Canopy warning kit

Canopy warning kit

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Nabbott

Original Poster:

294 posts

135 months

Saturday 16th August 2014
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Could one of you be so kind to take a couple of photos of your canopy warning kit (where the switches interface with the latch)? I'm retrospectively installed one whilst my rear clip is being repaired frown

Steve_D

13,737 posts

257 months

Saturday 16th August 2014
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Are you installing the Factory kit or making something yourself?

The factory kit should be pretty self explanatory. If doing it yourself then we would need to know what type of switch you are starting with.

Steve

Nabbott

Original Poster:

294 posts

135 months

Sunday 17th August 2014
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It's the factory kit (but with no instructions).....

Steve_D

13,737 posts

257 months

Sunday 17th August 2014
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In that case you simply remove the latch, fit the switch bracket behind it and refit.

Your build manual disc includes instructions for this in a separate folder.

Steve

Ult-Jim

624 posts

189 months

Sunday 17th August 2014
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I am just about to start this job on my already finished car. Just thinking... can a loud buzzer be installed under the dash rather then drilling holes for the warning lights in the dash?

Steve_D

13,737 posts

257 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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I have a 'Bing Bong' style sounder on mine.

Steve

Nabbott

Original Poster:

294 posts

135 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Steve_D said:
In that case you simply remove the latch, fit the switch bracket behind it and refit.

Your build manual disc includes instructions for this in a separate folder.

Steve
Unfortunately I don't have the build CD (car purchased post build) frown, which was why I'd asked to see a photo of the switch in situ.

UltimaCH

3,155 posts

188 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Just a thought, have you tried obtaining a build CD from the Factory? I'm sure they would oblige as you own and are building an Ultima.

Steve_D

13,737 posts

257 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Here you go then



1/ Route cable through side pod on driver’s side (LHD or RHD).
2/ Drill through at rear to accept grommet, if required.
3/ oin in cables should be level with bulkhead.
4/ Route cable across rear bulkhead and secure with cable ties.
5/ Attach switches to their brackets then fit the assemblies to the rear latches.
6/ Ensure that the latches operate correctly. Adjust bracket position if required.
7/ Cut clearance holes in rear canopy.
8/ Drill dashboard to accept the LED’s (8mm). Bezel fits from front, then LED pushes in from rear.
Note: The switch marked with coloured tape corresponds to the LED on that side, similarly marked.
9/ Attach black earth lead and green power lead to the fuel gauge.
10/ Secure wiring with cable ties.
11/ Turn on ignition to check operation.

All stolen from the build manual. Perhaps Ted will forgive me...we will see.

Steve

mt308

438 posts

142 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Very important to cut opening in the rear clam or you may cut the cable when you close it. If its not obvious where to do this let me know and I can send a photo of the cut. I fitted the kit very late in my build and it was pretty straightforward. And on 1 occasion (at least) I do remember them flashing - so may have saved me a lot of money!

I have been trying to upload photos but must have some sort of virus device as nothing is happening. However my photos look totally identical to those posted (which is a good sign!)

Mark

Nabbott

Original Poster:

294 posts

135 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Got it - thanks chaps! I'll take to heart your comments regards modifying the clam to accomodate afterall i don't want a repeat of this:


Storer

5,024 posts

214 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Been there, done that, got the "t" (tt) shirt.

Fitting the clam warning light is the easy bit. Sorting the damage takes a little longer!


Paul

Ult-Jim

624 posts

189 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Steve_D said:
Here you go then



1/ Route cable through side pod on driver’s side (LHD or RHD).
2/ Drill through at rear to accept grommet, if required.
3/ oin in cables should be level with bulkhead.
4/ Route cable across rear bulkhead and secure with cable ties.
5/ Attach switches to their brackets then fit the assemblies to the rear latches.
6/ Ensure that the latches operate correctly. Adjust bracket position if required.
7/ Cut clearance holes in rear canopy.
8/ Drill dashboard to accept the LED’s (8mm). Bezel fits from front, then LED pushes in from rear.
Note: The switch marked with coloured tape corresponds to the LED on that side, similarly marked.
9/ Attach black earth lead and green power lead to the fuel gauge.
10/ Secure wiring with cable ties.
11/ Turn on ignition to check operation.

All stolen from the build manual. Perhaps Ted will forgive me...we will see.

Steve
Thanks Steve thumbup

The instructions have been expanded a little from my old copy of the build smile

Nabbott

Original Poster:

294 posts

135 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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I've got a good guy on the case. He's also working on a solution to the hole cut out of the top of the clam (to accommodate the throttles). I'll post photos of the finished article........

Nabbott

Original Poster:

294 posts

135 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Here's a couple of images that the repairer has sent me.... gelcoat only - no paint




Storer

5,024 posts

214 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Nice work.

Mine had to be painted as it is silver.


Paul

Nabbott

Original Poster:

294 posts

135 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Paul was yours the damaged car at the ultima factory day LAST year??

Storer

5,024 posts

214 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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I was at the open day Nigel but I repaired mine myself last winter/spring. Built myself a paint booth to enable me to do this sort of thing myself.



I was also at the open day this year. Parked as far away as I could get.




Paul

Nabbott

Original Poster:

294 posts

135 months

Tuesday 19th August 2014
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Paul - I salute you sir! That's just the level of OCD I'm accused of but never quite seem to accomplish!

confusionhunter

448 posts

221 months

Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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So ... After hearing all the stories, I bought myself the warning kit.... Good job it was still sitting in my study when I joined the 'Dumb ass forgot to check his rear clip was engaged properly before he drove off' club - Idiot...
Thankfully, I caught it quickly with only minor damage, Already had the gelcoat on order to sort a few other blemishes anyway.....

So lessons learnt here.... dont just order the kit.... fit it! laugh