Anybody interested in Automatic Window Up?
3rd Gear
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From: madtown, wi
>>OK, here's the update--
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>>I need ten more people to express "ready to buy-will pay NOW already"...
Thanks, Jenni
Hello Ian & Jenni,
I'm a, "ready to buy-will pay NOW already" customer. I've E-mailed Ian as well.
Thanks for helping us all get together on this new tech! :smile:
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>>I need ten more people to express "ready to buy-will pay NOW already"...
Thanks, Jenni
Hello Ian & Jenni,
I'm a, "ready to buy-will pay NOW already" customer. I've E-mailed Ian as well.
Thanks for helping us all get together on this new tech! :smile:
Hey Folks, sorry for the miscommunication on this thread.
I was initially trying to gather ten people so Ian could finish a run on the harnesses he had....
That deal is done. Everybody interested in this should contact Ian directly at the email he posted above. I'm not surprised at all the interest--I want one too
I was initially trying to gather ten people so Ian could finish a run on the harnesses he had....
That deal is done. Everybody interested in this should contact Ian directly at the email he posted above. I'm not surprised at all the interest--I want one too
Former Vendor
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From: Lakeside, CA
>>Is there an automatic safety stop on the window circuit if the window hits an obstruction? If there is, great. If not, I hope you've got a lot of insurance backing you, as you're opening the door to a major liability claim.
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>>You know, as sure as the sun rises, that some schmuck somewhere is going to get their__________ (your choice of appendages) in the way of the window coming up. If there's any damage done, it's going to come back on you.
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>>Not trying to instigate anything here....just bringing up a point.
I said the same thing, however, my wife's 2004 Lexus ES330 does have auto up and I can not stop the auto up win dow on the driver's side (have not tried the other side) with both hands.
earl
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>>You know, as sure as the sun rises, that some schmuck somewhere is going to get their__________ (your choice of appendages) in the way of the window coming up. If there's any damage done, it's going to come back on you.
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>>Not trying to instigate anything here....just bringing up a point.
I said the same thing, however, my wife's 2004 Lexus ES330 does have auto up and I can not stop the auto up win dow on the driver's side (have not tried the other side) with both hands.
earl
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>>>>Is there an automatic safety stop on the window circuit if the window hits an obstruction? If there is, great. If not, I hope you've got a lot of insurance backing you, as you're opening the door to a major liability claim.
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>>>>You know, as sure as the sun rises, that some schmuck somewhere is going to get their__________ (your choice of appendages) in the way of the window coming up. If there's any damage done, it's going to come back on you.
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>>>>Not trying to instigate anything here....just bringing up a point.
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>>I said the same thing, however, my wife's 2004 Lexus ES330 does have auto up and I can not stop the auto up win dow on the driver's side (have not tried the other side) with both hands.
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>>>>You know, as sure as the sun rises, that some schmuck somewhere is going to get their__________ (your choice of appendages) in the way of the window coming up. If there's any damage done, it's going to come back on you.
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>>>>Not trying to instigate anything here....just bringing up a point.
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>>I said the same thing, however, my wife's 2004 Lexus ES330 does have auto up and I can not stop the auto up win dow on the driver's side (have not tried the other side) with both hands.
This is America, don't forget. If there is money to be made at someone else's expense, chances are there is a lawyer who will be after their percentage. After all, smokers are constantly winning lawsuits by doing something that they know will kill them. :evil:
That said, I am interrested in the auto up as well, although I think I will wait a couple of months to see how the people with them find their reliability/use.
-joe
That said, I am interrested in the auto up as well, although I think I will wait a couple of months to see how the people with them find their reliability/use.
-joe
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From: Gloucester, MA, USA
>>That said, I am interrested in the auto up as well, although I think I will wait a couple of months to see how the people with them find their reliability/use.
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>>-joe
Joe,
Reliability should be very good. You should see what I design in "real life" ...
PG Trionic products
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>>-joe
Joe,
Reliability should be very good. You should see what I design in "real life" ...
PG Trionic products
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From: Over there -->
Ian,
I'll be doing mine this weekend and will post the results. I've stripped down the garage door opener to the circuit board and have jumpered the switch in preparation for the GDO flying lead.
Thanks for the FAST shipment!
Theo
I'll be doing mine this weekend and will post the results. I've stripped down the garage door opener to the circuit board and have jumpered the switch in preparation for the GDO flying lead.
Thanks for the FAST shipment!
Theo
3rd Gear
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From: Cerritos, CA
Curious - where or who can I order/purchase this Auto Windows Up & Garage Door Opener item from?
>>Ian,
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>>I'll be doing mine this weekend and will post the results. I've stripped down the garage door opener to the circuit board and have jumpered the switch in preparation for the GDO flying lead.
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>>Thanks for the FAST shipment!
