Sounds impossible, but I'm sure all of us have something we don't like about our beloved cars. I think it would be interesting to see what that is, and what generation car we each have, and if it was "fixed" or improved upon in the next generation; or is there anything you wish your car had that never happened or you don't know has happened in future generations?
Also, is there something on a previous generation you wish was on yours, such as a glovebox for those D owners?
I'm not talking about power improvements or gear ratios type stuff, but more about features.
I'll start:
NC:
While I like having four cupholders for only two people, if there was a way to have those middle ones not be in my elbow area while I'm shifting would be great. I understand they were moved further back in the D, but are they far back enough?
What, no Bluetooth or touchscreen radio???? It's 2014 and I have 2001's finest radio. I think they had touchscreens in Europe, why not in North America? (fixed on the D) While I'm at it, I think the speakers are representative of 2001 as well.
Leather wrapped steering wheel is great...a steering wheel that is shaped like a plastic one from the 1970s, not so great. A thicker, flat-bottomed wheel with proper grips would be nice.
A small spoiler to finish the look of the car wouldn't be bad, although aerodynamically, the car doesn't need a spoiler as there is already enough downforce. Some spoilers couldn't be used due to the PRHT.
and one from my wishlist, something I've never seen on any car, but is probably most useful in a low car like ours: a right foot deadpedal. I think this would make long highway cruises more comfy.
Our Jeep Compass has a heated steering wheel. It is very nice.
I will have to check out these bicycle gloves @livetodrive. Currently I use some UA lightweight gloves. Light enough to still give me good feel of the wheel and still keep my hands warm.
2016 ST Ceramic Metallic GT aka Ghost
I used to use football receivers gloves, but the materials those are made of these days just isn't good for driving.
I have full leather gloves I got from Wilson, and another pair of leather gloves, also from Wilson that are fingerless like bicycle gloves. I wear the fingerless ones on our drives, and have been wearing them for over 20 years whenever I go on road trips.
If you just search for driving gloves on Amazon, I'm sure you'll find something good. Really nice ones can cost $100...but worth it.
It’s 32 F outside, I got home from my show around 11PM but around 2 hours ago I realized I had not started the Miata in two weeks despite this cold weather. I let it idle to reg operating temp then went to Wawa. ^ Gloves would have been nice! I will look into some possibly
Jordan F. White, M.S.
2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT 6MT AWD (NB summer 2024!)
Hey Jordan, def interested in the reservoir cap for my ‘21 RF-GT - if it’s easier, could you pick one up from your friend and I’ll reimburse you next time we’re on a run together?
'02 SE ti/br (retired)
'21 RF-GT 6MT mg/wh
Sure. He 3D prints them, usually like $10 for that + shipping. He lives a couple hours away so not sure when I’d see him next so that may be best way, ship direct to you - I’ll text him now. There are several types. Mine just says MX-5 and is black:
there’s also one that’s says MAZDA on it, old school type, and one that has either MX-5 or MAZDA on it with grip holes, kinda looks like a gear with teeth. Same color
Jordan F. White, M.S.
2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT 6MT AWD (NB summer 2024!)
Ok, thanks for that. I’ll message you with my contact info so you can put me in touch with your friend.
'02 SE ti/br (retired)
'21 RF-GT 6MT mg/wh
I can't move the sun visor to the side window. Really especially when your driving passed trees and the sun is going down. Is there a fix?
"Really "annoying"...
I can't move the sun visor to the side window. Really especially when your driving passed trees and the sun is going down. Is there a fix?
There is. Take your car to First Class tint and get your windows tinted to 15 or 20%. I noticed that the sun never bothers me from the side if my window is up.
2014 Club 2.5L "Punisher Edition", 2017 RF GT
Thanks
