This little module installs directly above the sunroof switches and allows the sunroof to open and close with one touch.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/One%20Touch%20Sunroof/closeup.jpg

The install takes less then 5 minutes and could easily be done by a trained monkey using ordinary tools. (screw driver and socket) Only 3 wires, two of them attach with a bolt and the third uses a wire tap.

The sunroof can still be opened or closed partially by pressing the opposite button once. Please note that the sunroof will stop if there is an obstruction, but only after somewhat considerable force. It also does not automatically reverse. For this reason, a liability waiver must be signed by anyone who wishes to buy one.



Here's how to install it:

Remove map light assembly.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/One%20Touch%20Sunroof/DSCF0048.jpg
(1 minute)


Attach black ground wire with existing bolt.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/One%20Touch%20Sunroof/DSCF0037.jpg
(1 minute)


Attach power wire and trigger wire. The power wire is the one with the slide connector already crimped on. Use a Philips screw driver to loosen the screw that hold the blue wire down. After you have it loose, slip in the orange wire with the pre-crimped connector and tighten the screw.

Slide the wire splice onto the red wire. Once that is done, slide the orange wire from the module into the splice. Notice that one side of the spice has two holes. This is the side the orange wire will be inserted. Once everything is in place, crimp the connector with pliers.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/One%20Touch%20Sunroof/DSCF0036.jpg
(2 minutes)


Make it look neat and put the map light assembly back on the car.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/One%20Touch%20Sunroof/DSCF0044.jpg
(1 minute)


Watch it work!
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/One%20Touch%20Sunroof/th_DSCF0051.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/One%20Touch%20Sunroof/?action=view&current=DSCF0051.flv)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/One%20Touch%20Sunroof/th_MVI_0813.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/One%20Touch%20Sunroof/?action=view&current=MVI_0813.flv)

photo chick says hi!

Nicely done my friend, I see that no hands were harmed in making or filming of this product :)

dibs on the first one! :D:

:xyxwave: hey photochick

dammit... need some cash now... and my puddle lights are still not here...

oh, hi to photochick. can i say hi to her, too? saw your flicker photos.. nice! makes me want to get a DSLR more... f***, it's impossible for me to save money now (gas and mod for the 8, not to mention looking around for a long board and now tempted with a DSLR)

RR I need your Pay Pal account Email and is there no way I can fax the waiver back to you?

RR, please reserve one for me. I'll pick one up at the LAX meet. :)

I'm in just let me know when there ready .

Add your name to the list. RR, you can copy the list into the first post and mark who has paid / signed waiver

1. Jedi54
2. Photochick
3. Hitmann
4 Renesis SE3P
5. pbuck1

1. Jedi54
2. Photochick
3. Hitmann
4 Renesis SE3P
5. pbuck1
6. zephyrzone

Payment information:

Please clearly read the two payment options because the email addresses are not the same.

Send $40 to rotaryrasp@hotmail.com. (from checking/savings/paypal balance only)

If you want to use credit or debit card through paypal, send $43 to rotaryrasp@gmail.com. The +$3 is for paypal fees.

Make sure to include your forum name in the paypal comments.
PM me after you've paid.

i don't get it RR. i've got a paypal account and i registered my debit card for use with it. do i give you $40 or $43? sorry, haven't encountered anything regarding paying debit/credit card through paypal. i've just always used it as is.

payment sent !! please let me know when there ready to ship .

The first batch will ship on monday.

Here's all the people who expressed interest in the other thread.



1. HiTMaNN- $90-50 Max
2. photo chick- $100 max.
3. jedi54- $50
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy- "less than 50 for sure" :D
5. laythor (RR never tries to gouge people so whatever price he sets, I'm in)
6. Renesis SE3P - $15 max....I'm no longer a lowballer, it's now 15 max!
7. raizen82-$50 max
8. Zephyrzone - $50 max
9. prospectjtaz - $50, $100 if you can make me one set of White LED footwell lights. just asking. thanks
10. TheWulf - whatever you want just make me one of those 2 line LED clear corners too
11. c0ldf1ame - interested in updates
12. M Theory: Code Red - $10 sounds great to me...but I'd throw down < $50
13. xsnipersgox: $35 without failsafe, $45 with fail safe, damn u can market these probably..(but then the lawsuits... *hides*
14. Toothfairy - $50
15. Rx8 Fanatic- under $50
16. Chancejat - $20-30....
17. Firebirdude - $30 very tops. PM if it happens. Thread is too popular to subscribe to.
18. Tigerfootball - $50 tops.
19. karstman7 - $50-70
20. paulmasoner - his 1st born?
21. icarusx8 - $25
22. FSGood74 - so down for this mod
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8

WOW!

Thats a lot

1. HiTMaNN
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Paid
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy
5. laythor - Paid
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82
8. Zephyrzone - Paid
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Paid
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Paid

6. Renesis SE3P - $15 max....I'm no longer a lowballer, it's now 15 max!


:yelrotflm

i don't get it RR. i've got a paypal account and i registered my debit card for use with it. do i give you $40 or $43? sorry, haven't encountered anything regarding paying debit/credit card through paypal. i've just always used it as is.


If your paypal account is linked to your checking account, then it's $40 (you would have had to enter a check routing number and bank number when you set up the account)

if your paying with visa or mastercard, then it's $43


Does that make sense?

ok, i see. my visa check card being my checking account confused me. thanks.

free bump for an awesome thread/product

1. HiTMaNN (paid $48 for being in Canada)
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Paid
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy
5. laythor - Paid
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82
8. Zephyrzone - Paid
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Paid
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Paid

1. HiTMaNN (paid $48 for being in Canada)
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Paid
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy
5. laythor - Paid
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82
8. Zephyrzone - Paid
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Paid
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Paid
26. xsnipersgox ahhh why not.. but don't ship mine yet... moving soon.

