'08 New Products. You Decide.
 

Our 2008 R&D New Projects are literally up to you!

I want to find out from you guys want you would like to see developed from us in 2008. The floor is open to your suggestions and ideas.

So, what's not out there that should be? What do you want for your electrical systems?

Switches, Kits, Battery Accessories, Lighting, Relay Kits, Battery Cable Kits, Etc... You name it. We'll bring it to the table.

The floor is yours. What do YOU want? Sky's the limit. This year, we're building what YOU want. :thumbsup:

Post your ideas here and next week I'm bringing them all to my R&D team to begin the planning process.

Very cool, it's great that we get to have input.

How about a true HID headlight kit/system?

I was just thinking the same thing. Great idea :thumbsup:

Mike

How about one of these?
http://uk.gizmodo.com/fluxcapacitorebay.jpg

Another vote for the flux capacitor! :lol:

No, but a true HID system for the A-bodies would be nice.

Ideas
 

Thanks for the opportunity to post ideas !

1) I haven't kept up on some of the newer convenience control systems on the newer cars - but how about retro fitting some of the battery saving techniques or circuits into the Highway line ?

Thinking about some of the things on my new cars that have saved my butt a few times - like:

Auto courtesy lights timer relays that shut off the underhood, interior, trunk lights and radio after x minutes of key off. Maybe the same for parking and headlights.

Key in ignition door lock inhibit.

Key in door lock - turn to lock position and relays lock all the doors/trunk and close all the windows.

I don't know how that stuff is wired in new vehicles - if they are computer controlled/actuated or hardwired with relays old school, etc - but add on kits to compliment your current product line that would make it easy to add some of these concepts to older cars/trucks.

2) Sparky talked about bulkhead connectors in several different geometric configs (round, square, oblong) that would fit into tight locations making it easier to hide wiring. (something very popular with the Rod set) The only one's we found were aircraft types that also come at a price for a fully mil-spec'd component - and that requires special tooling and crimpers. We'd need something more automotive friendly that uses weather pack type tooling. A couple should be high-density for under-dash to engine for the clean firewall look. Etc.

3) One stop shopping for wiring protection like what we see on aircraft and F1/Indy/IMSA style cars - just not at Mil-spec costs. All that stuff is available via specialty vendors or OEM folks and aircraft/military sources. Again, something designed for Rod/PT/L-G style cars for the systems, temps and environments common for this group.

Just thinking out loud and with little research into what's available out there already. Talk is cheap ..... :)

Jim

Awesome suggestions. Keep 'em coming. This is the year we build what you want, not what we *think* you want. It's going to be fun. There's 28,000 square feet of machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, component pieces and 60+ people with technological know-how that get to engineer and manufacture what you tell them to.

Have at it...

Wow, I like the sound of the classic retro fit kits.

I was thinking a DIY LED tail package. It could contain all the base materials and parts (wires, LEDs, circuit board, etc.)to modify your own bulb tail lights to LEDs. That way there is a one stop shop for everything needed for the at home builder to tackle this themself.:thumbsup:
-Derek-

some real nice billet switches for rods....

A few simple things that I love about my BMW that would probably be easy to make are the interoir lights dim on and off, not just turn on and off, I know it's simple but it is really cool.

Another thing is that the power windows work after you take the key out of the ignition, but not after you open any of the doors.

I also love one touch down and up windows.

I don't know how easy it would be but if you could devolop a system like what they have where you keep the key in your pocket and it unlocks the doors when you get close and it allows you to start the car with a pushbutton, no key insertion needed.

Just a few thoughts, the build quality of alot of muscle cars is as clean/mordern as new cars but the electronics is are behind.

I'd also like the retro fit HID kit.

One touch auto-up function on windows has received some serious concerns here and in other countries. Kids or pets have stepped on the button and accidentally been injured. I have both auto-up/down on my VW - while my truck is auto-down with manual up.

I like the additional functions you brought up - they are on my VW and are nice convenience items !

+1 for the HID Abody

I guess I don't need to repost on every site, but......68-72 Chevelle Update Kit!!!!!!

Mike

How about a Update kit for Oldsmobile G-body (1978-1988).

LED tailights for Monte Carlos and other G-Bodys!:thumbsup:

Ok, here's a simple one. How about a trunk light solution, one where the switch mechanism and light source are in the same package. My only concern is that it would be on some sort of timer (30 minute, 1 hour, etc), so that if it the switch ever failed, the light wouldn't stay on forever and drain the battery.

