Installed the new Web-Electric One Touch Convertible Top Module today, and I am very very happy with it.

$49.95
http://www.webelectricproducts.com/products.htm

It makes a huge difference not only in convenience, but also in time. The top now opens in about 9-10 seconds (OEM it took 16-17 seconds). This is mostly due to the programming where the windows nowgo down simultaneously as the convertible top instead of windows-first, then top-second. I think the top travels quicker now too. This allows for seatbelt, radio adjusting, etcand then GO! Plus, I can see this coming in very handy at stoplights where that 6-7 seconds could be all the difference. Cool factor also elevated! :)

The install was very easy, although I recommend buying a few high quality butt crimp connectors instead of using the quick-splice pieces that comes in the kit. I'm not a big fan of the quick-splices.

A quick story... I couldn't get the one-touch close function to program correctly, so I sent web-electrics an email tonight. Well, about 6 emails back and forth later (all within 20 minutes), I found out I wasn't pressing the buttons quick enough to program the top. It works perfect now but I was blown away with the service provided after 10pm on a Saturday night.

This company and this kit comes highly recommend by this customer.

Thank you Web-Electric !

So, instead of windows first, then top, they all go down at the same time? Pretty nifty.

Yes exactly. And its hands-free !!!

Thanks for the review. It and their auto-down rear windows are my next planned mods.

Martin

So how quick was the install?

Looks cool.

Did you have any trouble starting your car after this install? :D

What all comes in the hit. How does it know it's all the way or or down?

Damn you! There goes another $60! I've gotta have this!

exx1976... you should go on tour with that humor![8D]

Install was about an hour, but I took my sweet time and I was already a bit exhausted from installing my gentex mirror and meter4it chase kit. The hour included realizing how cheap the quick splice units that came in the kit were and a 10 minute run to Lowe's for new ones.:D

The kit comes with the module, a few quick-splice units (junk) and a few zip ties. Thats it.

All connections are made at the Smart Junction Box is the passenger kick panel. Make sure you have good lighting so you can pick out the right wires. Some are difficult to distringuish from each other.

Once all connections are made, you have to program the top to tell the module how far up and how far down to travel before shutting down the top motor. Programming is simple and requires simply pressing the DOWN button 6 times and then the 7th time holding it until the top is all the way down. Same for going UP. Very simple.

Sweet !

Isthere a decreased time delaybetween the windows cracking and the roof moving now or does it all move off at the same time?

ORIGINAL: marcuskeeler

Sweet !

Isthere a decreased time delaybetween the windows cracking and the roof moving now or does it all move off at the same time?


No delay at all. Once you click the DOWN button once everything starts moving all at once, hands free. By the time the top is down your seat belt is on, your radio is tuned, your volume is up, you're in gear, and you're ready to cruise!

I was just complaing about how long you have to hold the switch today.... my wife thanks you for me pissing away more money on my car.

So if I understand correctly, it is auto up as well? With no problem since you 'set' where it stops?

I just ordered one too. Now maybe I can get my top down almost as fast as my buddy's 911 - hejust pushes one button...nolatches.(but his car still sounds like a Maytag washing machine ;)) Thanks for the writeup & recommendation, Larmo!

"7 seconds"? You guys can't leave your finger on the button for 7 additional seconds? How are you going to survive having to "manually" use your hands to unlock and lock the top latches? I'm going to develop and market a wrist brace that will enusre no one tweeks a wrist muscle while operating the top latches. It will be color coded and have the horse logo on it.lol!

It took one hour to install. You save 7 seconds in operating time. That means if you calculate the 7 seconds of operation into the 60 minutes of installation time, you will have to operate the roof a total of 514 times until you "break even". Bitch'in!

What happens if someone accidently push the down button and the top is still latched? Does the latch have an interlock so the motor doesn't try to drive or will it try to to the top down?

ORIGINAL: bodyputtyless

"7 seconds"? You guys can't leave your finger on the button for 7 additional seconds? How are you going to survive having to "manually" use your hands to unlock and lock the top latches? I'm going to develop and market a wrist brace that will enusre no one tweeks a wrist muscle while operating the top latches. It will be color coded and have the horse logo on it.lol!

It took one hour to install. You save 7 seconds in operating time. That means if you calculate the 7 seconds of operation into the 60 minutes of installation time, you will have to operate the roof a total of 514 times until you "break even". Bitch'in!



And you just wasted 30 seconds flaming that you'll never get back. Congratulations.

ORIGINAL: Larmo

exx1976... you should go on tour with that humor![8D]



Hey, if he didn't make that joke Larmo, I would of:D.
I'm more of a Goof than he is...

Thanks for the review. I had seen these but didn't know how they worked. Now I know that you program the up and down cycle.

ORIGINAL: pascal

ORIGINAL: Larmo

exx1976... you should go on tour with that humor![8D]



Hey, if he didn't make that joke Larmo, I would of:D.
I'm more of a Goof than he is...

You're right. I deserved it!

i need to get one, but is it worth it and is it difficult to install.

ORIGINAL: munger

What happens if someone accidently push the down button and the top is still latched? Does the latch have an interlock so the motor doesn't try to drive or will it try to to the top down?

Bump.

ORIGINAL: Javdog


i need to get one, but is it worth it and is it difficult to install.

Did you actually read this thread or just the subject??

ORIGINAL: Rupp

ORIGINAL: munger

What happens if someone accidently push the down button and the top is still latched? Does the latch have an interlock so the motor doesn't try to drive or will it try to to the top down?

Bump.

I just tested it. It looks like there is a safety built in as the top motor started but then stopped. Thats good to know as I wouldn't want the motor to run out and die with the latches attaches. Sounds like Web-Electric was smart enough to build in a safety process.

I also seen these and wondered how they work. Thanks again guys for spending some more money for me.

I never felt like I was desperately pressed for time when dropping the top (7 seconds?) so
I'm not really seeing the value on this either but thanks for the review!

I think the added benefit of some 7 seconds quiker is nice, but the main draw is instead of sitting there holding it till top is down.
I can be getting ready to go, with my seatbelt and such, as the OP stated.
Very cool, thanks for the review.

same premiss as auto windows (which come OEM). Why sit there and hold the button for that long if you could just click it once. Plus, I think I picked up a few RWHP with the install. The car feels quicker.:D

you will have to operate the roof a total of 514 times until you "break even".

That would take me about a week.[sm=smiley2.gif]

ORIGINAL: Larmo

The install was very easy, although I recommend buying a few high quality butt crimp connectors instead of using the quick-splice pieces that comes in the kit. I'm not a big fan of the quick-splices.



Hey,

I just ordered one because well...you made it seem so cool [8D] . But I don't know what you meant here. What do I saw when I go to Lowes? "I'm looking for some butt crimp connectors?" Or something more specific? Thanks!

ensign_lee

anything that will connect two wires securely... anything will work... as for me I used crump connectors and then wrapped them in electrical tape for extra security.

I got my one touch module this week and installed it today. It's very cool. :) The install was a piece of cake - I think it took me longer to get the trim piece off than it did to wire it up. I'm with drbob - it won't take me long to break even on the top up & down times.

Larmo mentionedWeb Electric's customer service - I just wanted to second that opinion. I ordered mine last Sunday, they sent me an email that night and shipped the next day. Heck, they even put a "Thank You" mint in the bag!

-Mike

Wit05Vert, glad it worked out well for you as well... I forgot to mention the mint. Web-Electric thinks of everything! Great inexpensive mod.