*gentlydoesit Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Attempting to fit cruise control tomorrow to the ibiza. This isn't going to be too thrilling!dyu do a lot of motorway miles then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Cap did it on his 6N Polo - wasn't too bad actually! Just need VCDS to activate... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hand throttle! Hand throttle! Hand throttle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 The question is; how overly optimistic is that speedo?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 dyu do a lot of motorway miles then? Yeahhh kind of. 60 miles a day and 200 every other weekend seeing the girlfriend. Yeah Adam I've got a guide for the 6n funnily enough! Starting it soon and not going inside till it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Am I right in saying if I want an ignition feed I shouldn't go to the fuse box as every single wire going in there should be constantly on so to speak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 This is amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Gonna throw my pics from today up. I'll pop it in spoiler as there's loads!! Started to remove the the side panel to gain access to the control module. I then removed the light switch panel, the wires dangling are for the lights. First blooooooood! This is what it looks like as standard, I then have to drop the box with the red wires going to it along with the relay box behind it to gain access to the plug where you have to fit the wiring loom into. Control module dropped Relays dropped! This box of plugs is what I thought I had to connect the wire to but boy was I wrong haha, turned out its way to the left away from easy arms reach. Finally got the correct white plug out, required sliding a metal bar to the left to release it from its holder. I then slotted the wire in the plug, initially releasing the purple pin holder to allow to fit the new pin in. Bye bye wire!!, plug back in its holder and the wire loose. I shoved my camera right in to show the white plug where the new wire goes into, as you can see it's pretty far back! Started to remove the steering wheel too! Bought the correct tool too, my first "proper" tool i've bought as usually we've got it in the box. Mandatory cup of coffee in the background too haha I then started to remove the cowling to gain access to the stalks to swap them over and wire in more of the loom to the connector at the back of the stalks. Before and after, Spot the difference! This is the connector, notice how there are plug gaps at the top then look at the next pic to see where the new ones go! Started to put it all back together I then had to wire in a final wire to the fusebox, I went to one that comes on with ignition as I don't want power constantly being fed to the loom. Few more pics of me doing this! Then finally I had to activate it on VCDS, thanks to my Dad's trusty million year old laptop haha. The battery lasts 10 mins after a full charge so I had to be quick lol Started putting it all back together! I also caved in and bought a black boost gauge, the silver one didn't go too well and this looks much better imo! Yay all in, works an absolute treat, I genuinely can't believe it worked first time as I thought I would mess up the wiring somewhere. So so happy Sunday's drive to newcastle is going to be so chilled now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Nice work! I miss cruise control, used it all the time in the Saab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King C Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I was so tempted to fit it to my BMW but I just can't be arsed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 To be honest i've only just pulled my self together to do it, been driving around with the stalks and loom in the back of the car flying around for 2 weeks lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 f**k you MOT, see you in 12 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Excuse my slightly weird look. It's not every day that a designer from McLaren brings you an MP412C to play with. By far and away one of the coolest things that's happened to me for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 As a polar opposite...by far the least cool thing to happen to me in a long time: 2 hours in hospital, 6 X-rays later...5 hours from collision to home. Not cool. Just thankful it was my work van and not my own car! Unfortunately it was all my own doing too. Pulled out on a car at a dual-carriageway crossing, all because I couldn't see shit from the sun being so low and blinding me. Saw the car infront of this one, and the one behind, and deemed the gap safe to cross, and got a tasty T-Bone for my efforts. Car that hit me was a Mazda 3, full of a group of 18 year old girls going to the Kiss Weekender dance party. They got picked up by one of the girls' dads, and continued to the party! Their car however wasn't so pretty. Was shocked at just how bad it had fallen apart from a head on collision. Did it's job though, because nobody was injured (I was the only one that went to hospital). Just awaiting what happens with regards to prosecution. Hoping I'm not too harshly dealt with. The policeman said the sun was a major contributing factor, and there was no element of speed or anything involved, so hopefully it will just be a driver awareness course...if it comes to prosecution. Glad it only resulted in what happened. The way the girls were screaming, I honestly thought I had seriously hurt somebody. Never felt as awful as that before My neck and back are pretty stiff and sore, but hopefully that will subside soon. Will be a lot more careful with the low sun now, and will be looking into prescription sunglasses so this hopefully can be avoided in the future! Ruined my 10 year record of no accidents too Luckily my NCB remains though, because it was a company vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Shit man, that's nasty. Good things to take away are obviously the lack of anyone seriously hurt, and the fact the group of kids were still able to party as planned. Hopefully they still have a good weekend! Definitely get some prescription sunglasses though. I have really sensitive eyes so I wear mine any time it's anything more than grey, and it really helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 At least that's one less fiesta on the road. Only joking, glad you're okay! That sun is an absolute bast lately. Had to drive about 2mph around a corner the other day because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Not a good time for Fiesta company cars recently! It was actually quite a good little car to be fair. Will be sad to see it gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Glad it's mainly just vent metal and no serious injuries involved. I'd have thought you'd need to tell your insurers though regardless of being a works van. If you got done for drink driving in a works van would you not have to tell your insurers either?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Well yeah, I will have to tell them I've had an accident, but it isn't my no-claims, so that should stay intact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted November 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 I know how easy it is to do that mate, almost did it on the A4 last week on my morning commute - the sun is in a really crap position on my commute at the moment! Glad to hear you're alright though, sounds like it could have ended much worse if they were going faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King C Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Yea that sucks but good job only minor injuries were sustained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Insurance wise it depends on the company. Some will add it on even though it wasn't on the policy. My motorbike accident had to be added my car policy as a 'claim' even though it was a different company, policy and class of vehicle. I imagine it will effect your premium regardless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Insurance wise it depends on the company. Some will add it on even though it wasn't on the policy. My motorbike accident had to be added my car policy as a 'claim' even though it was a different company, policy and class of vehicle. I imagine it will effect your premium regardless... You have to declare any accident regardless of the circumstances or fault, we've established that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Shiiit George, glad you are ok fella! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Shit dude! Glad nobody was seriously hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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