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raistlin
I was wondering whether there would be any interest in a module which would provide the facility for powerfold mirrors to automatically extend and retract with the lock / unlock button on the OEM keyfob which DID NOT REQUIRE a modified powerfold enabled switchpack.

This would get round the problem that powerfold mirrors are quite readily available but OEM powerfold enabled switchpacks are not.

It would be possible to include a manually operated switch as well, which could be placed in a hidden location if required.

I envisage a small module which could be fitted and wholly wired within the driver's door using either an OEM powerfold loom or the powerfold loom which I manufacture.

Just wondering.
Paul

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Posted 14 Aug 2011, 10:52 #1 

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kandyman
I think that would be a good idea, also it would come in handy for people that have a switch pack that's faulty.
I still need to fit my powerfold mirrors and one of your mods :)
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Posted 14 Aug 2011, 11:09 #2 

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raistlin
kandyman wrote:I still need to fit my powerfold mirrors and one of your mods :)


Nano-meet coming up Andy :D
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Posted 14 Aug 2011, 11:33 #3 

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kandyman
raistlin wrote:
kandyman wrote:I still need to fit my powerfold mirrors and one of your mods :)


Nano-meet coming up Andy :D


One day I'll pop up to get the ultimate mod and my powerfold fitted :)
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Posted 14 Aug 2011, 12:31 #4 

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Bernard
Yes please!
As you may remember, inertia (read laziness) has prevented me from doing this myself. :em:
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Posted 14 Aug 2011, 12:34 #5 

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Starman
Hi Paul. Stocktake kindly sent me a link to this post and yes I'd be interested please.
So far I've managed to rig a 3 way toggle up thanks to your and Trebors help and this sounds perfect :-P

Cheers and regards. Steve.
Kind regards, Steve.

Posted 14 Aug 2011, 17:55 #6 

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takestock
Starman wrote:Hi Paul. Stocktake kindly sent me a link to this post and yes I'd be interested please.
So far I've managed to rig a 3 way toggle up thanks to your and Trebors help and this sounds perfect :-P

Cheers and regards. Steve.



Oooo you just cannot keep a secret can you :D
Photobucket = Tossers

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Posted 14 Aug 2011, 17:58 #7 

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raistlin
takestock wrote:Oooo you just cannot keep a secret can you :D


???? What's this then?
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Posted 14 Aug 2011, 20:02 #8 

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raistlin wrote:
takestock wrote:Oooo you just cannot keep a secret can you :D


???? What's this then?


:oops: my bad. :-D

Regards. Steve.
Kind regards, Steve.

Posted 15 Aug 2011, 07:14 #9 

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raistlin
OK,

I've done the design. I'll ask Chris to produce the modules when I go back to work.
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Posted 15 Aug 2011, 16:23 #10 

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kandyman
raistlin wrote:OK,

I've done the design. I'll ask Chris to produce the modules when I go back to work.


What took you so long ?


Well done :)
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Posted 15 Aug 2011, 17:23 #11 

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raistlin
kandyman wrote:What took you so long ?


I've been busy remanding rioters in custody :)
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Posted 15 Aug 2011, 17:47 #12 


Mad-Monkey
Nice one Paul.

If you could find a way of amplifying the transponder pick up ring's range, you'd be able to do a nice keyless start and keep the car keys in your pocket/bag.

Posted 15 Aug 2011, 22:34 #13 

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raistlin
Monk wrote:Nice one Paul.

If you could find a way of amplifying the transponder pick up ring's range, you'd be able to do a nice keyless start and keep the car keys in your pocket/bag.



Thinking about it David ;)
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Posted 15 Aug 2011, 23:02 #14 

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raistlin
Here is the news...

The first prototype module has been produced and I would like a guinea-pig car to try it on please.

Bernard? Are you interested?

Tester gets the module free of charge of course :)
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Posted 12 Oct 2011, 18:31 #15 

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Bernard
As in my PM - I like the sound of 'free'! But I am quite happy to pay for it even as a guinea pig. (Assuming that it works, of course.) ;)
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Posted 12 Oct 2011, 19:19 #16 

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Bermudan 75
kandyman wrote:
raistlin wrote:
kandyman wrote:I still need to fit my powerfold mirrors and one of your mods :)


Nano-meet coming up Andy :D


One day I'll pop up to get the ultimate mod and my powerfold fitted :)


I'll bring my hammer and chisel.......... :whump:

Mike
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Posted 13 Oct 2011, 20:29 #17 

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raistlin
It works :D

Thanks to Bernard's help and comments, I can now say that the auto powerfolds (non OEM switchpack) mod is now in production.

I've re-arranged things so that it has an ignition sensing inhibitor so it CAN (Bus Controller Area Network) be used on cars with speed-locking enabled :D

Details should be on Think Tank website soon but Chris can be contacted by phone if you are in a rush :)
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Posted 29 Oct 2011, 10:41 #18 

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Mad-Monkey
Well done Paul! Another top mod for the cars! :)

Posted 29 Oct 2011, 12:15 #19 

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kandyman
Well done Paul.
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Posted 29 Oct 2011, 12:53 #20 

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