March 17, 2013 - Power!
When I first built the car, I was watching every ounce of weight. Manual windows saved me 1 lb per door and were simpler, so I decided to go with them. Now, I've got a bit more power - and with the extra door bar in the roll cage, we can't wind the windows up and down with the doors closed. This can be awkward when you're driving. During the Targa, Janel and I got used to popping the door open on the highway to adjust them, but there's been at least one episode on the track where I had to pit simply to wind down the window.
No longer! Now I've got power windows. I've simplified the wiring quite dramatically by putting the switch in the door, so there's only one wire going in. It's going to feel so luxurious to simply push a button and have the window go up. Aaaah. |
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