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    I am a recent Micra owner.

    Our car's name is Ada Lovelace; my dog and I love her. I am a recent (re)turning Canadian. I spent most of the last decade in Europe, where I did not have a vehicle. Actually haven't owned a vehicle since my motorbike in my university days. In Europe I saw the micra often and even got a chance to ride in one. I fell in love with the size, practicality and affordability. Currently, we are based in BC, but we are relocating to Saskatchewan in a few weeks.

    Ada is a red, 2015 pre-owned manual transmission beauty. I am in love with her. I haven't done much with her except put on some seat covers and a back seat cover for Maggy my dog. I have added a few things like a phone holder and a usb charger. But I will be revamping the computer as I am a software engineer geek girl. I have already ordered an OBD reader. I look forward to customising her, like putting better lights in the trunk and interior. I have winter tires being put on over the weekend. Probably will change the stick shifter too at some point. Slowly, I will make it my own. I am very happy to have her and I am getting used to driving again.

    I am excited to connect with other micraers out there.



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    Welcome, maggy!

    But I will be revamping the computer as I am a software engineer geek girl.
    I figured as much from your car's nickname. What plans do you have for the computer?

    Glad to have you here.

    Darin

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    Hi, Yes, indeed, not many people know the name, so glad you picked up on it!

    Well I already have an OBD2 bluetooth dongle I will use with my android phone i use in the car. But I would like to run my own computer, I was going to buy an after market head unit, but decided not to at this point; I will create my own with a Rpi. With touch screen and a tie into the head unit connectors, not quite sure if this will work. I was also thinking of mounting a full monitor in the car as well, but with the size of the car this might be a bit much. But with pi I can have a stereo, GPS, OBD2 diagnostics, and (android)things connected to it for a full immersive experience (like cameras). Might even tie in some voice command stuff. It all depends on time as I pretty busy with my regular gig at the moment.

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    That sounds really fun.

    Keep us posted, what ever you decide to do.

    How about semi-autonomous or remote control mode, using the electric power steering motor!


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