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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by sk93 » Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:10 am

lol. fit it, but don't use it.
that's allowed isn't it? ;)
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by bigcoose » Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:55 pm

I know that feelin,mt girlfriend has got me a stubby gear knob but i cant have it till xmas :telloff:
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by kartman » Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:13 pm

So just to clarify on this matter that I posted in another thread (great write up btw):

1) for a 8/04 built, this is an easy retrofit because the wiring is there in place
2) I need only the specified part number
3) I have to make a hole in original cowel for the stalk to fit
4) No programming is required, even if your car is manual and there is no need for the new gauges, etc.

What is unclear to me though is when I gave him the car part number he flatly said that cruise control for this model is not available. Why would that be if you guys say its so easy to fit?.. :| :tumbleweed:
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by TH3R4POR » Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:10 pm

When was your car built? If it was prior to the 2004 date then he's a filthy liar :thumbsup:

I was told by my local BMW stealer I would need to spend £160 'reprogramming my CPU' when I ordered the MFSW controls :)

If you really are paranoid you can remove the cowling in 30 seconds and check the wiring (behind where the cut out would be on the left hand side of the cowling next to the indicator stalk), it'll be taped off against the rest of the steering wheel loom.

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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by sk93 » Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:18 pm

kartman wrote:So just to clarify on this matter that I posted in another thread (great write up btw):

1) for a 8/04 built, this is an easy retrofit because the wiring is there in place
2) I need only the specified part number
3) I have to make a hole in original cowel for the stalk to fit
4) No programming is required, even if your car is manual and there is no need for the new gauges, etc.

What is unclear to me though is when I gave him the car part number he flatly said that cruise control for this model is not available. Why would that be if you guys say its so easy to fit?.. :| :tumbleweed:
1) Yes in theory - but take the cowel of as per step 1, and look for the wire shown in step 2

2) Yes, if the wire is in place, else you will also need the harness.

3) Yes, but it's very easy. When you take the cowel off, you'll see BMW have nicely drawn the outline of the Cruise control hole on your cowel for you to trace around!

4) No need for reprogramming and no need for guages or anything - there is no display related to the cruise control.
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by cj10jeeper » Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:26 pm

kartman - if you pm me an email address I can even send you the BMW retrofit instructions that detail the parts required for a post 10/04 model.

They clearly show exactly the differences pre and post the change date and the harness required.

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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by sk93 » Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:28 pm

cj10jeeper wrote:kartman - if you pm me an email address I can even send you the BMW retrofit instructions that detail the parts required for a post 10/04 model.
they're already linked to at the top of this post :P
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by cj10jeeper » Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:06 pm

sk93 wrote:
cj10jeeper wrote:kartman - if you pm me an email address I can even send you the BMW retrofit instructions that detail the parts required for a post 10/04 model.
they're already linked to at the top of this post :P
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by Andy » Wed Dec 02, 2009 4:51 pm

guys whats the part number for the extra loom needed for post-04 cars?

sk93 - needs putting in the original post if we find it, otherwise this is limited and people can only use the whole retrofit kit.
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by sk93 » Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:45 pm

Andy wrote:guys whats the part number for the extra loom needed for post-04 cars?

sk93 - needs putting in the original post if we find it, otherwise this is limited and people can only use the whole retrofit kit.
the part number is 61 12 0 411 248.
It's been added to the OP are requested, however I don't know the part, and as I reemed of a list of over 30 parts to Sytner earlier, I don't think they'll be very helpful if I ring back today with another price quote :P
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by gannet » Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:56 pm

that part number isnt in the TIS though...

according to cooper's site though it is £20.70
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by sk93 » Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:59 pm

Yup.. the TIS doesn't let you break down the kit far enough...

thanks for the price.. but what's coopers site? :D
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by gannet » Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:00 pm

cooper BMW: here...
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by sk93 » Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:27 pm

gannet wrote:cooper BMW: here...
star... Sytner would probably thank you too ;)
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by srhutch » Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:30 pm

gannet wrote:that part number isnt in the TIS though...

according to cooper's site though it is £20.70
thats look like the pirce my dealer has quoted me for the loom, but dont forget your 10% :wink:
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