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Scanning the other threads, I saw Heated and Cooled cup holders, bluetooth, Ipod integration, and maybe a few others. Here are my thoughts on what to add.

First of all the integration of On-Star and Nav system. If I can't find a place I should be able to push On-Star for directions and they should be able to 'push' the destination to my nav system and have it give me directions. This 'turn by turn' thing is a medocre attempt.

Second, I did the Analog to Digital Update and my phone number changed to a recycled number and I was getting calls for people calling into radio stations. So I am trying to listen to my music and every other minute I have to stop and let my phone ring 6 times, listen to a little music and it rings again. I have not given out my number so obviously I don't know these people. So - after the rant - Integrate caller ID into the car somehow - either on the DIC where it displays a number to dial for ease of confirmation - or into the touch screen Nav system, or the Heads Up Display. Additionally, Integrate standard cell phone features into the Nav system (Address book, contacts, a place to dial a number, etc) I understand the safety of 'Hands free calling' but make it a little more user friendly.

I think that is enough for a start and I will add more as it comes to me. Please feel free to do the same.

Ben (XLR28)
 
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From the ACC line it would be nice to select between ACC and STD with the cruise control.

As I looked in the 07 manual it seem they have integrated the 'bumper key' into the fob. That is a great idea. Maybe I could upgrade fob's to have the key built in on my '05.
 
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XLR28 said:
From the ACC line it would be nice to select between ACC and STD with the cruise control.

As I looked in the 07 manual it seem they have integrated the 'bumper key' into the fob. That is a great idea. Maybe I could upgrade fob's to have the key built in on my '05.
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The manual shows it as intergrated, but they are still sperate on the 07, I believe starting with the 08 that will be integrated.
 
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I would not want the key integrated.....I like going keyless!
But I do wish I had ACC on my V....I miss it!
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What we mean is the key is integrated into the fob, rather then having the key seperate from the fob. Basicly there is a button on the back or bottom of the fob and a key slides out of the bottom of the fob. I know on the Nissan fobs the key part connects to the key chain so you can take off the fob part for valet parking.
 
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What we mean is the key is integrated into the fob, rather then having the key seperate from the fob. Basicly there is a button on the back or bottom of the fob and a key slides out of the bottom of the fob. I know on the Nissan fobs the key part connects to the key chain so you can take off the fob part for valet parking.
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understand, but that just makes the FOB that much larger
 
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My key is currently hanging in the house because I don't want to carry it around since I don't have to use it on a regular basis. Unfortuantely when the time comes that I need it - I almost never have it to hand. For me, if it were built into the FOB it would always be there (and yet never be there - as in seen or in the way.) Sure it might make the fob a little larger, and I do like the looks of my FOB compared to the picture of the FOB in the manual but the convienence is what I was going for.
 
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My key is on a zip tie strap and attached to a hole on the frame. You can also use a magnet box, but metal is hard to find and I worry about it falling off if underneath.
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XLR28 said:
My key is currently hanging in the house because I don't want to carry it around since I don't have to use it on a regular basis. Unfortuantely when the time comes that I need it - I almost never have it to hand. For me, if it were built into the FOB it would always be there (and yet never be there - as in seen or in the way.) Sure it might make the fob a little larger, and I do like the looks of my FOB compared to the picture of the FOB in the manual but the convienence is what I was going for.
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XLR28 said:
From the ACC line it would be nice to select between ACC and STD with the cruise control.

As I looked in the 07 manual it seem they have integrated the 'bumper key' into the fob. That is a great idea. Maybe I could upgrade fob's to have the key built in on my '05.
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The problem with selecting between ACC and STD cruise control is that the driver may think he has ACC on but he is in standard cruise. So the vehicle will not slow down as he expected. You can see lawsuits coming with this feature. I don't think car manufacturers want to risk this.
 
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1) I'd give up the DVD MOVIE function for MP3 capability.

2) Raise the XM band volume so your speakers and ears aren't damaged when you switch to CD or FM.

3) Give us the same HEADS UP DISPLAY information you get with the Corvette C6.
 
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Because we don't have the function for I-pods or MP3 players, I have loaded everything I have on my I-pod onto CD's and loaded up my changer with them. it amounts to the same thing.
There are connecters out there that will give you a plug for your Radio but they have to tear into the radio to adapt it...............Not my dash board!
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1) I'd give up the DVD MOVIE function for MP3 capability.

2) Raise the XM band volume so your speakers and ears aren't damaged when you switch to CD or FM.

3) Give us the same HEADS UP DISPLAY information you get with the Corvette C6.
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Dear Santa GM, I would like warm/cold cup holders like my big brother the Escalade and multi colored interiors like my little brother the Vette...............See, that's not so hard to do.
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I would like the HUD unit from the Vette, gotta love that G meter. Bluetooth functionality and an IPod interface would also be nice. The power side bolsters from the Vette also please.
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