[HUK] Improvements for the next model year - Page 2

Bungle · 26th July 2006, 21:10

Better speakers as standard:- They're OK, but could be alot better

Seats that won't magnetically attract every bit of fluff and hair from great distances

sco77harris · 26th July 2006, 21:18

new key fob one like volkswagen

locking the stereo so annoyingfriends dont mess with it

generationgav · 26th July 2006, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpow99

Auto Lock Doors
Doors to lock when you drive away (Mini)

I guess that this wish is redundant now?

civicsport · 26th July 2006, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark996

:P :P It was a dodgy start to the day, but now there ain't a cloud in the sky!!!

My car reckons that it's 28 degrees outside - 16 inside naturally!!!

I wonder how accurate that outside temp reading is???

It can be calibrated through the settings on the display if you have something to compare it to

generationgav · 26th July 2006, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark996

:P :P It was a dodgy start to the day, but now there ain't a cloud in the sky!!!

My car reckons that it's 28 degrees outside - 16 inside naturally!!!

I wonder how accurate that outside temp reading is???

how do you get the inside temp? all i can see is what I want it to be; but I don't have the satnav screen.

And I was wondering the same, but I went to a shopping centre and outside they had the temperature displayed and it was spot on to the civic.

richierich · 27th July 2006, 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bungle

Seats that won't magnetically attract every bit of fluff and hair from great distances

You are missing the point, its a time saving device, you are going out for the evening, no longer do you have to hunt for the sticky roller thing, you just put your clothes on and by the time you get to the restaurant/pub you are lint free.

Banzai · 27th July 2006, 15:05

Like the new BMW's and Prius... It's feels a bit weird to insert a key, turn it, then press the Start button.

richierich · 27th July 2006, 15:41

It could always be worse, the Civic is a sort of half way house, the new Passat has a key which doubles as the start button, you insert the key into the dash and push it to start............. except you have to actually depress the clutch and then push the key in to get it to start. Imagine a boiling hot day, you just wanna get the AC on, you have to climb in to the furnace to do it.

sco77harris · 27th July 2006, 17:35

on bmws you have to do a clutch thing to lol

but the civic key is so TAK its vile and its the first thing you come into contact with, with a car

Alan · 27th July 2006, 18:41

Auto Light that stay on for 10 min once activated so you don't flash people when going under bridges, so dangerous someone went to pull out on me thinking I had flashed them , Please be mindful on this, all ok !!

Bungle · 28th July 2006, 07:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by sco77harris

on bmws you have to do a clutch thing to lol

but the civic key is so TAK its vile and its the first thing you come into contact with, with a car

What's wrong with the key? It looks perfectly normal and adequate to me!

I am comparing it to a ford key at the moment, and the civic's wins. I persoanlly cannot see the point in overdesigning something for design's sake. Remeber with good desigh, form follows function.

The Vela · 28th July 2006, 20:54

How much do you want to pay for the next Civic with all of these improvements?

Pottsy · 28th July 2006, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Vela

How much do you want to pay for the next Civic with all of these improvements?

Dunno - how much would you pay?

3rd Honda · 13th August 2006, 12:31

Judging by the posts here, a Quality Assurance department/regime that does its job would be a good start!

On a more serious note:

A decent auto box for the diesel models
Tailgate motorised closure (just to lock it down) as Mercedes estates
Resite hands free/voice control microphone to in front of driver (top of steering column?)

Munky · 1st September 2006, 10:14

Keyless smart entry, like on the Lexus. It's great, you approach the car, the courtesy lights come on, and you just touch the inside of the door handle and the door is unlocked.

Then get in, press the start button (again, with the clutch depressed if manual, or foot on the brake and in neutral on my auto - there's a very good point to this, SAFETY- or more probably, anti-litigation) and hey presto, it starts.

Not once has the key left my pocket.

Sorry, but putting the key in the ignition and then pressing the start button is (IMO) a really dumb, pointless thing.

Bungle · 1st September 2006, 13:44

It is not a practical or time saving thing in anyway, and I don't think honda market it as such. It just feels better to start the car with a big red button that to turn a key. And that's supposed to be what the Civic is all about. Making you feel good and enjoy using the car.

Yes, I know it takes slightly longer this way, but I certainly enjoy getting in, turning the key, pausing, pressing red button. It just feels good. That's why it's there.

