roof open by remote!

willie · Post by **willie** » Wed Mar 13, 2002 5:20 pm

ive seen a video of a guy on a french site opening his roof(first the windows then the roof) by remote anyone know how this can be done?

Tyce · Post by **Tyce** » Wed Mar 13, 2002 5:30 pm

Yep I remember seeing this in the old forum! Not sure what happened to the idea but the car did need modifications and I questioned the Peugeot warranty validation issue..

I assume if you modify the way the roof works then this will invalidate the warranty unless it was Peugeot certified I think.

Tyce.

rob · Post by **rob** » Wed Mar 13, 2002 5:38 pm

all the info can be found on Ralf Koerners site in Germany

http://www.ccfreun.de

it only needs to be linked into 2 wires so warranty shouldnt be a problem - best check yourself first though.

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Wed Mar 13, 2002 9:59 pm

I'm having a few problems finding it on Ralfs site. I have been scouring the web for info and have found an enquiry form, how good's your German ?

http://www.faschi.net/cc.htm

rob · Post by **rob** » Wed Mar 13, 2002 10:05 pm

mine is fine I used to live there

but theeasiest way is to use
babelfish.altavista.com to translate things

TZAG · Post by **TZAG** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 6:26 am

Nice gadget but I think new spec owners should be VERY cautious about this due to multiplex tech.

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 9:51 am

Pretty pointless exercise don't you think? Aspirations for an Astra? Not for me!!!!!

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 11:08 am

remote roof does sound a great idea, but whats the point when you still need to open & close the catches ???

rob · Post by **rob** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 12:44 pm

the catches are a problem.

But the benefit I could see is if like me you have ever got home from work and intendedto go out again shortly so leave the roof down. You sit down fall asleep and it starts to rain. The auto roof system detects the rai or night fall (depends how long you sleep) and shuts the roof.

With the windows going up as well no one can get into the car. Those ever efficient germans have tested that theory out. So it is quite secure.

No more waking up in the middle of the night in a sudden panic

has it been nicked or is it now a swimming pool.

Alexandros · Post by **Alexandros** » Thu Mar 28, 2002 10:23 am

In my opinion this is a little bit show-off and nothing more. Anyway Autoroof = more electronics = More faults !!

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rob · Post by **rob** » Thu Mar 28, 2002 9:04 pm

Alexandros, i agree, all you need is someone near you with a remote that uses the same frequency as your roof remote and you have it opening in the middle of a rain storm - not good :sad: