Fitting? Gaptech - Worth the outlay - Now buying.

Bought mine last week and fitted it on Saturday. What a fantastic piece of kit.

Only thing to watch for is that the wires are pretty thin and if you aren't careful (and get them lined up with the slit in the scotchlok) you sever the wire and have to dig out the soldering iron :headbang: :oops:

Still doesn't take long though and is extremely satisfying when you can drop and raise from the key AND not have to keep your finger on the dash buttons. :thumbsup:
 
Yeah might just use a wee terminal block strip and screw down the wires into that, assuming that's prob better than the scotch locks as well.
 
I've ordered mine this morning too. I can't remember what people have said but do you need to disconnect the battery?
 
Ant said:
Yeah might just use a wee terminal block strip and screw down the wires into that, assuming that's prob better than the scotch locks as well.
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Connector blocks are what I used with no issues. I didn't have any confidence in the scotchloks as others have had issues with them. Bit fiddly but easy enough to fit.
 
rajen44 said:
I've ordered mine this morning too. I can't remember what people have said but do you need to disconnect the battery?
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No need to disconnect the battery pal. Remove the ashtray and disconnect the plug connectors, identify the correct wires and away you go.
 
nb67 said:
rajen44 said:
I've ordered mine this morning too. I can't remember what people have said but do you need to disconnect the battery?
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No need to disconnect the battery pal. Remove the ashtray and disconnect the plug connectors, identify the correct wires and away you go.
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Thanks buddy! :thumbsup:
 
Here's mine fitted and working, (thanks number 5)
I stripped the sleeving back a little and soldered followed by heat shrink.
Worked straight away. Great piece of kit.
Also fitted my eibach springs, another worthwhile mod :thumbsup:
 
bazzab said:
Here's mine fitted and working, (thanks number 5)
I stripped the sleeving back a little and soldered followed by heat shrink.
Worked straight away. Great piece of kit.
Also fitted my eibach springs, another worthwhile mod :thumbsup:
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I'm glad it all went to plan. I used mine properly for the first time today, rather than just testing ! :thumbsup:

The eibachs are good too. They give a nice stance and a nice ride.
 
Number5 said:
bazzab said:
Here's mine fitted and working, (thanks number 5)
I stripped the sleeving back a little and soldered followed by heat shrink.
Worked straight away. Great piece of kit.
Also fitted my eibach springs, another worthwhile mod :thumbsup:
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I'm glad it all went to plan. I used mine properly for the first time today, rather than just testing ! :thumbsup:

The eibachs are good too. They give a nice stance and a nice ride.
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Yeah, surprised at it feeling smoother, no rubbing either which I'm super pleased about
 
Hi im thinking about ordering one of these for my car. Im fairly handy and csn solder but id like to read the instructions / guide on how to install it first of all. Could some please email or pm me a copy of the instructions or point me to somewhere i can download them.
Cheers
 
Bing posted this in a post somewhere on the forum.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=282927&d=1309026407
 
Any1else said:
Bing posted this in a post somewhere on the forum.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=282927&d=1309026407
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Perfect. Thanks very much for that.
 
I hate those Scotchlok fittings. They remind me of badly wired up kenwood headunits in mk3 escorts 20yrs ago. Can see why people talk about soldering.
 
Mine came with one fitted but believe me if I bought another car that didnt it would be getting one pronto. After having one you just wouldn't want to be without it and BMW really should have supplied the cars with the features a gaptech give you.

As well as the benefits already mentioned, one of the best things for me is the ability to park in a tight space and get out with the roof down (which is much easier) then walk off as the roof raises without either having to hold the key in the door lock or stand at the car holding the button down hoping it works. The reverse is true when you come back to the car and the roof is safely stowed in seconds, before your even opening the door.
 
MACK said:
Mine came with one fitted but believe me if I bought another car that didnt it would be getting one pronto. After having one you just wouldn't want to be without it and BMW really should have supplied the cars with the features a gaptech give you.

As well as the benefits already mentioned, one of the best things for me is the ability to park in a tight space and get out with the roof down (which is much easier) then walk off as the roof raises without either having to hold the key in the door lock or stand at the car holding the button down hoping it works. The reverse is true when you come back to the car and the roof is safely stowed in seconds, before your even opening the door.
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Agree, getting caught out as the traffic light goes green with your finger still desperately pressing the button is just embarrassing! :oops:
Rob
 
Smartbear said:
MACK said:
Mine came with one fitted but believe me if I bought another car that didnt it would be getting one pronto. After having one you just wouldn't want to be without it and BMW really should have supplied the cars with the features a gaptech give you.

As well as the benefits already mentioned, one of the best things for me is the ability to park in a tight space and get out with the roof down (which is much easier) then walk off as the roof raises without either having to hold the key in the door lock or stand at the car holding the button down hoping it works. The reverse is true when you come back to the car and the roof is safely stowed in seconds, before your even opening the door.
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Agree, getting caught out as the traffic light goes green with your finger still desperately pressing the button is just embarrassing! :oops:
Rob
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Nothing worse, everyone just thinks your roofs packed in! I've never understood why the E85 roof doesn't work up to circa 30mph like a lot of other convertibles of similar age. What's the E89 like in this respect Rob?
 
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