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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: VaerO on November 08, 2014, 10:05:42

Title: Smarter systems
Post by: VaerO on November 08, 2014, 10:05:42


So the i30 is a very good lookin' car, but does it have the brains to follow??

I've noticed a few little "things" I guess, that should have been added to the cars system. Little things that should happen when something else happens ... let me give some examples:

- Heated seats
The car has heated seats? Check
The car can detect when someone is sitting on a seat? Check
So why is it the car leaves the heated seats running when the passenger leaves the car?
Again it's only a minor thing, but it's something that should just happen ...

- Welcome home lights
The car has headlights? check
The car can detect when a door is closed or open? check
So why is it the car starts the timer on the auto off light feature when the drivers door is shut, even tho I'm half hanging out the back door dragging the grocerys out?
The car should start the timer once all the doors a either shut, or even after you have pressed to lock.

- Sunroof auto close
The car has a sunroof? check
The car has a gps? check
The car has a interface for user configuration? check
So why is there no feature that closes the sunroof automatically as I pull up in the driveway at home, or work?

I have many more to add but I can't remember them atm, I've been wanting to create a thread about this for a while.
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: Dazzler on November 08, 2014, 10:38:23
I can see where you are coming from.. but even dearer cars like my new one have quirks like that.

For example mine will lock the doors when I get out to fuel up the car. It should be able to detect that I have the fuel filler cap open. I can just press a button on my back door handle to unlock it so I can close the fuel flap after, but owners of lesser models have to hunt for their key...

My Sunroof closes as soon as I turn the engine off which is a bit of a pain as sometimes if I am waiting in the car, I would like to keep it open without wasting fuel...

Some of my cars auto functions can be adjusted via menus but not all... :undecided:
 
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: The Gonz on November 08, 2014, 10:56:05
I like your points, VaerO. You should develop a chip to bring all of these features to the car. :victory:
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: asathorny on November 08, 2014, 11:17:15
moan, moan, moan, my first car didn't have any sort of a heater much less HEATED SEATS  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 08, 2014, 11:25:24
I remember traveling form Adelaide to Brisbane in 1963 in an FB Holden. 4 Adults, 2 kids in the car, no heater, no demister, vinyl seats and we used the ESSO screen wipes to clear the condensation off the windscreen at night.

 :scared:

PS and vacuum operated windscreen wipers, too.
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: asathorny on November 08, 2014, 11:32:52
I remember traveling form Adelaide to Brisbane in 1963 in an FB Holden. 4 Adults, 2 kids in the car, no heater, no demister, vinyl seats and we used the ESSO screen wipes to clear the condensation off the windscreen at night.

 :scared:

PS and vacuum operated windscreen wipers, too.

Oh yeah, vacuum operated wipers.    :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:     we had a loooonnnggggg slow hill near my house and by the time I was half way up the wipers had all but given up and I had to reach round and do a hand job (move the wipers by hand that is).....
Loads o fun with my old Ford POP I was 19 so I didn't give a dam.  It was like a Rolls Royce to me  :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 08, 2014, 11:38:31
 :lol:
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: Dazzler on November 08, 2014, 12:35:20
I remember traveling form Adelaide to Brisbane in 1963 in an FB Holden. 4 Adults, 2 kids in the car, no heater, no demister, vinyl seats and we used the ESSO screen wipes to clear the condensation off the windscreen at night.

 :scared:

PS and vacuum operated windscreen wipers, too.
Gee at least you had esso wipes, we only had 2nd hand toilet paper.. :whistler:
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: The Gonz on November 08, 2014, 12:44:11
... we only had 2nd hand toilet paper.. :whistler:
:Shocked:
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: asathorny on November 08, 2014, 12:54:12
I remember traveling form Adelaide to Brisbane in 1963 in an FB Holden. 4 Adults, 2 kids in the car, no heater, no demister, vinyl seats and we used the ESSO screen wipes to clear the condensation off the windscreen at night.

 :scared:

PS and vacuum operated windscreen wipers, too.
Gee at least you had esso wipes, we only had 2nd hand toilet paper.. :whistler:

You had 'toilet paper' Dazz...   cripes you came from a really well off family..   Spoiled rotten :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: 
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: The Gonz on November 08, 2014, 13:01:55
Toilet paper is yesterday's news. :whistler:
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: asathorny on November 08, 2014, 13:15:13
Toilet paper is yesterday's news. :whistler:

It was at our house when I was a kid.................   :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared:
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: AlanHo on November 08, 2014, 14:05:54
I still use newspaper - I get sadistic pleasure from wiping my rear on The Guardian......... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 08, 2014, 21:38:38
Alan's rear end is well Guarded.  :lol:
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: The Gonz on November 08, 2014, 22:26:15
Newspapers are proof positive of the existence of black holes. :whistler:
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: asathorny on November 08, 2014, 22:31:07
Newspapers are proof positive of the existence of black holes. :whistler:

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: eye30 on November 09, 2014, 00:11:35
I still use newspaper - I get sadistic pleasure from wiping my rear on The Guardian......... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
The sun for me.

Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: The Gonz on November 09, 2014, 00:46:15
I still use newspaper - I get sadistic pleasure from wiping my rear on The Guardian......... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
The sun for me.
So that's where it shines. :eek:
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: Doggie 1 on November 09, 2014, 10:25:50
I remember traveling form Adelaide to Brisbane in 1963 in an FB Holden. 4 Adults, 2 kids in the car, no heater, no demister, vinyl seats and we used the ESSO screen wipes to clear the condensation off the windscreen at night.

 :scared:

PS and vacuum operated windscreen wipers, too.
Gee at least you had esso wipes, we only had 2nd hand toilet paper.. :whistler:

You had 'toilet paper' Dazz...   cripes you came from a really well off family..   Spoiled rotten :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 :agreed:

We were poor when I was lad.
Toilet paper?
Pure luxury.
Title: Re: Smarter systems
Post by: Dazzler on November 09, 2014, 10:28:09
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :blubber:
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