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A great way into Cruise Control
- Darren Slone
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Last week whilst we were away in France Steve ( SR Hutch ) fitted Cruise control using one of his bespoke looms to my car, it’s something I use on my DD frequently and would look for this as a must have on any future car I get.
Historically retro fitting CC to an ///M was a very specialised job, I looked into having it fitted years ago with a Company in the N/E who wanted over £250 iirc, I’m not the handiest of people car wise so I was on hand with coffee’s whilst Steve, Stu and Ed ( he held one wire but contributed non the less ) got stuck in and did a perfect job with the instilation, in under an hour, it works perfectly
It’s a no brainer mod for me if you don’t have it fitted to your ///M, get Intouch with Steve, he sends out all the fitting instructions and I’m sure would assist where he can technically too, it will not only be of benefit to you but could make the difference to someone looking to buy in the future
Thanks Steve et ‘al
Historically retro fitting CC to an ///M was a very specialised job, I looked into having it fitted years ago with a Company in the N/E who wanted over £250 iirc, I’m not the handiest of people car wise so I was on hand with coffee’s whilst Steve, Stu and Ed ( he held one wire but contributed non the less ) got stuck in and did a perfect job with the instilation, in under an hour, it works perfectly
It’s a no brainer mod for me if you don’t have it fitted to your ///M, get Intouch with Steve, he sends out all the fitting instructions and I’m sure would assist where he can technically too, it will not only be of benefit to you but could make the difference to someone looking to buy in the future
Thanks Steve et ‘al
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This is a great mod for anyone who drives their Zed long distances.
Retro-fitting to non Ms isn't anything new, but as Darren says fitting to Ms isn't straightforward. I saw Steve's handmade looms at Zedfest - a great solution for what was previously a very tricky retro-fit
Retro-fitting to non Ms isn't anything new, but as Darren says fitting to Ms isn't straightforward. I saw Steve's handmade looms at Zedfest - a great solution for what was previously a very tricky retro-fit
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I'd be interested in having this done. Where is Steve based?
Or is there any other members in the NW who know what they are doing with this? I personally wouldn't have the confidence to tackle it alone without any pretty detailed instructions.
H.
Or is there any other members in the NW who know what they are doing with this? I personally wouldn't have the confidence to tackle it alone without any pretty detailed instructions.
H.
- derin100
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Same here!
I'd be interested in having it fitted to my 3.0Si (my M already has it) but I know I'd screw it up if I attempted it myself.
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Steve talked me through how to do it and his loom makes it easy. You just need to take your time when cutting the cowl with a dremel so you get a nice fit with the stalk. The outline is marked on the inside of the cowl already
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- Darren Slone
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I think for a non ///M it’s only a matter of removing the cowl, drilling a hole and plugging in the CC to the connector that’s already there?
I’m sure someone will confirm
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- Darren Slone
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Steve’s in the South East, others who have retro fitted one of his looms can confirm about the instructions, I was fortunate to have Steve do it
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Considering I can break an iron ball, I will not be drilling holes in my own car. If there is someone local who knows what they are doing I would defo give them some beer tokens.Darren Slone wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:17 am
Steve’s in the South East, others who have retro fitted one of his looms can confirm about the instructions, I was fortunate to have Steve do it
H.
- derin100
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Apparently it was only the pre-facelift cars but not facelift cars.Darren Slone wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:13 amI think for a non ///M it’s only a matter of removing the cowl, drilling a hole and plugging in the CC to the connector that’s already there?
I’m sure someone will confirm
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- Darren Slone
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You and me bothHavard wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:28 amConsidering I can break an iron ball, I will not be drilling holes in my own car. If there is someone local who knows what they are doing I would defo give them some beer tokens.Darren Slone wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:17 am
Steve’s in the South East, others who have retro fitted one of his looms can confirm about the instructions, I was fortunate to have Steve do it
H.
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- Darren Slone
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Aahhhh thanks for the clarificationderin100 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:29 amApparently it was only the pre-facelift cars but not facelift cars.Darren Slone wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:13 amI think for a non ///M it’s only a matter of removing the cowl, drilling a hole and plugging in the CC to the connector that’s already there?
I’m sure someone will confirm
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Just to add - one of the big advantages of pre-facelift Zeds is the fact that they are (usually) pre-wired with looms so cruise, MFSW and heated electric seats will plug and play, which makes retro-fitting so much simpler. I found out the hard way fitting M Sport seats into my 2008 si.Darren Slone wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:41 amAahhhh thanks for the clarificationderin100 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:29 amApparently it was only the pre-facelift cars but not facelift cars.Darren Slone wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:13 am
I think for a non ///M it’s only a matter of removing the cowl, drilling a hole and plugging in the CC to the connector that’s already there?
I’m sure someone will confirm
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wiring is not my forte but i really need to sort this out an get it fitted.
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If you’re ever passing near to me, next to Chatsworth in the Peak District, I’ll cut it for you Harvard. Or if you pop down to the Hassop brekkie meet in early December I’ll do it then.Havard wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:28 amConsidering I can break an iron ball, I will not be drilling holes in my own car. If there is someone local who knows what they are doing I would defo give them some beer tokens.Darren Slone wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:17 am
Steve’s in the South East, others who have retro fitted one of his looms can confirm about the instructions, I was fortunate to have Steve do it
H.
Alternatively if you want to unscrew the cowl and post it I’ll do it that way.
Actually if Steve pops me a loom I’ll fit the whole shebang for a donation to the forum.
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Production date around Oct 04 was the cut off for cars fitted with CC looms iirc.Marlon wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2017 12:24 pmJust to add - one of the big advantages of pre-facelift Zeds is the fact that they are (usually) pre-wired with looms so cruise, MFSW and heated electric seats will plug and play, which makes retro-fitting so much simpler. I found out the hard way fitting M Sport seats into my 2008 si.
As Daz said I’m in the south east, but it’s not a hard job for an indi or fellow forumite to be able to help with.