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Old 05-23-2005 | 09:12 PM
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Talking Just found out another cool feature

When you have your wipers on intermittent, they stop or default to the longest interval as long as you have the brake applied. The second you take your foot off from the brake pedal, to accelerate, they clear the windshield. It's pretty cool try it.

I was sitting in traffic today and figured that out. I freaked out my girlfriend by telling her that I could tell the instant that they would wipe the windshield and move my foot a millimeter up and that would activate the wipers.

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-Chad
Old 05-23-2005 | 09:30 PM
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yeah. my 1998 m3 used to do that too. Its a pretty common feature, but glad u like it. My fav feature is the HFL.
Old 05-23-2005 | 09:30 PM
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Its a known feature, I tried searching for it quickly to no avail.
Old 05-23-2005 | 09:38 PM
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Speed sensitive wipers? Yeah my 99 Accord did that. But you learn something new every day.
Old 05-23-2005 | 10:04 PM
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But he is saying these start the instant you apply the gas, not soley on speed. I think the coolest TL feature is the NAVI or Vtec.
Old 05-23-2005 | 10:06 PM
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That is part of the speed sensitive wipers. When you come to a stop, the wipers adjust to the longest interval. As long as you keep your foot on the brake, they wipe at that speed. However, if you release the brakes, it will swipe. Once you start off again and reach ~12mph they come back on at a constant (but not high speed) rate.
Old 05-23-2005 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by crazymjb
But he is saying these start the instant you apply the gas, not soley on speed. I think the coolest TL feature is the NAVI or Vtec.
well the Navi is so common and the V tech well... its really honda's. Bimmers have vanos and such... Im gonna stick with the HFL bc i dont know too many cars that have it. I know most upcoming cars are going to have it but not currently.
Old 05-23-2005 | 11:13 PM
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So the HFL for its uniqueness. But unfortunatly the TL doesnt have a lot of the new unique tech(rear turning wheels, HUD, Ventilated seats, active headlights, active suspension, etc)
Old 05-25-2005 | 10:06 AM
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it is annoying
Old 05-25-2005 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
Its a known feature, I tried searching for it quickly to no avail.
you're probably talking about this?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=speed+wiper
Old 05-25-2005 | 01:46 PM
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well the Navi is so common and the V tech well... its really honda's. Bimmers have vanos and such... Im gonna stick with the HFL bc i dont know too many cars that have it. I know most upcoming cars are going to have it but not currently.
My appologies in advance, however, I just can't resist...

TL Tita,
I've alerted the authorities and the Honda police are on their way. Because you've incorrectly identified Honda's trademark acronym for "Variable Timing Electronic Control" or commonly badged as VTEC your vehicle will be confiscated. In exchange, you will be provided with a catalog from which you can browse many of V-Tech's award winning electronic devices, such as cordless phones and children's learning games. You'll be permitted to select one item with a manufacturer's suggested retail value of less than $100 that will be shipped to your home in the next 12 to 14 weeks.
Old 05-25-2005 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Thorin78
you're probably talking about this?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=speed+wiper

you are right, good job!
Old 05-25-2005 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverQuartzTL
My appologies in advance, however, I just can't resist...

TL Tita,
I've alerted the authorities and the Honda police are on their way. Because you've incorrectly identified Honda's trademark acronym for "Variable Timing Electronic Control" or commonly badged as VTEC your vehicle will be confiscated. In exchange, you will be provided with a catalog from which you can browse many of V-Tech's award winning electronic devices, such as cordless phones and children's learning games. You'll be permitted to select one item with a manufacturer's suggested retail value of less than $100 that will be shipped to your home in the next 12 to 14 weeks.
Old 05-26-2005 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by SLVR04TL6PD
When you have your wipers on intermittent, they stop or default to the longest interval as long as you have the brake applied. The second you take your foot off from the brake pedal, to accelerate, they clear the windshield. It's pretty cool try it.

I was sitting in traffic today and figured that out. I freaked out my girlfriend by telling her that I could tell the instant that they would wipe the windshield and move my foot a millimeter up and that would activate the wipers.

2 cents worth

-Chad

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