New 3.0si owner

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Fordo

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Hi everyone!

I've been lucky to find a relatively low mileage 3.0si roadster - I did a little write up on Pistonheads, and a few people directed me this way.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=47&t=1745266

Collective forum knowledge is usually way more valuable than any dealership!

My first little job is to retrofit cruise, as I rather stupidly thought the multifunction steering wheel meant it had cruise (as it was with the e46s) - and I do tend to waft about on the motorway a bit.

I've heard rumour there's someone on the forum who makes up the bit of loom needed for the facelift cars? I'm off to nose about on the forum a little, and read up a bit more!
 
Welcome, cruise is possible, loom should still be available from dealers. If you're not comfortable installing yourself there are a few members who do it.
 
Fordo said:
I've heard rumour there's someone on the forum who makes up the bit of loom needed for the facelift cars? I'm off to nose about on the forum a little, and read up a bit more!
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Welcome.
Yes. SRHutch (Steve) is the man who makes and supplies the looms. Send him a PM
 
Fordo said:
Hi everyone!

I've been lucky to find a relatively low mileage 3.0si roadster - I did a little write up on Pistonheads, and a few people directed me this way.
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Welcome to the madhouse - I was one of those responsible!

By the way I don't think you can use the private messages facility until you've made a certain numbers of posts, but I can't remember if it is 3 or 5. :roll:

But if you mention it again on here SRHutch may read it and contact you.

Good luck getting it done. :thumbsup: I use cruise mostly when there are average speed cameras!
 
Mr Tidy said:
Good luck getting it done. I use cruise mostly when there are average speed cameras!
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Thats exactly what I'd use it for!

I trained a little as a mechanic years ago, and I tend to do a lot of my own car work, so it shouldn't pose too much of a challenge.
 
Fordo said:
I trained a little as a mechanic years ago, and I tend to do a lot of my own car work, so it shouldn't pose too much of a challenge.
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So it shouldn't be a problem then once you've got the stalk and the section of wiring. As I understand it the position for the stalk is marked on the inside of the steering column cowl when you take it off.

For the stalk it's either BMW or a breaker probably, but it might be worth doing a bit of research on realoem as the stalk on my E91 and on the E87 I had look the same - and my be cheaper/easier to find.
 
Hi and welcome Fordo. Not been here long myself, but finding it a useful place. I also commented on your Pistonheads thread. I’m pstruck over there, but have a feeling I’ll be spending less and less time on PH and more on here now! :)
 
Hi and Welcome Aboard!
Just read your P/H thread, a nice little read. Got to agree with most of what you said and I certainly agree about the black wheels etc.

Cruise control wise IIRC from when I did mine (bear in mind its nearly three years ago now) the stalk is specific to the E85/6 making it harder to source used and pricier. In the end I decided for the little difference it made between used and trade from the dealers it wasn't worth paying the generally inflated used prices that E85/6 parts attract. If you dont already get trade pricing etc from a BMW dealer give Sophers BMW in Lincoln a call. they give a discount if you mention the forum which in most cases seems to be pretty close to trade.

As others have said you dont need a new cowl, as its marked to show you where to cut (its what I did with mine).
I'll drop SRHutch a pm with a link to this thread to make him aware you interested in a loom. Although you cant PM him yet, he can PM you.
 
MACK said:
I'll drop SRHutch a pm with a link to this thread to make him aware you interested in a loom. Although you cant PM him yet, he can PM you.
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Ah, no need, ive already got in touch - but thanks though

Really friendly forum, many thanks already!
 
Welcome along.

Very enjoyable PH post - well informed choice :thumbsup:
Ditch the runflats and you will feel a big difference to the driving experience :driving:

I had cruise retro-fitted on my 3.0si here's a pic from my mods thread:

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Marlon said:
I had cruise retro-fitted on my 3.0si here's a pic from my mods thread:
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Looks neat there. It's a shame BMW went to using a stalk - in my old e46 325ti, cruise was on the multifunction steering wheel. It was so convenient, just usage your right hand thumb to tweak the cruise speed. Oh well, first world problems!
 
Fordo said:
Looks neat there. It's a shame BMW went to using a stalk - in my old e46 325ti, cruise was on the multifunction steering wheel. It was so convenient, just usage your right hand thumb to tweak the cruise speed. Oh well, first world problems!
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Small world - I sold a 325ti back in February!

To be honest I prefer the stalk - which is lucky because the E91 I replaced it with also has that!
 
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