Small things for the wish list
09-26-2006 | 05:00 PM
#16
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Re: Small things for the wish list
I agree with the MP3 interface, but last I heard GM was going 100% ipod compatible- including charging while playing, while plugged into the car (!). I LOVE that idea!
I agree with the comments also about the interior - and think LED gages are important. But please, no orange back-lit gages - it's a tired look (at least for me since my last two cars were Pontiacs). I like the Vette's white letters and bright illumination. I also understand the Aura has a nice gage setup - and the amber illumination would be a nice throwback to the 4th gen.
Can we please have switches and gages in reasonable places? My friend's Z28 has a rocker switch right in the middle of the dash (I forget which one) and it really doesn't fit there - it is away from anything else related to its function.
STAY AWAY FROM CENTER CONSOLE SWITCHES!!! Our old Liberty had the window controls in the console and that was just annoying - had it three years and NEVER got used to it. Now my wife's Z has the seat heaters in the center console - and it's way too easy to turn the suckers on....then you don't realize it until your butt's baking!
I also want to suggest floormat clips - my wife's Z has them and it's SO nice to not have the mats go all over the place. The factory mats don't move much AT FIRST, then they're all over the place! Definitely some kind of floormat retention system is in order.
I agree with the comments also about the interior - and think LED gages are important. But please, no orange back-lit gages - it's a tired look (at least for me since my last two cars were Pontiacs). I like the Vette's white letters and bright illumination. I also understand the Aura has a nice gage setup - and the amber illumination would be a nice throwback to the 4th gen.
Can we please have switches and gages in reasonable places? My friend's Z28 has a rocker switch right in the middle of the dash (I forget which one) and it really doesn't fit there - it is away from anything else related to its function.
STAY AWAY FROM CENTER CONSOLE SWITCHES!!! Our old Liberty had the window controls in the console and that was just annoying - had it three years and NEVER got used to it. Now my wife's Z has the seat heaters in the center console - and it's way too easy to turn the suckers on....then you don't realize it until your butt's baking!
I also want to suggest floormat clips - my wife's Z has them and it's SO nice to not have the mats go all over the place. The factory mats don't move much AT FIRST, then they're all over the place! Definitely some kind of floormat retention system is in order.
09-26-2006 | 06:26 PM
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Re: Small things for the wish list
Originally Posted by Capn Pete
Where exactly "can" they go though??? 
In a 4th-gen anyway, there's about NO ROOM between the shifter and the radio, sooooo????? 
The cupholder that swings out on the passenger's side is the only option that works (from a driver's standpoint).
In a 4th-gen anyway, there's about NO ROOM between the shifter and the radio, sooooo????? The cupholder that swings out on the passenger's side is the only option that works (from a driver's standpoint).
09-26-2006 | 07:07 PM
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Re: Small things for the wish list
Originally Posted by 97z28/m6
that just means it's just a bad design. go look at a cobalt.
Cupholders (useful ones, not "just" big enough for a can of pop) in the doors would be good!
09-26-2006 | 07:08 PM
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Re: Small things for the wish list
Originally Posted by 97z28/m6
one more:
put the parking brake on the passenger side!
put the parking brake on the passenger side!
. Unless you're thinking of the '05+ Mustang, which is on the driver's side I believe?
09-26-2006 | 07:16 PM
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Re: Small things for the wish list
Originally Posted by Capn Pete
It already was. Unless you're thinking of the '05+ Mustang, which is on the driver's side I believe?
. Unless you're thinking of the '05+ Mustang, which is on the driver's side I believe?
09-26-2006 | 07:23 PM
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Re: Small things for the wish list
Last edited by 97z28/m6; 09-26-2006 at 07:25 PM.
09-26-2006 | 08:03 PM
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Re: Small things for the wish list
Originally Posted by Good Ph.D
At least two cupholders, neither of which is behind the shifter.
09-27-2006 | 09:49 AM
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Re: Small things for the wish list
I'll second all these (or third or fifth in some cases)
A cloth option that is tasteful (please no more zebra print!)
Window motors that last the life of the car? and take less than an hour to raise the window
A plug in the stereo so i can connect my mp3 player.
At least two cupholders, neither of which is behind the shifter. And not the useless one like the flip out one on the 4th gens.
No orange back-lit gages (even better, choice of color for backlight, doesn't the stang have this?)
Can't say I agree with this one, my iroc had the window and hatchthere and I liked it.
A cloth option that is tasteful (please no more zebra print!)
Window motors that last the life of the car? and take less than an hour to raise the window
A plug in the stereo so i can connect my mp3 player.
At least two cupholders, neither of which is behind the shifter. And not the useless one like the flip out one on the 4th gens.
No orange back-lit gages (even better, choice of color for backlight, doesn't the stang have this?)
Originally Posted by Shellhead
STAY AWAY FROM CENTER CONSOLE SWITCHES!!! Our old Liberty had the window controls in the console and that was just annoying - had it three years and NEVER got used to it.
