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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 02:37 PM
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The Nondisclosure has been removed.
http://www.topdowntech.com/productInfo.html

I've been a Beta tester for a few months but I wanted to let everyone know that there is now another option. It plugs into your ODBII port for the installation. No door panels need to be removed. The DIC buttons on the dash does all the programming.

Not only will it roll up and down the windows by the FOB but also you can enable the Accessories like the radio to say on when the doors open.

The doors also unlock when lifting the parking brake, which is nice for me because my kid always tries to get out of the car before I've pulled the key.

It’s also reasonably priced :eek: :cool:
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 03:02 PM
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Let me be the first to say it........SCHWEET!
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 03:19 PM
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That is a very cool alternative to the late great Window Commander! :smash:
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 03:20 PM
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SWEET! I especially like the Panic! Mode feature.

Really, O-----r, I have no idea how fast I was going. My speedometer needle is stuck.
Gotta love a company like that!! :D
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 03:22 PM
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This is very cool, I can't wait to get one
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 03:43 PM
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Ordered mine :D
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 03:56 PM
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Thanks, ordered mine!
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 04:00 PM
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The Nondisclosure has been removed.
http://www.topdowntech.com/productInfo.html


The doors also unlock when lifting the parking brake, which is nice for me because my kid always tries to get out of the car before I've pulled the key.

It’s also reasonably priced :eek: :cool:
Sounds good, however, this unlocking the doors when the p-brake is applied is something I would not want (security issue), can it be deleted?
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 04:07 PM
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Thanks, ordered mine!
How did you order it? No answer on the phone, and the website credit card link is broken?

Thanks!
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 04:08 PM
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Sounds good, however, this unlocking the doors when the p-brake is applied is something I would not want (security issue), can it be deleted?
The various additional features can be enabled/disabled, including this one, according to their website.
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 04:11 PM
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this unlocking the doors when the p-brake is applied is something I would not want (security issue), can it be deleted?
According to the website, everything is programmable via the DIC.
See http://www.topdowntech.com/qReference.html

I can't wait to get this configurable door lock thing, every passenger I have ever had has tried to open their door early. But I can see how some wouldn't want it.

And for the other question of how did I order: the website link worked fine for me. Maybe it was just a temporary problem you ran into?
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 04:16 PM
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Thanks, I'll try again.

This thing is :cool:
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 04:23 PM
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I got an error message too.

Top Down Technologies, Inc.
Your order could not be processed for the following reason(s):

An error occurred during processing. Call Merchant Service Provider.

But I did leave a message on the answering machine, hope I get one before they run out.
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 05:19 PM
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Its about time. I'm gettin' one!
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 06:08 PM
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I helped test it out over the last 6 months. I use the window rollup-rolldown function all the time, and I also have my radio configured to turn on when I remotely roll down the windows. I also configured my doors to unlock when I put the transmission in park. Its a great convienence mod!! :cheers:
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 06:14 PM
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I ordered mine no problem via website (nice site), thanks! This ought to ease the wear on the window/top interference problem too.
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 07:13 PM
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Okay, looks good, but for my money I want more. How about combining this product to include the ability to start the car and have the Active Handling/Traction control default to the mode we want? I can't decide which one I want first, and don't want to spend $250 to get both. So I'll probably wind up with neither.
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 07:23 PM
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Im impressed. Very intuitive approach to monitor the data bus, and pass signals. I actually thought of doing something like this, but incorporate more options.

I like the "high speed report". http://www.topdowntech.com/featuresHighSpeed.html
It would be interesting to see if the valet guys, or your friend, or kid, rags on it when you dont know. :yesnod:
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 08:49 PM
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Clever implementation :yesnod:
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 09:34 PM
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My car was used as a test car also. This unit is very :cool: The inventor is a real nice guy also :cheers:
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