As a Systems Engineering Designer I compliment Henri on his development. I own two Mk V111s and I have often contemplated designing an external microprocessor based "black box" to provide manual override control of the ride height similar to the earlier Citroen DS and ID series. I would have used a microprocessor which would allow complete replacement of the Lincoln factory unit and would have made use of the existing compressor, valves, relays, height sensors etc. Same unit would provide extended control over the factory unit if it was still working OK.
I feel the poll is a good way to measure potential interest. I agree with Henri. A minimum 100 unit order is needed to allow a measure of professionalism, otherwise the units would end up hand wired on veroboard. 100 units would justify laying out a printed circuit board and a limited run of simple production assembly.
I note that Henri's design does not use a microprocessor. This keeps the cost down, if only voltage/current modifications between the sensors and the existing unit is required.
Henri is entitled to make profit so I would not want to guess at his price, however a microprocessor based unit should sell for less than $250 in a production run of 100 units.
Regarding the poll, I am disappointed that there are only seven votes to this point, however a few more days may increase the level of interest. Henri's black box would be a great addition to any Mk V111.
Clive Ross
Technical Director
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