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i never tried but can you put your top up while moving?

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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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Default i never tried but can you put your top up while moving?

Some cars you have to be in neutral on the shifter (not moving), some allow you to raise it based on speed (up to c.a. 25 MPH). How is my 2003 XKR designed/safeguarded??
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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Up to 10 MPH.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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Up to 10-12 moving forward and 30 in reverse
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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30 mph in reverse? Is this data from experience? If so, I'd sure like to hear about the test.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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I don't think he was being entirely serious.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Felipe Pr
Up to 10 MPH.
And, if you are in the process of raising the top and wander above 10 MPH, it will stop wherever it is. Hmmm, I wonder if that will happen if you initiate the up-trip with WhiteXKR's Key Fob Mod?? I'm really anxious to test it out once the kits are available (hint, hint).

By the way Felipe, I LOVE the picture of your ride.

Cheers,
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Awwww norri you know me too well
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by XK8+XJ8L
And, if you are in the process of raising the top and wander above 10 MPH, it will stop wherever it is. Hmmm, I wonder if that will happen if you initiate the up-trip with WhiteXKR's Key Fob Mod?? I'm really anxious to test it out once the kits are available (hint, hint).

By the way Felipe, I LOVE the picture of your ride.

Cheers,
Just days away Larry...the factory (a.k.a. wife) is working overtime putting these together.

Here is serial no. 0001 (that's mine ):
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Felipe Pr
Up to 10 MPH.
If you are lowering it and go above 10MPH it will then continue to go down.

Though if you hit 145mph before it gets down first you may take off (the roof that is)

Then again I don't want to do 145mph with 1 hand on the roof button and only 1 on the wheel!
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteXKR
Just days away Larry...the factory (a.k.a. wife) is working overtime putting these together.

Here is serial no. 0001 (that's mine ):
Oooh, printed circuit boards. Fancy pants! I can't wait
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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By the way Felipe, I LOVE the picture of your ride.
Thanks XK8+XJ8L. BTW, I love the picture of your LT-1.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteXKR
Just days away Larry...the factory (a.k.a. wife) is working overtime putting these together.

Here is serial no. 0001 (that's mine ):
Sweeeet!! I can't wait.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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It's a shame you have to hide that circuit board. Is there some other way to mount it to keep it visible?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteXKR
Just days away Larry...the factory (a.k.a. wife) is working overtime putting these together.

Here is serial no. 0001 (that's mine ):
That's quite impressive!!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by smoggyx100
Though if you hit 145mph before it gets down first you may take off (the roof that is)
145??? That's nothing.

 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteXKR
Just days away Larry...the factory (a.k.a. wife) is working overtime putting these together.

Here is serial no. 0001 (that's mine ):
I should keep the photo of your circuit board low res, otherwise the French will be making knock-offs
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Frog
I should keep the photo of your circuit board low res, otherwise the French will be making knock-offs
LOL Actually, they are probably waiting for him to post his layout drawings for free on "that other forum".

By the way, WhiteXKR, your board is indeed a work of art, but I notice that the center 2.7 K resistor in the group of 3 next to the Lock Pulse LED is installed backwards. I hope the Quality Control in your factory improves before you manufacture mine.

Cheers,
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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'Art grade' boards will cost you extra!


Originally Posted by XK8+XJ8L
LOL Actually, they are probably waiting for him to post his layout drawings for free on "that other forum".

By the way, WhiteXKR, your board is indeed a work of art, but I notice that the center 2.7 K resistor in the group of 3 next to the Lock Pulse LED is installed backwards. I hope the Quality Control in your factory improves before you manufacture mine.

Cheers,
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteXKR
'Art grade' boards will cost you extra!
Ummm, let me re-think my position on that.
 
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