1. HiTMaNN - Paid
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Paid
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy
5. laythor - Paid
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82
8. Zephyrzone - Paid
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Paid
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Paid
26. xsnipersgox - Paid (shipping on hold)

bumpety bump!

sniper, r u getting 2? lol nobody noticed it.
.
.
.
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
.
.
.
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Paid
26. xsnipersgox - Paid (shipping on hold)

fixed**

1. HiTMaNN - Paid
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Paid
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy
5. laythor - Paid
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82
8. Zephyrzone - Paid
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox - Paid (shipping on hold)
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Paid
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Paid

Damn it, I don't have a sun roof!

1. HiTMaNN - Paid
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Paid
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy
5. laythor - Paid
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82
8. Zephyrzone - Paid
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Paid
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Paid
26. xsnipersgox - Paid (shipping on hold)
27. AJ's Shinka

Damn it, I don't have a sun roof!

Fail :)

Payment sent!

Trained monkey included?

1. HiTMaNN - Paid
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Paid
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy
5. laythor - Paid
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82
8. Zephyrzone - Paid
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf Paid
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox - Paid (shipping on hold)
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Paid
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Paid

oh oops lol

bump bump

1. HiTMaNN - Paid
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Paid
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy
5. laythor - Paid
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82 - Paid
8. Zephyrzone - Paid
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf Paid
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox - Paid (shipping on hold)
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Paid
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Paid
26. AJ's Shinka

Awwwwww........what the hell! :)



1. HiTMaNN - Paid
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Paid
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy
5. laythor - Paid
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82 - Paid
8. Zephyrzone - Paid
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf -Paid
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox - Paid (shipping on hold)
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Paid
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Paid
26. AJ's Shinka
27. Mazurfer - Paid

Another Bump!! RR I like what you come up with.

Another Bump!! RR I like what you come up with.

Dude, that last post was like 15 minutes ago! I'm all into RR's mods too, but you gotta wait a little longer my friend.

^^^ hehehe :P

obligatory yet completely unnecessary bump

Sorry to be such an IDIOT, but the previous 2 were not visible when I added mine! I guess going to eat dinner makes me an IDIOT!

Again I apologize that I am useless Neo!! Red pill or Blue pill??

1. HiTMaNN - Paid
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Paid
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy- Paid
5. laythor - Paid
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82 - Paid
8. Zephyrzone - Paid
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf -Paid
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox - Paid (shipping on hold)
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Paid
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Paid
26. AJ's Shinka
27. Mazurfer - Paid

Noice...

pay up ppl!!! u know u don't wanna have to shift while holding down tat button!:rl:

I think I will perform the DIY that allows the sunroof to work after the car is turned off for a short period of time like the power windows.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=70601&highlight=diy+sunroof

Could this work as a one touch up/ down for the windows?

1. HiTMaNN - Paid
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Paid
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy- Paid
5. laythor - Paid
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82 - Paid
8. Zephyrzone - Paid
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf - Paid
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox - Paid (shipping on hold)
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Paid
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Paid
26. AJ's Shinka
27. Mazurfer - Paid
28. 4 years to Supercharge - Paid

keep 'em coming guys! Can't wait to get this installed.
I often surprise myself with how easily amused I am. :(

I think I will perform the DIY that allows the sunroof to work after the car is turned off for a short period of time like the power windows.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=70601&highlight=diy+sunroof

Could this work as a one touch up/ down for the windows?
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Will the DIY for the sunroof to work after the power is off compliment this mod [EDIT: this mod being the one touch close circuit] or conflict with it? Because that is another gripe of mine. It would be AWESOME to not only have to hit the button once but to be able to do it when the key is off! Let us know, that DIY would be great!

Oh man, now I have to get our EE at work to make the auto-lights mod that RR did last year and my car will almost have all the "expected" features in it. All that's left is to find a way to make the auto climate control like the Euros have.

The mod just gives power to the sunroof for longer like the windows so it should play fine with this sunroof mod. ;)

I think I will perform the DIY that allows the sunroof to work after the car is turned off for a short period of time like the power windows.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=70601&highlight=diy+sunroof

Could this work as a one touch up/ down for the windows?

1. HiTMaNN - Paid
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Paid
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy- Paid
5. laythor - Paid
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82 - Paid
8. Zephyrzone - Paid
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf - Paid
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox - Paid (shipping on hold)
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Paid
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Paid
26. AJ's Shinka
27. Mazurfer - Paid
28. 4 years to Supercharge - Paid



Great find! I might have to try that DIY.

In regards to the windows. I briefly looked at the window circuit and it appears that this unit will not work for that. It's on my list of things to explore for the summer though....

And I've decided to put the link to the waiver in the thread. I'll also update the first post. If you want to email it to me, use gmail account please. If you need my address, for snail mail PM me.

Waiver: http://trickrx8.com/waiver.pdf

Lastly, I've collected the remaining materials this morning. I should be ready to ship the first dozen out Monday.

1. HiTMaNN - Paid
2. photo chick - Paid
3. jedi54 - Paid
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy- Paid
5. laythor - Paid
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82 - Paid
8. Zephyrzone - Paid
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf - Paid
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox - Paid (shipping on hold)
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Paid
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Paid
26. AJ's Shinka
27. Mazurfer - Paid
28. 4 years to Supercharge - Paid

1. HiTMaNN - Paid/NEED SHIPPING ADDRESS
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Shipped
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy- Paid
5. laythor - Shipped
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82 - Shipped
8. Zephyrzone - Shipped
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf - Shipped
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox - Shipped
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Shipped
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Shipped
26. AJ's Shinka
27. Mazurfer - Shipped
28. 4 years to Supercharge - Shipped


I can't ship your order until I get the waiver!

Rodger,

Done!

Dave

I still need waiver's from:

Bhatti
Woodby
Chou


Send them to rotaryrasp@gmail.com before 11am monday if you want them shipped.

See above

yes, but you forgot to fill in your name... lol

Guys was this an option on these cars for the electric sunroof?
I got my 04 a week ago and it already goes back by itself automatically just like my windows will automatically go down with one quick click of the window down button, one quick touch of the sunroof button and let it go and it goes alll the way back (wide open) by itself

Goes back but does not close with one touch. ;)

maybe RR should edit the title and change it to GB: One Touch Close Sunroof Module

Thats a good idea raizen.

