Please contribute!

[Derwin]

If any of you have a list of questions and answers, we can sure use them! Please submit them on this post, or email me, and I will add them all to the FAQ of this site. Thanks again for your help.:cool:

[AZEqualizer]

This is a list of options and features that FlyTheRoad members requested. This I am sure will take some time to complete but this is the start.

Some things are controversial, others are wishes and desires. Some are practical, some are far out. This is food for thought: Dig in and try some –Stimulate your mind and broaden your desires…. For a V1 that is. There is no particular order:

1. Right side door (only one door)
2. Left side door (only one door)
3. Door and ½
4. flip up doors like a Lamborghini (lambo doors)
5. Front door one side, rear door other side
6. Sliding door
7. Yoke steering wheel
8. HID or LED Headlights, Modulated Headlights if not HID
9. LED lighting Modulated auxiliary break light
10. HUD
11. FLIR
12. RLIR
13. Blue tooth multi function communication entertainment hookup similar to the chatterbox XB1
14. UWB (Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology) integration for upgrades and computer features
15. GPS with on board access and storage.
16. Tweel , Michelin airless motorcycle front wheel/tire.
17. Cruise control
18. Adjustable driver seat height
19. Heated windscreen
20. Remote control of some features, e.g. cabin heating, demisting, windows up /down
21. As much of roof to be removable as possible.
22. Slidable sun roof
23. RECARO seats.
24. mesh chairs (a la Hermon Miller)
25. Speakers in the seat.
26. Rear seat monitor with touch controls
27. Dual Climate Control for rear seat
28. Discreet Cameras for 360 recording and viewing
29. Side Impact Air Bags front and rear head to hip
30. More storage
31. just a radio and an sd card slot / ipod dock option
32. USB2 ports
33. Tron-esque front wheel arrangement
34. Decent tint to the top window ? and/or maybe a small opening window on the roof, so you can get fresh air without aircon / opening one of the bigger side windows
35. monitor for the rear passenger (possible tough screen)
36. Grocery bag hooks, perhaps behind the fold-down rear seat.
37. Aviation style seatbelt mounted airbag for rear seat
38. Fixed Driver Airbag Module, the bag does not turn with the wheel.
39. Electro chromic Glass.

Note from IanBruce (in original post): “Electrochromic glass is a very cool idea, as long as it would work with a sliding or retractable top, and presented no other major issues. As you say, it would have to be an option -- it ain't cheap.”
40. Headlights that "Tilt" with the vehicle or auxiliary lighting that tilts.
41. Clock
42. Mesh pockets
43. Computer in car diagnostic.
44. All wheel drive including front wheel
45. Satellite Radio capability

Note from IanBruce (in original post): “The main reason we have no mechanical break on the rear is because it isn't necessary. The result is that the unsprung weight is no more than a few pounds more than a standard wheel-bearing/disk/caliper assembly.”
46. Preheat / Precool while still plugged in
47. System should provide enough information to let the driver manage the performance / range options depending on the situation.
48. Make Body panels easily changeable
49. Translucent panels with interior backlighting
50. HVAC have a replaceable dust/pollen filter.
51. Be able to run HVAC while unattended with Alarm. (shutdown at approved battery level)
52. Loud Horn
53. Watt/hr gauge – also to follow usage while plugged into grid.
54. Hour meter on ICE
55. 'Pull down / pull forward' sun visor
56. Auxiliary fog or driving lights. (possibly aerodynamic molded in)
57. Alarm security system, PIN, Biometrics, Key fob along with keyfob start with manual override.
58. Valet mode
59. PIN for all computer changes required with Manufacturer override
60. Good backup /rear lighting… maybe two modes normal and bright (for those dark situations)
61. Sporty color options
62. Inside door jams reflective
63. Sing out passenger windows for venting.
64. Solar powered venting
65. Floor vents
66. Speed sensitive sound system
67. Alarm system has internal noise when it goes off.
68. Active / Adaptive Cruse control
69. Rear seat leg room
70. Removable rear seat
71. Clear body panels with interior paint
72. Silicone Windshield Wiper Blades and backup radar sensors
73. 4 point seatbelts 95 point seatbelts)
74. Roof rack with tie downs.
75. Tire repair kit
76. Protective cover
77. First aid / safety kit
78. Mesh net / bungee net for folded rear seat to help cover and hold items when folded
79. Roller shade cover to conceal folded rear seat
80. Grab handles Chicken strap
81. Upper surface grab handles with hanger mounts in rear seat area
82. Front to rear tilting cup holder
83. Selectable front panel gauges - Analog / Digital
84. backlighted transflective display
85. Specially treated leather reflects sunlight's infrared radiation Like BMW’s (Sun Reflective's technology is shared by BMW and its leather suppliers, Bader GmbH & Co. Kg and Branaa GmbH, both of Germany.)
86. Interior –option: DuPont has launched a new system for tanning leather called Hydrology, which is said to offer weather-resistance as well as being washable and dry able in household appliances, colorfast, breathable and stain and soil resistant.
87. Valet key that allows limited functionality and limited range say 5 miles. (also keeps secured compartments secured.
88. Heated and cooled seat options.
89. Lighted ignition key area.
90. Timed interior lights in low light conditions.
91. Programmable wipers.
92. Consumer request which side the doors are on.
93. Sheepskin seat covers.
94. Child locks (lock-outs) on any back seat doors and windows.
95. Yoke controls instead of standard floor pedals.
96. Auto function window switches in central position.

