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Old 10-02-2006, 10:08 AM   #1
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Cordless Trim

Anybody installed / used the Livorsi Cordless trim system. what was it like in use - Any problems or difficulty
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Old 10-02-2006, 02:49 PM   #2
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Re: Cordless Trim

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Anybody installed / used the Livorsi Cordless trim system. what was it like in use - Any problems or difficulty
BlueFin have you got a price from Livorsi for this unit?

I was thinking about using/making a wireless system.

The wireless buttons are not so easy to find/make but the 2 channel 12v recievers are only £40-£60 so I am going to have a go at making a wirelss trim control system.
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Old 10-02-2006, 03:12 PM   #3
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I know it's around and read quite favorable things, reviews are OK but I'd love to hear some real life feedback.
I dont see it on the web site or online catalog and I have no idea as to the cost but suspect something in between a kidney and testicle.
The Buttons are not wireless they run to the Tx which is in the Ctr hub.
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Old 10-02-2006, 04:10 PM   #4
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Old 10-02-2006, 09:42 PM   #5
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Just for the record they are $342/£200 + P&P so definately gonna have a go at making my own.
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I'll have the Livorsi cordless trimon display in Miami for any of you making the trip.
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Old 11-02-2006, 07:48 PM   #7
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Just for the record they are $342/£200 + P&P so definately gonna have a go at making my own.
YIKES....yes me too...can´t be that hard.
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Old 12-02-2006, 12:40 PM   #8
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My buddy has it and loves it but says there is a very slight delay (half second or less). really clean install too. If you decide not to make your own or if you just want to price it, call fred at trick marine ( www.trickmarine.net ). They sell livorsi products and have been KILLING everyone else with their pricing. I just bought a full set of gauges from them last week.

Not to be disrespectful to boatmad, but you will need to tell him you want the screamandfly discount to get the pricing. These are prices considerably less than on the web site.

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We use the indicator style trim switches, no delay and simple (and a lot cheaper)
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My buddy has it and loves it but says there is a very slight delay (half second or less). really clean install too. If you decide not to make your own or if you just want to price it, call fred at trick marine ( www.trickmarine.net ). They sell livorsi products and have been KILLING everyone else with their pricing. I just bought a full set of gauges from them last week.

Not to be disrespectful to boatmad, but you will need to tell him you want the screamandfly discount to get the pricing. These are prices considerably less than on the web site.

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Your buddy is right.There is a very slight delay to the Livorsi unit.
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So use the buttons with an indicator style system without the switch just like in Cars.
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Old 16-02-2006, 12:23 PM   #12
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the term "Slight Delay" is putting me off this idea.
Ref the pro control stick thingy's does anybody make a four way
up, down, fwd, back just like a car.
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No, not that i'm aware of, you can get a double one though, to fit either side of wheel!
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Old 16-02-2006, 12:57 PM   #14
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Thanks Tony. In that case I'll run the twin storky pro trim but in parallel so it's either or and put the lifter on left foot operation.
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the term "Slight Delay" is putting me off this idea.
Ref the pro control stick thingy's does anybody make a four way
up, down, fwd, back just like a car.
the best would be with the buttons on the steering wheel but with wires not wireless.
I´m put off too with that slight delay...
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Old 16-02-2006, 06:25 PM   #16
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the term "Slight Delay" is putting me off this idea.
Ref the pro control stick thingy's does anybody make a four way
up, down, fwd, back just like a car.
Howwabout a joystick style ...Bennet has one at least for the tabs.
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Old 16-02-2006, 09:26 PM   #17
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Wheel is best I agree, Not had a problem with the previous hydraulic steering but a lot of people are telling me the Capilano/Latham system Ratches/idles if it's happens over a couple of hours thats fine but if it's and hour is not going to work
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Old 17-02-2006, 08:26 AM   #18
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Check into a F1 steering wheel..lotsa buttons there and none wireless.
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here is what I did to mine yesterday. I initially had a single trim switch mounted vertically on the wheel. I traced the outline of the switch placed horizontally on both sides of the wheel. Then used a dremel to rout out the plastic/rubber from the steering wheel so I could have a flush fit. Drilled a couple holes through the wheel for the wires and connected them together on the back side.

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Dremeled out the rubber and drilled some holes:
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