SmartTop for C70

[Baxlin]

I’m sure there’s a thread about this, but I can’t find it, hence a new thread.

So, if someone has a link to any previous thread, could you post it, please, alternatively, anyone have any experience of using and/or fitting a SmartTop to a C70?

I like the concept (it was standard on my SAAB 93 vert!), but at over £250, it’s a lot to spend if it doesn’t live up the the advert!

Thanks in advance

Malcolm

[Sysyphus]

Very happy I have mine... does everything it says on the tin: open and close roof and/or windows with the key fob... also has a setting to unlock doors automatically when you turn off the ignition.

It is a bit tricky to install: the roof module is hard to get at tucked in behind the carpet on the right wall of the boot, even less accessible if you have park-assist and/or satellite radio... makes awkward to remove the two multi-pin plugs that you have to plug into the supplied jumpers...

I did manage to bend a pin on one of the sockets on the CRM when installing mine... popped up a “roof maintenance required” error causing some significant anxiety and anguish for a few days before I had time to figure out what I had done. Luckily it was easy enough to bend back into place once I had figured out what I had done.

[Baxlin]

Brilliant, many thanks, looks like it’s on the birthday list......

[Proghound]

You could try a PM to dme123, I think he also had one. Not sure if he is going to keep his C70 since the gearbox died, so the Smart-top might be available?

[philrocks]

I have had mine fitted for about 2 years, and its extremely useful.

If fitting yourself, I would definitely recommend making sure you get a good connection with the scotch clips, or if possible actually solder the wires in. (if you are going to use the scotch clips, then strip the part of the cable it will be connected to, so you don't get any plastic sheathing causing an issue with contact.

[Simmy]

Originally Posted by philrocks

I have had mine fitted for about 2 years, and its extremely useful.

If fitting yourself, I would definitely recommend making sure you get a good connection with the scotch clips, or if possible actually solder the wires in. (if you are going to use the scotch clips, then strip the part of the cable it will be connected to, so you don't get any plastic sheathing causing an issue with contact.

never use scotchlocs they are alway prone to failiure strip and solder is a much better job

[Sysyphus]

The install has been simplified these days - no scotch clips or soldering required anymore... just a dual-T harness supplied... remove two plugs from the Roof Module, plug them into the corresponding sockets in the harness, then put the plugs on the harness into the roof module

[philrocks]

Originally Posted by Sysyphus

The install has been simplified these days - no scotch clips or soldering required anymore... just a dual-T harness supplied... remove two plugs from the Roof Module, plug them into the corresponding sockets in the harness, then put the plugs on the harness into the roof module

Thats good, that makes it a much easier install!

[Baxlin]

Decided to go for it, and bought a SmartTop gizmo from PPCGB. Really brilliant service from them, and they gave me a bit of discount just because I asked......

As others have said, the hard part is getting to the connections, as the boot lining is not the most flexible of panels. Also, the process is not helped, I have to say, by the shortness of the SmartTop's loom, nor by having arthritis in my hand.

But it really is plug and play, and I’m looking forward now to lots more topless-inviting weather😎😎

Malcolm

[Baxlin]

Love it!

Not only operating the roof via the remote, but now with a single touch on the centre console switch, and the ignition can be switched off. No more sitting there for ages, finger on the button, not being able to do anything....

It’s also good to have the passenger side mirror drop down when reversing, returning automatically when the car's been going forward for a time, ie when it 'realises' the manoeuvring has finished.

Not tried closing the roof on the move yet, TBH I don’t think I will, with the complexity of the roof operation, I don’t want to risk twisting anything.

SmartTop worth the money? For me, yes, as several birthday gifts had been in cash, so not too hard on the credit card. Also, we’re about to get Mrs Baxlin a new car, so no grief there!