercharger' is an utter joy
on gravel (or anywhere else) with zero lag so you can squirt it
through corners like an unboosted engined car. If you insist on
overdoing it it will transit happily between gripping and sliding and
back in  an utterly controlled manner, gravel or seal, even under
supercharger boost.
Whereas, our Mitsubishi Chariot turbo (deceased engine :-) ) had a 1
to 2 seconds turbo lag. Close to undriveable in a spirited way on
winding gravel roads.


                   Russell
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