additions that make life easier - Page 2

cumbriakevin · 8th September 2017, 21:00

i bought a satnav which has a warning ping on it when I go over the speed limit for an area - you can disable it if you don't want to hear it. It's useful for average speed camera checks when you can go a few miles and have to be below 50 or whatever.

Jim Jamieson · 8th September 2017, 21:28

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Originally Posted by cumbriakevin

i bought a satnav which has a warning ping on it when I go over the speed limit for an area - you can disable it if you don't want to hear it. It's useful for average speed camera checks when you can go a few miles and have to be below 50 or whatever.

75 already has this feature if you have IPK fitted.

Heddy · 8th September 2017, 21:52

I have an e-cig holder, reachable without leaning forward, and a 'change pot' which is a spectacle case fixed with double sided tape. The 75 se has lots of toys but I just add things personal to me.....when i think of them. SWMBO likes the multi usb's for her phone/tablet/e-cig.

HarryM1BYT · 9th September 2017, 08:14

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Originally Posted by Heddy

I have an e-cig holder, reachable without leaning forward, and a 'change pot' which is a spectacle case fixed with double sided tape. The 75 se has lots of toys but I just add things personal to me.....when i think of them. SWMBO likes the multi usb's for her phone/tablet/e-cig.

Long ago, I once had a car broken into for some small change in a pot, which was visible with car left parked and locked. Never habitually leave a car with anything of any value on display.

Arryhall · 9th September 2017, 09:42

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Originally Posted by macafee2

I take it my love of cruise control does not count?

macafee2

One thing I miss so much is cruise control. Done the Scottish holiday in my Dad's Saab, and used the CC every day. Motorway driving made SSSSOOOO much easier and comfortable. Average speed limits? No problem! Can rest both legs, and not end up with calf cramp after 8 hours driving. WHY didn't I get a 75 with cruise control?

Has to be the singular most useful device for covering long days and distances.

AndyN01 · 9th September 2017, 11:31

And that's why I'm looking to retro fit cruise control to my diesel.

After much reading (thanks all) it looks time consuming but not actually too difficult

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Andy

elefsis · 9th September 2017, 12:20

Phil T4 has just fitted cruise control to my manual diesel and it works very well. It is ideal for maintaining the lower speed limits without have to watch the speedo all the time.

HarryM1BYT · 9th September 2017, 15:50

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Originally Posted by elefsis

Phil T4 has just fitted cruise control to my manual diesel and it works very well. It is ideal for maintaining the lower speed limits without have to watch the speedo all the time.

The lowest speed at which you can activate it, is a true 22/23 mph.

Arryhall · 9th September 2017, 23:10

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Originally Posted by elefsis

Phil T4 has just fitted cruise control to my manual diesel and it works very well. It is ideal for maintaining the lower speed limits without have to watch the speedo all the time.

That sounds great! If you don't mind me asking, what sort of price is it? I'm incapable of doing it myself so would have to pay someone to do it for me.

flying_pig · 10th September 2017, 09:18

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Originally Posted by wullie480

Works the same way on the BMW Mini Cooper I'm sure other manufacturers will have similar as you say VW uses it that way.

Erm not really bmw mini got a pressure sensors inside each wheel

9th September 2017, 11:31	#16
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,070 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	And that's why I'm looking to retro fit cruise control to my diesel. After much reading (thanks all) it looks time consuming but not actually too difficult . Andy __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/

9th September 2017, 12:20	#17
elefsis Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Club SE Saloon Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Reading Posts: 191 Thanks: 194 Thanked 75 Times in 52 Posts	Phil T4 has just fitted cruise control to my manual diesel and it works very well. It is ideal for maintaining the lower speed limits without have to watch the speedo all the time. __________________ The train of failure runs on the tracks of laziness.

8th September 2017, 21:00	#11
cumbriakevin Regular poster Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 43 Thanks: 49 Thanked 31 Times in 7 Posts	i bought a satnav which has a warning ping on it when I go over the speed limit for an area - you can disable it if you don't want to hear it. It's useful for average speed camera checks when you can go a few miles and have to be below 50 or whatever.

8th September 2017, 21:52	#13
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	I have an e-cig holder, reachable without leaning forward, and a 'change pot' which is a spectacle case fixed with double sided tape. The 75 se has lots of toys but I just add things personal to me.....when i think of them. SWMBO likes the multi usb's for her phone/tablet/e-cig.