SmartTop alternative

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:38 pm

I don't have comfort access on my e89 that I can see despite having a load of options included.

Does anyone have any knowledge of http://www.cabrio-module.de

Seems to offer the same functionality as SmartTop but is a much lower cost.

OGR

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:40 pm

Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:38 pm I don't have comfort access on my e89 that I can see despite having a load of options included.

Does anyone have any knowledge of http://www.cabrio-module.de

Seems to offer the same functionality as SmartTop but is a much lower cost.

OGR

From memory i think the German module involves a bit of diy wiring that people have had issues with

I’m also not sure it offers the same comfort access feature, one touch windows or mirror folding as the smarttop?
Rob

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:52 pm

Cheers Rob,

I am not really worried about the windows but the mirrors I would likeness I don't want to mess with complicated wiring

Cheers
Sean

tintoverano · Post by **tintoverano** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:00 pm

hi, I have the German one, no issues, works just fine

tintoverano · Post by **tintoverano** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:01 pm

not complicated at all, you do need to be able to access the CTM and move a couple of pins around

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:05 pm

Hi Tintoverano,

Not certain I want to be doing that, mechanically I can do the basics but messing round with the CTM is not something I want to do.

Is it possible to just code the close on the key fob and/or when moving via Carly?

Cheers
Sean

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:22 pm

Id just bite the bullet on the smart top, you'll get all the functionality you need and if you sell the car you can quickly remove it and get a good chunk of your investment back

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:24 pm

Looks like that maybe the way to go - any idea the best place to buy one

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:26 pm

Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:05 pm Hi Tintoverano,

Not certain I want to be doing that, mechanically I can do the basics but messing round with the CTM is not something I want to do.

Is it possible to just code the close on the key fob and/or when moving via Carly?

Cheers
Sean

It’s possible to code roof closing from the key but you must have comfort access access optioned on your car for it to be possible, Carly can’t do it either-it’s more involved than that.

Rob

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:27 pm

Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:24 pm Looks like that maybe the way to go - any idea the best place to buy one

I got mine from here, they turn up now & then if you’re lucky

Rob

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:29 pm

Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:24 pm Looks like that maybe the way to go - any idea the best place to buy one

Or here if you want a new one https://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/inde ... iew&id=112
Rob

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:06 pm

Cheers Rob,

will check them out now

S

Stevo1987 · Post by **Stevo1987** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:14 pm

A shame there is no proper competitor to Smarttop hence the over the top price.

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:20 pm

If you only want to code folding door mirrors it can be done using Carista. I did it with Carista but had to do it via their Beta software.

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:39 pm

Stevo1987 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:14 pm A shame there is no proper competitor to Smarttop hence the over the top price.

that is why I ws interested in the German one as its about 40% cheaper than the SmartTop version.

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