Andrew Dwyer

Something for the pickup fans . https://autolifethailand.tv/isuzu-tripetch-thailand-ev-bev-pick-up-dmax/

For those unaware:

Not enough details on the story so he starts a movie review ?? More second rate reporting from Bob !!

When you press down on the volume scroll wheel ( right hand side of the gear shifter ) it mutes your music, but also brings up a rather fetching screen saver in black, with the clock centred and seconds ticking away around the clock. Why it should bring it up as well as muting I don’t know …. but I like it !!

Okay, so what would you like to see in the next OTA update ? JB has mentioned that he would like some software update to stop the stuttering when flooring it . Others have mentioned the seat memory buttons are buried deep in the info screen. Personally I think the shortcut screen is underused: currently I only use the “ swiping down from the top “ action to change the regen settings. The seat memory buttons should be on there at the very least. In fact i think a create shortcut button should be permanently embedded on every page allowing you to customise the shortcut screen at will, currently is limited: I don’t consider any of those as necessary shortcuts, would prefer seat memory and regen settings, anymore anyone ?? I also mentioned that I don’t like the door handles retracting when selecting reverse, don’t see the need and find the handles retracting when stationary a little dodgy, except when you are specifically locking from inside or out of course. I personally prefer the screensaver with the countdown clock (when pressing the mute button) to the 3 options, find them washed out and the clock not centred angers my OCD ! So a better selection of screensavers, or ability to load your own, failing this make the countdown clock screensaver independent from muting music. Other than my small selection, anyone else got anything they would like to see changed by an OTA ??

Okay, I see what you are saying now 👍

Yes, I watched a YouTube video about someone trialing a Vinfast in the US, it took a bit of a slating!

But, why would you want to stop the A/C in this situation when, as you told us earlier:

Vietnamese EV anyone ? Vinfast will be showing off their range of ev’s, which includes an electric pickup, at the Bangkok Motor Show later this month. Although sounds like only one EV will be RHD and destined for Thailand, also the pick up is a prototype, even so should be interesting. https://autolifethailand.tv/vinfast-ev-bev-coming-motor-show-2024-thailand/

So, nothing to do with resetting the wall charger ?? all that did was interrupt the cycle. Why don’t you use the app to check on the charging situation ? I recall when I first got the car I would peer through the window to check on granny charging, the key in my pocket would bring the small screen to life, now I just take a look at the app. As I mentioned, first time the air con kicked in while charging I was surprised but now I just leave it to do it’s thing. This conversation only started because i noticed the lower charging level during the air con operation.

Yes, the 1st time it happened i stopped charging as it was very loud left it for a few minutes, restarted and the air con never kicked in again so yes I also think resetting PIB’s charger is a coincidence. Now i just leave it do it’s thing as figure it is necessary. Had read on fb groups ( both Atto and Seal ) about the air con kicking in loudly ( probably Auto setting ) while charging, the recommendation was not to start charging soon after driving and I adhere to this. Probably the worst that could happen is that the air con would kick in earlier but could be detrimental to long term life of the battery i suppose.

Thanks, it has happened 2 or 3 times before but I never thought to look at the charging level and left it to resolve itself/cool the battery. Usually 10/15 minutes is enough. There has been some discussion on FB groups ( Atto and Seal ), and I think @macahoom mentioned it after the first Seal OTA update, the general consensus being it was just cooling the battery. I don’t think anyone has pointed to the wall charger before but i will look into the reset mode on this ABB charger and give it a go if it happens next time, probably next weekend.

Yes, a couple of minutes later the car decided it was cool enough, stopping the air con and charging speed back up to normal.

Seal Not even sure what car that is on the last photo with the split centre arm rest ?? Uses a similar model picture on the app when charging ( is that an Atto 3 ? ) Eagle eyes might notice that the charging speed is 4.6 kw , while is normally 6.4 kw !! The air con has decided to kick in at high speed, wondering if that’s the reason ?

Just to clarify, that’s the 2 x 410 models ( formerly known as Standard ) with a battery around 50 kWh. The 480 models ( 60 kWh battery ) will be showing the updated version at the Motor Show later this month .

Opened the doors for 5 minutes and the inside/outside equalised Closed the doors and in 2 minutes it was back down to 5 inside, but no lower. Tried the Quick Purification a couple of times but it never gets below 5 inside. Make of this what you will .

Would be interesting to open the windows for a while to see it go up then see if it brings it down quickly ! It’s a reasonably smog free day here so it is in your hands JB .

Fortunes can change quickly when they are so close together, the Foxes were sitting pretty a few weeks ago but now have to fight with the others !

Both videos play for me Owl . Leeds need a win at Millwall to regain 2nd place, should be easy ….. I think !

Mine says: Inside 5 Outside 25 Gave it the Quick Purification and it stayed the same.

Mainland cheese here ( Ayutthaya ) also 209 baht per 250 gr , often reduced to 189 baht. My best option for taste/price is 2kg of Anchor cheddar at Makro for 770 baht. The most readily available here is Horeca brand, very bland imho.

2 questions for ya !! Is there any safety mechanism present on the retracting door handles ? Can you stop the handles retracting when selecting reverse and they only retract when hitting the desired speed, 15km ? My daily routine is: I enter the car and select reverse ( door handles retract ) reverse out and the little lady and 2 lead weights enter the car outside ( usually involves tapping on the window as i always forget to open the handles again ! ). Now i have plenty of room in the carport to open the doors fully so it is feasible they could enter the car inside the carport especially if it is raining ( i don’t think it has rained here since i bought the car ). Currently i check both wing mirrors ( one at a time, I am not Marty Feldman ) while selecting reverse but there will come a day when either of the impetuous teenagers will make a grab for the door handle. Anyone ?

Up to you.

Best to meet in a public place, better to avoid inviting strangers into your home, according to my good lady anyway. I sold a car on Facebook marketplace, arranged to meet at the local mall for viewing, agreed on a price, went over the road to the office to transfer the name in the book and transferred the money while waiting. Did have one nutter who wanted to meet under the highway underpass and pay in cash !! Better to take precautions when dealing with strangers.

I understand how people could find them annoying but don’t forget these guys are travelling the world, a lot of different cultures and countries to navigate. For this reason I am sympathetic to their perceived naivety. Have to admit only found them recently in their Thai adventures and maybe I should go back to the beginning of their story.