GeeDub SQ daily driver
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Re: GeeDub SQ daily driver
I need the surround from a 2011+ Touran... My caddy has the 2 dial electric control but the Dash from my wife's touran had the 3 dial cable operated version .. it's just the trim from around the heater and stereo but can't get find one in a breaker for love nor money here in NI...
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GeeDub SQ daily driver
So I’m designing my security system for the van & it turns out the rear windows are the top entry point even with the metal window plate inserts. I currently have clear heated glass so I’m abandoning my hunt for factory black glass and using the heating elements as a closed loop circuit to trigger the rear door input of my alarm so if Mr Miscreant cuts my window, the second he breaks the window contact the alarm will kick off. I was about to show how to build one from scratch but I’ve just found a DEI/Clifford 502T Closed Loop Sensor that’ll work on almost any alarm.
The heated element already works as a closed loop so nothing changes with that. There’s 2 wires per door, one is earth (Brown) and one is the loop (White). These are in the rear side panels above the arches.
Driver side is a Pink plug - Pin 1.
Passenger side is a Black plug - Pin 1.
I’ve run a wire from the door side of the driver side plug over to the passenger side because you’ll need the cables next to each other to connect into the 502T.
You only need the white wires as the browns are already running factory earth & the whites act as the loop so if any wire is disconnected the circuit is broken and the alarm triggers.
*Note*
You can’t just connect the wires to your alarm as car alarm triggers work by closed circuit to trigger & this is an open circuit to trigger.
Also, don’t connect the white wires together because nothing will happen.
A little schematic for those who enjoy little schematics
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The heated element already works as a closed loop so nothing changes with that. There’s 2 wires per door, one is earth (Brown) and one is the loop (White). These are in the rear side panels above the arches.
Driver side is a Pink plug - Pin 1.
Passenger side is a Black plug - Pin 1.
I’ve run a wire from the door side of the driver side plug over to the passenger side because you’ll need the cables next to each other to connect into the 502T.
You only need the white wires as the browns are already running factory earth & the whites act as the loop so if any wire is disconnected the circuit is broken and the alarm triggers.
*Note*
You can’t just connect the wires to your alarm as car alarm triggers work by closed circuit to trigger & this is an open circuit to trigger.
Also, don’t connect the white wires together because nothing will happen.
A little schematic for those who enjoy little schematics
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GeeDub SQ daily driver
So the only real progress of late has been off the van doing research & testing & buying bits. The bodywork is the current project….front Touran 2017 R-Line bumper is done, a 2019 RS3 rear bumper is almost done, and I'm mid fight on the rear barn doors with the electric Touran touch pad fitted in place of the caddy handle. After 5 uber complicated variations I've just realised a super simple way of doing it so everything works correctly! Info coming soon when it works
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Re: GeeDub SQ daily driver
All in the name of silence or mostly at least
Planning ahead here & mapping out the deadening, soundproofing, cable route changes for the factory looms, and oooodles of fabrication work
It’s a strange old hobby init
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Planning ahead here & mapping out the deadening, soundproofing, cable route changes for the factory looms, and oooodles of fabrication work
It’s a strange old hobby init
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Re: GeeDub SQ daily driver
I'm at the same as you this week and I have the cuts to prove it Although needing to drive mine means the dash is still there along with the looms etc.
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Re: GeeDub SQ daily driver
lol fun huh! What is it your doing?
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Re: GeeDub SQ daily driver
Interesting build so far mate. I’m looking forward to seeing this progress
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Re: GeeDub SQ daily driver
@TheGee doing a mid budget install over the next few weeks/months.
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Re: GeeDub SQ daily driver
Nice one! What kit & what locations?
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Re: GeeDub SQ daily driver
Not 100% decided yet on kit or locations, Ive had a 3 way active Audison setup for years moving from 1 car to the next ( voce speakers running off an AP8.9 and a JL W3 running off an AP1D ) wife has claimed most of that for her Caddy Life... If I ever get time to fit it.
I have the option of modifying the dash for speaker locations in mine ( might relocate the clocks etc to the middle ) I have a touran conversion in the garage so if I screw up the caddy dash it can go in for attempt 2.
I'd love to go all out on kit but with a wife and four youngsters now the budget isn't what it used to be for this stuff
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I have the option of modifying the dash for speaker locations in mine ( might relocate the clocks etc to the middle ) I have a touran conversion in the garage so if I screw up the caddy dash it can go in for attempt 2.
I'd love to go all out on kit but with a wife and four youngsters now the budget isn't what it used to be for this stuff
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Re: GeeDub SQ daily driver
A friend has a mk7 golf & I got envious of the slidey covered cup holder so out with the old and on with the mods!
I’ve cut the hole deliberately close to the front to give me the best chance to align the slider before it’s trimmed. Once it’s set in place it’ll be bonded & shaped to perfection but for now it’s how I need it.
Before with the stripped mk7 holder
Cut out and flush the old holder
Cut desired shape not forgetting to curve the back edge to match the handle contours and add 3mm for trimming material
Check fit and celebrate
It looks out of line because the console is balancing on the holder & it’s not fixed together yet, plus no filler either so it’s not at all the finished job.
I’ve cut the hole deliberately close to the front to give me the best chance to align the slider before it’s trimmed. Once it’s set in place it’ll be bonded & shaped to perfection but for now it’s how I need it.
Before with the stripped mk7 holder
Cut out and flush the old holder
Cut desired shape not forgetting to curve the back edge to match the handle contours and add 3mm for trimming material
Check fit and celebrate
It looks out of line because the console is balancing on the holder & it’s not fixed together yet, plus no filler either so it’s not at all the finished job.
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Re: GeeDub SQ daily driver
Great job on that cup holder. Toying with that idea myself and appreciate seeing more examples how to approach it.
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Re: GeeDub SQ daily driver
Thanks
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Re: GeeDub SQ daily driver
So while the van is with the mechanics I’m kinda doing little odd jobs like smoothing out the lock hole in the rear grab handle.
I’ve figured 2 different ways of electronic release options and this is one step closer to acceptable symmetry
Once I have the van back I’ll put up a “how to remote/electric barn door release”
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I’ve figured 2 different ways of electronic release options and this is one step closer to acceptable symmetry
Once I have the van back I’ll put up a “how to remote/electric barn door release”
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Re: GeeDub SQ daily driver
So I saw this little treat on either Dan’s R360 build https://www.caddy2k.com/forum/viewtopic ... 13&t=12081 or Listers Toffee Delights https://www.caddy2k.com/forum/viewtopic ... 13&t=36629 (or possibly both) so thought I’d give it a shot while I’ve got the doors in bits but using the diffusers from an Audi A8 instead.
Before….
During…..
And after
They’ll be freshly painted satin black before being finally fitted so I’m not bothered about the sanding scratches
Before….
During…..
And after
They’ll be freshly painted satin black before being finally fitted so I’m not bothered about the sanding scratches
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