[FrEos]

SOLD Aug. 3

P.S. sincere apologies if this is the wrong section, but I couldn't find a Classified / For sale section.

 

[Doolallygirl]

My 2009 Eos arrived yesterday, but I have decided against installing the SmartTop module I bought for it a couple of weeks ago, as I don't fancy disturbing all that nice new trim It is therefore brand new and has never been installed.



Pardon me for being a) blonde, b) female, c) dumb (delete as appropriate ) but what the hell is this bit of kit and where does it go/what does it do??!

 

[DF1302]

I may be wrong, but i think its so you can whack the roof down whilst driving . . .

 

[FrEos]

Yes, it plugs into the boot area where all the wiring harnesses for the roof are hidden. Installation looks pretty simple on the manufacturer's website, but as my car is brand spanking new, I don't feel like unscrewing and unplugging stuff at the moment

It basically allows you to operate the roof via the key from a distance and/or open the roof while you're driving (though frankly I wouldn't have thought that was advisable).

 

[SiJ2000]

Don't use whilst driving, but all the other functions are great... I have one and would recommend it to everyone... It's easy to fit (as long as you know what you're doing!)

 

[DF1302]

Yeah I was told that hitting a pothole or bump during the top coming down can cause it to twist and bow. . . wouldnt like to think how much a whole new roof would cost!

 

[SiJ2000]

Yep, new roof it would be... Cost about £5000...

 

[Doolallygirl]

Oooooh whoops!

Yep, new roof it would be... Cost about £5000...

Went to open the roof at traffic lights the other day, obviously they turned green, so I pulled away as slowly as possible and had to pull over to get the rest of the roof down as it stopped working when I went over about 5mph! Luckily for me it was all fine and dandy though but I was told it would cost £7,000 for a new roof from my salesman when I bought the car. Maybe it was his way of making me part with near on £400 for GAP insurance?!

Nevermind, at least I'm covered now regardless!

 

[Redimps]

Just shows doolallygirl the gap in price cos i got my gap insurance from vdub at harf that price, sorry to bring you bad news but 10 years ago it was all standard

 

[SiJ2000]

Be that as it may... Gap insurance is very important and also, the amount you pay reflects the amount you can claim in the future (during the policy), so cheaper isn't always better!

 

[Redimps]

true its the differance between vw dealers for the same thing sij2000 i was getting at m8

 

[FrEos]

Well thanks for hijacking my thread, guys, lol

 

[SiJ2000]

Your welcome. now about that SmartTop! BUY IT SOMEONE!

I have one and it's awesome!

 

[FrEos]

SOLD Aug 3 - thanks

 

[SiJ2000]

Great! Whoever bought it shoud be very happy!!