I’ve always had a stupid pipe dream of building an “analog” car if you will, where there are absolutely zero electronics in the car and it’s just pure road feel. Sounds really stupid and impractical in a modern context but was wondering when was the last time we had truly mechanical cars before electronic assistance became the norm?
Just rent a 1970s Cessna 152s or 172s and do a few laps in the traffic pattern with it. All analogue guages, carbureted engine with direct throttle and direct mixture control.
Even starting the damn thing requires manual priming with fuel. It’s doubly fun if you happen to flood it with too much fuel and having to do a flooded engine start.
Realistic answer would be a Go-Kart built with 2-stroke engines. Your butt is the suspension so you’d feel the road alright.
Yup, flying GA really makes you appreciate the technology in car engines.
Could even go further with a 1930s/40s J3 with no electrical system at all haha