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458 Spider Roof and Window Controller

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by babwine, Dec 6, 2017.

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  1. babwine

    babwine Karting

    Nov 6, 2016
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    Just installed a mods4cars controller that allows you to operate top while moving; creates "one touch" button operation; leaves windows down if desired when top is opened; let's you use key fob to operate top and windows. Works great. Simple install. Not expensive. Absolutely love just 1 touch and top goes down (or up) and windows stay down (or up if I want).
     
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  2. spyder625

    spyder625 Formula Junior

    Jun 16, 2017
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    i have that mod as well, great product and makes life so much easier..
     
  3. YellowMurci

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    yes have it to - great for a low price
     
  4. ikenjoku7

    ikenjoku7 Rookie

    Apr 15, 2017
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    Where do you buy it from?


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  5. babwine

    babwine Karting

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  6. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
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    Photo's please :D
     
  7. babwine

    babwine Karting

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    Here is YouTube video demonstrating the various things you can do.

     
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  8. daflk

    daflk Formula Junior

    Jan 27, 2013
    257
    Hong Kong
    Don’t open and close while moving it created knocking noises on tough roads with roof up afterwards the 458 spider wasn’t designed to open and close top while moving. The remote control function is very useful though


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  9. babwine

    babwine Karting

    Nov 6, 2016
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    Haven't had any of those problems either opening or closing while moving. That said, instructions tell you to only do that on a level and reasonably smooth road., not a tough road. My mechanic also told me that the top mechanism is strong enough to do this. Practically speaking, the real use of the opening/closing while moving is when let's say you are at a light and it starts to rain, or sun comes out and you decide to open the top. you start the operation and the light turns green. You can now start driving slowly until the top is closed//opened.
     
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  10. dustman

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    Can you self install this ?
     
  11. 338Lapua

    338Lapua Formula Junior

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  12. babwine

    babwine Karting

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    Yes. There are instructions on the mods4cars website. The hard part is removing the panel just behind the passenger seat. I watched my mechanic do this. There is hook on the inside that holds it in place. Once removed, the rest is easy.
     
  13. dustman

    dustman F1 Veteran
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    Thank you.
     
  14. gqa

    gqa Formula Junior

    Feb 10, 2011
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    Had this on my SL500. One of the best mods ever. Never had any issues, If I had a spider, I'd install it myself like I did on my Benz. You really get to enjoy the drop top even more!!
     

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