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I don't want to forget the technology though Andrew, as I'd have liked it running for the Wight Blat to trial for the Europe trip. Beryl ran absolutely beautifully on first 2010 blat two weeks ago despite still running on old head. But . . . I am hoping to have a Coscast, Bacon sarnies, Beer and Coffee weekend afterwards though and may well be inviting one of more of those you listed along! 😬 Anyway, back to my Autocom problems 😬 . . . Giles Beryl the Peril (HPC)

Cheers Ian, Cheers Martyn, I thought about the Bluetooth module, but the normal Bluetooth bonus of not having to even get your phone out of your pocket doesn't apply here as I'll want to put the iPhone in the cradle each time and turn it to landscape so that it can be a sat nav or safety camera advisor, plus auto answer isn't always desirable. Comparing '£90-ish for bluetooth module (with undesirable auto answer)' versus '£6 cable (giving manual answer and having to plug it in)' seems to favour saving the £84. £ 35 - Handlebar remote control with grey 5 pin DIN (Part No: 2388 or Old Part No: 1457) £ 6 - iPhone/Blackberry stereo phone lead (Part No: 2194) £ ?? - Interface for MicroTalk Cobra MT600 2-way PMR radio (Maybe Part No: 2348 if same as single-pin Motorola at £14.) Aside from these three items though, is there anything else I've missed to at least make it work via the Autocom's internal PP3 battery? I'm quite happy to run with the internal battery at the moment as it's been like that to date and been fine, albeit just acting as an in-car intercom and nothing more. If someone does know how to optimally solve the 'mains'-power aspect though for the Autocom, the 2-way radio and the iPhone, then I'd be grateful. Giles -----Beryl the Peril (HPC)

Can I please ask for the POBC on adding technology and kit to my existing Autocom setup? Situation: On a forthcoming Caterham continental trip with a group, I want to be able to run my satnav on phone, ipod on phone, my car-to-car comms via 2-way radio and also my phone (no gloves, so no 'unlocking to take call' issue). Current Kit: I have the following setup for my Caterham car and would like your advice please - Autocom Pro7 Sport (currently PP3 9v battery-powered). - MicroTalk Cobra MT600 2-way PMR radio (with 2.5mm mic/phones socket) - Apple iPhone 3GS. - TomTom for iPhone satnav (application on the phone). - TomTom for iPhone carkit (a 3.5mm aux out for music/sat nav directions and a 3.5mm 4-pole headphone/mic socket for phone calls) Thoughts & Questions: The music and satnav will I believe be handled perfectly by my existing Autocom stereo music lead (3.5mm to 3.5mm 3-pole). The iPhone's technology will lower the music when the sat nav app issues verbal directions. To get the phone to work, I need a two-way (4-pole) phone lead from iPhone output to Autocom phone input. To get the car-to-car comms, I believe I need a cable from Autocom to the 2-way PMR radio (MicroTalk Cobra MT600) with a PTT switch in-line (or parallel) if possible. Finally, if I wanted to change my Autocom to car-powered not battery powered, would I need anything other than the hard wiring kit . . . bearing in mind I'll be then running the Autocom, phone and 2-way radio off the battery. I'm thinking interference issues, etc? Any thoughts, advice or pointers at kit and/or solutions would be much appreciated. Richard at Autocom of old would have sorted it in a millisecond, but in passing to Tecstar who now run them I got a reply a day after I sent it, saying: "I think that you're asking a lot of that old system. You really need to upgrade to an SP-A with its 5 inputs, and start from there" And that was it, other than a suggestion that I call them to discuss it. If I've sussed what I need above, I quickly costed it as £41 (35 & 6) . . . not a whole new kit?! Giles -----Beryl the Peril (HPC) Edited by - gileshudson on 1 Apr 2010 14:32:16

and apparently has to be one flo vest for each occupant of the vehicle, plus be reachable without getting out of the car . . . not too difficult in a se7en if they go down behind the seats. Giles -----Beryl the Peril (HPC)

Good looking well specced car Guy; that should fly. Giles -----Beryl the Peril (HPC)

Yes Longy, straight into an under dash £8 four-socket aux power unit from Maplins which I cut the original end off, stuck an inline fuse on it and then took power straight through the bulkhead from the battery (I actually earthed it at the washer unit rather than find another earth). The Optimate then just plugs in (you need the cigarette lead extender accessory which helpfully doubles the cable length) and you watch the wave of lights flood across the box as it starts its diagnostics an then you just leave it to do its 'thang' . . . Giles -----Beryl the Peril (HPC) Edited by - gileshudson on 8 Mar 2010 07:42:35

Kev, Those Tranny 😬 ones look fab. Good sequence pics too. Giles Beryl the Peril (HPC)

I'm with Mad Hatter . . . Optimate 4 from Accumate Giles -----Beryl the Peril (HPC)

