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noahe · Mar 25th, 2002, 03:57 PM

Stanley, in the US and Canada, makes a vehicular garage door opener that connects to your high beam circuit. When you 'double-click' your flash-to-pass beams, it opens or closes the door.

I installed it (easy) into my Grandmother's 3-Series BMW. It just senses (induction?) the high-beam positive lead with a little cuff, and requires a switched or unswitched 12 volt supply. Quick install with a couple of zip-ties. Worked like magic, and all her neighbours commented. One even got one.

Of course, other dolts asked why anyone couldn't just drive up and blink twice.

I always thought it was very cool. It was her birthday present to her (always lost the remote) and she loved it.

kcmini · Mar 25th, 2002, 04:17 PM

It's only convenience if you don't have it. If you had it and then do not, it is a downgrade.

We are a spoiled bunch and we are used to it.

Casey · Mar 25th, 2002, 05:28 PM

When it is -50 below zero F with winds over 50mph creating white out situations....I would not want to have to get out of my car and open the garage door manually. It isn't being lazy, it is convient yes...do i want to get out of my car when it is downpouring, not really....i think ya get the point.

Cheers

BruceK · Mar 25th, 2002, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martyn
Just curious, but why are our American brothers so into "convenience" features?

Quite frankly, we are ahead of the curve on this "convenience" thing. You Brits are just catching up.

Ever used the drive through at McDonalds?

Ever been to a Tesco Super Centre?

Every been to a DIY?

LMB · Mar 25th, 2002, 06:45 PM

They even have drive through cash points in the USA, now that is brilliant

noahe · Mar 25th, 2002, 08:40 PM

Yeah, but it can get a little out of control in parts of the US:

Drive through Liquor Stores.
Drive through Gun Shop (still a 7 day waithing period).
Drive up telephone booth.
Drive through funeral visitation (specify person at speaker, drive though to curtained off visitation area - but indeed, stay in your car).
Drive through wedding chappel.
Drive though laundry mat (failed, but it was tried).
Prostitution drive through and pick-up.
Drive through confession booth (say three hail mary's and step on the gas).
Drive through variety stores (CD's, Magazines, Movies)
Drive through movie rental.
Drive through photo finishing.

Granted, some of these are one-of-a-kind, but I guarantee you, they all exist. Did I miss any?

pbeirne · Mar 25th, 2002, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by noahe
Yeah, but it can get a little out of control in parts of the US:

Drive through Liquor Stores.
Drive through Gun Shop (still a 7 day waithing period).
Drive up telephone booth.
Drive through funeral visitation (specify person at speaker, drive though to curtained off visitation area - but indeed, stay in your car).
Drive through wedding chappel.
Drive though laundry mat (failed, but it was tried).
Prostitution drive through and pick-up.
Drive through confession booth (say three hail mary's and step on the gas).
Drive through variety stores (CD's, Magazines, Movies)
Drive through movie rental.
Drive through photo finishing.

Granted, some of these are one-of-a-kind, but I guarantee you, they all exist. Did I miss any?

Spoken like a Canadian...amen brother! (tell me more about the double click garage door opener.)

Casey · Mar 25th, 2002, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by noahe
Yeah, but it can get a little out of control in parts of the US:

Drive through Liquor Stores.
Drive through Gun Shop (still a 7 day waithing period).
Drive up telephone booth.
Drive through funeral visitation (specify person at speaker, drive though to curtained off visitation area - but indeed, stay in your car).
Drive through wedding chappel.
Drive though laundry mat (failed, but it was tried).
Prostitution drive through and pick-up.
Drive through confession booth (say three hail mary's and step on the gas).
Drive through variety stores (CD's, Magazines, Movies)
Drive through movie rental.
Drive through photo finishing.

Granted, some of these are one-of-a-kind, but I guarantee you, they all exist. Did I miss any?

Hey now - the photo finishing drive through and telephone booth are very useful...the rest I agree with - are just plain stupid.

