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BrianM
 
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  Member No: #2970
Location: Warrenpoint |
Hi I'm Brian and I am seriously considering a C6 - Just a quick question, I have back problems and was wondering if I put the suspension to the highest setting (to enable me to get out at a high kerb without too much pain) will it stay up say overnight to help me get back in again or is it likely to go down by morning? Assuming also there is no way to remote activate it? Next, did any of the cars leave the factory with privacy glass? cheers |
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kfairgray
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  Member No: #2555
Location: South Pacific |
Hello Brain You'll need something with high seats and large doors [C6 is a lower car] Perhaps a Renault Vel Satis? Kind Regards Ken |
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Trainman
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    Member No: #86
Location: Penwortham |
Brian, If you raise the C6 to enable you to get in and out, Yes it could sink overnight, however, the suspension will return to it's last setting when you unlock the door, automatic, as it has an electronic suspension pump. Privacy Glass was never an option, as far as I'm aware..... I would also suggest having a serious look at one, before you buy, check the high for access, etc |
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BrianM
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Member No: #2970
Location: Warrenpoint |
Thanks - its not that bad that I need a higher car thankfully, just knowing that it will go back to were I left it is enough and the standard height looks higher than the last car I owned (Jaguar XJ8) so I think I will be ok. There are only a couple for sale over here in Northern Ireland so actually getting along to see one first to get a serious look is not that easy - however that is also one of the reasons I am thinking of one, the fact they are a bit on the rare side. I mentioned the glass as one here has it and I know that unless it's done right, tints can ruin the look of a car (even a C6!) I noticed a "snow" option on the gearbox has anyone any experience of driving one in the snow? | ||
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vaho
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  Member No: #2228
Location: Tallinn |
If the snow mode is active the box engages third gear on take off, otherwise it is all the same. It helps a little in thick snow but generally you can take off with first gear also with less throttle. All modern cars with automatic gearboxes have this but I personally haven´t used it although we occasionally do have some snowfalls. This year I used it once during heavy snow but it was more of just trying it out. | ||
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mtee
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Member No: #1924
Location: Kuopio |
I'm driving on more or less snowy and icy roads 4-5 months per year. With decent winter tyres the C6 is behaving really nicely in such conditions. | ||
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C6Chester
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  Member No: #2287
Location: Chester |
I find my C6 suspension drops down when I unlock the car, before rising to the last position again upon turning the engine on. Not sure if this is standard - mine does it every time without fail. It always gets people looking when I unlock the car in a busy car park and the car just starts dropping! |
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travlician
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 Member No: #350
Location: Paradera |
C6Chester, when locking the car, the suspension is no longer height controlled so maintains the position at that time (and since you left the car it will be in a bit higher position). You might try to see what happens if you wait a bit longer before locking the car. | ||
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Jas16
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 Member No: #2994
Location: West London |
i have heard the pump running for a few seconds when i am out of the car, i presume the car is resetting itself to a preset level | ||
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Trainman
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Member No: #86
Location: Penwortham |
Brian, There are 12 members based in Northern Ireland, of which 5 are based in Northern Ireland. So if you do go ahead you'll become one of a very 'Exclusive' set. |
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