TTDegs · 1st September 2006, 13:55

the pause is handy for those of us with glow plugs

sco77harris · 1st September 2006, 17:28

a button t o stop people changing the radio

and a locable glove box

Bassa · 1st September 2006, 18:50

On/off switch for the luggage compartment light.
Lockable glovebox
Customer choice between spare wheel and TRK system as no cost option.

JB75 · 1st September 2006, 19:26

I had a couple of thoughts...

A folding key: the current one looks like something from the eighties and it stuck in my leg earlier in the week.
A more practical plastic used on the dashboard: the uncleanable and scratch prone plastic currently used is rubbish.
Lights on the stereo, I can't see it in the dark! Better standard speakers would be nice too.

I'd also echo some points made by others, such as audible central locking confirmation and "follow me home" headlights.

I then thought that, no, I don't want to see a single addition or improvement on the next model, as I don't want future buyers to get something as standard that I didn't! Selfish? Me? Surely not...

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26th July 2006, 21:10	#21 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,170	Better speakers as standard:- They're OK, but could be alot better Seats that won't magnetically attract every bit of fluff and hair from great distances

26th July 2006, 21:18	#22 (permalink)
sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978	new key fob one like volkswagen locking the stereo so annoyingfriends dont mess with it

27th July 2006, 15:41	#28 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,841	It could always be worse, the Civic is a sort of half way house, the new Passat has a key which doubles as the start button, you insert the key into the dash and push it to start............. except you have to actually depress the clutch and then push the key in to get it to start. Imagine a boiling hot day, you just wanna get the AC on, you have to climb in to the furnace to do it.

27th July 2006, 17:35	#29 (permalink)
sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978	on bmws you have to do a clutch thing to lol but the civic key is so TAK its vile and its the first thing you come into contact with, with a car

27th July 2006, 18:41	#30 (permalink)
Alan Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 35	Auto Light that stay on for 10 min once activated so you don't flash people when going under bridges, so dangerous someone went to pull out on me thinking I had flashed them , Please be mindful on this, all ok !!

28th July 2006, 20:54	#32 (permalink)
The Vela Valve Cap Join Date: 28th July 2006 Posts: 1	How much do you want to pay for the next Civic with all of these improvements?

13th August 2006, 12:31	#34 (permalink)
3rd Honda Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th July 2006 Location: Tewkesbury Posts: 301	Judging by the posts here, a Quality Assurance department/regime that does its job would be a good start! On a more serious note: A decent auto box for the diesel models Tailgate motorised closure (just to lock it down) as Mercedes estates Resite hands free/voice control microphone to in front of driver (top of steering column?)

1st September 2006, 10:14	#35 (permalink)
Munky Valve Cap Join Date: 30th August 2006 Posts: 20	Keyless smart entry, like on the Lexus. It's great, you approach the car, the courtesy lights come on, and you just touch the inside of the door handle and the door is unlocked. Then get in, press the start button (again, with the clutch depressed if manual, or foot on the brake and in neutral on my auto - there's a very good point to this, SAFETY- or more probably, anti-litigation) and hey presto, it starts. Not once has the key left my pocket. Sorry, but putting the key in the ignition and then pressing the start button is (IMO) a really dumb, pointless thing.

1st September 2006, 13:44	#36 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,170	It is not a practical or time saving thing in anyway, and I don't think honda market it as such. It just feels better to start the car with a big red button that to turn a key. And that's supposed to be what the Civic is all about. Making you feel good and enjoy using the car. Yes, I know it takes slightly longer this way, but I certainly enjoy getting in, turning the key, pausing, pressing red button. It just feels good. That's why it's there.

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1st September 2006, 13:55	#37 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,594	the pause is handy for those of us with glow plugs

1st September 2006, 17:28	#38 (permalink)
sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978	a button t o stop people changing the radio and a locable glove box

1st September 2006, 18:50	#39 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 340	On/off switch for the luggage compartment light. Lockable glovebox Customer choice between spare wheel and TRK system as no cost option.

1st September 2006, 19:26	#40 (permalink)
JB75 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th August 2006 Posts: 174	I had a couple of thoughts... A folding key: the current one looks like something from the eighties and it stuck in my leg earlier in the week. A more practical plastic used on the dashboard: the uncleanable and scratch prone plastic currently used is rubbish. Lights on the stereo, I can't see it in the dark! Better standard speakers would be nice too. I'd also echo some points made by others, such as audible central locking confirmation and "follow me home" headlights. I then thought that, no, I don't want to see a single addition or improvement on the next model, as I don't want future buyers to get something as standard that I didn't! Selfish? Me? Surely not...