"One Touch" Raise/Lower Cabrio Top

[alter_schwede]

hey all,

anyone knows if there is a possible way to raise/lower the Cabrio Top with only one touch?

cheers,

Tony

[Scouser]

Bahntech make one that uses a timing device. You have to tell them how you want it programmed. But it is costly imho.

But I am working on a project myself using an LM122 timer chip.

Basically the chip is a timer that can hold a relay closed for a set

period. The relay in this case will be dual pole so that it can hold

the ragtop button closed or open while also grounding the handbreak

circuit. It will be a while but if I do this I will post the DIY here.

[msindi]

check this out too....

http://www.sharkworks.com/ttinfo1.asp

Techart makes one too but pricey

[Eric (Plug Guy)]

Unfortunately Sharkworks is not making that unit any longer. Bahntech may be the only other option besides TechArt.

[alter_schwede]

thx for the input, looks simple and easy to install.

anyone have/had experience with Bahntech device?

cheers,

Tony

Edited May 22, 2004 by alter_schwede

[HenryV]

I installed the AutoTop bahntech in our boxster. Works great, installation is quick and simple.

You need to pull the radio to get to the speed sensing wire in the back. You don't have to connect this wire, but this prevents the top from opening above 25mph.

I also modified the top-relay (hack) to allow the top to operate while driving (disconnect speed sensor and ground handbrake sensor).

Two points:

The top speed protection is only active when pressing the button - if you speed up it will continue to operate.

Also, if you touch the button when the latch is closed, the stop will start operating when the latch is unhooked. It 'remembers' its state.

Otherwise works as advertised. Analogous to your automatic windows.

Wished we had in installed earlier (we did not because of factory warranty).

My favorite solution is www.smarttop.de (Berlin, Germany) It is the cleanest solution I have seen, but at twice the price of bahntech it is quite pricey. I would contact them direct and ask about 996 support.