Goes back but does not close with one touch. ;)


OHHHH ok

Huh? Wait till I get home............my copy had my printed name, signed, and the date! Remember..........first name is "Samuel". Please let me know as I looked at the attachment in the E-mail before I sent it and it was all there!

look at the last paragraph....... I'll ship it, but please resend tonight.

Thats a good idea raizen.

oops, my bad. forgot only mods can edit thread titles. can a mod edit thread title to "GB: One Touch Close Sunroof Module" please? Thanks.

I got almost all of them shipped this morning.

Sweet

***waiting impatiently***

I got almost all of them shipped this morning.

SCHWEEET! so i will look for it in the mail in approximately 3 months!
(stupid Pacific Ocean in my way :banghead: )


*for those who dont know better, i'm joking, shipping to hawaii is only a day or two slower usually*

i can't believe wat ur paying for gas there >.<

i can't believe wat ur paying for gas there >.<

hmmm, i dont even pay attention... i think its around $3.50's though?

blah, not as bad as it will be in germany.....(i should be there in a year and a half)

it's $3.50-$3.80 in socal right now :(

damn, not fair, ur premium and regular only has 20 cent difference o.O...anyway back on topic, can't wait for the thing, summer heat is starting with my 1st time with my 8... damn i need that window opened faster!!!

yup, premium cost me $3.81 yesterday. :banghead:

1. HiTMaNN - Paid/NEED SHIPPING ADDRESS AND WAIVER
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Shipped
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy- Paid/NEED WAIVER
5. laythor - Shipped
6. Renesis SE3P
7. raizen82 - Shipped
8. Zephyrzone - Shipped
9. prospectjtaz
10. TheWulf - Shipped
11. c0ldf1ame
12. M Theory: Code Red
13. xsnipersgox - Shipped
14. Toothfairy
15. Rx8 Fanatic
16. Chancejat
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7
20. paulmasoner - Shipped
21. icarusx8
22. FSGood74
23. jstkilntim
24. 9krpmrx8
25. pbuck1q - Shipped
26. AJ's Shinka
27. Mazurfer - Shipped
28. 4 years to Supercharge - Shipped


I can't ship your order until I get the waiver!

You da man Rodger!
Not that I really need it or am that lazy, but why not.....right? :)

Filled out waivers and will be Scanning it and Sending it along with my Mailing address tonight.

yup, premium cost me $3.81 yesterday. :banghead:

Stop b*tchin... premium is the equivalent of 4.43/gal (http://www.google.ca/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&q=1.20+cad%2Fl+in+usd%2Fgal&meta=&btnG=Google+Search) here in Canada... :smileysex

payment sent....

yea i edited my waiver in paint lol... emailed it to you. Sorry to take so long, but take your time on shipping. I of all people know how pita shipping can be. Thanks rodger you rock!

I just finished another dozen. The next shipment will be this weekend.

got mine yesterday!!! yeah, that's right Bitches, this is where you all get jealous.

hahahaa. ;)

damn jedi powers...

they work every time. :D:

Just installed it. Took all of about 4 minutes. Another great mod by RR!

^^^ and were any limbs injured during the installation of this mod? ;)

It was a bloodless install. I can take that console out in my sleep, just printed out the one picture that shows tapping the red wire and connecting to the point of the blue wire.

It's very nice to just push the button once, pull the e brake, grab my phone and shut off the car.

Very nice, I purchased the DEI 530T so that I can make the windows one touch and controlled with the alarm.

So when I install this sunroof mod, can it take a trigger from an alarm to close it?

Making it a true one touch for the car by locking and all the windows and sunroof close. :) Or open in the summer to let the hot air out.

Very nice, I purchased the DEI 530T so that I can make the windows one touch and controlled with the alarm.

So when I install this sunroof mod, can it take a trigger from an alarm to close it?

Making it a true one touch for the car by locking and all the windows and sunroof close. :) Or open in the summer to let the hot air out.

i know the sunroof doesnt stay powered on like the windows after the key is off.....to operate the sunroof the key has to be in.....so im not sure if it could work unless you change the sunroof powersource....

4 years has already posted a link on how to keep the sunroof powered after key is off.

4 years has already posted a link on how to keep the sunroof powered after key is off.

Again because it deserves mention. :)

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=70601&highlight=diy+sunroof

Kudos to vrpirata.

:cool:

:icon_tup:

So when I install this sunroof mod, can it take a trigger from an alarm to close it?


Yes it can, you just a have to run one wire to the alarm module. Of course, this is only if the sunroof still has power.

It was a bloodless install. I can take that console out in my sleep, just printed out the one picture that shows tapping the red wire and connecting to the point of the blue wire.

It's very nice to just push the button once, pull the e brake, grab my phone and shut off the car.

Awesome, I think you're the first to install it. I'm glad it works to your liking.

Yes it can, you just a have to run one wire to the alarm module. Of course, this is only if the sunroof still has power.


Excellent shifting gears to do some electronics work.

Logic gates, brushing up and getting back so I can have some fun with my alarm, remote start install and other niceties.

4 Years... Can you make a DIY thread when you finish this? Thanks.

Rotary Rasp... This GB for the sundroof module isn't ending soon is it? If so, I need to buy one. Otherwise I am probably going to wait a little longer before buying it.

i still haven't figured out the powered sunroof DIY. i'm scared to cut the wrong P/B wire. how do you find out which one? i can't tell from looking at the pics and diagrams....

Awesome, I think you're the first to install it. I'm glad it works to your liking.

Rodger, you make great mods. :score:

Depends on what you consider soon.... I should be selling them for at least another month.

4 Years... Can you make a DIY thread when you finish this? Thanks.

Rotary Rasp... This GB for the sundroof module isn't ending soon is it? If so, I need to buy one. Otherwise I am probably going to wait a little longer before buying it.

bump, bump-bump it up!

i am gonna start looking for mine in the mail today :)

i still haven't figured out the powered sunroof DIY. i'm scared to cut the wrong P/B wire. how do you find out which one? i can't tell from looking at the pics and diagrams....

