Cruise Control Standard Or Add-on?

['lio]

Both have Bluetooth, so either will work just fine. I didn't see a whole lot of difference between the two.

It is a huge difference. One allows you to mount your phone, the other is a conventional stereo.

 

[Ekh]

Any idea what benign tremors are? If you develop them you will understand.

I have essential tremor, well controlled, so I darn well do understand. My typing speed has gone from abut 70 to about 12 words per minute, due to typos and letter inversions -- fingertip dyslexia!

 

[Ekh]

The Elio’s Continental AutoLinQ Mobile radio will have FM as well as USB and bluetooth input: http://www.conti-online.com/www/dow...enger_cars/interior/connectivity/guide_en.pdf

That looks clunky, but it will work for me. You charge the phone using the usb connection; I just hope there's a common 12-socket in the car to power the usb via 12v to USB adapter.

 

[Lil4X]

Although I have a big selection of CD's and mixes my wife has done for me, but I have been migrating toward MP3's so I can have my tunes even out in the boonies. It looks like I'm going to have to transfer a box full of cassettes to CD or thumb drives so I can have my "adult education" with me on the road. It seems cassettes went the way of the 8-track some time ago, and CD's are headed in the same direction.

I miss my RX's 6-disc internal changer, not to mention the Mark Levinson sound. I'm keeping my options open on the radio because there is so much available at reasonable cost in the aftermarket where competition is brutal. So long as EM provides a DIN-1 space, the choices are many. I can use a Qi charging pad for the phone, so Bluetooth would eliminate the "wiring" I have to do now when getting into the car.

Many of my entertainment options are now on my phone because between I <3 Radio and Pandora and a number of podcasts, I have plenty of entertainment. Trouble is, it's a Windows Phone - outstanding in all aspects and with a selection of apps that's just incredible. Sadly start-ups companies don't begin by servicing the W-platform. It takes them a while to catch up. Maybe by the time EM starts delivery the products will be available.

 

[Ekh]

It's so small that you wouldn't notice the loss in rear speaker. My first mod will be to add a 10" subwoofer to fill the bass better. My wife is a 12v automotive audio/electronics specialist and she can't wait to get her hands on an Elio to take it apart and figure out the wiring for everything.

Will you rent her out for us non-electrical types to get help?

 

[grampi]

Even if it ends being an option, it'll be worth it...

 

[AJ Maxey]

Will you rent her out for us non-electrical types to get help?

I'm sure whatever she does, it will be posted up on the12volt.com

 

[eddie66]

It is a huge difference. One allows you to mount your phone, the other is a conventional stereo.

lio, the link you provided says it has all the same features, including a place to mount your phone.??
http://www.conti-online.com/www/aut...erior/connectivity/pi_autolinq_en.html?page=3

 

[Jim H]

I struggle with the same concept with my wife. Would like just the base model of standard transmission and no cruise control but that leaves my wife out as a driver.

The more think about that concept, it might not be a bad idea. Don't tell her I said that !

Realistically, you and I don't have an option

 

[Craig]

I'm curious whether cruise control will come standard or be one of the add-on features? Anyone know? I drive 70 miles a day for work, so it's a convenience for me.

http://www.elioowners.com/search/2450577/?q=cruise+control&o=date&c[node]=8