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Re: WISH list for 9-5, options I would like to see
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Posted by Bryce [Email] (more from Bryce) on Thu, 8 Feb 2001 15:08:54 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: WISH list for 9-5, options I would like to see, Coolknight, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 08:37:30
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Saab should unabashedly copy best designs from other car makers, including:

1) Audi/VW sun roof control,
2) BMW E36 3 Series (prior generation) european wiper control module
3) 3rd stalk for SID functions (like prior 3-series)
4) 1-touch up windows and sunroof
5) Key based external windows - maybe even remote

I'm sure there are others... These are all VERY minor things that wouldn't cost much at all. The first 2 are my favorite examples of good design.

Since most of you probably don't know about #2 - let me explain.

You know the little intermittent wiper dial on the stalk - how can you ever set that thing accurately??? It's tiny, requires fine manipulation, all while you're driving along at freeway speeds. European E36 3-series had a different wiper control module than US-spec car. I have no idea why BMW did that but a while back, the BMW digest organized a group purchase of the european module. Anyway, you pulled down on the wiper stalk once to do a single wipe. The stalk returned to the "off" position. When you wiped, a timer was started. If you wiped again within 30 seconds, that set the interval and intermittent wiping was on. If you let 30 seconds pass before the wipering again, the timer was ignored. If you wanted to turn it off, just hit the stalk for a single wipe which resets the timer and don't touch it for 30 seconds. Think of it - you wipe when you windsheid needs it, wipe again when it needs it again and you're set. SIMPLE, Accurate, Perfect!

Of course, I do 2nd a lot of ideas from previous posts including, but not limited to: better side bolstering, Nav System, Night Vision, Oil Temp, Heated Steering Wheel (heck, better heated seats - My BMW and a friends VW are both better).

Bryce

00 9-5 Aero
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