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horse shoe what do i need

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 9:16 am
by dazmac
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

thanks
darren

Re: horse shoe what do i need

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:05 pm
by ImysE30
You'll need the horseshoe motor to start with iif you haven't already, then the wiring, micro switches etc

Re: horse shoe what do i need

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 5:37 pm
by dazmac
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

daz

Re: horse shoe what do i need

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 6:58 am
by stew72
Whats wrong with your motor?

Re: horse shoe what do i need

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:34 am
by mk3-ralf
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?

Re: horse shoe what do i need

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:46 pm
by dazmac
didnt think that one through lol. the motor for the hood isnt on the car previous owner must of removed or it broke

daz