Features you wish your car had?

[JamesDean]

What features do you wish your car had?

1) Auto-tinting Rear and Side View Mirrors.

[Simpler=Better]

So many things wrong...but nothing's so broken I can't drive it.

-More head room (no solution without killing my legs)
-A rear-view mirror that doesn't point at the headliner. If you're over 4'6" it's useless.
-A new heater core and blend door.
-An explanation for the knocking and stuttering.
-Locks that work without sticking.
-Just knowing what that rattling is. Knowing would make me happy, even if I can't stop it.
-More than 21MPG from 2.5L of squirrels
-Seat belts that release (better to stick than slip I guess)
-More leg room (soon...I will redrill the seat brackets)
-An amp & better speakers

[compu_85]

Originally Posted by JamesDean

What features do you wish your car had?

1) Auto-tinting Rear and Side View Mirrors.

I wanted that too... so I added it (well the interior mirror at least).

I wanted HID lights on the Passat too, so I got a set of the factory HIDs w/ steering motors. Need to get the suspension level sensors and control module yet.

One thing I wish the MB had was variable delay wipers. One of these days I'll have to hook up a VW wiper relay to add this feature

-J

[JamesDean]

Originally Posted by Simpler=Better

So many things wrong...but nothing's so broken I can't drive it.

-More head room (no solution without killing my legs)
-A rear-view mirror that doesn't point at the headliner. If you're over 4'6" it's useless.
-A new heater core and blend door.
-An explanation for the knocking and stuttering.
-Locks that work without sticking.
-Just knowing what that rattling is. Knowing would make me happy, even if I can't stop it.
-More than 21MPG from 2.5L of squirrels
-Seat belts that release (better to stick than slip I guess)
-More leg room (soon...I will redrill the seat brackets)
-An amp & better speakers

Is this in the 123 or 126? I dont have any problems with the rear view mirror my 124 or 126 from what I can remember.

Originally Posted by compu_85

I wanted that too... so I added it (well the interior mirror at least).

I wanted HID lights on the Passat too, so I got a set of the factory HIDs w/ steering motors. Need to get the suspension level sensors and control module yet.

One thing I wish the MB had was variable delay wipers. One of these days I'll have to hook up a VW wiper relay to add this feature

-J

Hrm, where did the interior mirror come from? Is it as wide as the original mirror?

I remember seeing a website where a guy build/designed a variable delay wiper relay. It was not expensive either.

[yvairguy]

auxiliary fuel tank
hydraulic lifters
I will go with the more leg room too

a SD or SDL with a limo type partition so i don't have to hear the kids all the time

[compu_85]

Originally Posted by JamesDean

Hrm, where did the interior mirror come from? Is it as wide as the original mirror?

I remember seeing a website where a guy build/designed a variable delay wiper relay. It was not expensive either.

I go the mirror from a Cadillac STS in the junkyard. Took apart both mirrors to make one that fit in the MB.



http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/3237253-post45.html

It's a hair narrower than the original mirror... not a big deal.

The retrofit relays are for the Gen1 cars, Gen2 cars combine the turn signal flasher, rear defroster relay, and wiper relay into one unit.

-J

[Phil_F_NM]

Better window seals.
Locks that don't stick in the cold.
Better window regulators.
5 speed manual gearbox.

And now for the James Bond stuff:
-User-actuated smokescreen (as opposed to the throttle actuated smokescreen)
-Tire flattener (like sharp jacks that spill out of a compartment to flatten the tires of the villains in pursuit)
-Passenger-side ejection seat
-Rocket launchers
-Mine launcher (rear mounted)
-Forward mounted machine gun
-Bullet-proof glass
-Enough horsepower and torque to move this monstrosity around.

Phil Forrest

[tjts1]

More smoke. You know, for tailgaters.

[sixto]

a) Slightly smaller steering wheel.

b) More power steering assist at low speed.

c) Heated air from center vents.

d) Manual ACC blower speed control.

b through d are available in the W140.

Sixto
87 300D

[cooljjay]

pull up rear windshield shade screen
heated and orthopedic seats
reclining back seat
roof rack like a td
cup holders!
velour upholstery in black
rear head rests
working ac
15" alloy rims

[OM617YOTA]

Working AC.
Flatbed.
Winch.
Heated seats would make the lil lady real happy.
Decent stereo - got NOTHING right now.

[POS]

Heated/cooled seats sound nice.

[lorainfurniture]

Heated steering wheel. My hands are always cold. Cup holder would be second on the list. My 300te would be perfect with those two additions

[Simpler=Better]

Originally Posted by OM617YOTA

Working AC.
Flatbed.
Winch.
Heated seats would make the lil lady real happy.
Decent stereo - got NOTHING right now.

The $75 dorman kit on amazon is totally worth it. I put one in the lady's Jeep a year ago and it's still going strong

[Smoker]

Cruise control. My 240 didn't come with it, and it's broke-dick in the 300cd.