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Just got my April copy of MOTOR from Oz... Big spread on the latest mule from the boys at Clayton; the snazzy yellow version of the R8, known as the SV6000. Woz shown at the Melb motor show last week.
Looks on paper like a LS2 base R8 with the AP six-pot front stoppers and a few trim updates, but the biggest addition is this new Dynamic Driver Interface (DDI). Apparently developed by GM USA but yet to get a gig on the road. SV6000 is the GM virgin for this peice of kit. Looks like a palm pilot stuck beside the window controls! Gives all sorts of telemetry plus bluetooth for emails and a few other gimmicks for the propella-heads. HSV are looking for about 80,000 oz fun tickets if ya "just want one" badly enough!
cheers
Julian
Looks on paper like a LS2 base R8 with the AP six-pot front stoppers and a few trim updates, but the biggest addition is this new Dynamic Driver Interface (DDI). Apparently developed by GM USA but yet to get a gig on the road. SV6000 is the GM virgin for this peice of kit. Looks like a palm pilot stuck beside the window controls! Gives all sorts of telemetry plus bluetooth for emails and a few other gimmicks for the propella-heads. HSV are looking for about 80,000 oz fun tickets if ya "just want one" badly enough!
cheers
Julian
Taken from my last post as follows if ya didnt catch it! laterz Skippy Adelaide Go Skaify!!!!!!
HSVDDI – Driver Dynamic Interface
The release of this unique new technology highlights the link that has been forged between HSV's engineering department and General Motors Technology Management Group located within the Detroit R&D centre. Essentially created as a high technology ‘think tank' unit, GM's Technology Management Group was responsible for the basic DDI concept after which the development and refinement of the system was handled in conjunction with HSV engineering. The result is another amazing coup for HSV as it is the first to market this technology and has now established a mutually beneficial ongoing flow of ideas and information.
The DDI system combines the attributes of a modern PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) with the convenience of satellite navigation, as well as opening a direct line of communication between the driver and the car. For the many HSV owners who are busy, successful people and tend to spend long hours behind the wheel the DDI will be an absolute boon.
When functioning as a PDA, the pocket-sized DDI is portable and offers all the usual features of its type, including a Microsoft operating system, Bluetooth download capabilities, address book and appointments notification, just to name a few.
By plugging it into the GPS system supplied in the vehicle the DDI also offers all the functions expected of a user-friendly satellite navigation system such as providing directions to any address – either from the owner's address book or by menu selection – or to points of interest and other useful locations. Voice navigation provides turn-by-turn instructions and there is a choice of various 2D and 3D maps and screen settings.
Attaching the DDI unit to its vehicle gateway module and cradle in the centre console opens up a whole new realm of information. Via a data bus incorporated into the vehicle's electronic architecture, signals from the many existing sensors throughout the vehicle are translated into an information format that can be accessed through the gateway to the PDA handset.
The ‘Data stream' mode allows up to four vehicle operating parameters at one time to be monitored, recorded and later played back in various forms. This can be particularly useful to monitor coolant and oil temperatures when towing or, perhaps, to assess changes in throttle position and vehicle performance.
For the many HSV enthusiasts who enjoy club use of their vehicle in a controlled track environment, the new DDI feature will offer capabilities to measure and record elapsed times and measure vehicle performance for later analysis. DDI software updates will be available to customers via a website download facility at hsv.com.au.
As with other in-vehicle driver aids and entertainment systems the DDI screen is not designed to be viewed whilst driving. Indeed, once the vehicle is moving the screen is automatically deactivated.
The HSVDDI unit will be standard in the SV6000 model and it is planned to offer it as an option on other HSV models later this year.
HSVDDI – Driver Dynamic Interface
The release of this unique new technology highlights the link that has been forged between HSV's engineering department and General Motors Technology Management Group located within the Detroit R&D centre. Essentially created as a high technology ‘think tank' unit, GM's Technology Management Group was responsible for the basic DDI concept after which the development and refinement of the system was handled in conjunction with HSV engineering. The result is another amazing coup for HSV as it is the first to market this technology and has now established a mutually beneficial ongoing flow of ideas and information.
The DDI system combines the attributes of a modern PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) with the convenience of satellite navigation, as well as opening a direct line of communication between the driver and the car. For the many HSV owners who are busy, successful people and tend to spend long hours behind the wheel the DDI will be an absolute boon.
When functioning as a PDA, the pocket-sized DDI is portable and offers all the usual features of its type, including a Microsoft operating system, Bluetooth download capabilities, address book and appointments notification, just to name a few.
By plugging it into the GPS system supplied in the vehicle the DDI also offers all the functions expected of a user-friendly satellite navigation system such as providing directions to any address – either from the owner's address book or by menu selection – or to points of interest and other useful locations. Voice navigation provides turn-by-turn instructions and there is a choice of various 2D and 3D maps and screen settings.
Attaching the DDI unit to its vehicle gateway module and cradle in the centre console opens up a whole new realm of information. Via a data bus incorporated into the vehicle's electronic architecture, signals from the many existing sensors throughout the vehicle are translated into an information format that can be accessed through the gateway to the PDA handset.
The ‘Data stream' mode allows up to four vehicle operating parameters at one time to be monitored, recorded and later played back in various forms. This can be particularly useful to monitor coolant and oil temperatures when towing or, perhaps, to assess changes in throttle position and vehicle performance.
For the many HSV enthusiasts who enjoy club use of their vehicle in a controlled track environment, the new DDI feature will offer capabilities to measure and record elapsed times and measure vehicle performance for later analysis. DDI software updates will be available to customers via a website download facility at hsv.com.au.
As with other in-vehicle driver aids and entertainment systems the DDI screen is not designed to be viewed whilst driving. Indeed, once the vehicle is moving the screen is automatically deactivated.
The HSVDDI unit will be standard in the SV6000 model and it is planned to offer it as an option on other HSV models later this year.
>>>As with other in-vehicle driver aids and entertainment systems the DDI screen is not designed to be viewed whilst driving. Indeed, once the vehicle is moving the screen is automatically deactivated.
Where is the fun in that???? I can sense some re-wiring happening here... First they say you can't talk on your mobile in the car, then to get around that you start using sms, can't do that anymore, next they will say you can't watch tv, or cruise the internet while your driving. What is the world coming to....
Where is the fun in that???? I can sense some re-wiring happening here... First they say you can't talk on your mobile in the car, then to get around that you start using sms, can't do that anymore, next they will say you can't watch tv, or cruise the internet while your driving. What is the world coming to....
$80 000 for a yellow clubsport with some extra toys and gimmicks. Granted it's a great looking car, but I would be dissappointed if I was to be lumbered with a black one as for that kinda money I would definately want the yellow one..Nothing like standing out in the crowd!! Surely if demand requires it, the boys at HSV would consider some more yellow versions or even the 'British Racing Green' of the SV300 guise...
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