I noticed the Pugmatic mentioned on here a while back and waited over the winter to see if the price would drop, but no such luck so took the plunge. Anyhow, it is a doddle to fit, I attached it to the top of the CPU in the boot using double sided velcro as per the attached which might be of use to anyone else doing it as it shows the orientation of the plugs and the cable wiring (since the cable that plugs into the yellow connector is unkeyed):
Probably the hardest part was getting the boot carpet back afterwards, the carpet you have to remove to fit the unit sits behind the carpet that's under the roller blind, if that makes sense, and the cable from the CPU fits in there somewhere as well!
Whilst you could probably accomplish what the Pugmatic does with a change of switch and a defeat of the speed-sensing mechanism, the Pugmatic is a profesionally made box which 'fools' the CPU into completing the movement without you having to hold the button, and also up to 30mph. Looking through the hole in the top I could see a PCB and some surface mount chips, so it's hardly a DIY job and has probably taken months of research to figure out how to accomplish this.
I've certainly found the roof is down a lot more than it had been in the past, even testing it at 11pm down a chilly country lane was a bit of a buzz!
There are other units appearing on Ebayfrom a Germancompany and though these are cheaper they only do one or the other function, i.e. fingerless roof deploy or increase of speed, and not both functions in one box. They are RRP €129 too!
Pugmatic fitted - what a difference it makes!
I agree with you entirely !
I've got the CMC40Wind installed in my car. It's the only one in Australia.
The best thing is knowing that I can put the roof up and down in the middle of peak hour traffic, etc... and not worry about having to get going again before the roof finishes it's cycle. I used to always pull over into a side street if I wanted to put the roof up or down.
I've got the CMC40Wind installed in my car. It's the only one in Australia.
The best thing is knowing that I can put the roof up and down in the middle of peak hour traffic, etc... and not worry about having to get going again before the roof finishes it's cycle. I used to always pull over into a side street if I wanted to put the roof up or down.
Cheers,
Michael
:shock: [url=http://www.peugeot206cc.co.uk/newowners?id=575]Owner 575[/url]
Michael
:shock: [url=http://www.peugeot206cc.co.uk/newowners?id=575]Owner 575[/url]
it's www.pugmatic.co.uk, run by greenday from this very forum
The other thing of course is it's hands free, you pull the control up for a half second or so and it carries on with the rest of the operation automatically. That was the other thing, sitting at a red light, go for the roof, lights change, not only have you got to crawl along at 5mph but you need to keep your hand on the button until it's done!!!I've done the roof whilst sitting in the queue, no problem!
Dave
The one touch/hands free would definitely be useful...when I park up at work, I'm usually holding the roof button with one hand and gathering bits into my handbag with the other!
I think it'll be a goer once the current round of mods are finished
I think it'll be a goer once the current round of mods are finished
Ali G
Used to own a Moonstone with personal plate, bits and pieces..and littlen's car seat :-)
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They're very handsfree.
I'm now in the habit of letting the roof go thru it's motions whilst I light a ciggie, plug my phone in, grab my wallet or even go back into the house to grab things. You should see people's faces when the roof's doing it's thing and they realise there's nobody in the car !
It's also very pleasant surprising people who spent a heap more on their convertibles (Merc, BMW, Volvo, etc) and can't drive at up to 40km/h whilst operating their roof !
I fitted the Pugmatic to my car when it was just 2 months old. I've had my car for 6 months now. No probs! And the roof is off as often as possible.
And, by the way - I'm the distributor for Australia & New Zealand. So, I'll be happy to help any Aussies or Kiwis who are interested.
I'm now in the habit of letting the roof go thru it's motions whilst I light a ciggie, plug my phone in, grab my wallet or even go back into the house to grab things. You should see people's faces when the roof's doing it's thing and they realise there's nobody in the car !
It's also very pleasant surprising people who spent a heap more on their convertibles (Merc, BMW, Volvo, etc) and can't drive at up to 40km/h whilst operating their roof !
I fitted the Pugmatic to my car when it was just 2 months old. I've had my car for 6 months now. No probs! And the roof is off as often as possible.
And, by the way - I'm the distributor for Australia & New Zealand. So, I'll be happy to help any Aussies or Kiwis who are interested.
Cheers,
Michael
:shock: [url=http://www.peugeot206cc.co.uk/newowners?id=575]Owner 575[/url]
Michael
:shock: [url=http://www.peugeot206cc.co.uk/newowners?id=575]Owner 575[/url]
Re: Pugmatic fitted - what a difference it makes!
Holy thread revival Batman..
Does anyone know if these units are still available, Google doesn't come up with anything and www.pugmatic.co.uk doesn't seem to exist.
Does anyone know if these units are still available, Google doesn't come up with anything and www.pugmatic.co.uk doesn't seem to exist.
2006 Black 206cc 'Sport' . 75000 miles. Recently purchased from Gumtree for £500.
Roll on, summer!!
Roll on, summer!!
Re: Pugmatic fitted - what a difference it makes!
yeah I would like to know the same , also looking for a pugmatic or similar box.
If anyone has any ideas as to where there is a used one for sale i would also be interested.
Thx Rob
If anyone has any ideas as to where there is a used one for sale i would also be interested.
Thx Rob
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Re: Pugmatic fitted - what a difference it makes!
2003 2.0. Dyno'd @ 134BHP. 2.5" full stainless exhaust system, lexus style rear lights, LED sidelights and interiors. Latest mod - Full stainless steel Group N gear linkages.
Re: Pugmatic fitted - what a difference it makes!
Thanks for that Ruby.
I am a little concerned that the company say they include full installation instructions in English yet they are not able to translate their own FAQ into English !
But thanks for the link , I may well consider this mod!
I am a little concerned that the company say they include full installation instructions in English yet they are not able to translate their own FAQ into English !
But thanks for the link , I may well consider this mod!
2006 Black 206cc 'Sport' . 75000 miles. Recently purchased from Gumtree for £500.
Roll on, summer!!
Roll on, summer!!