What *don't* you like about your i30?

FatBoy · **Reply #510: March 17, 2013, 09:56:13**

Quote from: Gonz on March 17, 2013, 09:44:34

Quote from: the everyman on March 17, 2013, 09:42:34
Oh coool! I always wanted a car owned by a strange old Muslim pop star. lol
At least it's not by a diminutive black 80s psychadelic pop star or you'd have no way of typing his name!

Is that "The artist previously known as ..."?

The Gonz · **Reply #511: March 17, 2013, 09:58:08**

Quote from: FatBoy on March 17, 2013, 09:56:13

Is that "The artist previously known as ..."?

A royal nomenclature for a singer of coloured precipitation and millenium eves indeed!

eye30 · **Reply #512: March 17, 2013, 13:29:06**

Are you sure it is THE Cat Stevens.
Can't find any reference that he lives in OZ...

FatBoy · **Reply #513: March 17, 2013, 22:18:01**

Quote from: Aqua Blue on March 17, 2013, 13:29:06

Are you sure it is THE Cat Stevens.
Can't find any reference that he lives in OZ...

It must be him!! In a world of 6 billion + people, surely there can only be one C Stephens (even with different spelling).

rustynutz · **Reply #514: March 17, 2013, 23:00:25**

Quote from: Aqua Blue on March 17, 2013, 13:29:06

Are you sure it is THE Cat Stevens.
Can't find any reference that he lives in OZ...

Think he's been here doing his musical "Moonshadow".... http://www.moonshadowthemusical.com.au/

Quote from: FatBoy on March 17, 2013, 22:18:01

Quote from: Aqua Blue on March 17, 2013, 13:29:06
Are you sure it is THE Cat Stevens.
Can't find any reference that he lives in OZ...

It must be him!! In a world of 6 billion + people, surely there can only be one C Stephens (even with different spelling).

Don't tell me he's changed his name again!

Surferdude · **Reply #515: March 17, 2013, 23:14:55**

Started out as

Steven Georgiou

Doggie 1 · **Reply #516: March 18, 2013, 05:22:03**

I know a woman called Cat Stevens. Truly.

Dazzler · **Reply #517: March 18, 2013, 19:50:37**

Quote from: rustynutz on March 16, 2013, 06:37:13

Doh! Time to upgrade cars, pip....

No way I would trade my car if there were coins stuck in the ashtray

panda · **Reply #518: March 19, 2013, 04:49:23**

Phil and Surferdude, glad to know it's not just us

WayneD · **Reply #519: July 25, 2013, 22:46:34**

Two things annoy me...

It's been 8 months now since I bought my new i30 and I still can't get used to the dash lights being on even when my headlights aren't. I keep driving home along lit up streets and then when I get to my street that isn't lit up, that's when I realise my headlights aren't on. I have never driven a car before that have the dash lights on when your headlights aren't.

I have resorted to leaving the headlights on at all times but then I get sick of good hearted citizens saying, "You've left your headlights on" as I walk away from the car. Then I have to explain to them that they go off automatically after a minute.

The second thing is what's the point of having a rear wiper if there is no water jet to clean the window with? Dumb.

Oh and one other thing, reverse lights are crap, but that I can fix with an LED light mounted beside the number plate. I have run the wiring just got to get around to installing the light.

Dazzler · **Reply #520: July 25, 2013, 23:06:29**

Hi Wayne,

Most cars are having the dash lights on all the time now. The previous model FD didn't and I used to drive with the lights on just to make the instruments more readable in certain conditions.

Strange about the rear wiper (the FD had a squirter in the top brake light assembly)

Phil №❶ · **Reply #521: July 25, 2013, 23:10:45**

The GD would have the washer as well, I'm sure. I'm still trying to find a way to get instrument lights on all the time in the FD. Now I have the workshop manual, I feel I'm getting closer to the solution.

WayneD · **Reply #522: July 25, 2013, 23:20:44**

Quote from: Phil №❶ on July 25, 2013, 23:10:45

The GD would have the washer as well, I'm sure.

Buggered it I can see it or find a switch for it. I'll be happy to be proven wrong. Next service is only 5K away so I'll ask then.

Don't get me wrong the good things outweigh the bad 10 X but it is the small things that always annoys me!

WayneD · **Reply #523: July 25, 2013, 23:37:15**

Just rang Hyundai and got told to push the lever forward and that operates the water jet.

These new fangled cars...doesn't even look like a water jet is there. The outlet is over to one side of the wiper so not sure quite how that is effective but time will tell.

Keith · **Reply #524: July 25, 2013, 23:37:31**

Oh well i see you are sorted now but heres my Post lol! Did you try pushing the end of the wiper stalk forward for the rear wiper wash? That's where the switch is on my FD but its a twister on mine. Might be that the motor has failed for the back washer.... Switch on the ignition and try it, you should hear the pump running without the engine noise.

