Audi A4 Avant Roof-edge Spoiler Fitting Instructions
The adhesive kit is not included. It must be ordered seperatly according to the parts List. For compliance with the TÜV certificate and ABE other adhesives are not permitted. The adhesive kit, comprising cleaner primer and P1 adhesive, is obtainable as part number 000 071 785 Please read fitting instructions thoroughly before commencing installation. We recommend that fitting of the roof spoiler is carried out by a specialist workshop.
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Audi A3 Convertible SmartTOP Roof Top Control
Mods4cars, the southern California based specialist in high-end electronics for convertible top and remote controls, announced the release of their latest “SmartTOP” comfort roof top control for the new Audi A3 convertible. Customers are now able to raise and lower their convertible top at the touch of a button while driving at low speed or remoteley using their factory key fob.
The new T-Adapter saves 50% installation time. The adapter is included at no extra cost. It allows an simple plug-and-play installation of the SmartTOP module without the need to remove single contacts from the plug. Also, the original condition can easily be restored in seconds.
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Roof Crush Resistance
The purpose of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 216 is to reduce deaths and serious injuries when vehicle roofs crush into occupant compartments during rollover crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) for this standard, asking for comments on additional tests conducted by the agency since the 2005 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) does not believe the additional tests provide meaningful information for a standard requiring two-sided testing.
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Audi A3/A4 M4C-STA4 Comfort Roof Control Module Installation
Installation – Steps 1-3
1. Turn the ignition on and open the roof completely. Then start closing the roof and stop when the rear lid is fully open (vertical position). This enables access to the area marked (2). IMPORTANT: Turn off the ignition and remove key before continuing! Remove rear seat bench (lift up front portion with force), then remove T-30 torx screw (1).
2. Remove rear side panel: First pull towards the center of the car (1) then lift up and slide up and frontward out. Simultaneously pull the back rest up (where the torx screw was removed earlier). The side panel is just snapped into place and can be lifted off along the rubber edge (2). Directly behind the panel is the roof controller box.
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Direction on how to install E-Open in to a BMW Z4
Please note the following:
1) This is for information ONLY; you take full responsibility for what you do. If you blow up your car, do not come yelling at me.
2) I did this install on a US spec 2005 BMW Z4. I do NOT know if it will work on BMW’s from other countries.
3) This install did NOT work because my Z4 already had an auto top down feature from BMW that is conflicting with the E-Open. In order to get this to work in my car I have to find out how to disable the internal remote top down feature. The unit was removed from my old 2003 Z4 and it worked just fine. All of the connections are the same.
The car: If your car was made 4/04 or later, you will have problems. The car already has an Auto-Top down feature.
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2007 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 4S
Porsche’s Targa concept, originally launched in 1966 and named after the storied Targa Florio race, was the first car of its type to offer all the driving sensations of a convertible without sacrificing the benefits of a solid roof. Then and now, the Targa continues to evoke a distinct cache unlike any other sports car, conveying serious sports car performance with the free-spirited thrill of open-air motoring.
As with the previous Targa model, the most striking feature of the elegant sports car is the large, sliding-glass roof and glass rear hatch, which blend sleekly into the classic 911 lines while providing the Targa with its own unique personality. A polished, anodized aluminum trim strip runs the entire length of the roof frame, emphasizing the 911’s classic silhouette.
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2009 Maybach Landaulet 62S
Daimler added the Maybach Landaulet — an open-top version of its Maybach 62 S — to its lineup for 2009. Maybach will produce only a handful of the cars for a select few customers with exceptionally deep pockets.
True to the tradition of exclusive landaulets, the roof of the car can be opened fully at the rear, while the driver’s compartment remains completely enclosed. The passengers are then able to enjoy the sky above.
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2006-2008 Audi A3 Body Exterior Removal and Installation
Keep adhesive surface free of dirt and grease. Only cut back adhesive surface shortly before installation. Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive surface. Make sure there is a slight overlap at adhesive joining points, otherwise there may be leaks in these areas.
Bonded panel must be inserted in the vehicle within a maximum of 10 minutes after start of application, otherwise the bonding properties of adhesive sealant material will be impaired. Observe minimum curing times for bonded panel Minimum curing times for bonded sunroof panel.
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BMW 3 E93 Convertible Comfort Module Installation
The module only uses functions which were originally built into the vehicle. All data relevant to convertible top control (e.g. limit switches, window position, speed) will be continuously monitored. All OEM safety functions (under / over voltage cut-off, thermal protection, etc.) remain intact.
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2007 Audi RS4 Cabriolet
Audi had so much power on tap: the RS 4 Cabriolet puts the brand at the forefront of the four-seater convertible segment. The 420 bhp V8 engine transforms the open-top RS 4 into a veritable sports car that is also ideal for relaxed cruising. As well as sporty performance, the RS 4 Cabriolet treats its passengers to an acoustic experience of the finest calibre, because the unmistakable sound of the V8 engine is enough to set the pulse of any car enthusiast racing. Particularly with its roof open, the hearty sound of the eight-cylinder engine reaches the occupants’ ears unfiltered.
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