The correct pink / black is the one in the front closest to the rear passenger seat if the clip is still attached to the car.

The Green / yellow is the one in the opposite corner of the clip as the correct pink / black. I clipped the tape that had it held together, makes it much easier. :)

I didn't check to see what the other pink / black wire is for.

4 Years... Can you make a DIY thread when you finish this? Thanks.



Rotary Rasp... This GB for the sundroof module isn't ending soon is it? If so, I need to buy one. Otherwise I am probably going to wait a little longer before buying it.



I will if needed but I think Rotary Rasp did a good job in the first post showing where the connections are for this one touch module.

The one thing he may have missed is where to press the clips on the map light assembly to release next to the lights.

I did it last night to hard wire my Valentine One. It is about an inch in from the back of the car on the sides of the map light assembly.

Go in a little bit horizontally with the screwdriver and then move the screwdriver tip toward the ceiling about a fourth of an inch. Then push the clip in toward the map light assembly while pulling down on the back of the assembly. Do one corner and then you should be able to shimmy the other corner out.

I think there may be directions in the manual as well but I don't remember them being as helpful... if you can make heads or tails of my long winded descriptive description. ;)

There is a DIY on how to remove the map light assembly.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=97596

I will if needed but I think Rotary Rasp did a good job in the first post showing where the connections are for this one touch module.

The one thing he may have missed is where to press the clips on the map light assembly to release next to the lights.

I did it last night to hard wire my Valentine One. It is about an inch in from the back of the car on the sides of the map light assembly.

Go in a little bit horizontally with the screwdriver and then move the screwdriver tip toward the ceiling about a fourth of an inch. Then push the clip in toward the map light assembly while pulling down on the back of the assembly. Do one corner and then you should be able to shimmy the other corner out.

I think there may be directions in the manual as well but I don't remember them being as helpful... if you can make heads or tails of my long winded descriptive description. ;)

There is a DIY on how to remove the map light assembly.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=97596

I meant a DIY for this with an aftermarket alarm which opens the sunroof and windows by pushing unlock on the key fob like BMW's have.

woot, mailman just handed mine right now. thanks rodger!

Yep, got mine today as well Rodger. Will probably put it in tomorrow evening.

Thanks again!

Dave

What are you guys waing for?!?!?!

It takes all of 5 minutes!


and yea, removing the map light requires a little brute force.

I had to play golf in the golf league today after work, got home after dark, ate, and need a shower. I'll do it tomorrow......I don't think the sunroof is going anywhere! :lol:

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I can't ship your order until I get the waiver!

I'm making a trip to the post office tomorrow. Get your orders/waivers to me if you want it shipped.

i was at work when i got it. just got home now and will do it right now. btw, thanks to 4 years.

hmmmm.. i gota check my mail

stupid pacific ocean has to be so big, and shipping takes so long... or maybe i'm just impatient :) hehehe

hey paul, i got mine. that's weird...

If I wanted to buy one now, do you have enough available to possibly ship tomorrow?

yes, I have 10 that are ready to ship.

question, how considerable is considerable force that would stop the sunroof? mine doesn't seem to stop...

oh, and is it normal for it to have some sort of delay before the button works again? seems i have to wait 2-3 sec before the button responds again.

Well, you can see from the second video I posted. I'm not exactly sure how much force it takes, but I wouldn't want to get my finger caught in it.

question, how considerable is considerable force that would stop the sunroof? mine doesn't seem to stop...

I meant a DIY for this with an aftermarket alarm which opens the sunroof and windows by pushing unlock on the key fob like BMW's have.

The keyless system would have to have an additional trigger to tell it to roll the windows down. I believe this works if they hold the unlock button down instead of just a press.

If you wanted it to do it all the time regardless of the situation then it could be done. Most people do not want to open their windows everytime they unlock their car though. :)

ok, it stops. not a problem. as been said, only idiots would stick out something anyway. how bout the delayed button response?

i was at work when i got it. just got home now and will do it right now. btw, thanks to 4 years.

Did you get the sunroof delayed power when key is off worked out?

The circuit is a timer. You have to wait for it to time out before pressing any buttons. About 3 seconds.


ok, it stops. not a problem. as been said, only idiots would stick out something anyway. how bout the delayed button response?

The keyless system would have to have an additional trigger to tell it to roll the windows down. I believe this works if they hold the unlock button down instead of just a press.

If you wanted it to do it all the time regardless of the situation then it could be done. Most people do not want to open their windows everytime they unlock their car though. :)

Yeah that's what I meant about holding down the button, not pressing it. Sorry for not being clear.

are you gonna get one?

Yeah that's what I meant about holding down the button, not pressing it. Sorry for not being clear.

Yeah sure. I will take one. Do you want my real name or my screen name signed on the waiver?

Yeah sure. I will take one. Do you want my real name or my screen name signed on the waiver?


your real name.

RR: ok Ü thanks man. sorry if i'm being annoying with all the questions. i'm just excited with the new laziness.

4 years: i haven't done the delayed power when key off. i forgot to drop by the store for the in-line fuse. but i'll take a look at the connectors tomorrow morning when there's ample light hehe. it was already dark when i did this module :lol:

Payment sent. I am sending you a pm with my shipping address.

Do you want my real name or my screen name signed on the waiver?

lol...seriously?

I just wanted to make sure.

hey paul, i got mine. that's weird...

no worries... i am leaving for japan for a couple weeks anyway on monday, so i wont be missing out on my new laziness for a while

i see. good luck on ur trip man.

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I can't ship your order until I get the waiver!

I'm going to the PO is 30 minutes. Last chance if you want it shipped today.

Raizen, thanks, it should be fun.. this is my third time around...

I cant wait to get home and check the mail :)

got it, now to get it installed along with the extra power mod...

Thanks RR- I got mine a few days ago and installed it today. Works like a charm! I was so happy that I kept playing with it as we were driving. The GF was none to happy (she doesn't like my auto-fixation).

