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flyboat Samba Member
Joined: April 21, 2010 Posts: 2752 Location: Bath NC
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 2:48 pm Post subject: Power windows and doorlocks. Who's? |
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Power windows and doorlocks. Has anyone used the power window conversion kit or the power door lock kits from Mid America
Has anyone used power door locks or power windo kits from any other vendor.
What is your experience with these set ups. I want power window and door locks but I want a proven system that works well in a VW door
My car is a 79 super vert.
Thanks in advance _________________ 79 super Vert
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Ferguson Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2010 Posts: 433 Location: Avon, Indiana
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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I added power windows to my 72 Super they are made by Spal not sure the part number I used extra parts from kits to make a full kit but all you would need is a 2 door kit with either 2 or 3 switches (depending on where you mount the switches) I have 1 piece windows and they work great I am going to add power door locks and just use door lock actuators from Directed Electronics (DEI) and have them hooked up to my alarm with no switches _________________ (o)\!/(o) Proud owner of a 1972 Beetle, 72 Super Beetle, 76 convertible Beetle and a 69 Fastback
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flyboat Samba Member
Joined: April 21, 2010 Posts: 2752 Location: Bath NC
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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I just finished watching some You Tube vids of different universal units and teh one that impressed me the most was the Spal unit. Thanks for the input. Back to ebay to get them on order _________________ 79 super Vert
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Ferguson Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2010 Posts: 433 Location: Avon, Indiana
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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I am an auto electronics tech and when we add power windows to a car Spal is the only kits that we will use there are also some cheaper ways to add power door locks to the car to _________________ (o)\!/(o) Proud owner of a 1972 Beetle, 72 Super Beetle, 76 convertible Beetle and a 69 Fastback
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Ferguson Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2010 Posts: 433 Location: Avon, Indiana
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Joel Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2006 Posts: 11099 Location: NSW Australia
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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I run the same kit in mine too, been in for about 3-3.5 years now.
Your winder mechanism health is the big factor in how well they work.
It they are abit stiff or tight the motors will struggle and eventually chew out the plastic gears.
Central locking is easy, the universal kits are a snap to fit to a vw, they just clamp onto the rod for the inside pull.
I've got mine connected to the my alarm so it's remote keyless entry, the looks I get when I unlock my bug by remote, hop in and wind the windows down electrically is priceless. _________________ Quick little bug, you got a Porsche motor in that?
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flyboat Samba Member
Joined: April 21, 2010 Posts: 2752 Location: Bath NC
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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Great, Thanks for the help
Roger _________________ 79 super Vert
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flyboat Samba Member
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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Joel wrote: |
I run the same kit in mine too, been in for about 3-3.5 years now.
Your winder mechanism health is the big factor in how well they work.
It they are abit stiff or tight the motors will struggle and eventually chew out the plastic gears.
Central locking is easy, the universal kits are a snap to fit to a vw, they just clamp onto the rod for the inside pull.
I've got mine connected to the my alarm so it's remote keyless entry, the looks I get when I unlock my bug by remote, hop in and wind the windows down electrically is priceless. |
Joel, Check out Jeremy on Top Gear about Central Locking. Try this out and let me know if it works
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jACSPipPSE _________________ 79 super Vert
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Ferguson Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2010 Posts: 433 Location: Avon, Indiana
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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I do that all the time I have a 2 way alarm on one of my cars the remote is a pager and it lets me know if it is locked/unlocked/started or lets me know if the alarm is going off when I am at the checkout at a store and want to start the car and it doesn't start I hold the remote up to my chin and it usually starts doing that kinda makes your body as an antenna people look at you weird but it does work _________________ (o)\!/(o) Proud owner of a 1972 Beetle, 72 Super Beetle, 76 convertible Beetle and a 69 Fastback
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smokey503 Samba Member
Joined: October 01, 2010 Posts: 713 Location: Ridgefield Washington
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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My #1 favorite show to watch. _________________ If a car travels the speed of light, would the headlights work? |
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flyboat Samba Member
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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smokey503 wrote: |
My #1 favorite show to watch. |
It ranks pretty high with me too _________________ 79 super Vert
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Chevin Samba Member
Joined: May 05, 2011 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 7:40 pm Post subject: What is the best Power Conversion Kits? |
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There are a lot of thread that the best power conversion kits that mostly used in Mid America is the Spal Kit others A1 electric kit. Well, for me I have this Electric life kit i buy from Stylintrucks. Easy to install and they have this nice wiring. |
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Originalimport23 Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2011 Posts: 39 Location: United States
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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what kinda motor runs the power windows?
like 12v? |
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flyboat Samba Member
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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yeah, 12 volt dc _________________ 79 super Vert
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gore666 Samba Member
Joined: September 14, 2010 Posts: 533 Location: casper wyoming
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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would the kit from the link about be a straight forward install on a 68? |
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Joel Samba Member
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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Depends how fussy you are.
I had a kit like that and the only problem is the winder spindle sticks out through the door panel if you leave it in the stock position.
I had to recess the winder into the door as I didn't want it poking through.
THose black caps in the kit are designed to cover the spindles up after install but still looks like crap. _________________ Quick little bug, you got a Porsche motor in that?
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flyboat Samba Member
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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I am getting around that problem by making custom door panels. I have made fiberglass blanks that contour to the door from side to side and from bottom all the way to the window scraper. I am placing a small arm rest and an area for the window switches to cover the winder. _________________ 79 super Vert
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gore666 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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joel was there any clearance issues from moving that further into the door?
when your done with your custom panels you should post a pic not too sure what im guna do yet lol |
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flyboat Samba Member
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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I will post pics of the doors. I plan on selling the fiberglass panels to other customizers.
I will post pics of the entire build. I have already posted a few. _________________ 79 super Vert
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Joel Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 3:44 am Post subject: |
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gore666 wrote: |
joel was there any clearance issues from moving that further into the door? |
Not with stock windows but 1 piece would be a problem.
Doesn't need much, about 1" max
I wanted to install the control panel over the old winder hole so window control were still in stock spot and I'm too lazy to make new door panels
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