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Old 06-27-2011, 09:19 AM
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Well designed, truly. Almost idiot proof.
 
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Old 06-27-2011, 10:17 AM
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I'm even more excited than before
 
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Old 06-27-2011, 11:32 AM
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I know I am biased , but after using this for a while now, I've got to say it adds to the pleasure of the car having the top down and waiting for you when you arrive at it's door.

And with the remote raise, you can raise the top automatically while you stow away the boot cover, making the whole process smoother and quicker.
 
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Old 06-27-2011, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by h20boy
Well designed, truly. Almost idiot proof.
I have actually tried typical wiring errors to see if I could blow it out, and I could not. (Well I didn't stick the wires in a 115V AC outlet )

For the other engineers out there it has:
-Reverse polarity protection.
-Clamping on all inputs to prevent latch-up due to loss of a ground reference or overvoltage
-Power filtering and bypassing
-Current limiting on all inputs and outputs
-Overvoltage protection
-Hi-rel electrolytic capacitor for filtering
-Temperature stable ceramic capacitors
-Transient voltage suppression
-Internal fuse if all else fails

For everyone else, suffice to say it just works!
 

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Old 06-27-2011, 01:17 PM
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And with the remote raise, you can raise the top automatically while you stow away the boot cover, making the whole process smoother and quicker.
You mean this does not come with a built in OOMP-A-LOOMP-A that jumps out of the boot and removes and installs the top cover???

Geez- what else am I going to have to do? Drive the car myself! Lol

Nice work here! Can't wait for the finished product!
 
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Old 06-27-2011, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo68
You mean this does not come with a built in OOMP-A-LOOMP-A that jumps out of the boot and removes and installs the top cover???

Geez- what else am I going to have to do? Drive the car myself! Lol

Nice work here! Can't wait for the finished product!
..maybe a Trunk Monkey instead.

YouTube - ‪Trunk Monkey Part 1‬‏
 
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Old 06-29-2011, 07:46 PM
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I want both!
 
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Old 06-30-2011, 10:12 AM
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no more trunk monkey...bummer
 
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Old 06-30-2011, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Reverend Sam
Here's a pic of my key fob. It's a speaker, not a light. However I just tried it and pushing the button causes the headlights to turn on. I didn't know it did that!

press it three times and you get PANIC mode
 
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Old 07-04-2011, 09:36 AM
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Please add me to the list of people that drooled when they saw the video, and said "gotta have it!!"

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Old 07-04-2011, 09:59 AM
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Sure thing Mike. I have you down now for the initial production run.
 
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Old 07-26-2011, 11:47 PM
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Hey White - How is it coming? DaleD
 
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Old 07-27-2011, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by DaleD
Hey White - How is it coming? DaleD
Really good Dale. One lucky member of the forum had the installation of 'serial number 2' last Saturday (I have serial number 1). He and I took photos for the installation instructions which I am in the process of writing up this week while I am away on business travel.

I have an initial run of 25 units which are about 80% built. I am trying to get them done this weekend, and next week will start contacting folks in the order they have expressed their interest.

Units will go to those who 'signed up' before they go on sale to the public. Those who are still interested and have not contacted me should still do so, since I expect to be running these on a backlog for some time to come.

I apoliogize for the delay, as I am about 2-3 weeks behind where I had hoped to be by this date. I have nevertheless been making good progress given the scope of trying to lauch a new product into production and starting a small company to do it, all part time.


Check out my new website: www.thejagwrangler.com. There is now a detailed FAQ about the product plus pricing info.


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Old 07-27-2011, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteXKR
Units will go to those who 'signed up' before they go on sale to the public. Those who are still interested and have not contacted me should still do so, since I expect to be running these on a backlog for some time to come.
You can put me down for, Sounds like a must have, just for the coolness factor. PM me if you need more info. Thanks for the great work you do for our P&J's.
 
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Old 07-28-2011, 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteXKR
Units will go to those who 'signed up' before they go on sale to the public. Those who are still interested and have not contacted me should still do so, since I expect to be running these on a backlog for some time to come.

I sure hope I'm on the "list" - this conversation has been going on for some time, and I'm pretty sure I at least expressed interest - even without knowing a price point. DaleD
 
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Originally Posted by WhiteXKR
I have an initial run of 25 units which are about 80% built. I am trying to get them done this weekend, and next week will start contacting folks in the order they have expressed their interest.
I have already contacted you so I hope to be up on the list.. but is was also my birthday yesterday if that helps!!! lol

Keep up the good work and good luck with the new business!!
 
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Old 07-28-2011, 06:03 AM
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No worries Dale and Turbo...everyone who expressed interest either in this thread or PM'ed me is on the list in the order that they originally expressed their interest.
 

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Originally Posted by WhiteXKR
OK, rsigue. I have you down for notification on the first batch.

What other things are you lookng for? The best ideas come from folks on this forum !!
White XKR, on the subject of other things folks are looking for!!!

In winter the side windows can freeze up, making it difficult to get into my cabrio.

Could the remote be used to start the car, heater and heated windows?

I would be happy with a changeover switch in the car so that the action that opened the hood in summer, started the car in winter.

No presure you understand

Thanks
 
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Old 08-01-2011, 06:46 PM
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I am interested as well, however, I am curious as to the price?
 
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Old 08-01-2011, 07:13 PM
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$194.95 shipped. Please check out my website www.thejagwrangler.com for a FAQ of information.
 
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