I've got a question (probably a stupid one). The tilt button works just like it should. The auto open button works just like it should, however the auto close actually requires me to press the tilt close button. My slide close button no longer functions. Is this how it's supposed to work or did I do the install wrong? I cut the red wire, put one end into the wire tap and the orange wire into the other end then crimped. The other end of the red wire is just hanging there (the end that goes to the buttons). Did I do this wrong? It seems odd that the slide close button is now non-functional.

Even if it is working properly, I love it. One touch and it closes. So much better than having to hold my finger there. I hate that. Awesome job, well worth the $$.

you're not suppose to cut the red wire. That's why it's not working right.

Thanks RR- I got mine a few days ago and installed it today. Works like a charm! I was so happy that I kept playing with it as we were driving. The GF was none to happy (she doesn't like my auto-fixation).

I've got a question (probably a stupid one). The tilt button works just like it should. The auto open button works just like it should, however the auto close actually requires me to press the tilt close button. My slide close button no longer functions. Is this how it's supposed to work or did I do the install wrong? I cut the red wire, put one end into the wire tap and the orange wire into the other end then crimped. The other end of the red wire is just hanging there (the end that goes to the buttons). Did I do this wrong? It seems odd that the slide close button is now non-functional.

Even if it is working properly, I love it. One touch and it closes. So much better than having to hold my finger there. I hate that. Awesome job, well worth the $$.

Ok, then how would I "slide" the wire tap onto it. It didn't see a way for the tap to open in half? I had to cut the red wire or else there was no way to get the red wire into the wire tap.

2 different holes =/

lol, you are looking at the wrong end of the wire splice.

Ok, then how would I "slide" the wire tap onto it. It didn't see a way for the tap to open in half? I had to cut the red wire or else there was no way to get the red wire into the wire tap.

the wire splice is open on both ends on one side and only open on one end on the other.

my module suddenly stopped working... will take it out later and try to see what's wrong...

my module suddenly stopped working... will take it out later and try to see what's wrong...

probably need to crimp the vampire clip tighter...

lol, you are looking at the wrong end of the wire splice.

Yeah. I figured it was something stupid and funny. :banghead:

But seriously, how do I get the wire tap OVER the red wire. The red wire is connected at both ends. The only way to get it into the tap is to cut the wire or split the tap in half. Does the tap "open up" or does the wires disconnect.

I know I know. A trained monkey is smarter than me.

Or solder it if you can.
I don't use those wire taps and have about 25-30 in my collection now!
I solder and heat shrink everything!

Soldering is always the best route. Once you have crimped the wire splice, it's pretty hard to open again. The red wire slides into the tap.

Yeah. I figured it was something stupid and funny. :banghead:

But seriously, how do I get the wire tap OVER the red wire. The red wire is connected at both ends. The only way to get it into the tap is to cut the wire or split the tap in half. Does the tap "open up" or does the wires disconnect.

I know I know. A trained monkey is smarter than me.

Please stay away from me if we are stuck in a room about to diffuse a bomb... LOL

jk man- its pretty simple after you use them a few times. :D

OMG. You guys are just killing me here.

Ok, look, first off- awesome mod, even with the way I have it installed it's way better than factory. Great job Rodger and thanks.

Now will someone please tell the not so well trained monkey (me) how to SLIDE the wire tap onto the wire. The tap doesn't open. The wire is connected at both ends. I don't know how to put the tap onto the red wire without cutting it- IF I CAN'T GET THE TAP TO "OPEN" then how do I get the red wire into it???????

I'm not a total idiot, believe it or not. I have installed plenty of head units and done minor mod work to my vehicles. I also work in an industry that requires limited EE and ME knowledge. I use solder and good old electrical tape for everything. I can tell you EVERYTHING you've ever wanted to know about how a strain gauge works and it's sensitivities to thermal expansion. I simply can not figure out how to get the wire tap OVER the red wire without cutting the wire or cutting the wire tap in half. Any help? I have never used a wire tap, it seemed VERY simple- except it appeared that I had to cut the red wire to feed it into the open end of the tap. I don't know what else to say- was I supposed to pry the tap open first? Mine came packaged so both "halves" were already closed.

PS: Yes, you do not want me to diffuse a bomb. I'll blow some serious shit up.

the vampire clamp should open up.....

do you want me to send you some more splices?

maybe you got a defective splice?!?!?!
OMG. You guys are just killing me here.

Ok, look, first off- awesome mod, even with the way I have it installed it's way better than factory. Great job Rodger and thanks.

Now will someone please tell the not so well trained monkey (me) how to SLIDE the wire tap onto the wire. The tap doesn't open. The wire is connected at both ends. I don't know how to put the tap onto the red wire without cutting it- IF I CAN'T GET THE TAP TO "OPEN" then how do I get the red wire into it???????

I'm not a total idiot, believe it or not. I have installed plenty of head units and done minor mod work to my vehicles. I also work in an industry that requires limited EE and ME knowledge. I use solder and good old electrical tape for everything. I can tell you EVERYTHING you've ever wanted to know about how a strain gauge works and it's sensitivities to thermal expansion. I simply can not figure out how to get the wire tap OVER the red wire without cutting the wire or cutting the wire tap in half. Any help? I have never used a wire tap, it seemed VERY simple- except it appeared that I had to cut the red wire to feed it into the open end of the tap. I don't know what else to say- was I supposed to pry the tap open first? Mine came packaged so both "halves" were already closed.

PS: Yes, you do not want me to diffuse a bomb. I'll blow some serious shit up.

No need, but thanks for the offer. I can pick one up (Radio Shack I suppose?). I just need to know if it is supposed to "open" up then close around the wires?

Imagine this: I have a cable connected to the ceiling and floor of my garage. Can't be disconnected. I'm now supposed to put a piece of PVC pipe around it. What do I do? I either cut the cable or I cut the pipe in half then clamshell it around the cable. I can't "slide" it over the cable since the pipe has no opening and the cable is connected at both ends.

