Auto down and UP windows!!
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Auto down and UP windows!!
Well not confirmed on the RX-8 yet but the Mazdaspeed6 will have them. auto up and down with a anti pinch feature of course and Remote open
2006 MAZDASPEED6 SEDAN
Highlights
MODEL / SERIES / AVAILABILITY SAFETY
- MAZDASPEED6 Sport Side Air Bags & Side Air Curtains
- MAZDASPEED6 Grand Touring
EXTERIOR PACKAGES / OPTIONS
- 18" Alloy Wheels 7" Pop-up Display Navigation System
- 215/45R18 High Performance Tires Moonroof (Limited Availability)
- Unique Design Front Fenders Black/ White Leather Trimmed Seats (Limited Availability)
- Unique Design Front Bumper with Fog Lamps trimmed seats for Grand Touring
- Unique Design Rear Bumper
- Unique Design Grille
- Unique Design Hood
- Unique Design Side Sill Garnish
- Unique Design Rear Spoiler with Built-in HMSL
- HID Headlamps (Low Beam) with Blackout Housings
- Rear Combination Lamps with Blackout Housings
- Speed Sensing Wipers
- MAZDASPEED6 Badge
- Color Availability:
- Liquid Platinum Metallic (30S)
- Whitewater Pearl Mica (25D)
- Velocity Red Mica (27A)
- Black Mica (16W)
- Titanium Gray Metallic (29Y)
- Black Cherry Mica (28W)
INTERIOR
- Electroluminescent Gauges
- BOSE Audio System
- In-dash 6CD Changer
- Keyless Entry with Retractable Key
- 4-window Auto up/down Power Windows with
Anti-Pinch Function and Remote Open Feature
- Sport Type Front Seats
- Adjustable Separate Rear Seat Headrests
- Alloy Pedal Set
- Dark Gray I/P Decoration Panel
- Scuff Plate with Stainless Steel Inserts
- Color/Seat Surface Availability:
- Black Cloth (Sport)
- Black Leather (Grand Touring)
- Black/White Leather
FUNCTIONAL
- MZR 2.3L DISI Turbo Engine
- 6-speed Manual Transmission
- Active Torque-Split All Wheel Drive
- Limited Slip Differential
- 12.6" Front Ventilated and 12.4" Rear Solid Rotors
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) with EBD
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Dynamic Stability Control
2006 MAZDASPEED6 SEDAN
Highlights
MODEL / SERIES / AVAILABILITY SAFETY
- MAZDASPEED6 Sport Side Air Bags & Side Air Curtains
- MAZDASPEED6 Grand Touring
EXTERIOR PACKAGES / OPTIONS
- 18" Alloy Wheels 7" Pop-up Display Navigation System
- 215/45R18 High Performance Tires Moonroof (Limited Availability)
- Unique Design Front Fenders Black/ White Leather Trimmed Seats (Limited Availability)
- Unique Design Front Bumper with Fog Lamps trimmed seats for Grand Touring
- Unique Design Rear Bumper
- Unique Design Grille
- Unique Design Hood
- Unique Design Side Sill Garnish
- Unique Design Rear Spoiler with Built-in HMSL
- HID Headlamps (Low Beam) with Blackout Housings
- Rear Combination Lamps with Blackout Housings
- Speed Sensing Wipers
- MAZDASPEED6 Badge
- Color Availability:
- Liquid Platinum Metallic (30S)
- Whitewater Pearl Mica (25D)
- Velocity Red Mica (27A)
- Black Mica (16W)
- Titanium Gray Metallic (29Y)
- Black Cherry Mica (28W)
INTERIOR
- Electroluminescent Gauges
- BOSE Audio System
- In-dash 6CD Changer
- Keyless Entry with Retractable Key
- 4-window Auto up/down Power Windows with
Anti-Pinch Function and Remote Open Feature
- Sport Type Front Seats
- Adjustable Separate Rear Seat Headrests
- Alloy Pedal Set
- Dark Gray I/P Decoration Panel
- Scuff Plate with Stainless Steel Inserts
- Color/Seat Surface Availability:
- Black Cloth (Sport)
- Black Leather (Grand Touring)
- Black/White Leather
FUNCTIONAL
- MZR 2.3L DISI Turbo Engine
- 6-speed Manual Transmission
- Active Torque-Split All Wheel Drive
- Limited Slip Differential
- 12.6" Front Ventilated and 12.4" Rear Solid Rotors
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) with EBD
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Dynamic Stability Control
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i am assuming that the rear windows will now be opening vertically instead of venting?
and i will have auto up and down on my 04 once i put in the viper alarm and remote start, with the windows module
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whoops i am an idiot. i just saw that this was for the mazda 6, not the rx-8. :o
and i will have auto up and down on my 04 once i put in the viper alarm and remote start, with the windows module
edit:
whoops i am an idiot. i just saw that this was for the mazda 6, not the rx-8. :o
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If im not mistaken, atleast in Canada, auto up windows are illegal. Thats pretty much the reason you never see them on vehicles. Its not exactly a difficult feature to put in a car, but you dont want junior hanging his head out the window, then oopsie, hitting the auto up button and instant decapitation.
