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CliveH 23rd June 2009 11:30 PM

How easy are the modules to fit for someone technically challenged like me...? :rolleyes:

IT 24th June 2009 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Conan_the_Librarian (Post 5362)
I don't believe this can be coded but I bet it can be can be hard wired.

Basically if you can simulate the effect of 'switching to fold' using the ignition, the initiator (a single relay would do) would mean you can have fold on ignition off/on.

Agreed - I've mulled it many times, but never actually got round to it - There are 2 ways to do it really, on ignition, which is easy but would be annoying as they may fold after taking the keys out, but before checking for passing bikes etc before opening the drivers door. The second way would be via the central locking, which seemed plausible last time I theorised this route as the central locking (aka convenience unit) has *that* many connections coming out of it, you're bound to pick up a live pulse even if its just the hazard warning lights flash.

The drawback in my eyes is the potential for wear and tear on the folding mechanisms, which are prone to seizure and cog-wear, so an override switch to only make it work when attending parties, meets and other showing-off functions would be a must +++

Singh 25th June 2009 12:16 AM

I would love this, also just the headlight washers without the normal washers, any idea if this could be done?

Side note: When someone nicked the headlight washer of my old A8 when I sprayed the headlight washers the water went spraying in the opposite direction, sooo sooo much fun soaking my mates driving into school.

Mkoneman 25th June 2009 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian@A8Parts (Post 5395)
to pick up a live pulse even if its just the hazard warning lights flash.

that could be funny as soon as you put the hazards (or indicators) on

the car might take off with all that flapping :ROFL:

IT 25th June 2009 07:05 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^ :rofl:

CliveH 25th June 2009 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian@A8Parts (Post 5395)
The drawback in my eyes is the potential for wear and tear on the folding mechanisms, which are prone to seizure and cog-wear, so an override switch to only make it work when attending parties, meets and other showing-off functions would be a must +++

Good point that Ian...hmmm....

CliveH 25th June 2009 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Singh (Post 5405)
I would love this, also just the headlight washers without the normal washers, any idea if this could be done?

What is this please?

Architex_mA8tey 25th June 2009 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mkoneman (Post 5408)
that could be funny as soon as you put the hazards (or indicators) on

the car might take off with all that flapping :ROFL:

Bang bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. . . . la la la la laaaaaaaaaa :D

I always thought it would be funny to connect a morris minor with the fold out flappy paddle indicators to a hazard warning light switch lol

E.L.M.O 7th July 2009 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Singh (Post 5405)
When someone nicked the headlight washer of my old A8 when I sprayed the headlight washers the water went spraying in the opposite direction, sooo sooo much fun soaking my mates

I can do this with one of my minis! good fun at shows when people walk past!

snapdragon 2nd March 2019 06:20 PM

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