Please don't feel obligated, it's totally cool- but if you or anyone else has time to post a pic or two of the splice being attached to the wire (the initial instructions on page 1 show it already clamped) that would be helpful.

EDIT: I will try to post pics of my setup and what I'm working with tomorrow.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/mdobilas/Splice/splice.jpg

one side should be open on the whole length.. the red wire will go through there. the other side has only one end open, the wire from the module goes there.

awesome, thanks. I think mine is defective, I'll pick up a new one and redo it. I appreciate the help Laythor.

just go to walmart in the automotive section......youll find what you need...

Yep. Just checked, mine has no "open side". It's sealed off. I feel al little less inept now. I'm going to Walmart tonight and will redo it next weekend. Cool.

sometimes the ends have some extra plastic flashing that can be pulled off or cut away with an exacto knife.

got mine in today!!! woo hoo!!

leaving for japan in the morning, so i will put it in when i return. thanks RR!!

I want one!! You still have them for sale? I'll email the waiver form and once I hear back from you, I'll send payment thru paypal.

yes, i still have them

ok, i looked over at my connection and it seems there was no problem in the crimp/splice. so, i made sure and took out the plastic covering and just connected the wires if it would work... nothing. can't think of any reason it would stop working suddenly... any way i can repair this RR?

ok, i looked over at my connection and it seems there was no problem in the crimp/splice. so, i made sure and took out the plastic covering and just connected the wires if it would work... nothing. can't think of any reason it would stop working suddenly... any way i can repair this RR?

I don't know what to say.

How long did it work for?

If you can't get it to work, I'll replace it.

I don't know what to say.

How long did it work for?

If you can't get it to work, I'll replace it.
and this my friends is why RR has such a great reputation. no ifs ands or buts about it - RR is a great person to work with.

take a picture and we can see wat u did.

take a picture and we can see wat u did.
yeah, post a pic. Maybe we can help you trouble shoot it.

and this my friends is why RR has such a great reputation. no ifs ands or buts about it - RR is a great person to work with.

ABSOLUTELY! RR has no equal when it comes to his Group Buys. Both in product and service.

Just received mine, going to install in a few minutes. :)

Installed, works good.

Side note: make sure and use the bolt that is shown for the ground in the install.

If you use the screw that the sunroof is grounded by the mod is noticably less responsive. ;)

I switched the ground point for my V1 away from that ground as well.

take a picture and we can see wat u did.


Yea, It might help if you take a picture. Just to make sure everything is connected correctly.

I find it odd that it worked for a while. Exactly how long did it work for? Did it work correctly.

I test every unit 3 different times while building it. Then, I test it a 4th time before shipping. Thats not to say that it's not defective. Just like almost all electronics, the integrated circuit inside is static sensitive and should be handled with care. The rubber cover is designed thick enough to protect the circuit from most things.

Like I mentioned above, I'll gladly replace for you. But lets see a picture first so we can make sure it's not the wiring.

Installed, works good.

Side note: make sure and use the bolt that is shown for the ground in the install.

If you use the screw that the sunroof is grounded by the mod is noticably less responsive. ;)

I switched the ground point for my V1 away from that ground as well.


Yea, the screw that the sunroof uses as a ground has an unusually high resistance.

well, it worked perfectly for a day and then after that i noticed it wouldn't close with one-touch anymore. here's the pic.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/raizen/rx8/DSC00711.jpg

and then the black (ground?) wire attached to the bolt in the car where the maplight assembly goes to.

Wow, the colors are sooo far off on your camera..... lol


Well, that looks right. The red wire is making contact to the orange fine?

Shoot me a PM with your address again.

sorry. phone cam and it was dark, used the "flash" (more of a white LED flashlight >_>) from it hehe. yup, seems the crimp was fine. at first i was afraid i crimped it too hard that i might have cut through the wire. i ripped the plastic encasing of the wiretap and looked at the contact points and they were ok. will test it again and try soldering.

is it too soon to start pestering rodger about what his next goodie for us will be? LOL

is it too soon to start pestering rodger about what his next goodie for us will be? LOL

lol, I need to sell a few more of these to cover the development cost of my next project. ;)

... powered rear windows.

;)

... powered rear windows.

;)
sign me up ;)

... powered rear windows.

;)

That might be pretty pricey, but what the heck add me to that list also if this is done.

How about automatic headlights for your next project, or you could just do the clear corner GB and I would be all over that.

Has anyone lost their hand or head to the guillotine yet?

Has anyone lost their hand or head to the guillotine yet?

Not yet, but keep an eye on raizen82. :lol: (I kid, I kid)
I'm wondering with all the playing around he had to do with the wire clip, if the orange wire was cut in more than one place and now it's all the way through in one spot and therefore can't make connection to the other side(the red). Of course if he had a meter it would take about 2mS to see, but we can't help much from afar.

:rofl:

My hand might be sore tomorrow.

I had to check how much pressure the sunroof applies when closing. Twice. :lol:

I don't recommend hitting the button with your neck in there!

It does not reverse it just stops after it squishes the crap out of whatever is in between. ;)

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Not yet, but keep an eye on raizen82. :lol: (I kid, I kid)
I'm wondering with all the playing around he had to do with the wire clip, if the orange wire was cut in more than one place and now it's all the way through in one spot and therefore can't make connection to the other side(the red). Of course if he had a meter it would take about 2mS to see, but we can't help much from afar.

lol i actually tested it twice, same as 4 years. anything that gets stuck there IS going to be SORE. and i have a multimeter! how do i test for continuity?

Don't even bother. If you tried soldering the orange and red wires together and it still didn't work, then its defective. I'm going to ship you a new one. When you get it, just package the broken one up and ship it back to me. Send me you're address.

lol i actually tested it twice, same as 4 years. anything that gets stuck there IS going to be SORE. and i have a multimeter! how do i test for continuity?

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Come on people! We still have 12 people on the list that haven't contacted me.

