Justin70

Look forward too seeing the new head unit go in. Very keen on doing this (but not myself 😬)

Took me ages to figure out how to mute Sat Nav. Went to Home Screen > Settings > Voice ....you can lower the voice here or turn it off by unchecking Automatic Nav Guidance. Thought it would be in actual nav screen 🤔

Avg of 6.8 after 900k. Not sure what dealr put in for first tank, but second tank was filled with 98. It feels smoother, quieter and faster after putting in 98. 

Most of my driving has been work commute (city link - through carlton) so generally heavy traffic. Pretty happy with this result.

The most useful feature in the app is being able to send destination to the unit from your phone. The traffic info in the nav is also handy. 

The other feature I like is it reads your texts for you - went into Bluetooth settings, clicked on CAR MULTIMEDIA and activated 'show notifications'. Handy indeed. 

Hope they include Spotify. So they have a 'team' ? No updates in 2 years on the app...what have they been doing?

That said - Spotify via bluetooth or USB is perfectly fine. Via USB also shows album art.

This head unit is growing on me. Compared to Sync 1 in my old Ford, it has a lot more features and is easier to use. 

21 minutes ago, Surfsideminer said:

Hi Justin,

If you are travelling on Radar Cruise you have a type of speed limiter.

True. It doesn't have one though but no biggie as the ACC more than makes up for it! First time letting the car do all the braking was mentally taxing but I've quickly come to trust it. The strange bit for me was increasing or decreasing the speed as I was going by the speedo and not the speed indicator in the info screen. I was holding the stalk up and setting the speed way too fast. Quickly sorted that. 

Loving the LDA and Blind Spot, which is a neck saver and with that fat b-pillar is a must. The steering wheel assist is brilliant - just a beep and nudge to let you know you're straying. Super handy on the tight Tulla freeway lanes at the mo.

The biggest surprise for me has been the engine. This thing has amazing performance which belies it's 1.2 size. It's super smooth, has virtually no turbo lag, sits on 1900rpm at 100k and feels like a 2.0. I am coming from a 1.8 diesel in the Ford Focus - the CHR feels quicker off the mark and accelarates almost as well (with just me in it). For it's size and the size of the car, it's impressive performance.

Enjoying the slightly higher ride, not too high, but just enough to give you a more commanding view.

The cloth seats are also very good - firm lumbar and side supports and nice almost racing seat shape where headrest blends in.

Base model's headlights are pretty bright as are the foggies. Led lights wouldn't go astray for the interior (even my 4.5 year old focus used LEDs).

No grab bars in the back is a pain for this suit wearing driver - need to ebay a hook for the back of the driver seat.

Picked up car yesterday and just checked my nav version - june 2015. Likewise, spewing we didn't get the euro version which also has dab+. 

I read somewhere we got stuck with this unit because Toyota Touch 2 wasn't compatible with Toyota Link (which hasn't been updated in 2 years!). Pretty dumb reason if you ask me when the reviews on the app are woeful.

The unit is ok but very laggy and when compared to the likes of the i30's new unit, it is miles behind. 

The sound is ok though with the bass turned right down, middle up and treble up. No equaliser or even presets like 'pop', 'rock', etc. 

The usb sticking out of the unit is pretty silly.

it'll do the job for now - keen to see what others do. For the sake of $1k on a new head unit that's faster, bigger and more modern, could be worth it.

Not an accessory for the car per se but a nice little gift from the dealer. Very handy indeed if you lose keys or phone.

On 13/06/2017 at 11:21 PM, angoth said:

.... and a fog horn went off!

Baha - inside the car or outside? Was it the regular horn or different? So looking forward to trying out these features.

Does it have a speed limiter? Read it does somewhere but can't find it in the manual

Jeepers - $900 with $750 excess, no claim bonus, rental in case of theft, windscreen cover. Will be shopping around!

16 minutes ago, Southpatt said:

Got some sidesteps on there . They look good 

Was a bit iffy when ordering but seeing them on I love them.