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>>Theo
>>Ian,
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>>I'll be doing mine this weekend and will post the results. I've stripped down the garage door opener to the circuit board and have jumpered the switch in preparation for the GDO flying lead.
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>>Thanks for the FAST shipment!
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>>Theo
6th Gear
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From: Gloucester, MA, USA
AMPR,
You can learn a lot at this web page which includes a link to me (GBMINI@MINIsOnTop.com) ...
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Indi Blue / Lapis Blue MCS ... body color exterior trim, chrome grille, painted roof Union Jack, Euro shelf, working rear fogs and JCW kit!
You can learn a lot at this web page which includes a link to me (GBMINI@MINIsOnTop.com) ...
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Ian C. Gloucester, MA
<a href="http://www.gbmini.net">"GBMINI"</a>...uot;</a>
Indi Blue / Lapis Blue MCS ... body color exterior trim, chrome grille, painted roof Union Jack, Euro shelf, working rear fogs and JCW kit!
5th Gear
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From: East
I got my Windows-UP/Track DSC board installed a couple of days ago.
It is so nice! Just the way BMW should have designed it.
They will probably offer it as a $500 option on the '05 JCW models.
Thanks again Ian! You are the G-word squared.
It is so nice! Just the way BMW should have designed it.
They will probably offer it as a $500 option on the '05 JCW models.
Thanks again Ian! You are the G-word squared.
3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Indianapolis, IN US
AMPR and anyone else who is interested,
I got my circuit last week and installed it on Monday. I LOVE IT!!
The install is a breeze, even for a mechanical genius like myself. I went ahead and took out the downtubes and removed the switch panel so it would be easier to see what I was doing.
The only tool I needed was a Torx20. My 04 MCS uses the same size, even for where others said they had Torx40s to loosen the dash trim.
Look at Ian's site for instructions, it is as easy as it looks (or moreso).
If you have any questions about the install, please ask and I will try to answer (not the garage door though, I don't have that).
email me directly if you want, johnlaf@aol.com
Cheers!
I got my circuit last week and installed it on Monday. I LOVE IT!!
The install is a breeze, even for a mechanical genius like myself. I went ahead and took out the downtubes and removed the switch panel so it would be easier to see what I was doing.
The only tool I needed was a Torx20. My 04 MCS uses the same size, even for where others said they had Torx40s to loosen the dash trim.
Look at Ian's site for instructions, it is as easy as it looks (or moreso).
If you have any questions about the install, please ask and I will try to answer (not the garage door though, I don't have that).
email me directly if you want, johnlaf@aol.com
Cheers!
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From: Wyckoff, NJ
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From: Back IN Chicopee
>>I got my Windows-UP/Track DSC board installed a couple of days ago.
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>>It is so nice! Just the way BMW should have designed it.
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>>They will probably offer it as a $500 option on the '05 JCW models.
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>>Thanks again Ian! You are the G-word squared.
Correct me, someone, if I am mistaken. Isn't this something the MINI could do without any kit if MINI was more receptive to allowing customers to get the programming they want on these switches?
Paul
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>>It is so nice! Just the way BMW should have designed it.
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>>They will probably offer it as a $500 option on the '05 JCW models.
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>>Thanks again Ian! You are the G-word squared.
Correct me, someone, if I am mistaken. Isn't this something the MINI could do without any kit if MINI was more receptive to allowing customers to get the programming they want on these switches?
Paul
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From: Gloucester, MA, USA
Paul,
In non-US countries, the driver window has auto-up available. Since the car is available in left and right hand drive countries, the car *can* do auto-up on both windows, but you can't get it.
Unlike the rear fogs, which we could argue strongly as a safety feature, there are no grounds to argue the auto-up.
Dan,
You have email.
In non-US countries, the driver window has auto-up available. Since the car is available in left and right hand drive countries, the car *can* do auto-up on both windows, but you can't get it.
Unlike the rear fogs, which we could argue strongly as a safety feature, there are no grounds to argue the auto-up.
Dan,
You have email.
5th Gear
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From: Back IN Chicopee
Ian,
I guess the, "I am the customer and I want it." Isn't good enough for MINI. I guess I'll have to hold them hostage. I 'm going to put my head in my sunroof and push the auto close unless I get the auto up on my windows. My wofe has an excellent lawyer
and thank you from protecting me from myself. Oh and could you install a 85 mph speed limiter as some sharp lawyer will sue you for making fast cars and marketing them as such.....
DEEP BREATH......Never mind.
Paul
I guess the, "I am the customer and I want it." Isn't good enough for MINI. I guess I'll have to hold them hostage. I 'm going to put my head in my sunroof and push the auto close unless I get the auto up on my windows. My wofe has an excellent lawyer
and thank you from protecting me from myself. Oh and could you install a 85 mph speed limiter as some sharp lawyer will sue you for making fast cars and marketing them as such.....DEEP BREATH......Never mind.
Paul