Re: Shantybeater's S54 - BMWCar Mag+Xenon Retrofit finished!
did the angel eyes go in?
did the angel eyes go in?
Shantybeater's S54 - BMWCar Mag+Xenon\Cruise Retrofit
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Re: Shantybeater's S54 - BMWCar Mag+Xenon Retrofit finished!
Unfortunately not. The outer rings matched up perfectly but the inners didn't line up with the chrome rings at all. I tried to rear mount them which was even more of a no go. Shame but my OCD wouldn't be happy with them misplaced and visible
Unfortunately not. The outer rings matched up perfectly but the inners didn't line up with the chrome rings at all. I tried to rear mount them which was even more of a no go. Shame but my OCD wouldn't be happy with them misplaced and visible
Shantybeater's S54 - BMWCar Mag+Xenon Retrofit finished!!
That's a shame. I was wondering how they would sit with the chrome so that answered that question and I would be the same, has to be right
That's a shame. I was wondering how they would sit with the chrome so that answered that question and I would be the same, has to be right
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Re: Shantybeater's S54 - BMWCar Mag+Xenon Retrofit finished!
Agreed, i'll keep my eyes peeled for a set which fits properly!
Another headlight update, hopefully the last (i'm sure i'm boring everyone now! haha)
I tried the chrome vinyl which didn't work on the rings so I masked and sprayed with titanium silver paint, the finish is much better. I used the chrome vinyl behind the lens instead to hide the projector which I think works very well. Will be keeping an eye on things since i'm not sure how hot it gets in there or how heat resistant the vinyl is!!
Agreed, i'll keep my eyes peeled for a set which fits properly!
Another headlight update, hopefully the last (i'm sure i'm boring everyone now! haha)
I tried the chrome vinyl which didn't work on the rings so I masked and sprayed with titanium silver paint, the finish is much better. I used the chrome vinyl behind the lens instead to hide the projector which I think works very well. Will be keeping an eye on things since i'm not sure how hot it gets in there or how heat resistant the vinyl is!!
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not boring at all! It's interesting to see the stages and the only downside i can see is me having to spend more money
Mine will have to wait, too much driving to do and not enough time to spend modding in the summer now
not boring at all! It's interesting to see the stages and the only downside i can see is me having to spend more money
Mine will have to wait, too much driving to do and not enough time to spend modding in the summer now
Re: Shantybeater's S54 - BMWCar Mag+Xenon Retrofit finished!
It looks absolutely great, truly OEM. Whether the vinyl will stand the test of time I'm not so sure. It must get hot, i know a lad who has a sign writing firm I'll ask him if there are different grades etc or a preferred brand. They must come across occasions that heat is an issue, I'll ask and let you know.
Is it silver or chrome that you're after?
It looks absolutely great, truly OEM. Whether the vinyl will stand the test of time I'm not so sure. It must get hot, i know a lad who has a sign writing firm I'll ask him if there are different grades etc or a preferred brand. They must come across occasions that heat is an issue, I'll ask and let you know.
Is it silver or chrome that you're after?
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Good job on the lights shanty look very OEM and a great detailed description :-bd
Good job on the lights shanty look very OEM and a great detailed description :-bd
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Re: Shantybeater's S54 - BMWCar Mag+Xenon Retrofit finished!
Thanks for the comments guys
('_')Z3 - Please do, i'm after chrome or mirrored to look as similar as the reflector as possible. If he can offer high temp stuff i'll be very interested!
Thanks for the comments guys
('_')Z3 - Please do, i'm after chrome or mirrored to look as similar as the reflector as possible. If he can offer high temp stuff i'll be very interested!
