Tony Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 The time has come for us to adapt and future proof our system. Today's cars are becoming self-aware meaning the car needs to know information about it's place in space. In order to do this we need to inform the car of any changes we have made to the wheels direction. To date this information wasn't required because the tolerances were so vast, now that has changed. We now need to re-set line deviation systems, forward facing radar, reversing cameras and steering angle censures. It's going to be a mighty sum of money since it will also include a new ramp which we may sink into the ground. To be continued......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 It'll get to the point where it'll be cheaper to buy a new car or the cost of the car will become out of reach for the working family. .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Sounds good and at least you are moving forward with technology. How much more can the customer expect to pay though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffers Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I wonder what exactly you will need to do with the front facing radar as that is an information gathering device giving readings rather than needs adjustment by it's very nature - I guess the whole speed against distance thing must be calculated in the ecu for it to estimate before more readings come in. I remember when I had my "geometry" done at the dealer a few years ago (I use the term geometry very loosely) I had to reset my rear camera angle overlays because it was out slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Exactly what's involved i don't know. That would be down to the training, in addition cost will reflect how long it takes to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 New Hunter machine is being fitted tomorrow and then a new ramp in a few weeks time. We decided to future proof the machine meaning it's able to set steering censors, line deviation and bumper radars. Another move is this time we're having a four-poster ramp rather than a scissor ramp. So £40k later it's a hard call removing the old system that's working perfectly but lacks vision alongside today's cars technology..... Gulp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Awesome , need to get the M235 done soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Wait for the new ramp which is coming from Germany at the end of the month..... The M235 should be plugged in to set the steering angle sensor in the event a rear toe position is adjusted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 Nice one Does that mean with the 4 poster you won't need the ramps anymore so better for lowered cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 It will still need run-up ramps but not as long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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