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Can I add spec to a low spec d3
I'm looking at a low spec d3 no fogs or cruise control cloth etc is it possible to retro fit cruise and front dogs without to much hassle ? What other mods are possible? Parking sensors etc cheers
20th Mar 2019 9:16 pm
Pete K
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Yes it is
20th Mar 2019 9:38 pm
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Pretty much everything is transferable from spec to spec, particularly if you source bits from the same model year etc.
However you may find it considerably cheaper (and a lot less bother) to actually wait for a better spec car to come for sale. The difference between my HSE and a lowest spec car of the same age is remarkable and could not be retrofitted without spending a lot of hard earned cash. I reckon I paid a grand or so on top of the standard spec to secure a best spec car - 19” HSE wheels, leather electric seats, cruise, sensors, cd changers, satnav, fogs, etc. These alone would cost double that (at least) in parts.
It’s fun to upgrade, but consider the cost. My advice is to get the best spec you can afford and start from there.2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
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As above, they are coming down in price so buy the highest spec with the best history you can. Having said that a lot of things can be retrofitted depending on your skills and bank balance. I think parking sensors are difficult to retrofit unless there are rear already fitted. If it only has the base stereo with out the sat nav screen then you can easily up grade to an after market stereo but it’s quite an undertaking to upgrade using genuine parts. Fogs, cruise, leather electric seats are all easily done.
20th Mar 2019 11:50 pm
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You're better off getting a car with it fitted though. The early 2005 S spec was very well specced. Xenons, front and rear heated seats, Harmon Kardon stereo etc.
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21st Mar 2019 10:01 am
Markmk1s
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Reason I ask is I have found a stunning car with low millage just no options at all cloth no heated seats no cruise
21st Mar 2019 5:24 pm
Pete K
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you don't really need heated seats with cloth do you?
And cloth lasts longer ?
21st Mar 2019 5:30 pm
Markmk1s
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No to be honest I would add leather bolting seats it isn't the problem but a lot have heat function so is all the wiring there?
21st Mar 2019 7:07 pm
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Moo wrote:
You're better off getting a car with it fitted though. The early 2005 S spec was very well specced. Xenons, front and rear heated seats, Harmon Kardon stereo etc.
When new a 2005my HSE had over £15k of extras over an S model. It can when others can't,
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21st Mar 2019 7:41 pm
Pete K
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Wiring isn’t there.
4 wires per seat for heaters.
And the climate panel with buttons.
Hardly anyone has got memeory seats working. And I think I know why.
21st Mar 2019 8:33 pm
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21st Mar 2019 11:33 pm
Andy Foster
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Cruise and fogs is an easy job to do. Front PDC may not be. Behind the drivers headlight you should have 2 unused connectors. One for fogs and one for PDC. If there is only one it’s for the fogs and the missing one is for the PDC. What year is it as I think it was pre 2007 they used the same look for every spec, or very nearly the same. My 2008 GS D3 only had the one connector.
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22nd Mar 2019 7:51 am
Pete K
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I had to help someone on here wire up the heated seats so not all wired.
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