Harley wrote:
Need that in my car! Is there a build thread or any pics of how it works?
The mechanism is based around a worm drive motor which is bolted under the rear parcel shelf via a custom bracket. Then to connect the motor to bracket that rotates the window latch, the kit has a convoluted combination of : coupler, 1/4" extension bar, 1/4" adapter, hex adapter and then another bracket. The main issue (apart from aligning everything properly) I see is that the kit has a black square block just below the rear quarter window latch which apparently screws into the something on the C-pillar (see the video winabbey posted :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37tNNllsRc0) but I had a look on my Mini shell and there there is actually nothing there to screw into below the latch.
There is nothing difficult about the electronics - just a manually operated DPDT switch per motor (no auto-stop function like normal power windows). Replicating this idea is on my list for my build and I have even already ordered a (metal gear) worm drive for initial tests. Places like Jaycar/Altronics do not sell these worm drive motors - you have to get them from specialised electronics or robotics places (or eBay).
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-Alan
I blame my dad for my love of minis. I think I was conceived in the back seat of one
I also blame my Dad for me being 6' 1" - not really the optimum height for driving a Mini.