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SPOD and switching button face plates?

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#1 ·
Hi,

I am looking at getting the SPOD so its not so much of a pain to mess with the electrical system.

http://www.4x4spod.com/product_p/600-000-200k.htm?CartID=1

It looks like a real nice mod! I was wondering however, anyone knows if the face plates from this site:

OTRATTW

are compatible with the SPOD?

Do I need just to get these? :
OTRATTW

Also, what about the laser etching ones?

OTRATTW

Having no lens like the ones above how will they look when in use?

Any info is appreciated thanks!!

Bob
 
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#11 ·
Rubicon2013 said:
Just ordered mine!! Not affiliated with RCO but just found a sweet deal on the spod if anyone is interested :

RiverCityOffroad.com/SPOD

Use discount code "SPODME" for your discount and free shipping!

Anyway, can't wait to give this a try!!!
I just did this and got the discount but shipping is not free. Came to $443 for the one with air gauge shipped.
 
#12 ·
I checked it earlier and it took $23.00 off the total price, but no discount AND free shipping. However, EAD offers free shipping automatically and a discount via a code they can give you. I'll be getting mine from EAD.
 
#13 ·
the Kolector said:
I checked it earlier and it took $23.00 off the total price, but no discount AND free shipping. However, EAD offers free shipping automatically and a discount via a code they can give you. I'll be getting mine from EAD.
How do you get the code from EAD?
 
#15 ·
the Kolector said:
They sent it to me, I don't know if I am supposed to give it out or not though.
No problem. Thanks
 
#24 ·
Farnham21 said:
Ok how hard is it really to install some lights real question here from a moron. I want to get the kc hood mount light bar and some windshield bracket 6" apollos are they hard to wire and make the switches in the interior
it's not hard at all. the hardest part, if you have multiple switches, is getting them ti line up. Otherwise it looks like a hack job.
 
#29 ·
the Kolector said:
I will be getting mine thru EAD Offroad. It automatically comes with free shipping and they offer a forum discount. You can get the sPod with or without an air gauge. Looking around 415 without and 437 with the gauge, not including tax or the switch labels.
Switches & Relays
X2. I ordered mine from EAD as well. Seems to be the only place that gives you a discount on the SPod.
 
#34 ·
I like the idea if it lighting up when the JEEP is turned on, just rather it be automtically, not a seperate switch, and rather not have to tap into the factory wiring, as stated, defeats the purpose.
 
#35 ·
Are you talking about the second row of the double lit Contura switches?

The regular switch lights and top row of the doubles are always live, i.e. the sPOD is connected directly to the battery and has no other interface to the CANBUS. The switch would be for the second row of lights on the double switches. I don't see how controlling that second row via ignition helps, the idea is to give you control over that second row of lights.

I don't see sPOD ever tapping into anything other than the single direct battery connection. It's against the whole concept of an sPOD which is to separate all of your Aux wiring away from the CANBUS. Actually Jeep themselves recommend sPOD for aux wiring because of this.
 
#39 ·
Maybe a solution for SPOD to consider is an "Auto Light Sensor" this will trigger the full illumination to the switches, regardless if they are on or not, and at the same time provide illumination to the second row for the icons while still being separated from the can-bus AND avoids the need for a manual switch to be activated. It can be easily integrated into the switch housing and exposed on the back or bottom of the housing.



*For the record if this idea is implemented in the new design I only request a free SPOD unit, that is all.
 
#41 ·
Maybe a solution for SPOD to consider is an "Auto Light Sensor" this will trigger the full illumination to the switches, regardless if they are on or not, and at the same time provide illumination to the second row for the icons while still being separated from the can-bus AND avoids the need for a manual switch to be activated. It can be easily integrated into the switch housing and exposed on the back or bottom of the housing.
I pass all these ideas on to John and Cinde at sPOD and that's a pretty good idea. I also suggested that instead of a switch for the second row they make it a dimmer control.
 
#42 ·
I'm ready to pull the trigger on an SPOD, andI'd love to get one with the dual lights in it, but I don't want Red/Amber. I want Green/Amber. Argh!

I went back and re-read EAD's post at the top of this page. If I understand correctly, the new SPOD setup functions as follows:

- Top light is always illuminated.
- Bottom lights illuminate when the switch is moved to the "on" position
- Bottom lights can be turned on/off by an extra switch on the SPOD

Is that correct?
 
#43 · (Edited)
I'm ready to pull the trigger on an SPOD, and I'd love to get one with the dual lights in it, but I don't want Red/Amber. I want Green/Amber. Argh!

I went back and re-read EAD's post at the top of this page. If I understand correctly, the new SPOD setup functions as follows:

- Top light is always illuminated.
- Bottom lights illuminate when the switch is moved to the "on" position
- Bottom lights can be turned on/off by an extra switch on the SPOD

Is that correct?
I was close. I just got off the phone with sPOD. The new optional wiring and double switch availability right now is:
  • Bottom lights are always illuminated but can be turned off with the switch on the side.
  • Top lights are triggered by the switch (on/off)
  • This option costs $65 on top of the regular sPOD cost and includes 6 Red/Amber double switches and the new wiring.
  • sPOD do not have any other colors in-stock available at this time. Maybe after SEMA when this becomes something they officially release they will add a couple more color options.
  • sPOD will work with customers who want custom switches only if the customer orders them from somewhere like OTRATTW and ships them to sPOD. Because this is new they want 100% control over the QC process. I don't have a price for this guessing about $45 just because it's non standard.
 
#51 ·
See, the premise works like this in my head:

- Switches have two rows of lights
- Top row of lights are always illuminated so you can see them (but only when the ignition is turned on)
- Bottom row of lights only illuminate when you flip the switch "on" so that you know it's activated whatever is connected to it

Is there any simple way to make this happen?
 
#52 ·
Not without tapping into the Jeep's factory wiring. If your willing to do that, then you should just throw out the idea of the SPOD altogether because your defeating its sole purpose which is NOT to touch the factory wiring and keep it all separate.
 
#53 ·
Matador said:
Not without tapping into the Jeep's factory wiring. If your willing to do that, then you should just throw out the idea of the SPOD altogether because your defeating its sole purpose which is NOT to touch the factory wiring and keep it all separate.
If you are simply tapping into a dash light for the dimmer function on the LED, I don't see how this defeats the premise of the sPod which is designed to keep accessories (ie lights, onboard air, etc.) off the CANBUS. Tapping to light an LED is harmless unless you short your cables. I'd rather run the second LED off the dimmer than have a manual switch to turn it on.
 
#54 ·
I have the SPod and switched out the switches with Otrattw switches with dimmer control. Taped into the. Dash wire behind the instrument panel. Took a whole 30 min to do the tap and run ONE wire. Does not defeat the purpose of the SPod in any way!! I think they look awesome
 

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#58 · (Edited)
I'm going the route of Darkfire and I want to clarify before I order the sPod. I want to achieve exactly what you've done with yours and have the bottom row of words always on when the headlights kick on and the top row gets activated when you flip a switch to the "ON" position.

Do I order the regular sPod from any vendor and then merely order OTRATTW rockers (with switch bodies?)? When ordering the switches which configuration do I order? Independent/dependent? Dependent/independent? Both Independent? What does this annotation mean for the switches?

Thanks for the help.

Edit: One more question for you Darkfire...

In your configuration the bottom row stays lit all the time and the top row turns green when a switch is "ON", correct? If so, can you give me a part number of the OTRATTW switch you're using.
 
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