Cheers

Basil · Mar 26th, 2002, 03:17 AM

Australia is much the same as the Us in this regard. Remote Gate and Garage door openers, Drive through Bank's etc.

The Door & Gate openers are not expensive, and are convenient and also safe if your arriving home late at night.

As an englishman living in Oz, i've lived both sides, and from at least this point of view prefer the lifestyle of convenience.

Most of the Motels/Hotels have everything button operated from the side table of the bed. Great stuff !!!. OK, I'm a gadget freek.

Cooper i Do · Mar 26th, 2002, 04:16 AM

Is There a drive trough funeralplace also???

Catch Ya Later,

Cooper I Do

Still Counting!

rich · Mar 26th, 2002, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basil
Australia is much the same as the Us in this regard. Remote Gate and Garage door openers, Drive through Bank's etc.

The Door & Gate openers are not expensive, and are convenient and also safe if your arriving home late at night.

As an englishman living in Oz, i've lived both sides, and from at least this point of view prefer the lifestyle of convenience.

Most of the Motels/Hotels have everything button operated from the side table of the bed. Great stuff !!!. OK, I'm a gadget freek.

I like the drive in bottle-shops in Aus (read liquor store/off-licence). They have walk-in beer fridges stacked with cases of beer like some dream manhattan skyline made of ale)

And people say Australia is uncivilised... Pah!

chiph · Mar 26th, 2002, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by noahe
Yeah, but it can get a little out of control in parts of the US:

Drive through Liquor Stores.
:
Drive through photo finishing.

You left out the Krispy Kreme doughnut drive-thru, open until 2am!

Chip H.

noahe · Mar 26th, 2002, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Is There a drive trough funeralplace also???

Yep, this one was on the list - see "drive through funeral visitation." Or were you actually looking for a drop-off window?

Quote:

You left out the Krispy Kreme doughnut drive-thru, open until 2am!

I purposely left out drive through fast-food, coffee and donuts, because these seem to have gained wide acceptance, nearly everywhere.

The "Krispy Kreme" is an alltogether different beast. There is now one Krispy Kreme donuts in Canada. It is in Mississauga, just outside the Toronto. Since it opened, probably some 6 to 8 months ago, there have been line-ups stretching beyond the horizon... There is a heated tent erected for those in line. The drive-through stretches into the distance, down the street. There are police guiding traffic 24 hours a day, but, that because the Krispy Kreme is open 24 hours a day too. Go at 2 am in the morning, and there is apparently a line up. The "hot now" light NEVER goes off.

This has got to be the saddest thing I have ever seen. While I'm not entirely happy that Canada has got a global reputation for Beer and Donuts, thanks to the likes of Bob and Doug Mackenzie (The Mackenzie Brothers), some of it is, in part true. There are donut shops everywhere. Tim Hortons, Country Style, Coffee Time, everywhere. So, if people have to line up in 2 hour ques, in idling cars, to get american donuts, this is a sad time.

And yes, I have had a hot Krispy Kreme donut. Yes, they are incredible, and WILL take over the world. I'm just not happy about it. (Man, rotten two hour wait, I could go for one now.)

ELISEBOY · Mar 27th, 2002, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by noahe
Yeah, but it can get a little out of control in parts of the US:

Prostitution drive through and pick-up.

I found this was over too quickly!!

DOH!!

ScottyB · Jul 9th, 2004, 02:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MrCooper

Here's picture 1

Wow!!

I love it!

dansmini · Jul 9th, 2004, 03:10 PM

What about the drive though pharmacies? Those are getting pretty popular.

