Remote control for a convertible

Hi!

i would like to install a remote control to my convertible. My idea would be that i could put the top up or down with remote control from a distance. I know the latches of the top would be very hard to open/close with remote control, but instead i would like to make the top to go up/down remotely.

I did bought a door popper kit with solenoids few yrs ago and installed it to another car. The remote unit itself could handle 7 different channels, f.e. doors, trunk, electrical antenna etc.. I wonder could this kit be used for open/close the top?

Or has anyone done something like this? Any ideas where to get information and/or parts for this. Actually there is a electrical motor in car which operates the top. I would have to make a way to control that motor remotely... Plus i would like to install this so that i could use the original up/down button when sitting in the car...

Any ideas, info etc would be more than welcome!!

Thanks,
Jussi

 

Might be a good idea to tell everyone what kind of convertable you have...

 

Convertible Service in California has a unit listed in there catalog made for convertibles. I called on it a while back, but it was still in develomental stages. It says they have a universal unit and specific model units. The universal unit can be installed temporary for easyer top installations. Will check tomarrow if its available and the cost. Never hurts to ask, right.

 

I called them today, not ready yet. Doesn`t know when it will be ready- not even close. If you figure it out- sell the idea to them.