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Automotive

SmartTOP Add-On Convertible Top Controller for the new BMW 4 Series available soon

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The SmartTOP aftermarket add-on Convertible Top Controller module offered by Mods4cars will be available shortly for the new BMW 4 Series Convertible. It allows use of the top while driving and with one-touch convenience. Additionally the top can be opened or closed automatically from the original factory remote fob with no need to hold down any button. The kit comes with a custom designed plug-and-play wiring adapter and can be installed by anyone in minutes and without any tools.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), June 20th, 2014 — Aftermarket automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars announces the upcoming availability of a SmartTOP add-on Convertible Top Controller for the BMW 4 Series. Very soon the kit will be ready to ship worldwide. The SmartTOP module allows opening and closing of the top while driving at slow speeds of up to 40 km/h (~28mph). Thanks to the one-touch operation it is no longer necessary to pull over and hold down the top switch.

In addition to the simplified operation from within the car, the top can also be operated from the original key fob remote. A quick key press sequence is all that is needed. The BMW factory comfort access option is not necessary. No changes need to be made to the keys or the receiver system. It is even possible to control the windows separately from the top.

“We are happy to announce availability of our SmartTOP kit for the BMW 4 Series Convertible within weeks of the introduction of the car itself. Our customers are able to benefit from the features of our clever add-on kit right in time for the car’s first convertible season.” says PR-Manager Sven Tornow. “Also the installation of this new module could not be easier. A custom designed plug-in adapter using genuine OEM parts guarantees a perfect fit and is simply connected in between two plugs.” Sven Tornow continues.

The SmartTOP for BMW 4 Series module will be packaged in the new Mods4cars product enclosure right from the start. A standard USB port allows owners to use PC or Apple computers for quick and easy product configuration and firmware updates. Support software for Windows and Mac OS as well as firmware updates are always available free of charge online. The USB support app is used to program user configurable settings such as speed and one-touch operation for the all-windows switch in the driver’s door.

An extended mode can be selected that allows top operation to continue while the ignition is turned on or off. When handing the keys to a valet or lending the car to others, the module can be quickly disabled and later enabled again from within the car while retaining all user specific settings.

SmartTOP Convertible Top kits are available for: Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Lamborghini, Mazda, Mercedes, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volvo and Volkswagen. Additional BMW models supported: BMW 1, 3, 6 Series Convertibles, Z4 Roadster and Mini Cooper.

The convenience add-on kit for BMW 4 Series Convertibles will retail for 299 Euros + tax.

A first demonstration video can be seen here:
http://youtu.be/NXPb-xYaspQ

Further details:
http://www.mods4cars.com

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in Las Vegas and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd #3100
Las Vegas, NV 89119 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com

Automotive

SmartTOP Convertible Top Add-On Module Now Available for the New Porsche Boxster 981

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The SmartTOP convertible top convenience add-on kit offered by Mods4cars is now available for the new Porsche Boxster 981. The aftermarket module allows one-touch opening and closing of the soft top by using the original factory key fob remote. Additionally, the top can be operated with one-touch convenience from the center console switch.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), February 14, 2013 — Aftermarket automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars now offers a solution for the new Porsche Boxster 981. The latest product in the SmartTOP series allows easy one-touch operation from the center console switch. It is no longer necessary to hold down the switch for the entire duration, the top opens or closes fully automatically. This adds convenience and saves time, leading to the car being used with the top-down more often.

The top can also be operated from the original factory key fob remote, allowing owners to open or close the top with one-touch convenience from a distance. A simple key combination on the remote activates the top. “Our customers can now initiate the top opening sequence while approaching the car, get in and start the engine, driving off with the top already down”, says PR Manager Sven Tornow. No separate remote or modification to the existing one is necessary. The windows can be controlled independently as well.

All individual features and functions of the SmartTOP module can be customized and configured to taste. The windows can be set to go up or stay down after opening the top. Configuration of the module can be done in the car using a signature input sequence. Alternatively a computer can be used in conjunction with the standard USB connection present in every one of Mods4cars’ products. The USB port also enables end-users to quickly update the product firmware. Updates and support software for Windows and Mac OS are available online, free of charge.

Thanks to the well thought-out SmartTOP add-on kit, an ongoing top operation can even be programmed to continue while the engine is being started or stopped. The entire module can be temporarily disabled while retaining all user settings. Installation is simple and straightforward, requires only basic knowledge and does not involve cutting or soldering. The kit can easily be removed if necessary.

SmartTOP modules are also available for Porsche 911 Convertibles (all model years).

Mods4cars offers SmartTOP kits for the following brands: Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volvo and Volkswagen.

The convenience enhancing kit for Porsche Boxster 981 is now available for 249 Euros + tax.

A demonstration can be seen here:
http://youtu.be/yahWdY7iDHQ

Further details and information:
http://www.mods4cars.com

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in Las Vegas and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd #3100
Las Vegas, NV 89119 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com

Technology

SmartTOP USB Support and Update Software Now Available for Mac OS

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The SmartTOP add-on convertible top controllers offered by aftermarket automotive specialist Mods4cars all come equipped with a standard USB port. This port allows customers to connect the product to their computers or laptops and quickly update the module firmware or configure the different user programmable options. Updates are available free of charge for the life of each product. The software program is now available not only for Windows but also for Mac OS.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), January 08, 2013 — The add-on aftermarket SmartTOP modules made by Mods4cars allow easy and convenient operation of the convertible top. They give owners the ability to raise and lower the top at slow speeds of up to 60km/h (~38mph) while adding one-touch auto-operation. Most modules also allow use of the original factory remote fob to operate the top from afar and each module has an individual set of user programmable bonus features.

All SmartTOP modules come equipped with a standard USB port. Thanks to the USB connection it is possible to quickly and easily configure the functionality according to personal taste and to update the product firmware online. All that is needed is a computer and the Mods4cars support software available at http://www.mods4cars.com. The software application, called m4cconnect, is now available for Macs running OS X Lion or Mountain Lion.

After installing the program and connecting the module, all settings can be configured with just a few mouse clicks. Users can select for example the maximum speed for top operation and if they want to allow remote operation or not. Often additional features, which are developed as a result of customer feedback, make it into the product firmware after the release. The USB port makes it possible for existing customers to quickly update their modules and profit from improvements and added functionality later down the road.

Updates are provided by Mods4cars without limitations and free of charge for the lifetime of each product. Each kit comes complete with a 6ft USB cord that can be left connected and installed in an accessible spot in order to configure or update the product with a laptop without the need to gain physical access to the module itself.

“The USB port present on all of our SmartTOP modules allows us to offer an unparalleled level of service and technological lead in this product segment.” says PR-Manager Sven Tornow. “We are happy to announce that from now on Mac owners are able to join the ranks of happy Windows users already using this service.” Sven Tornow concludes. A full list of all firmware versions and changelogs is available here: http://www.mods4cars.com/usb

SmartTOP kits are available for Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volvo and VW.

The add-on module kits are available from 199 Euro + tax.

Further Details and purchasing information can be found here:
http://www.mods4cars.com

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in Las Vegas and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd #3100
Las Vegas, NV 89119 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com