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Old 10-11-2013, 11:58 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by UltArc View Post
I don't get why there isn't an option from every manufacturer for this. I imagine the issue is getting it setup and working properly for every vehicle, I am not sure how difficult it is on an automatic.
Don't think the issue is so much getting it to work, as it is acceptance.

While manufactures could offer these as add-on items they prefer to bundle them in some Eco package charging many thousands more. It would be interesting to see what the cost is for the manufactures to add active grill blocks (shutters) and start-stop systems.
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