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just installed, worke nicely.. though i kinda screwed up the plastic trim -.-.. oh wellz

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Hey Rodger I just received mine today. Thanks man.

got mine today...installed in about 10 min.....i was afraid to pull so hard on the lamp housing but maned up and just pulled it out.....everything works great...but i tried to see if it would stop and it doesnt ...i pushed pretty hard....whatever i dont care about the failsafe any how....thank RR, worth the money...

My car is actually at the stealership now. Since their taking a look at the rattle the sunroof is giving me.

free bump for RR

c'mon peeps!

My wiretap was mismade so I installed my wrong. The slide close doesn't work, I have to use the tilt close instead. But you know what? It's still VERY awesome, so much better than stock. I'm going to fix it this weekend, but I'm in no rush, it works so well as is.

Whoever committed but hasn't paid should own up. This is one hell of a mod, actually made my car much more enjoyable to drive and it's a snap to install...thanks to RR.

Just do it. You won't regret it.

Bump for RR. I sent in my payment and waiver early last week and I had my module by Friday - that's FAST.
Of course deadbeats signing up and not committing :icon_no2: probably helped.
Thanks Rodger!

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26. AJ's Shinka
27. Mazurfer - Shipped
28. 4 years to Supercharge - Shipped
29. Qzeek - Shipped
30. Pletchrx8 - Shipped
31. Eifuku - Shipped
32. goofydragon - Shipped
33. thoamsyu3515 - Paid/Need Waiver

I can't ship your order until I get the waiver!

Us poor Canadian guys have not gotten theres yet. I think Customs held it cause they thought it was the final piece in my doomsday device.

Thats not good. Keep me posted on that.

Us poor Canadian guys have not gotten theres yet. I think Customs held it cause they thought it was the final piece in my doomsday device.

Us poor Canadian guys have not gotten theres yet. I think Customs held it cause they thought it was the final piece in my doomsday device.

Along with the plug wires I sent somebody two weeks ago that are still there. :uhh:

BTW> My 8 is in for minor service (seatbelt squeaks) today and they lent me a 2008 6. Both front windows have auto down AND up (they retract with light pressure), but the sunroof doesn't have auto close....or....<drumroll please>...AUTO OPEN?! Wha? I just don't get Mazda sometimes. I like to blame it on Ford.

Or sunroof is better than their sunroof and now with Rodger's mod it's WAY better.

My wife said that I am getting lazy. :lol:

Did the auto windows mod for the driver's door yesterday. :icon_tup:

Bump!

Still no unit :\

I hope you didn't write "Attention to Osama Bin Laden" On the package

Lets give it till Monday. If you don't have it by then I'll ship you another.

Great mod. Love it. I've used it everyday (literally) since I've had it.

Got mine yesterday, will install it tonight!

Great workmanship on this part!

I'm making another shipment tomorrow. Get your orders in!

thoamsyu3515 - I need your waiver before I can ship!

Got mine in and everything works! I love this mod.

One minor issue though: If you manually stop your sunroof in a position that is not fully opened or closed (ex half way) the buttons stop responding for about 30 seconds. Is this normal?

The reason I noticed this is that I something like my sunroof in the "big tilt" position (tilted farther open than the regular tilt by hitting slide then stopping it once its all the way up but hasn't started to move back though.

I can live with it but I just wanted to make sure it's an expected side effect.

edit: Close button seems to sometimes not work when the sunroof is open? If I re-hit open then close it works though. Most of the time it works fine but randomly it won't do anything.

Worth noting is that I had to pull off the wire tap and put it back on as it missed the orange wire the first time :-/ Since that means an extra gash in the red wire because of it, would that make the connection less stable?

Got mine in and everything works! I love this mod.

One minor issue though: If you manually stop your sunroof in a position that is not fully opened or closed (ex half way) the buttons stop responding for about 30 seconds. Is this normal?

Here's the deal with that. You need to wait about 4 seconds before pressing the button again. Every time you press it before that, it resets and adds another 4 seconds. Thats why it feels like 30 seconds. If you want to move it after stopping it half way, count to 4 first. The buttons should work fine after that.


edit: Close button seems to sometimes not work when the sunroof is open? If I re-hit open then close it works though. Most of the time it works fine but randomly it won't do anything.

Was the engine running while you had this problem?

got my replacement and installed. works like a charm now. issues mentioned by TheWulf i think are normal as rodger has explained, the delay that is.

thanks RR!

Sounds like someone is going to get confused and cut thre hand off!

Sounds like someone is going to get confused and cut thre hand off!

you're really not helping.

you're really not helping.

i lol'ed :lol:

people who are too stupid to figure out how to work a simple mod deserve to go around one handed.

Ok so yesterday I was going to try out that 4 second thing and something else decided to happen :-/

Opened the sunroof, drove like 10 mins, hit the close and it didn't auto-close (just the normal few inches). Hit it again, same thing. Hit it a third time and none of the controls worked anymore :-/

Happens I blew the 7.5A fuse that this is hooked up to. I took the mod out for now to make sure it didn't blow again, and I wanted to check with you as to possible cause. Should I put it back in? Should I upgrade that fuse?

Sidenote: anyone else find it odd that the same fuse is used for sunroof controls, seatwarmers and HVAC but the maplights are on a diff fuse?

Ok so yesterday I was going to try out that 4 second thing and something else decided to happen :-/

Opened the sunroof, drove like 10 mins, hit the close and it didn't auto-close (just the normal few inches). Hit it again, same thing. Hit it a third time and none of the controls worked anymore :-/

Happens I blew the 7.5A fuse that this is hooked up to. I took the mod out for now to make sure it didn't blow again, and I wanted to check with you as to possible cause. Should I put it back in? Should I upgrade that fuse?

Sidenote: anyone else find it odd that the same fuse is used for sunroof controls, seatwarmers and HVAC but the maplights are on a diff fuse?

PM Sent

I just sent the waiver via email. Once you verify you received it I'll send the paypal.

I just sent the waiver via email. Once you verify you received it I'll send the paypal.

I got your waiver so send the money whenever.

had this thing in for like a week but only driven my car twice this month. I almost forgot it was in there till I went to close the sunroof this morning.