- Yellow 7 plus pilot in black beanie hat - Near to West Haddon, Guilsborough or Crick ? You were just reversing into a car park space outside a school this afternoon around 3.30-4.00pm. I was in the white Merc Vito van coming the other way, as you were stoppping to reverse. Giles Beryl the Peril (HPC)

BTTT Giles Beryl the Peril (HPC)

You'd just left the Tollbar A45 roundabout up the hill heading towards Leicester/M69. As I peered through the rain from my Eurobox, you gave it full beans and made my day 😬 - Orange. - Hood up. - No spare wheel. - Maybe a 'C3 ??? numberplate, but I struggled to see throught the Armco and the rain... Giles Beryl the Peril (HPC) Edited by - gileshudson on 28 Feb 2010 13:00:54

Yes please, still keen to go ahead with the buy, as the postage and address details weren't for you Bruno. It was so they were all there and available, in case you print out the raft of e-mails to give to Ian when you hand all the goods over to him. Thanks again Giles -----Beryl the Peril (HPC)

Slider, Can I have the 2 x Map Pockets please @£25 for the pair? YHM. Cheers, Giles Giles -----Beryl the Peril (HPC)

Jack, ignition switch is sold. Re the badge, Mike is away from home currently and should be back around Wed 24th but out of comms till then. Giles -----Beryl the Peril (HPC)

Mike is away from home currently and should be back around Wed 24th. He told me yesterday that he'd be out of comms too, so bear with him. Giles -----Beryl the Peril (HPC)

Accumate don't even list the 3 now when I just looked, but *thumbup*'s up for my Optimate 4. Plug and go, since I fitted the cigarette lighter socket under the dash. Giles Beryl the Peril (HPC)

Mike, YHM Giles -----Beryl the Peril (HPC)

Autocom Kit L-IW . . . this is the solution you're talking about insofar as Autocom offers, but as of just before Christmas unfortunately these guys went into administration, so you could wait and see if something rises from the ashes? Giles -----Beryl the Peril (HPC)

Guys, I contacted Colin at CJ Autos in Heywood (Lancs) after what Billyboy said about the above posted Youtube clip of the £375 Mini Tilting Lift not making it clear if it was as simple as drive on, lift and lock. I mentioned that we might be able to get a Caterham (ideally S3 and SV and with lowered floors) to visit his outfit if it meant he'd film the lifting etc sequence from start to finish to prove that it was that easy. I also intimated that if it did work, and people wanted them, that we'd be looking for a deal less than the £375 plus VAT plus Delivery. Colin has replied: "Hi Giles. Yes, that would be great to get a Caterham over to us to take a video of the mini tilting lift in action from start to finish. Just give me an email when you can arrange and I will sort it out. Thanks again, Colin Simpson 01706 367649 c.j.autos@easynet.co.uk " Logistically (with work) and geographically, it's going to be hard for me to run with this any further, but if it might deliver what it hints at, then if Lancs & District (LADS) fancied picking this up and progressing it . . . Giles Beryl the Peril (HPC) Edited by - gileshudson on 24 Jan 2010 21:27:45

£375 . . . electric/manual mini tiliting lift as posted by PeteF in TechTalk If you go to the link, you have to scroll down the page to get to the content for some reason. Picturing them working is always difficult from pictures but there's a Youtube clip showing a Se7en-esque car on the ramp being tilted forwards and backwards by the mechanic. Bulk Buy anyone? 😬 Giles Beryl the Peril (HPC) Edited by - gileshudson on 22 Jan 2010 13:53:23

Welcome Dave Enjoy your se7en. X-flow owners will be queuing up to feed with you with knowledge. Any second now (counts 3,2, 1) . . . Giles Beryl the Peril (HPC)

Does this help? Giles -----Beryl the Peril (HPC)

If anybody is even thinking about a last minute ski deal this year, then this is the deal to take if you can sort the dates out for yourself quickly. I've skied for the last two years in Tignes stopping at this apartment and and it is unsurpassed in what it offers on your doorstep . . . though I think the lifts are maybe 40 seconds away from the door, not 20, eh Roger? 😬 Forget Les Trois Vallees . . . this is the place. Giles Beryl the Peril (HPC)

Linky Giles -----Beryl the Peril (HPC)

Once Peter T has confirmed details on it, maybe it could be put up on ebay with the box ticked during posting such that all bidders are hidden, but the total is shown and a link provided to this forum. It could either posted in some obscure category (antique chinese pottery 😬) if Peter T only wanted to try and resell to BC'ers or (and if he I had paid that much out then I know what I'd want to do if I couldn't use what I'd bought), to post it in Gift Voucher & Coupons under Event Tickets on ebay. Just my four penn'orth Giles Beryl the Peril (HPC)