The upside down A-frame:
A number of vehicles, notably new 'smart', 'twingo' and 'mini countryman' have a curious electrically operated 'louvre blind' mechanism which opens and closes dependent on temperature, unfortunately, these are fitted very close to the grille (about 25mm) in the case of the 'countryman' this leaves no space, even for our 'pulley box' mechanism. Some converters actually REMOVE these mechanisms!!! A system SMART Renault and MINI have spent a fortune devising. To avoid this drastic modification, we applied a little lateral thinking because our unique 'A-frame' is entirely manufactured by us rather than being based on a proprietary trailer hitch, we were able to produce an A frame with the brake rod on the top, rather than the bottom this enabled us to fit the cable above the shutters, allowing the cable to follow an efficient gentle curve. A useful by product, is that it allows the cable to be accommodated behind the (quick release) number plate, both concealing it and the keeping it clean when not in use. ( Neat isn't it !!) - see pics -->
BMW MINI Countryman D with electrics we are the only company In the UK (as we know) note the discreet fittings behind the display.