WayneD · **Reply #525: July 26, 2013, 00:31:11**

Yep that's it Keith. It looked like that is what I had to do with twister but it didn't go far enough. It took about 10 seconds for the water to start running and I could hear the pump going. Seeing as how it had never been used I guess the lines needed to fill up first.

Happy days

Surferdude · **Reply #526: July 26, 2013, 00:39:16**

We aim to please.

Dazzler · **Reply #527: July 26, 2013, 01:03:18**

Quote from: WayneD on July 26, 2013, 00:31:11

Yep that's it Keith. It looked like that is what I had to do with twister but it didn't go far enough. It took about 10 seconds for the water to start running and I could hear the pump going. Seeing as how it had never been used I guess the lines needed to fill up first.

Happy days

You can "wipe" that problem off your list

Some members didn't have an issue with the unlit instraments in the FD but I did (and quite a few others)

So I think it was a positive improvement... Even the Wife's previous car, a base model Nissan Tiida had it ...

Phil №❶ · **Reply #528: July 26, 2013, 06:42:19**

Now I have the schematics, I should be able to stop the outside lights in the FD model from coming on, with a diode somewhere.

The Gonz · **Reply #529: July 26, 2013, 07:44:42**

Don't keep all that fun troubleshooting to yourself, Phil. Do share. Since the negative ion generator, I've been somewhat bereft of any electronic design activity.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #530: July 26, 2013, 12:29:58**

Patience Gonz, patience.

I've looked at the schematic, but the way it's presented is a bit difficult for my eyes / brain and I've got other priorities at the moment. However, the boss is out of action for 6 days, so I might get some time to revisit my original mod and do some more testing. I'll get something to you asap.

Aussie Keith · **Reply #531: July 27, 2013, 08:51:53**

The steering is about as dead as... well its bereft of any sort of feedback. It diminishes the driving experience. Other than that it's not a bad gadget at all.

Keith · **Reply #532: July 27, 2013, 10:06:45**

I see that "dead steering" jibe bandied around a lot, mostly by car mag vehicle testers, TBH I don't agree. I've had many many cars of all makes and the only ones with any "feel" we're the ones without power assistance. I'll stick with what I got thanks, I don't expect feedback from the steering wheel, i love it as it is as I use my eyes and the seat of my pants for feedback, much like I do on a motorbike. What do we want for a cooking family car?

Phil №❶ · **Reply #533: July 27, 2013, 10:14:54**

The Gonz · **Reply #534: July 27, 2013, 10:33:41**

You're going to cook your families in your i30s?

Keith · **Reply #535: July 27, 2013, 11:16:06**

Cooking as in "standard" Gonz.... But I know you know...

Aussie Keith · **Reply #536: July 27, 2013, 11:54:03**

Quote from: Keith on July 27, 2013, 10:06:45

I see that "dead steering" jibe bandied around a lot, mostly by car mag vehicle testers, TBH I don't agree. I've had many many cars of all makes and the only ones with any "feel" we're the ones without power assistance. I'll stick with what I got thanks, I don't expect feedback from the steering wheel, i love it as it is as I use my eyes and the seat of my pants for feedback, much like I do on a motorbike. What do we want for a cooking family car?

Our European cars including Golfs were able to offer something in the steering department the i30 lacks. I strongly suspect tyres are part of the issue but not completely the answer. It's an area of the car that could use some attention I think although its obviously not intended to be a sporty car or a car with a sporty feel. And yes indeed, as it is it works just fine as a daily driver.

Keith · **Reply #537: July 27, 2013, 11:59:05**

Quote from: keith_h on July 27, 2013, 11:54:03

Quote from: Keith on July 27, 2013, 10:06:45
I see that "dead steering" jibe bandied around a lot, mostly by car mag vehicle testers, TBH I don't agree. I've had many many cars of all makes and the only ones with any "feel" we're the ones without power assistance. I'll stick with what I got thanks, I don't expect feedback from the steering wheel, i love it as it is as I use my eyes and the seat of my pants for feedback, much like I do on a motorbike. What do we want for a cooking family car?

Our European cars including Golfs were able to offer something in the steering department the i30 lacks. I strongly suspect tyres are part of the issue but not completely the answer. It's an area of the car that could use some attention I think although its obviously not intended to be a sporty car or a car with a sporty feel. And yes indeed, as it is it works just fine as a daily driver.

Damnit... I used to be able to say "yeah but the Golf is a whole sack of money more..." But I can't these days. The difference in price is closing so I guess you make a fair call. I suppose the best I can offer is that VW have had longer to perfect the driver involvement element desired by some owners.

Dazzler · **Reply #538: July 27, 2013, 13:08:55**

I found the Veloster steering a bit more involving than the i30 (and the i40 quite good too) if i remember correctly

The hybrid steerng is similar to the i30 though, not bad on a winding road but lifeless on the highway

wayne · **Reply #539: August 25, 2013, 11:51:47**

The glove box is a "little angry" when you press the button! talk about wanting to break you knee caps!