Mar 25th, 2002, 03:57 PM	#41
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 1,638 Offline	Stanley, in the US and Canada, makes a vehicular garage door opener that connects to your high beam circuit. When you 'double-click' your flash-to-pass beams, it opens or closes the door. I installed it (easy) into my Grandmother's 3-Series BMW. It just senses (induction?) the high-beam positive lead with a little cuff, and requires a switched or unswitched 12 volt supply. Quick install with a couple of zip-ties. Worked like magic, and all her neighbours commented. One even got one. Of course, other dolts asked why anyone couldn't just drive up and blink twice. I always thought it was very cool. It was her birthday present to her (always lost the remote) and she loved it. Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.

Mar 25th, 2002, 04:17 PM	#42 (permalink)
kcmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 237 Offline	It's only convenience if you don't have it. If you had it and then do not, it is a downgrade. We are a spoiled bunch and we are used to it. Most fun on 4 wheels. #9 Cooper at Baron KC. June 2002 build. Sport Chili Red/White.

Mar 25th, 2002, 05:50 PM	#44 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martyn Just curious, but why are our American brothers so into "convenience" features? Quite frankly, we are ahead of the curve on this "convenience" thing. You Brits are just catching up. Ever used the drive through at McDonalds? Ever been to a Tesco Super Centre? Every been to a DIY? + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Mar 25th, 2002, 06:45 PM	#45 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 23,727 Offline	They even have drive through cash points in the USA, now that is brilliant Global Moderator

Mar 25th, 2002, 08:40 PM	#46 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 1,638 Offline	Yeah, but it can get a little out of control in parts of the US: Drive through Liquor Stores. Drive through Gun Shop (still a 7 day waithing period). Drive up telephone booth. Drive through funeral visitation (specify person at speaker, drive though to curtained off visitation area - but indeed, stay in your car). Drive through wedding chappel. Drive though laundry mat (failed, but it was tried). Prostitution drive through and pick-up. Drive through confession booth (say three hail mary's and step on the gas). Drive through variety stores (CD's, Magazines, Movies) Drive through movie rental. Drive through photo finishing. Granted, some of these are one-of-a-kind, but I guarantee you, they all exist. Did I miss any? Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.

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Mar 25th, 2002, 05:28 PM	#43 (permalink)
Casey MINI2 co-founder Join Date: Jan 2001 Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 655 Offline	When it is -50 below zero F with winds over 50mph creating white out situations....I would not want to have to get out of my car and open the garage door manually. It isn't being lazy, it is convient yes...do i want to get out of my car when it is downpouring, not really....i think ya get the point. Cheers

Mar 25th, 2002, 10:12 PM	#47 (permalink)
pbeirne MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 08:53 PM Posts: 58 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by noahe Yeah, but it can get a little out of control in parts of the US: Drive through Liquor Stores. Drive through Gun Shop (still a 7 day waithing period). Drive up telephone booth. Drive through funeral visitation (specify person at speaker, drive though to curtained off visitation area - but indeed, stay in your car). Drive through wedding chappel. Drive though laundry mat (failed, but it was tried). Prostitution drive through and pick-up. Drive through confession booth (say three hail mary's and step on the gas). Drive through variety stores (CD's, Magazines, Movies) Drive through movie rental. Drive through photo finishing. Granted, some of these are one-of-a-kind, but I guarantee you, they all exist. Did I miss any? Spoken like a Canadian...amen brother! (tell me more about the double click garage door opener.) --- my money's on the little guy ---

Mar 25th, 2002, 10:43 PM	#48 (permalink)
Casey MINI2 co-founder Join Date: Jan 2001 Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 655 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by noahe Yeah, but it can get a little out of control in parts of the US: Drive through Liquor Stores. Drive through Gun Shop (still a 7 day waithing period). Drive up telephone booth. Drive through funeral visitation (specify person at speaker, drive though to curtained off visitation area - but indeed, stay in your car). Drive through wedding chappel. Drive though laundry mat (failed, but it was tried). Prostitution drive through and pick-up. Drive through confession booth (say three hail mary's and step on the gas). Drive through variety stores (CD's, Magazines, Movies) Drive through movie rental. Drive through photo finishing. Granted, some of these are one-of-a-kind, but I guarantee you, they all exist. Did I miss any? Hey now - the photo finishing drive through and telephone booth are very useful...the rest I agree with - are just plain stupid. Cheers

