horse shoe what do i need

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dazmac
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Tue Aug 06, 2013 9:16 am

got a 325i cabby did have electtric roof etc, but motor been taken out etc, ive seen that some cars have just the horse shoe part electricly opereated what do i need to have this on mine

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Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:05 pm

You'll need the horseshoe motor to start with iif you haven't already, then the wiring, micro switches etc
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Wed Aug 07, 2013 5:37 pm

will check motor is still there it was originally all ectically operated but been removed might the roof manual for now, until i come across a descent priced motor for it. just want the who shoe bit working. is the motor for that in the boot somewhere

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Thu Aug 08, 2013 6:58 am

Whats wrong with your motor?
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Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:34 am

correct me if im wrong..but wouldn't you then have to manually lift up the rear of the hood, find a way to keep it upright, then climb back into your car and press the switch to open the horseshoe.

Or do you intend on fitting the motor to lift the back of the hood to the upright position too?
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Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:46 pm

didnt think that one through lol. the motor for the hood isnt on the car previous owner must of removed or it broke

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