RE: Questions/Comments after 1500 miles
Update on the UConnect problem. I think I figured it out. WHen I start the car it symcs with my phone. If I get out to put something in the trunk or run in the office UConnect drops the sync. my phone is still bonded (it hasn't lost the pairing because the phone Bluetooth is ClassII (30ft) the car seems to be ClassIII(~7). At this point I can try anything to reconnect and no can do unless I go past the range for phone coverage. I have to power the phone off (drops all connections) and then it works. I don't want to blame it on UConnect or my phone its Bluetooth that sucks.
I am a little educated in bluetooth dealing with GPS and data collectors everyday. There are about a half dozen different protocals for bluetooth and some work well some work not so well. I am curious what the protocals of the UConnect are if anyone knows. (Yes I'll RTFM "read the freakin manual" but not holding my breath for the answer)
Rench nice idea my brother is a firefighter might work, or I'll just make a donation every now and then to the Highway Patrol when they call.