Third party technology is there, yes, but a service hosted via the internet is a different matter. Others are using it, but that doesn't make it wise, or prove anything in the long term. While I'm not one for using the navigation, I do see the value of reliable traffic info greatly, but I think, as a more basic system, working to improve TMC would be better.
The reception issue, yes, useful at present. It's much shows what I mean though - big antenna=simple, reliable, potentially long half life; WiFi system=complex, unreliable, probably short half life. The battery issue just needs the phone plugging in.
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30th Dec 2015 7:24 pm
CFB
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I've seen a great looking Sat Nav in one of the new Mercs, used Google street view so you could see exactly what land marks etc were around you.
30th Dec 2015 7:32 pm
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LR need to get a better sat nav than what they fitted in the DS, I don't use sat nav but when I tried it, it took me weird and wonderful routes.
All this tech is great if LR can get it to work properly, my experience with the DS gives me doubts. Their new Incontrol touch system isn't exactly groundbreaking but it's cumbersome to use and a bit of a stretch for the driver. To get the blowers on the windscreen it was about 3 buttons to do the job of 1, press the climate menu, then windscreen and then exit the menu, not handy.
They need to make the D5 up to date without making it complicated to use.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
30th Dec 2015 8:56 pm
dubbs
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Agreed that if they use the same system as in the DS it would be a backward step from the current MY15 systemMY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
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30th Dec 2015 9:06 pm
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My current D4 even lower spec is fine don't need any improvements perhaps standard leather for all levels D5 should be similar with more refined with less weight so that will improve and lastly perhaps better in quality that last longer.
30th Dec 2015 10:24 pm
crews control
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Alex08 wrote:
We scoffed at the electric tailgate on the RRS but it is one of the most useful things on it in the way of gadgets. Is easy to implement if they stay away from the split too
For those with a LinkedIn account, it's really interesting to do a search for peoples work experience with say "Land Rover" or "L462".
For instance - this is listed under one member:
Quote:
Design Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover
Projects: Lids Mechanism and Gesture tailgate System for X761, X260, X760, L462 & L560.
Their new Incontrol touch system isn't exactly groundbreaking but it's cumbersome to use and a bit of a stretch for the driver. To get the blowers on the windscreen it was about 3 buttons to do the job of 1, press the climate menu, then windscreen and then exit the menu, not handy.
Exactly the sort of thing that drives me mad. I can't stand this thing of "de-cluttering" that's sweeping car manufacturers - it's just inconvenient for the user.
fat bloke wrote:
perhaps standard leather for all levels D5 should be similar with more refined with less weight so that will improve and lastly perhaps better in quality that last longer.
I've thought about this before too. If LR want to make their vehicles more "premium", they could do something like adding leather as standard, with a rhetoric to the effect of "as a practical vehicle, all models now have leather seats at a minimal, cost price to the user". That sort of action would be great IMO. Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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31st Dec 2015 9:52 am
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Re: Tech in the new Disco
dubbs wrote:
Have to say I don't agree with you there...
That's ok, be boring if we all agreed all the time... Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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31st Dec 2015 3:41 pm
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Gesture system - wave the tailgate down and it shuts itself?
No more muddy fingers after the dog walk/shoot
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Charging mat on the dash as well that auto charges the battery, simply place your phone on the non slip mat &?away you go.
I'd like to have seen some form of clip on 'wall' to connect to top & bottom of tailgate when open, just giving a bit more weather protection to the boot.
Not tech but common sense; underside of car to loose the silly holes that get clogged with crap
Rear lad light to in lip & use as a torch.
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Gesture system - wave the tailgate down and it shuts itself?
No more muddy fingers after the dog walk/shoot
Who said it was only for yummy mummy's?!?
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timberhaul
Member Since: 30 Dec 2015
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tayaste wrote:
Automatic tyre inflation.
we are being forced to fit central tyre inflation (CTI) systems to our forest going timber trucks by the forestry commission.
basic inflation system (ie inflates tyre in event of a puncture) costs about £1500 if factory fitted on a new trailer
full cti system (tyre pressures can be adjusted from drivers seat 50-120 psi) for off road work retro fit can be as much as £12000 for full set up lorry and trailer
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