| Author | Message | ||
| terrace
Junior Username: terrace Post Number: 11 Registered: 3-2008 |
Can I upgrade the 2 position Q switch to a 3 position without sending it to the mothership ? Is the existing 0/+8 db and the other 0/+3/+6 db?Pros/Cons ? Is a phonecall the best way to order? Many thanks,Cory. | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1505 Registered: 6-2002 |
I'd be interested in how you get on with this as I wouldn't mind this upgrade on my SC at a later date. jazzyvee | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2250 Registered: 10-2002 |
me too. graeme | ||
| lmiwa
Intermediate Member Username: lmiwa Post Number: 182 Registered: 2-2008 |
me three! | ||
| mario_farufyno
Intermediate Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 117 Registered: 9-2008 |
Great idea! Sometimes 8dB can be too much... | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2234 Registered: 6-2002 |
Like Mario, I found the standard 8 dB setting a little harsh, so I had my Spoiler package modified with a 0/3/6 dB switch. You can certainly hear the difference between those positions, even if it is fairly subtle. To quote moder Dave:
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| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2265 Registered: 10-2002 |
Did you you make the change yourself Adriaan? was it straightforward? Graeme | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2235 Registered: 6-2002 |
The changes to the electronics were done at the mothership. In my case, dismounting the electronics proved to be a bit of a problem. First, I didn't have the hex drivers for the knobs. Mica very kindly sent me the proper drivers, only for me to find out that the previous owner had used superglue on the bolts. So I had a go at them with a small hacksaw, until the bolts were exposed and the superglue bond was broken. Other than that, all you have to do is dismount the pots and the jack, and disconnect the pickup leads using the connectors that attach to the circuit board. Not sure if the Rogue/Europa has the single circuit board like on a Spoiler, or has the small boards attached to the pots like on an Epic? In any case, Mica will be happy to tell you which parts you need to send in. When sending in the package from abroad, make sure that you clear the goods at customs - I didn't, and ended up paying import duties and VAT on return, which they won't waver. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6137 Registered: 6-2000 |
It's probably best for the import duty and VAT to have us send you the parts you need and make the modification locally if all you are doing is the 3-position Q switch upgrade. Depending on the model/year/symptoms, we might suggest sending in the electronics for an RF upgrade. We can also upgrade the switch at the same time. | ||
| terrace
Junior Username: terrace Post Number: 12 Registered: 3-2008 |
Mica: My Rogue is a '97 ; will it need the RF upgrade? If not how can I order the 3 position switch ? Is the telephone the best way ? Thanks, Cory. |