LOVE this thing! So much in fact that I thought it needed its own thread for those of us who have already installed it. http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=143974

FYI Rodger Canadian customs finally cleared the package and it is now in my hands. I blame the Osama Bin Laden stamp you used :P

FYI Rodger Canadian customs finally cleared the package and it is now in my hands. I blame the Osama Bin Laden stamp you used :P


lol, I got a good deal on those stamps!

I hope that I am not too late to buy one of these modules. Looks like an easy DIY and the convenience is worth the price. I have signed the waiver and am ready to email it to you with my Paypal payment if you are still open for business.

lol, I got a good deal on those stamps!

Osama stamp
If you draw a target over his face or something to deform his complexion I think it will get through customs faster. ;)

The reason they gave them so cheap was they were not completed yet.

:rofl:

I hope that I am not too late to buy one of these modules. Looks like an easy DIY and the convenience is worth the price. I have signed the waiver and am ready to email it to you with my Paypal payment if you are still open for business.

i think the GB is still ongoing. hopefully Rasp will chime in soon.

yes it is. i'm going to make some more modules today.

OK, let me know when you are ready and I will send you the waiver and Paypal payment.

Same, i'd buy one when you have them ready.

I have more units that are ready to ship. I'm going to the post office tomorrow. So send the waiver and payment tonight.

Last chance if you want it mailed today.

I'm going to be ending the group buy this weekend. Last chance to buy one.

OMG, the group buy is ending already?! You guys better jump on this quick!

I'm getting giddy thinking about RR's next GB.

Got my waiver in. Sending cash.

Got my waiver in. Sending cash.

I never got your money. Today is the last day.

so what's the next project RR?

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=2459578#post2459578

I just got my module in the mail yesterday and put it on a few minutes ago. I connected the module as instructed to the proper wires and screws, but the sunroof switch is dead with the power wire connected to the screw on the map light assembly circuit board. This is the screw closest to the blue wire. When I disconnect it, the sunroof switch works fine, but when I connect it nothing happens. My guess is that the module is the problem, but I am open to suggestions. Help! My map light assembly is dangling in my car until I find out whether I need to uninstall this module, reconnect something, or ?? :banghead:

I just got my module in the mail yesterday and put it on a few minutes ago. I connected the module as instructed to the proper wires and screws, but the sunroof switch is dead with the power wire connected to the screw on the map light assembly circuit board. This is the screw closest to the blue wire. When I disconnect it, the sunroof switch works fine, but when I connect it nothing happens. My guess is that the module is the problem, but I am open to suggestions. Help! My map light assembly is dangling in my car until I find out whether I need to uninstall this module, reconnect something, or ?? :banghead:

ew, i've had about 5 people with your same problem. A few of the 555 timers I used we're made by a different company and can't handle the load of the sunroof. I've made a slight modification that will fix this problem. I'll send you a replacement this weekend.

For those who already have it installed, don't worry. If the module works for a day or so, you have the better 555 timer and you have nothing to worry about.


Sorry for the problems.

Thanks for the prompt reply, and on your birthday no less! I appreciate you sending a replacement. I will put my map light assembly back together and wait for the new module. Sorry to bother you on your birthday. :)

Can't wait to get mine! I hope it has the right 555-1212... :)

Ok so yesterday I was going to try out that 4 second thing and something else decided to happen :-/

Opened the sunroof, drove like 10 mins, hit the close and it didn't auto-close (just the normal few inches). Hit it again, same thing. Hit it a third time and none of the controls worked anymore :-/

Happens I blew the 7.5A fuse that this is hooked up to. I took the mod out for now to make sure it didn't blow again, and I wanted to check with you as to possible cause. Should I put it back in? Should I upgrade that fuse?

Sidenote: anyone else find it odd that the same fuse is used for sunroof controls, seatwarmers and HVAC but the maplights are on a diff fuse?

wheres that fuse?

mine worked fine at first. then it just stopped working. but my sunroof still works fine, just not the one touch close.

wheres that fuse?

mine worked fine at first. then it just stopped working. but my sunroof still works fine, just not the one touch close.

How long did it work for? Did I already send you a replacement?

How long did it work for? Did I already send you a replacement?

it worked fine the first day. then didnt use it for a couple of days then no work. rechecked everything.

pmed.

that was the same thing that happened to me. might be the bad 555 timers that RR mentioned. he replaced mine and have no problems now.

finally got some time to intall mine. Works like a champ. I love it. Thanks RR for your hard work and fantastic modification.

Sorry, finals are this week so I've been slacking on getting these made and mailed.

Everything will be mailed by Friday.

Sorry, finals are this week so I've been slacking on getting these made and mailed.

Everything will be mailed by Friday.

ehhh, dont sweat this stuff too much. you have a GREAT reputation here, and your education is MC more important than rushing a module out a few days sooner

:)

Is it ok to use the sun roof to crack walnuts? I'm afraid to try my hand.

^that's a good way to test it... why didn't i think of that?...

What's the hold up? I still haven't received my module. It's been quite a while now... Paid with PayPal and sent waiver signed.

RR?

Sorry, finals are this week so I've been slacking on getting these made and mailed.

Everything will be mailed by Friday.

^.....:uhh:

What's the hold up? I still haven't received my module. It's been quite a while now... Paid with PayPal and sent waiver signed.

RR?

someone didn't take 30 seconds to read...

Posted without reading, true dat... true dat... Everybody will get used to me.. I'm very impatient :Eyecrazy:

RR,

Were you able to mail the new modules out on Friday? I understand the final exam situation. I had about 40 final exams to grade last week and will be mailing out the last of them this morning to my students.

Well, it's almost 2nd Friday and no news or tracking #'s?

Any update RR?

I mailed all but 2 of them on tuesday morning. Neither of those two people are in this thread.

RR,

I got mine yesterday (Friday) and just installed it. It works great! Thanks resolving this problem and getting out the replacements to all of us that were affected by the bad 555 timers. I appreciate your efforts and I assume the others do as well. Have a great weekend!

Dean