A Clock That Works

[Mark Tomlinson]

I know this is trite and all. And I know VV isn't in the business of making car radios. But I want a damn clock that shows the correct time!

Seriously. My cell phone, my BlackBerry, and every wall clock I have know what time it is. But my car clock doesn't, and it gets worse with DST. If this is going to be my commuter vehicle, then I want to know at a glance if I'm going to be late.

It shouldn't be that hard, for crying out load. Fort Collins, CO broadcasts an FM time code. You can buy a wall clock at Sam's Club for less than $50 that uses it and never have to reset the time again.

I guess my "wish list" item here is that VV takes the time to include a stereo with a clock that works.

[randi]

Would you settle for a Swatch in the side pocket? =D;)

[Mark Tomlinson]

Would you settle for a Swatch in the side pocket? =D;)

Ha!

But no.

[Billy]

Well, if you guys MUST have a clock, it would be nice if it was of the atomic variety... :rolleyes:

[rogwild]

Great suggestion, an electric vehicle with an 'atomic' clock. A vehicle that can automatically reset its clock after a dead battery/recharge, and always tell the correct time (why didn't I think of that?):IDEA:
Anyone know if any of the 'high end' autos already have this feature (I don't own one, and won't ever be able to afford a BMW, MB, Lexus, etc), but having it in a $20k Vv would be kewl.;)
Perhaps even a GPS signal to 'update' the clock.

[Billy]

Hey Rog, my new Alpine iDA-X001 (iPod deck) does auto DST.... Maybe I should invent it, I'd be an instant millionaire!!=y::IDEA::p

[rogwild]

Hey Rog, my new Alpine iDA-X001 (iPod deck) does auto DST.... Maybe I should invent it, I'd be an instant millionaire!!=y::IDEA::p

Well you can see how 'current' I am on audio electronics, don't even own an iPod.=n:

[jmeineck]

rogwild,

That's what I was thinking, that GPS might be the way to go for having and accurite clock.

[Mark Tomlinson]

Exactly!

That's what prompted me to start this thread in the first place. You can buy one of these (http://www.crosse-technology.com/digital-atomic-clocks.html) for $12. Why can't they make the damn car clock read the atomic time? It's already an FM receiver, for crying out loud.

Not that I want Ian to go out and have a special clock/radio/CD/MP3 player designed for the vehicle. But don't select something with a lame ass time drifting clock in it either.

[tugboatwilly]

True MarkT.
But Rog, I thought I was the only one without iPod/GPS.
Rog I had a USED 750 BMW. Nice ride but about $2000 a month to keep on the road and the shop and I shared custody. I am thinking with electric motor and no transmission I would be able to keep the V-1 from the shop more.

[rogwild]

TBW, don't have an iPod, but have a wrist mount Garmin Forerunner GPS for running/Trikke, and just got my first AUTO GPS unit (Thanksgiving-Xmas Sale) this year. Fun 'toys' to play with; ACTUALLY helped me to 'navigate' to new location this week!
Back in the '60s my first 'bike' was 'almost' a used BMW while over in Germany, but the base commander 'banned' all motorcycle riding as 'too dangerous'.
Would have LOVED a V-1 to tour around Europe!!!