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Post by Attilio » Sun Nov 05, 2017 5:02 pm

Hello everyone,

I’m new to the forum and about to buy a Z4MC :)
I’m interested in retrofitting a cruise control...guess I will have to get the stalk and the loom (I understand one of the members - Dan? - has built a loom). Do I need to get the steering column cowl as well?

Of course any instructions on how to do the job are greatly appreciated (I live in Dublin and the South East where Dan lives is a bit too far) :wink:

Thanks in advance!
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Post by Havard » Sun Nov 05, 2017 5:31 pm

john-e89 wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 2:27 pm
Havard wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:28 am
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 :thumbsup:
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.

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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.

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. :thumbsup:
I may take you up on that. I need to get the stalk for the column as well. Where do you get this from...BMW?

One of the big things my car is missing is CC

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Post by john-e89 » Sun Nov 05, 2017 5:43 pm

Havard wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 5:31 pm
john-e89 wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 2:27 pm
Havard wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:28 am

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.

H.
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.

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. :thumbsup:
I may take you up on that. I need to get the stalk for the column as well. Where do you get this from...BMW?

One of the big things my cat is missing is CC

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Sopers is the dealer of choice as you ‘may’ get a small discount if you mention the forum. Ring them and they’ll get you the stalk Harvard. If you PM SRHutch he’ll sort you a cable out I’m sure.
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Post by Marlon » Sun Nov 05, 2017 5:58 pm

srhutch wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 4:53 pm
Marlon wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 12:24 pm
Darren Slone wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:41 am

Aahhhh thanks for the clarification :thumbsup:
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.
Production date around Oct 04 was the cut off for cars fitted with CC looms iirc.

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.
Much earlier than I thought - wonder if thats the same for the other looms?
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Post by Darren Slone » Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:06 pm

Attilio wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 5:02 pm Hello everyone,

I’m new to the forum and about to buy a Z4MC :)
I’m interested in retrofitting a cruise control...guess I will have to get the stalk and the loom (I understand one of the members - Dan? - has built a loom). Do I need to get the steering column cowl as well?

Of course any instructions on how to do the job are greatly appreciated (I live in Dublin and the South East where Dan lives is a bit too far) :wink:

Thanks in advance!
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Welcome aboard :thumbsup:

Post some pics up when you get your car when you get it and do a little introduction, be nice to see :driving:

If you pm Steve, srhutch, he’ll fill you in on the why’s and wherefores, you don’t need the cowl, you just drill the hole, there’s an imprint on the inside of the cowl to help you,

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Post by pvr » Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:45 pm

Darren Slone, you sure your fitting was completed though? You know that Steve has the, uh, reputation to start a mod but never actually completely finish it ... :evil:
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Post by Darren Slone » Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:29 pm

pvr wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:45 pm Darren Slone, you sure your fitting was completed though? You know that Steve has the, uh, reputation to start a mod but never actually completely finish it ... :evil:

All fine and dandy! :D :thumbsup:

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Post by srhutch » Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:34 pm

pvr wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:45 pm Darren Slone, you sure your fitting was completed though? You know that Steve has the, uh, reputation to start a mod but never actually completely finish it ... :evil:
Haven’t you got some siliconing to do :poke:
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Post by pvr » Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:07 pm

No, waiting for the tools to arrive :P
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Post by bradz » Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:59 pm

If anyone near Bedford wants one fitting I'm happy to do it for beer tokens.

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Post by Attilio » Tue Nov 07, 2017 10:59 pm

Hello Darren, all,

thanks! Yes, will share some pictures once I get the car (hopefully Friday 10th!)

Also thanks for the info and advice regarding the cruise control...will get the part and, if I feel brave enough, I might give it a go myself after a PM to Steve (aka srhutch).

Be in touch soon!
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Post by Fogwan1983 » Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:18 pm

Mine is still going strong and works perfectly. Thanks again. :driving:

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