Hi, As many of you already know, I have been making and offering new toggles for the Mondial Latch Assembly. I recently had another failure with another part in the assembly and am considering making a "new improved version" of the part in the enclosed image. If there is interest, I would be happy to make additional pieces as I know that others have experienced the same problem. For know, I would just want an indication of interest. I know the first question is "what will they cost". Once I get an idea as to how many are needed I will be able to address this question. Thanks - Ron Frohock ps. I have also included a picture of the toggles that I have been making for your reference. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I would love it if someone would make the bracket that's mounted to the windshield. I just replaced mine. I was shocked at the poor quality of the original. I can't imagine the OEM replacement part is going to last terribly long either.
If there is not a buch of interest, I can simply get one of my 3axis milling machines spun up. Certainly would be more structural if machined from stainless. - Ron
what we really need is for someone to come up with a completely new design that even my 11 year old daughter could operate. Come up with something that looks good and can be operated from inside the car and I would pay a considerable amount of money for the upgrade. Dave
+1 on that. What an unbelievably crappy and needlessly difficult design. The top latch couldn't be worse if it was made out of candy.
But then it wouldn't be a Mondial!! ;-) Back on topic - I would be interested in this assembly if you make it Ron. Howard
I've worried about them breaking..especially since I've already replaced the 'U's. I agree with Shark49 - I have the tabs as far back(tight) as they'll go, and the seal still isn't perfect. I've been thinking about some sort of small/wide clamp that would tighten the top frame to the window frame...haven't figured it out yet.
Hi Ron, Got a new one for you: the A/C vents. I'm sure you've seen the ones Ricambi shows in their catalog - a tremendous improvement! Here's a link: http://www.ricambiamerica.com/product_info.php?products_id=221714 Supposedly they are made from a BMW 320 vent piece mounted in the aluminum case as pictured. Well, I should say were made, as according to Daniel Pass, they are NLA *arrrrg* I was all set to get myself a set after Christmas, and now, no go. So, what do you think Sahib? Can Frohock Enterprises come to the rescue? Looks like a good item, since it will fit all the Mondials, like the toggles. Actually better, as it can be used with both coupes and cabs. BTW I haven't detected any stress on my clamp bodies yet, but now that you showed that broken one, I am going to give mine a good look. I suspect that by using my independent arm method, I put less stress on that obvious next weakest link. Best regards, Randy Lee P. S. the spoiler project is on hold indef. Other priorities.