Mar 26th, 2002, 03:17 AM	#49 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 10:53 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Just for convenience Australia is much the same as the Us in this regard. Remote Gate and Garage door openers, Drive through Bank's etc. The Door & Gate openers are not expensive, and are convenient and also safe if your arriving home late at night. As an englishman living in Oz, i've lived both sides, and from at least this point of view prefer the lifestyle of convenience. Most of the Motels/Hotels have everything button operated from the side table of the bed. Great stuff !!!. OK, I'm a gadget freek.

Mar 26th, 2002, 04:16 AM	#50 (permalink)
Cooper i Do MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a lighthouse Local Time: 01:53 AM Posts: 528 Offline	Is There a drive trough funeralplace also??? Catch Ya Later, Cooper I Do Still Counting!

Mar 26th, 2002, 04:30 AM	#51 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 10:53 AM Posts: 1,586 Offline	Re: Just for convenience Quote: Originally posted by Basil Australia is much the same as the Us in this regard. Remote Gate and Garage door openers, Drive through Bank's etc. The Door & Gate openers are not expensive, and are convenient and also safe if your arriving home late at night. As an englishman living in Oz, i've lived both sides, and from at least this point of view prefer the lifestyle of convenience. Most of the Motels/Hotels have everything button operated from the side table of the bed. Great stuff !!!. OK, I'm a gadget freek. I like the drive in bottle-shops in Aus (read liquor store/off-licence). They have walk-in beer fridges stacked with cases of beer like some dream manhattan skyline made of ale) And people say Australia is uncivilised... Pah! Cooper S, Jet Black w/ white roof, silver 16" X-Lite wheels, DSC, MFSW, dark tinted windows ...It's here & I love it!

Mar 26th, 2002, 10:19 AM	#52 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 08:53 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by noahe Yeah, but it can get a little out of control in parts of the US: Drive through Liquor Stores. : Drive through photo finishing. You left out the Krispy Kreme doughnut drive-thru, open until 2am! Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Mar 26th, 2002, 01:37 PM	#53 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 1,638 Offline	Quote: Is There a drive trough funeralplace also??? Yep, this one was on the list - see "drive through funeral visitation." Or were you actually looking for a drop-off window? Quote: You left out the Krispy Kreme doughnut drive-thru, open until 2am! I purposely left out drive through fast-food, coffee and donuts, because these seem to have gained wide acceptance, nearly everywhere. The "Krispy Kreme" is an alltogether different beast. There is now one Krispy Kreme donuts in Canada. It is in Mississauga, just outside the Toronto. Since it opened, probably some 6 to 8 months ago, there have been line-ups stretching beyond the horizon... There is a heated tent erected for those in line. The drive-through stretches into the distance, down the street. There are police guiding traffic 24 hours a day, but, that because the Krispy Kreme is open 24 hours a day too. Go at 2 am in the morning, and there is apparently a line up. The "hot now" light NEVER goes off. This has got to be the saddest thing I have ever seen. While I'm not entirely happy that Canada has got a global reputation for Beer and Donuts, thanks to the likes of Bob and Doug Mackenzie (The Mackenzie Brothers), some of it is, in part true. There are donut shops everywhere. Tim Hortons, Country Style, Coffee Time, everywhere. So, if people have to line up in 2 hour ques, in idling cars, to get american donuts, this is a sad time. And yes, I have had a hot Krispy Kreme donut. Yes, they are incredible, and WILL take over the world. I'm just not happy about it. (Man, rotten two hour wait, I could go for one now.) Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.

Mar 27th, 2002, 06:22 PM	#54 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 01:53 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by noahe Yeah, but it can get a little out of control in parts of the US: Prostitution drive through and pick-up. I found this was over too quickly!! DOH!!

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