Ergonomics

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Ergonomics: the relationship between you and the machine. Generally speaking, outside bourgie luxury-liners, the more information you have about the status of the machine while in use, the safer and more efficient your vehicle will be.

  • Tachometer,
  • temperature, engine areas, transmission (if any)
  • air flow and quality, rear/mid-engine: air filters at doors to see condition, for example
  • exhaust data: unburned hydrocarbons, color
  • Sight glass for checking oil levels and clarity. Even a periscope with illumination button.

Interior styling:

  • Bucket seats provide distrubtion of your weight across larger surface area, making less trouble-spots.
  • full visibility either with mirrors or glass.