Grangey

I had the problem of the unit not remembering what state it was last in (i.e. track, album, on or off). The permanent and accessory live were both strapped together. You DO need a permanent live or it won't work properly. I took a permanent live feed from the light in the boot of my 200.

Did you buy it from www.ihaveto have.it? If so, Lee will happily exchange the faulty parts for you. I would've thought that the original supplier would be the first place to go if something is faulty so soon after buying it? I understand your frustration, but sabre ratlling won't achieve much :D

www.ihavetohave.it also has some forums that may be more fruitful than LOC.

Depending on how hard you hit them, you probably wouldn't be able to prove the brake lights weren't working. Plus, any shunt from behind and you're always to blame :(

Hope he gets better soon - and I hope that his pride and joy isn't hurt too much!!

Garmin's excellent piece of kit. I have one, and I'm thinking of buying my next one. The neat thing about the Garmin is that's portable - you can very easily switch between cars and it works worldwide. If you're interested in buying one, take a look in buy and sell.

Originally posted by fluff34567

Originally posted by Grangey

>> 5. Shift 'clonking' into 3rd gear - intermittant fault <<

What about that, Sam? Mines does the same, apart from when the 'technician' has it apparently!

that is another well known gearbox prob- as ur shifting into 3rd it feels as if a latch comes across blocking the lever going fully into the gate - sounds really wierd but those of you that have experienced it will know what i mean. its as if the syncro-mesh is working toooooo well:?:

So is it something that gets repaired or do I have to live with it, do you suppose? If it is a repair under warranty, what do I say the problem is, so that they know what I'm talking about?!?

>> 5. Shift 'clonking' into 3rd gear - intermittant fault <<

What about that, Sam? Mines does the same, apart from when the 'technician' has it apparently!

:smilegrin: Sorry - not kept your address. See your U2U.

Andrew, Andrew!!! Take a piccy of your old car IN THE SUN!! Before it's too late. Look at the shine she has.... Go on - change your avatar!!

Originally posted by simonskippy

Where have you both mounted the satelite head, I know Paul has his down in front of the Gear Shift, does this cause accesability problems?

Does it fit up in the lint tray?

No problems at all. The display is easy to read, with large, bold lettering. Where it is keeps it out of the sun, most times, and you do get used to the controls so you don't need to look at it all the time.

It may have been better higher up, perhaps eye-level, but then you have to drill for the wires, and it would stick from the dash a bit too much. Another place I thought of was up near the rear view mirror..............

No, no problems, although I do need to install a supressor.

Audiograbber is fine anything other than Windows 2000. I use CDexe for Win 2000 - if you want a copy, let know.

Chris,

You may want to consider putting the Orion into someone elses name - you'll be covered third party only on your own (IS) comprehensive insurance whenever you drive it. You'd have to park the Orion off the road, though, and you may have trouble taxing it with just your own insurance.

Let me have your details and I could do a bit of digging for you?

Kids.

Originally posted by Div

Have a look at: http://www.commercialbreaksandbeats.co.uk, it's an excellent site for checking out what that music is on "that damn ad"

the details of the music/ad you're talking about is at:

http://www.commercialbreaksandbeats.co.uk/...ecordingID=1509

A bit more digging suggests that Lou Reed sung it originally. I'm currently trying to get hold of either version.

Div.

Seen that site today and added it tom my bookmarks! Thats were I got the original info from. Don't know who's singing the new version, though.

Heard the 'I'm Sticking With You' track on the Hyundai adverts? Groovy!! Anyone know anything about it.........? I believe it's Velvet Underground originally, but not this version?

Was in the dealers yesterday, and I noticed the new 200 and 300's come with Bridgestone Potenza tyres. Mine is shod with Dunlop Sport 9000. Why the change? Have they found a better match/performing tyre in the Potenza, or is it a cost thing, do you think?

Nice motor, mate. What 've you had done to it, except for the body kit/exterior?

Originally posted by Rodders_UK

My Densions MP3 player is now installed and works brilliantly well - sound quality is excellent, even through the FM modulator.

You've got to get one of these things - top gadget!!:bounce:

Told you!!

Originally posted by Chris Shipley

I don't have a significant other,just me and my Lexus

So you do have a significant other, then!! Mine just looks at me as I wipe her down in the garage after rain (the car, not the missus!!). Friends just shake their heads!!

Originally posted by Matthew_McNally

Originally posted by Administrator

you will go down well in the Big Brother house

a bit like Jade?

:o:o:o

Nice one!! You've seen that *.mpg, too?

Esure saved me £500 on my last car, and then knocked another £100 off when I bought my IS!! They're on the web (online quotes) though you may have to speak to someone about the exhaust.

Which reminds me, I must let them know about the skirts and the grill :D

Originally posted by cjoshdoll

This is generally caused by ground wire problems. There are a few solutions. If you are using any aftermarket amplifiers, make sure the ground wire is less than 6in long. You can also not use the existing gnd wire for the head unit. ground your head unit to something4-8in away. If neither work, or you dont want to avoid the harness you can by line surpressers from general electronics stores (Like radio shack). They are sometimes called ground loop isolators.

JD

I have some suppressors from a while ago - are they all the same, or can they differ in some way? Where would you put a suppressor? In-line on the earth lead?

Ta:)

Originally posted by GRiM

Would any of you guys mind posting your mileage when these problems occured, just in case it's something we all should look out for.

13,000