Note from IanBruce (in original post): “We've discussed the single door issue with the design team, and yes -- the removable roof panel will the alternate means of escape.”
97. Disability (ADA) steering wheel speed /brake.
98. LoJack Friendly hideaway
99. Programmable switches on the yolk
100. Multi LCD display information displays.
101. Open architecture plugs
102. WiFi or wireless addressable with high security & firewalled.
103. Thumb-ball for a yoke switch to change displays or hat switch
104. Separate HVAC controls for rear passenger with lockout.
105. Diesel generator
106. Be able to use the ICE as a generator in the field.
107. Left foot rest
108. Trailer hitch
109. Generator trailer
110. Display average mileage that is continuously updated
111. Electric seat position with memory
112. Changeable lumbar support
113. Lateral seat bolsters
114. Front seat can fold flat for nap
115. Run flats
116. Tire pressure sensors
117. Turn indicators in side rear-view mirrors
118. Modular battery packs and generator
119. Mechanics repair manual
120. Remote controlled lock for power-pod and rear storage
121. Rear view Camera system

[Miracleman89]

I could be wrong but I didn't see it on the list AZ, but where is the back up camera idea?:confused:

[rogwild]

MM89; I'm about 1/2 through 'General Discussions' threads, and haven't seen it yet but I've got a hand full of ideas that are new and a bunch that are 'repeats' of what AZ posted. Once we get through the 6,000+ posts, I'm sure it will be there. If not we can always add it. Should be another day or so.

[Miracleman89]

Hey thats cool! I just remember us talking about having the Gps screen double as the monitor for the rear view mirror cam

[AZEqualizer]

We have a couple suggestions close to it.
12. RLIR
28. Discreet Cameras for 360 recording and viewing
But just for you I added
121. Rear view Camera system

Like Rog said we have a ton of threads to go through to try to itemize the list and haven't got to them all yet.

[Derwin]

I am leaving the organization of the forums up to you guys that I made administrators. You have the power......now use it wisely!

Derwin

[randi]

For the FAQs section of the forum:

1) I'd like to suggest a taxonomy and definition of terms--for example, I understand what LED and GPS mean, but I'm not entirely clear what or why one would want or need HUD, FLIR, RLIR in a V1.

2) I also see the need, as Rogwild has often suggested, for an event/milestone timeline/calendar. There are many things we know from VV statements that are coming down the pike—the promised podcasts, the now bi-Friday updates, the video interviews, the design freeze by end of 2008, prototypes by ??? (what's the date again?), production late 1st quarter 2009.

3) The “Questions for Ian” thread is a cache of questions and answers about the V1 that is of major interest to V1 enthusiasts. Compiling them in a readily accessible FAQs section means less repeat questions. And gives an "encyclopedia" of known facts about the V1—which, of course, will be added to as the V1 project progresses.

A well organized FAQs will enable newcomers who find their way into the flytheroad community to get "up to speed" in quick time.

On a different note, I'm finding this forum difficult to navigate, and understand that Derwin has allowed moderators free reign on reformatting its organization. It's noteworthy to mention here that inspite of some major shortcomings, VV's forum format is extremely well laid out and organized. Perhaps a similar topics organization can be implemented here.

Kudos to everyone here who have given their time and resources in building this site--and community.

[Mark Tomlinson]

Randi, To your item #2, there is a Calendar (http://flytheroadclub.com/forums/calendar.php) link in the menu bar above. I've added the bi-weekly updates. Feel free to add your own events.

[Miracleman89]

Hey AZ!!!! What no tilting cup holder???? ROTFLMAO

[Mark Tomlinson]

Hey AZ!!!! What no tilting cup holder???? ROTFLMAO

That's what's so neat! The cup holder doesn't need to tilt since the whole passenger compartment does. It's like the ultimate solution for spilled coffee.

[Miracleman89]

That's what's so neat! The cup holder doesn't need to tilt since the whole passenger compartment does. It's like the ultimate solution for spilled coffee.

:) yeah I know! it's the running joke of the fly the road forum! alot of the new people come into the forum and the first request they make is for a tilting cup holder!:D Some of us just laugh and others start yelling "OMG NOT AGAIN!!!!"

[AZEqualizer]

I think it is going to be wild for all those people that tilt themselves inside their vehicle to ride in one where you get to experience some low G's and get the vehicle tilted. If you haven't ridden a motorcycle hard you just haven't felt that cool sensation on the ground. I will really have to get Bondurant to let me drive it on their test track.

Maybe someone can set up a test track just for V1's to let you really drive a V1 Hard, in a relative safe environment.
Oh man V1 racing on a GT type track... I'd pay to see that!!

[Miracleman89]

I think it is going to be wild for all those people that tilt themselves inside their vehicle to ride in one where you get to experience some low G's and get the vehicle tilted. If you haven't ridden a motorcycle hard you just haven't felt that cool sensation on the ground. I will really have to get Bondurant to let me drive it on their test track.

Maybe someone can set up a test track just for V1's to let you really drive a V1 Hard, in a relative safe environment.
Oh man V1 racing on a GT type track... I'd pay to see that!!

Good idea!!! Why not try to see if you can set up a rally for that location after we get our V1s! Heck I am not that far away AZ, Count me in!

[AZEqualizer]

My wife did some art work for the guy that owns Bondurant ... when we get our V1's I will go show it to him ... I'll bet he will want to set up some driver training with them. When there are some official drawings for the new design I will talk it up to the guy.

[Billy]

Some of those options are cool, some are easy to intergrate, and some are a real pain! I bet Ian would die if he seen it!