I'm getting ready to order some parts and was looking over a back issue of "Super Rod", the Feb. issue. There was an editorial about a rather pricy unit that has just hit the market. Now I don't know how fancy you want to get, but this unit (7x7.5x1.5-inch), will do amost anything you can think of in an automobile. It will when programmed to do so, will:
open power windows an inch when the interior temp reaches a certain temp, or raise the sun roof to vent the heat.
dimming dome lights.
auto off headlights.
interior lights off.
memory circuits.
power mirror control.
and many other functions. It comes with 68 circuits( 42 standard, 19 switched and 7 auxillary switched ) 22 built in relays and 18 fuses.It can be optioned to include up to 106 circuits.
The upgrades are packaged: sound system,remote control, smart doors, digital display,roof and seat controls.
Standard circuitry includes dimmable dash lights,built in fan relays, fog lamp circuitry, built in trailer harness, front and rear auxillary power points (for computer, diagnostic equip.), power door releases, power mirror circuits, electric clock (of course), Power top, hood and trunck lighting, ignition kill system with 3 code lock out, automatic brake lock, push button fuse tester that lets you know if the fuse is the resason something isn't working, and the list goes on. It comes with different wiring harnesses that match up to GM Ididit, and Flaming River steering collums. There is a digital display package that lets you access any of the functions and preset them to your liking. It even comes with a compass function.
The basic unit goes for $679, and the Digital display with allits functions is another $369, and the convience packages start at $199. We could turn our cars into "luxury" sports cars.
Bill