EDIT: It would be cool if the assembly had a power outlet built into it so you could charge things like a digital camera or laptop while driving. It would have been handy on the Power Tour.

I have another really simple idea. How about a power outlet header panel. Something that, say, would bolt into/inside an existing factory console or glove box that would allow us to have multiple gadgets plugged in at the same time and yet still have a factory/OEM look to it. In the age of cell phones, I-pods, GPS navigation, laptops, etc, it could be something everyone could use.

How about nice looking radio controls for the steering wheel? I have them on my daily driver and would love to have them on the Cougar.

How about and EASY COMPLETE kit for putting an LED third brake light into a first gen spoiler.

Would included:

The light (OEM sourced)
The pigtail
Mounting hardware
Template for cutting spoiler
detailed instuctions


The first person to over this (or a complete spoiler ready for paint) will sell a TON of them.

You don't even have to pay me royalties for the idea ;)

Wow! I am so glad I asked for your input. You guys are coming up with some really killer ideas. These are all great. Well, except for the Flux Capacitor. We actually designed that already. Well, it was actually us with the help of Al Gore, of course. ;)

a 6L80E controller :yes:

+1 for this and the A-Body HID Kit

someone allready said it but I would love to see some nice billet switches. I am suprised that there is not a wider variety of these available allready.

I'll back this one up again.
and add...
How about in that wiring kit a option to convert the Camaro front lower parking lights so they become kickass high beam lights.

I know Jim's wife is out looking for a fluxcapacitor for the X-mas :rofl:


I would like to see modern looking switches for headlights and other stuff. When I made my own dash it was really difficult to find good looking discrete switches and especially one solution for dimming the instrument lights.

Bulkhead connectors YES!

Power outlets as Scott suggest would be nice.

Most of this can be solved with stuff from electronic suppliers but they are not good looking, they are just functional.

Since protouring is about getting a modern feel in a old car these little things are important for the complete package of the PT-car.

Jan

universal auto daytime running lights/headlight controls....timer h/l "off"

dome light activated/timer "kill" for radio, windows, etc...not just key "off"

timer delayed dome light "off" (how many times have you closed the door, then had to find the right key in the dark)

there are a ton out there already, but an option for keyless entry/door popers/window/etc w/ remote...seperate from an alarm would be nice.

auto dimming rearveiw mirror.......something that looks good

oh and this one is for stupid people like me...and having installed several AAW kits, somebody needs to put a tag on the coils of wire that says "start here", because i have only managed to start at the correct end of the coil 2 out of 300 times.....starting at the wrong end makes it a giant mess.

i'm on this bandwagon, hid headlights as well,since were on the topic of g body headlights.. alot of us have had to add relays to our headlight harness' couse the headlights run off the switch and by the time the juice gets to the lights they only receive a portion of the power they need..
so maybe a complete headlight harness thats plug and play that will provide headlights with full power.
trust me theres enough gbodys in this segment now, you build it we will come.

I second the third tail light for the 1st gen spoilers!!!!

Matt

A mopar specific wiring harness

I'm with the G-body clan on this one, we need some LED/HID conversion kits. Direct plug-in would be nice. Preferably the Malibu/El Camino/Wagon 1978-1988. Whoever breaks into the market with the G-bodies first should make a killing.

GENIII/IV engine harnesses that are plug and play with the Classic Update series and/or Classic Update harnesses specifically designed with LS-based engine swaps in mind.

I know some guys that would be very interested in Classic Update kits for their Impalas, Corvettes, Chevelles, 2nd and 3rd Gen Camaros.

As for the HIDs, I like the look of the Xe7R and Xe5R, but dang are they expensive.

http://www.xesighting.com/_images/webpix600/rod8.jpg

David

For the 67-68 camaro would be great as well.

I can't see AAW doing LED's again since they recently sold their LED line earlier this year.

Racerodz,

delayed dome light module already available P/N 500777. Retained power accessory kit is also available p/n 500543 RAPS.

The daytime running lights idea is a good one and I have been asked about that before from customers.

thanks, i was just spouting off ideas, but they got it covered. guess i need to get a catalog, that crewcab project of mine is moving towards the front burners....and it "needs" all these kewl "newcar" features.

how about a set up like porsche has a transmitter you keep in you pocket so you don't have to use a key anymore to start the car

Kinda like what I said in post #10.

I second the mopar specific wiring harness with circuits for better stereo, electric fan, etc.

yes more anything specific for a mopar