I know thats an exhageration ( sp? ), but basically thats the gist of why its not legal. So small kids cant suffocate I believe.
I know thats an exhageration ( sp? ), but basically thats the gist of why its not legal. So small kids cant suffocate I believe.
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Originally Posted by return42
If im not mistaken, atleast in Canada, auto up windows are illegal. Thats pretty much the reason you never see them on vehicles. Its not exactly a difficult feature to put in a car, but you dont want junior hanging his head out the window, then oopsie, hitting the auto up button and instant decapitation.
I know thats an exhageration ( sp? ), but basically thats the gist of why its not legal. So small kids cant suffocate I believe.
I know thats an exhageration ( sp? ), but basically thats the gist of why its not legal. So small kids cant suffocate I believe.
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Even the new Ford Mustang has auto up and down. So does the Honda Accord. And the Toyota Sienna as it was pointed out. Basically, a ton of cars do have this feature. My wife's earlier car, a 1998 VW Passat had it as well.
So honestly, the fact that the RX-8 does not have this - on both doors, auto up and down - is really lame. Shame on Mazda.... after all, this car is (or was?) supposed to be their flagship model or what...
So honestly, the fact that the RX-8 does not have this - on both doors, auto up and down - is really lame. Shame on Mazda.... after all, this car is (or was?) supposed to be their flagship model or what...
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The "up" on the 8 might not be auto, but at least its fast. My Lexus has auto up but they are sloooowww. When it's pouring rain, fast is a better feature than auto.
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i've been in bmw's for the past 5 years and i can't believe the rest of the world hasn't caught up. The single most annoying feature of my RX is the stupid non-auto up feature. I also dont like how nothing opens from the key. :rolleyes
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Originally Posted by return42
If im not mistaken, atleast in Canada, auto up windows are illegal. Thats pretty much the reason you never see them on vehicles. Its not exactly a difficult feature to put in a car, but you dont want junior hanging his head out the window, then oopsie, hitting the auto up button and instant decapitation.
I know thats an exhageration ( sp? ), but basically thats the gist of why its not legal. So small kids cant suffocate I believe.
I know thats an exhageration ( sp? ), but basically thats the gist of why its not legal. So small kids cant suffocate I believe.
also as someone that has had his hand stuck in power windows many times (lol) i can tell you it pinches a little, but far from taking of a finger, let alone a head. Could choke you though....especialy a kid
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I'm sure there's some way we can retrofit it into the 8
I dont care about auto up so much, I do like the auto down though.
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Originally Posted by KYLiquid
I dont care about auto up so much, I do like the auto down though.
Of course not having the auto up/down on both windows is not critical - but it definitely would be a nice-to-have feature. It would cost next to nothing for Mazda, yet adds a bit more 'complete' feel to the car.
The fact that they even omitted the auto down on the passenger side is just such a cheap move.
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[QUOTE=The fact that they even omitted the auto down on the passenger side is just such a cheap move.[/QUOTE]
Is the "auto" mechanism a function of just the switch, or the power window motor also? Would it be possible to replace the passenger window switch with an "auto" one? If there's more involved, does anyone know what it would take to make the passenger window "auto-down" like the driver side?
Is the "auto" mechanism a function of just the switch, or the power window motor also? Would it be possible to replace the passenger window switch with an "auto" one? If there's more involved, does anyone know what it would take to make the passenger window "auto-down" like the driver side?
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Is the "auto" mechanism a function of just the switch, or the power window motor also? Would it be possible to replace the passenger window switch with an "auto" one? If there's more involved, does anyone know what it would take to make the passenger window "auto-down" like the driver side?
I guess in order to make auto up & down for both sides a reality, one would have to put two-or-three-step switches for all the windows and then reprogram the BCM.
In other words, it's not an easy task. You're better off sending a letter to Mazda.
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Mazda could probably reprogram it, if they wanted, to raise the window if it was down by using the existing switch. The auto-down switch position could likely be changed to toggle the motor to raise or lower the window. I don't know if that could be done by a third party.
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Originally Posted by darklingq
Mazda could probably reprogram it, if they wanted, to raise the window if it was down by using the existing switch. The auto-down switch position could likely be changed to toggle the motor to raise or lower the window. I don't know if that could be done by a third party.
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Auto-up is great. Waay better than holding the button up. Especially equipped on all 4 windows, like my G35 Sedan. Just touch (goes up quick) and get back to driving. Very handy if you are a little busy like shifting.
I wish my RX-8 had auto up (only two windows) or auto close for the moonroof. I hope Mazda considers auto-up in future RX-8s because the feature really allows you to resume driving attention quicker.
I wish my RX-8 had auto up (only two windows) or auto close for the moonroof. I hope Mazda considers auto-up in future RX-8s because the feature really allows you to resume driving attention quicker.