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The least used features of your F430 F1

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  1. Robdownunder

    Robdownunder Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2009
    580
    Australia
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    Rob
    I would list them in this order.....

    1. The LC button. (never used)
    2. The Race/CST position on the wheel. (never used)
    3. The auto button on the console.
    4. The wipers.
    5. The radio.
    6. The "multi mode" button underneath.
    7. Headlights.
    8. Rear screen demister.
    Etc...
     
  2. Carnut

    Carnut F1 Rookie

    Nov 3, 2003
    3,797
    Gladwyne PA
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    Morrie
    When I had my 430 coupe the CST was the only way I ever drove it after the first hour in the car. I used the lights and wipers plenty of times, and almost always had the radio on, playing the dead. We do not have LC, and my car was a gearshift so no auto mode.
     
  3. pmotoring

    pmotoring Formula Junior

    May 8, 2009
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    What is the mult mode underneath?

    I never use the cigarate lighter and the rear and the ipod Line
    in come with the car, because iPhone could not be charged there
     
  4. Robdownunder

    Robdownunder Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2009
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    That button on our Aussie F car does the outside temperature reading, the time adjustment, the odometer, the dashboard illumination, etc..

    I have also never used the Ipod connection either....same goes for the cigarette and aux power socket in the centre console.

    Rob.
     
  5. BlueIn2Red

    BlueIn2Red Karting

    Sep 29, 2006
    234
    Tring, UK
    The race switch position should surely be the most used, otherwise why bother with a car capable of such serious performance? :)
     
  6. hardtop

    hardtop F1 World Champ

    Jan 31, 2002
    11,294
    Colorado
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    Dave
    We don't have LC in the US that's a non starter. My car is a stick so the auto button is also a non starter. On your list, I'd have to go with rear defrost "demister" in Oz. Radio would be #2.

    Dave
     
  7. reuland

    reuland Karting

    Jan 15, 2010
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    tyler,texas
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    kurt
    I only drive in race mode!
     
  8. photonut

    photonut F1 Rookie
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    Nov 16, 2007
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    spot on!
     
  9. fc2

    fc2 F1 Veteran
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    Nov 2, 2006
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    Frank C.
    1. N/A in the US
    2. Race is always on
    3. Agreed
    4. Agreed
    5. Agreed
    6. Sometimes to check the temp
    7. Always turned on... always
    8. Never had to use it... living in Cali, I can't think of when I might be needed.

    Frank
     
  10. pmotoring

    pmotoring Formula Junior

    May 8, 2009
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    Thanks I did use it for one or two times to see what it is,

    I did play around with the race mode to sport mode, cos I nearly crashed my 430 in wet while using race mode. Nowadays I use sport mode in wet road. I find the CST very helpful.
     
  11. mikebrinda

    mikebrinda Formula Junior
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    Dec 21, 2008
    627
    CST mode
    Windshield wipers
    Small storage space on firewall between seats


    Mike
     
  12. Kds

    Kds F1 World Champ

    I drove one for a month.

    Never used the stereo.

    Never used the air conditioning.
     
  13. Robdownunder

    Robdownunder Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2009
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    Australia
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    Rob
    Yep agree on those items too!
    And not forgetting the front luggage area either...barely ever opened.

    I do use my car cover and seat covers all the time...can't see why anyone would want to install a steering wheel cover though....that's a complete waste.
     
  14. MattiValhalla

    MattiValhalla Karting

    1. Cigarette Lighter
    2. Fire Extinguisher

    ... in that order!
     
  15. Robdownunder

    Robdownunder Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2009
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    Rob
    Is a fire extinguisher standard in the USA?
    Not downunder and I have never seen one installed in any 430 ever here in OZ.
    Rob.
     
  16. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 10, 2005
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    Nice. :D:D

    I dont drive at night either, or in the rain, or would drive it auto, or would have the need for the rear demister or the radio to be turned on. :D:D

    But..........I reckon I *would* use the LC at least once and probably have the CST off all the time. :eek::eek:
     
  17. Robdownunder

    Robdownunder Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2009
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    And not forgetting the rear fog lights...this feature would never be used even once IMHO.
     
  18. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Lol, spot on! :D:D

    I have NEVER used them in my car either and I say I never will. :eek::eek:
     
  19. Robdownunder

    Robdownunder Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2009
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    Rob
    And Pap saw another feature today which is the headlight washer system....I wouldn't know how to even turn them on.
     
  20. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 10, 2005
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    Lol, nice Rob! :D:D

    I didnt even know that car had headlight washers. :p:p
     
  21. Robdownunder

    Robdownunder Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2009
    580
    Australia
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    Rob
    Each day another thing...the inside door lock button....never used it once.
     
  22. pmotoring

    pmotoring Formula Junior

    May 8, 2009
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    PAT PAT
    Me too don't even know where is it, I guess I seldom use buttons in the centre console
     
  23. Senna1994

    Senna1994 F1 World Champ

    Nov 11, 2003
    13,192
    Orange County
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    Anthony T
    Been driving mine to work, and I don't use the lock either.
     

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