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Well another thing has been ticked off the list. After seeing a thread some time ago about how easy it was to retrofit cruise control to an S54 I finally got round to giving it a try. Popped into my local BMW dealership on thursday afternoon and ordered the same three parts outlined by other members:
B61.31.8.360.926 Switch
B61.31.1.390.968 Knob (English)
B65.71.8.380.054 Interface
I got a text this morning saying the parts had arrived:
Well an hour or so later its all fitted and working. I cannot believe how easy it was to fit, all the connections were already there, even the hole to cut out was outlined (a bit like airfix models). I've taken it for a test drive and everything looks in working order so very happy
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B61.31.8.360.926 Switch
B61.31.1.390.968 Knob (English)
B65.71.8.380.054 Interface
I got a text this morning saying the parts had arrived:
Well an hour or so later its all fitted and working. I cannot believe how easy it was to fit, all the connections were already there, even the hole to cut out was outlined (a bit like airfix models). I've taken it for a test drive and everything looks in working order so very happy
fitted:
That's one thing i wish I could add to the s50 for the motorway sections.
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My s50 has cruise. You might be able to retro fit?
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Christ James, I have got that on my October 1996 1.9 and never use it.... 8-|
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G2JRP said:
I'm pretty sure it is retrofittable but on the s50 you require quite a few more parts - worth looking into though?
it's more for when I'm sitting on roads like the a14 (a1 to m11) with average speed cameras all the way down it. At 2am with nothing else on the road it would be nice to just sit back and relax as my foot can start to ache at times.hard top said:
I looked into I a while back and couldn't get the parts. There was a retrofit option but not available anymore and with it having a throttle cable it makes it all the more difficult.
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Well i made the most of the jubilee bank holiday and got on with one of my big jobs i've been putting off for a while:
I broke my passenger seatbelt guide a while back now. After reading the 'how to' on bimmerforums (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... p?t=479280)I was quite hesitant to take on the task. I knew it was going to take some time and it did thats for sure! I never want to see another hog ring in my life
Whilst at it another thing on the list was a small lump inside the passenger seat, after stripping the lower part (another job i never wish to repeat) I found the heating element had moved or was fitted poorly from the factory. I've tried my best to reseat the heating element but it has warped after being in this position for 10~years
Finally it was time to fit my Whalen seat bushes I bought some time ago. Unlike my last zed i haven't noticed any rocking seat issues, just a slight squeak every time i get in the car.
The old bushes were actually in very good nick compared to other posters after the procedure
Extreme weight saving!
Whilst the seats were out it was a good opportunity to clean all those areas normally unreachable
Under the seats I found a blackberry case, heel of a shoe, nail file under the drivers seat and about £2.50 in change
I broke my passenger seatbelt guide a while back now. After reading the 'how to' on bimmerforums (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... p?t=479280)I was quite hesitant to take on the task. I knew it was going to take some time and it did thats for sure! I never want to see another hog ring in my life
Whilst at it another thing on the list was a small lump inside the passenger seat, after stripping the lower part (another job i never wish to repeat) I found the heating element had moved or was fitted poorly from the factory. I've tried my best to reseat the heating element but it has warped after being in this position for 10~years
Finally it was time to fit my Whalen seat bushes I bought some time ago. Unlike my last zed i haven't noticed any rocking seat issues, just a slight squeak every time i get in the car.
The old bushes were actually in very good nick compared to other posters after the procedure
Extreme weight saving!
Whilst the seats were out it was a good opportunity to clean all those areas normally unreachable
Under the seats I found a blackberry case, heel of a shoe, nail file under the drivers seat and about £2.50 in change
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nice washing machine sir 
Oh and nice vaccuam cleaner 
) Seriously though the seat bushes are a bit of a fiddle arent they. All looking good now mate. Cant wait to see it at Silverstone. By the way got some projectors, i know you dont like them but the angel eyes look good
) Seriously though the seat bushes are a bit of a fiddle arent they. All looking good now mate. Cant wait to see it at Silverstone. By the way got some projectors, i know you dont like them but the angel eyes look good
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HornelZ3M said:Oh and nice vaccuam cleaner
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HornelZ3M said:Oh and nice vaccuam cleaner
Paul - Looking forward to it too
maybe you can persuade me otherwise with the headlights!And Mark, i assume you have the same washing machine?
Yes mate i am curious about your lights. I have just (nearly) fitted the projector lights and awaiting another blue zenon bulb as one would not work, and i must say i think they will look good, especially with the blue bulbs even reflecting when they are off.