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Old 03-09-2008 | 10:07 PM
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G/I - One touch open/close sunroof

I just wanted to give you guys a glance at my latest project for the rx8.

The module I built (wrapped in black tape below) controls the factory sunroof circuit and allows the sunroof to be opened and closed with one touch.

The install takes less then 5 minutes and could easily be done by a trained monkey. Only 3 wires, two of which just 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.

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Remove map light assembly.



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Old 03-09-2008 | 10:09 PM
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Attach ground wire with existing bolt.



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Attach power wire and trigger wire.



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Old 03-09-2008 | 10:11 PM
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Make it look neat and put the map light assembly back on the car.



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Old 03-09-2008 | 10:12 PM
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Watch it work!

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Another picture:

Old 03-09-2008 | 10:17 PM
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first! ... i want it now rodger
Old 03-09-2008 | 10:21 PM
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WOW! This is great! I was confused at first as to how this was news until I watched the video haha. I'll do this this week. Thanks!
Old 03-09-2008 | 10:21 PM
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So what's in the black tape-ball?
Old 03-09-2008 | 10:22 PM
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WOW! This is great! I was confused at first as to how this was news until I watched the video haha. I'll do this this week. Thanks!

not sure what you're going to do without the circuit!

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So what's in the black tape-ball?
The control module I built.
Old 03-09-2008 | 10:26 PM
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The control module I built.
Being a bit evasive...
Are you selling these?
Old 03-09-2008 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkBrew
Being a bit evasive...
Are you selling these?

lol.... thats because I dont want this thread to be shut.

As of now, I'm just gauging interest. I'll be contacting the mods regarding a group buy if there's enough people interested.
Old 03-09-2008 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkBrew
Being a bit evasive...
Are you selling these?
yeah, i don't get what's going on
Old 03-09-2008 | 10:32 PM
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question OP... are the two screws the only ones to remove? maybe im worried on breaking it, but its not coming out...
Old 03-09-2008 | 10:36 PM
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You have to pull it down pretty hard. But yes, only two screws to remove the map light assembly.
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Originally Posted by 2tone
yeah, i don't get what's going on

I'm showing you guys a module that I built that will close the sunroof with one touch.
Old 03-09-2008 | 10:38 PM
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Maybe I'm missing something here, but my 05 Shinka already does that.
Old 03-09-2008 | 10:40 PM
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Maybe I'm missing something here, but my 05 Shinka already does that.
Go try it. They only open with one touch. You have to hold the button down to close it.
Old 03-09-2008 | 10:42 PM
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looks good rodger. very useful.
Old 03-09-2008 | 10:44 PM
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omg i had to pull like a bitch haha!
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Rasp: this mod is BADASS!!!! I want one if you decide to make / sell these.
Old 03-09-2008 | 11:33 PM
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this mod is JEDI APPROVED!
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