The simple things...
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...your car does or has that make you smile
For instance I was topping up the windscreen washer fluid on the weekend and I noticed I had headlamp washers, pulled the stick and they didnt go off, turned the lights on and voila, a really simple little thing but it made me smile that someone went to the effort
Also my intermittent wipers can be adjusted by about 8 levels, one of the handiest things I have had on a car again not hugely needed but very nice that its there
My favourite was on my E30 though, I thought the Miles Remaining guage was wildly innacurate as it would jump from 19 miles to 64 miles, it was only after a while I realised it was adjusting itself based on the fuel light, so it was 19 miles til fule light then 64 miles once the light was on
It was like a little free gift of fuel
Anyone else got simple pleasures in their car?
For instance I was topping up the windscreen washer fluid on the weekend and I noticed I had headlamp washers, pulled the stick and they didnt go off, turned the lights on and voila, a really simple little thing but it made me smile that someone went to the effort
Also my intermittent wipers can be adjusted by about 8 levels, one of the handiest things I have had on a car again not hugely needed but very nice that its there
My favourite was on my E30 though, I thought the Miles Remaining guage was wildly innacurate as it would jump from 19 miles to 64 miles, it was only after a while I realised it was adjusting itself based on the fuel light, so it was 19 miles til fule light then 64 miles once the light was on
It was like a little free gift of fuel
Anyone else got simple pleasures in their car?
skilly1 said:
Lights underneath the door handles that light the pavement below and also illuminate the car in the dark. Very nice touch.
Ah yes nice oneTo add to that my dads Freelander 2 has a thing whereby when he parks up and gets out having had the headlights on they stay on for a minute after he has got out to light the way to the door
I may be talking complete balls, but I'm sure I was told that the battery in my Range Rover Sport keyfob was charged through the key when in the ignition, therefore the battery would never need to be replaced.
Or something.
If this wasn't true, then someone needs to develop it, as it is a great idea!
Or something.
If this wasn't true, then someone needs to develop it, as it is a great idea!
timetex said:
I may be talking complete balls, but I'm sure I was told that the battery in my Range Rover Sport keyfob was charged through the key when in the ignition, therefore the battery would never need to be replaced.
Or something.
If this wasn't true, then someone needs to develop it, as it is a great idea!
I don't know if it's true or not. But they generally use lithium button cells in keyfobs. These can't be charged, you'd need some form of Li-ion type cell for that. Not sure one small enough exists. You'd also need multiple contacts on the key to charge it most likely. IMR cells shouldn't be over discharged and ICR cells need protective circuitry to stop them catching fire (hence most cell phone batteries have 3 contacts or more on them).Or something.
If this wasn't true, then someone needs to develop it, as it is a great idea!
Also a rechargeable cell will need replacing at some point as you can only charge them 'x' number of times.
Lastly rechargeable cells normally have a higher self discharge rate, which would be a bit of a PITA on your backup set of keys vs non rechargeable cells which might be good for 10 years if used in frequently.
" It seems to make people happy. Its about 0.2p of LED.Variably adjustable wiper speeds.
The fact that the car will not lock without the key being outside - if you push down the door pins, when you close the door, they just pop back up.
Speed-sensitive power assisted steering.
These aren't unique to that model, but great features in a cheap car.
The fact that the car will not lock without the key being outside - if you push down the door pins, when you close the door, they just pop back up.
Speed-sensitive power assisted steering.
These aren't unique to that model, but great features in a cheap car.
300bhp/ton said:
I don't know if it's true or not. But they generally use lithium button cells in keyfobs. These can't be charged, you'd need some form of Li-ion type cell for that. Not sure one small enough exists. You'd also need multiple contacts on the key to charge it most likely. IMR cells shouldn't be over discharged and ICR cells need protective circuitry to stop them catching fire (hence most cell phone batteries have 3 contacts or more on them).
Also a rechargeable cell will need replacing at some point as you can only charge them 'x' number of times.
Lastly rechargeable cells normally have a higher self discharge rate, which would be a bit of a PITA on your backup set of keys vs non rechargeable cells which might be good for 10 years if used in frequently.
I believe that it's a Fomoco patent, which is why Land Rover would use it. I was told about it years ago on a friend's work Transit. It was mentioned in the handbook too.Also a rechargeable cell will need replacing at some point as you can only charge them 'x' number of times.
Lastly rechargeable cells normally have a higher self discharge rate, which would be a bit of a PITA on your backup set of keys vs non rechargeable cells which might be good for 10 years if used in frequently.
I could be wrong about the Ford patent, but I know it's used in the Ford empire. To what extent I couldn't say.
On my car, whatever level your wipers are on, when you stop in traffic it goes down one level (so if you have it on normal, it goes to intermittent, if you have it on fast it goes to slow). When you start moving again, it reverts to the original setting.
Also, when one of the rear light bulbs goes, it warns you that it's gone but in the meantime it uses the brake light at 50% intensity to compensate! I mean, how cool is that?!
Also, when one of the rear light bulbs goes, it warns you that it's gone but in the meantime it uses the brake light at 50% intensity to compensate! I mean, how cool is that?!
Edited by calibrax on Friday 8th June 11:21
calibrax said:
On my car, whatever level your wipers are on, when you stop in traffic it goes down one level (so if you have it on normal, it goes to intermittent, if you have it on fast it goes to slow). When you start moving again, it reverts to the original setting.
Also, when one of the rear light bulbs goes, it warns you that it's gone but in the meantime it uses the brake light at 50% intensity to compensate! I mean, how cool is that?!
Ooooh I like these ones!!Also, when one of the rear light bulbs goes, it warns you that it's gone but in the meantime it uses the brake light at 50% intensity to compensate! I mean, how cool is that?!
Edited by calibrax on Friday 8th June 11:21
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