BLIS - What's happenning?

Sep 22nd, 2006, 13:16

I wanted a V70 with BLIS. One dealer told me there was a two week delay on any car to be fitted with BLIS another said there were two problems:

1. The working of the system
2. The supply of parts.

I have had to order a V70 without BLIS and feel peeved.

Peter

Thought: Dear List admin, how about adding "BLIS" to your "Prefix" drop-down. I have this horrible suspicion you're going to need it ...

imac · Sep 22nd, 2006, 13:25

Looks a bit overcomplicated, but I've never tried using it so have no real first hand experience. Whats wrong with looking over your shoulder, anyway? LOL.

Sep 25th, 2006, 22:52

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Originally Posted by imac

Looks a bit overcomplicated, but I've never tried using it so have no real first hand experience. Whats wrong with looking over your shoulder, anyway? LOL.

I agree, as a biker, lifesavers come natuarly

JsR · Sep 25th, 2006, 22:53

I have it on the new XC70 and although it's early days it seems to be functioning well. I get a few false signals when it must be picking up spurious signals but I haven't seen any indication yet of it NOT picking up blind spot vehicles.

I decided to get it because I've had a couple of instances of being blind-sided - and if anyone says they haven't then they haven't been driving long enough

Regardless, even if the system doesn't work (as a back-up to looking over your shoulder) then I feel I haven't lost anything except a few hundred squids (upgrade price on the SE Lux of £450, less a bit of discount).

John R

Sep 26th, 2006, 19:07

Thank you John R,

I have now found that someone in the US has also tried to get BLIS and been refused.

Clearly something has happenned and Volvo is keeping very quiet until the can establish a Position on whatever it is.

Since yours presumably works I somehow feel either a patent has been infringed or a court case is pending.

JsR · Sep 26th, 2006, 22:47

I ordered my car in June for Sept. delivery. Wonder if Volvo have changed their position since then?

John R

CTCNetwork · Sep 26th, 2006, 22:50

Hi,

Is this system not similar to the one beemer are installing on their high-end cars.??
Or is it Mercedies and their new S500??

Saw something about this sort of system recently...

Des. . .

JsR · Sep 27th, 2006, 09:48

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Originally Posted by CTCNetwork

Hi,

Is this system not similar to the one beemer are installing on their high-end cars.??
Or is it Mercedies and their new S500??

Saw something about this sort of system recently...

Des. . .

Looks like it may be getting more main-stream now - found this (Googled for adaptive +xenon) http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article...913080000NE867

After seeing mention of Citroen it seems to ring a bell - didn't they put turning headlamps on the DS(?) series many years ago - you know, the old classic big Citroen?

John R

Jod T5 · Sep 27th, 2006, 09:51

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Originally Posted by Pub

I agree, as a biker, lifesavers come natuarly

me too....every time.....
problem is that some volvo drivers are riddled with rigamortis so any additional aid would be welcome...
cheers
jod

Sep 28th, 2006, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by JsR

I ordered my car in June for Sept. delivery. Wonder if Volvo have changed their position since then?

John R

Well you should know in a week. Please keep us updated.

Sep 22nd, 2006, 13:16	#1
PeterFV Guest Location:	BLIS - What's happenning? I wanted a V70 with BLIS. One dealer told me there was a two week delay on any car to be fitted with BLIS another said there were two problems: 1. The working of the system 2. The supply of parts. I have had to order a V70 without BLIS and feel peeved. Peter Thought: Dear List admin, how about adding "BLIS" to your "Prefix" drop-down. I have this horrible suspicion you're going to need it ...

Sep 22nd, 2006, 13:25	#2
imac Premier Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2009 21:23 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hove, Actually.	Looks a bit overcomplicated, but I've never tried using it so have no real first hand experience. Whats wrong with looking over your shoulder, anyway? LOL. __________________ MY97 S70 T5 CD - Now with added Milltek!

Sep 25th, 2006, 22:53	#4
JsR Junior Member Last Online: Aug 5th, 2013 12:11 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Somewhere	I have it on the new XC70 and although it's early days it seems to be functioning well. I get a few false signals when it must be picking up spurious signals but I haven't seen any indication yet of it NOT picking up blind spot vehicles. I decided to get it because I've had a couple of instances of being blind-sided - and if anyone says they haven't then they haven't been driving long enough Regardless, even if the system doesn't work (as a back-up to looking over your shoulder) then I feel I haven't lost anything except a few hundred squids (upgrade price on the SE Lux of £450, less a bit of discount). John R __________________ '07 XC70 D5 6Spd was... '03 XC90 T6 (13mpg )

Sep 26th, 2006, 19:07	#5
PeterFV Guest Location:	BLIS - What's happenning? Thank you John R, I have now found that someone in the US has also tried to get BLIS and been refused. Clearly something has happenned and Volvo is keeping very quiet until the can establish a Position on whatever it is. Since yours presumably works I somehow feel either a patent has been infringed or a court case is pending.

Sep 26th, 2006, 22:47	#6
JsR Junior Member Last Online: Aug 5th, 2013 12:11 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Somewhere	I ordered my car in June for Sept. delivery. Wonder if Volvo have changed their position since then? John R __________________ '07 XC70 D5 6Spd was... '03 XC90 T6 (13mpg )

Sep 26th, 2006, 22:50	#7
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