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Rotary Rasp 04-03-2008 10:16 PM

1. HiTMaNN - Paid/Will ship on 4/4
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Shipped
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy- Shipped
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 - Paid/Will ship on 4/4
16. Chancejat - Paid/Will ship on 4/4
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7 - Paid/Need Waiver
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!

Rotary Rasp 04-03-2008 10:19 PM

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

raizen82 04-03-2008 10:47 PM

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

xsnipersgox 04-03-2008 10:55 PM

hmmmm.. i gota check my mail

paulmasoner 04-03-2008 11:38 PM

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

raizen82 04-04-2008 12:14 AM

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

Nopstnz8 04-04-2008 01:05 AM

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

Rotary Rasp 04-04-2008 01:12 AM

yes, I have 10 that are ready to ship.

raizen82 04-04-2008 01:13 AM

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.

Rotary Rasp 04-04-2008 01:17 AM

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.


Originally Posted by raizen82 (Post 2387963)
question, how considerable is considerable force that would stop the sunroof? mine doesn't seem to stop...


BoosTED 04-04-2008 01:31 AM


Originally Posted by Rx8 Fanatic (Post 2387228)
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. :)

raizen82 04-04-2008 01:33 AM

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

BoosTED 04-04-2008 01:35 AM


Originally Posted by raizen82 (Post 2387752)
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?

Rotary Rasp 04-04-2008 01:46 AM

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



Originally Posted by raizen82 (Post 2387978)
ok, it stops. not a problem. as been said, only idiots would stick out something anyway. how bout the delayed button response?


Nopstnz8 04-04-2008 01:51 AM


Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge (Post 2387975)
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.

Rotary Rasp 04-04-2008 02:02 AM

are you gonna get one?


Originally Posted by Rx8 Fanatic (Post 2387998)
Yeah that's what I meant about holding down the button, not pressing it. Sorry for not being clear.


Nopstnz8 04-04-2008 02:11 AM

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

Rotary Rasp 04-04-2008 02:14 AM


Originally Posted by Rx8 Fanatic (Post 2388015)
Yeah sure. I will take one. Do you want my real name or my screen name signed on the waiver?


your real name.

raizen82 04-04-2008 02:17 AM

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:

Nopstnz8 04-04-2008 02:44 AM

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

photo chick 04-04-2008 02:44 AM


Originally Posted by Rx8 Fanatic (Post 2388015)
Do you want my real name or my screen name signed on the waiver?

lol...seriously?

Nopstnz8 04-04-2008 02:48 AM

I just wanted to make sure.

paulmasoner 04-04-2008 03:04 AM


Originally Posted by raizen82 (Post 2387902)
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

raizen82 04-04-2008 03:10 AM

i see. good luck on ur trip man.

Rotary Rasp 04-04-2008 03:12 AM

1. HiTMaNN - Shipped
2. photo chick
3. jedi54 - Shipped
4. g3tr3ddy2gr3ddy- Shipped
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 - Shipped
16. Chancejat - Shipped
17. Firebirdude
18. Tigerfootball
19. karstman7 - Paid/Need Waiver
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!

Rotary Rasp 04-04-2008 04:38 PM

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

paulmasoner 04-04-2008 05:39 PM

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

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

xsnipersgox 04-05-2008 06:06 PM

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

Zephyrzone 04-05-2008 06:46 PM

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 $$.

Rotary Rasp 04-05-2008 06:53 PM

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


Originally Posted by Zephyrzone (Post 2390847)
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 $$.


Zephyrzone 04-05-2008 07:06 PM

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.

xsnipersgox 04-05-2008 07:14 PM

2 different holes =/

Rotary Rasp 04-05-2008 07:20 PM

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


Originally Posted by Zephyrzone (Post 2390875)
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.


laythor 04-05-2008 07:31 PM

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

raizen82 04-05-2008 07:50 PM

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

chancejat 04-05-2008 07:52 PM


Originally Posted by raizen82 (Post 2390965)
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...

Zephyrzone 04-05-2008 08:23 PM


Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp (Post 2390901)
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.

Mazurfer 04-05-2008 08:29 PM

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!

Rotary Rasp 04-05-2008 10:09 PM

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.

G3tR3DDY2GR3DDY 04-05-2008 10:33 PM


Originally Posted by Zephyrzone (Post 2391011)
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

Zephyrzone 04-06-2008 01:02 AM

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.

chancejat 04-06-2008 01:05 AM

the vampire clamp should open up.....

Rotary Rasp 04-06-2008 01:27 AM

do you want me to send you some more splices?

maybe you got a defective splice?!?!?!

Originally Posted by Zephyrzone (Post 2391347)
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.


Zephyrzone 04-06-2008 01:35 AM

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.

laythor 04-06-2008 01:48 AM

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ice/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.

Zephyrzone 04-06-2008 02:08 AM

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

chancejat 04-06-2008 09:40 AM

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

Zephyrzone 04-06-2008 12:20 PM

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.

laythor 04-06-2008 12:46 PM

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

paulmasoner 04-06-2008 06:32 PM

got mine in today!!! woo hoo!!

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


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