19 hours ago, AussieLE said:

Lots of compliments on look and colour since Thursday.  People stopping me in car parks to ask about it.

I'm not sure who chose the slimline plates, as the original contract said $35 for plates, new contract had $170 for plates. I like them, but should I have been asked?

With the CC, is what you're talking about the ACC, or the regular CC?

I've always used CC around town. Don't think this one goes down to 40kph though. 

I think it also has a speed limiter so you can set it to 60k and no matter how hard you press the accelerator it won't go over 60k. Better option for around town. Can't find it in the book.

BTW how cool are the puddle lamps!

Picked up the red devil haha. So happy - pretty nervous on the short drive home. Turned a few heads. Just waiting on side garnishes which they said were on back order (e.g someone forgot)...looks ok without them. So smooth and zippy.

51 minutes ago, ChittyChittyCHR said:

Westworld Season 2 is out in 2018, such a great show yet such a long wait.

Like the wait for my car, still being prepared for transport.  I can't waaaaaait!

I just realised - saw a dud torrent . Such a long wait.

Not long now for the delivery - shouldn't be long once the dealer has it.

5 hours ago, AussieLE said:

Jeez, some of them are hopeless. 

The guy I originally dealt with has moved on, wonder if that was to do with my complaints?

Thought you were leaving on your cruise?

Hi, have just arrived back . All sorted, picking up the beast tomorrow! Now for some GOT goodness. And Westworld is back too. Can barely contain myself.

On 12/07/2017 at 1:44 PM, AussieLE said:

I have a number plate and I pick up at lunchtime tomorrow. 

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎉🎉🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

My slacker dealer is just getting around to putting my side steps and mudflaps on! No idea - banging on about stock controller, safety, fuses etc. getting a rocket up the clacker today 😖

Awesome Ellie - looks fantastic!! Picking mine up sometime this week, hopefully tomorrow. Will post pics.

20 hours ago, ChittyChittyCHR said:

Anyone thinking of installing a dash cam?  Been mulling it over and something with a parking mode does appeal.  

Have got a garmin one in my ford - it works really well and stays on after you park or if it detects gforces on car like someone shaking it. Haven't had to use it but installed after two ladies walked out in front of me across a green light. Gave me a heart attack...luckily stopped in time.

2 hours ago, AussieLE said:

Next stage as in car yard, or on the transport vehicle?

"Being prepared for transport" - hopefully it's an error. Maybe the Koba's are being transported first lol.

8 hours ago, AussieLE said:

I reckon it'll dock today. Toyota app says it's already in storage yard,  so the ship just has to catch up. 

 I'm still on school holidays at the moment, so if it arrives with in the week or next week I'll be right. 

Hi, did your date change? Mine has moved to the next stage however date went from 17th to 23rd (a Sunday??)...grrrrr.

Ellie, you should be able to see the ship from your roof 😎

21 hours ago, Southpatt said:

I'm trying to find out why we cant have road sign assist. Everything seems to be in place for it

 

 

This would be great! 

35 minutes ago, AussieLE said:

OMC!

You're a GoT fan too. 👍🏻👍🏻

I'm watching Foxtel catch up for the 2nd time in June/July. Readying myself for the 17th. 

Haha you bet - might have to nickname my CHR The Red Wedding

Woohoo that's great - just checked and the same, one day earlier arrival, 17 July.  Yeah, the auto windows via remote is pretty standard these days - my 2012 focus has it. Can't believe the day is almost here. Game of Thrones and C-HR all in the same month, almost too much lol.

6 minutes ago, AussieLE said:

Hallelujah. Too bad it wasn't last week. I might've had it for my bday, like they originally promised. 

Ship was out of range for a while. Is it Melbourne next??

Schedule says Bris on 3 July. Next stop Port Kembla and then Melbourne on 7 July. I've got 7 July off so might go see the ship at Webb Dock. Taking off for a cruise from 10-17 so hopefully mine is waiting for me upon return.

Happy Birthday 

Woo hoo....Supreme Ace docking Brisbane tomorrow at 5am.