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cable from interiour to engine

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 4:21 pm
by xl5
as title, any ideas how to run/feed a power cable from the interior to the engine bay.. i've looked and there doesnt seem to be any access routes through the bulkhead.....e70 4.8i btw..

Re: cable from interiour to engine

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 4:26 pm
by X5Sport
What would it be for?

Not having played around in the bay, there could be a 'modules box' under the aircon/scuttle trims which should have wiring going through it between the fuse board/interior and the engine bay as it did on the E53.  If said beastie is also on the E70 then that should give you a way through?

R

Re: cable from interiour to engine

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 4:36 pm
by xl5
its for some leds in the grill [dont ask  :'(]

i'll have to have a look under the engine trims then, thanks..

Re: cable from interiour to engine

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:22 pm
by V12 EGO
Blue ones  O:-) ?

Re: cable from interiour to engine

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:49 pm
by xl5
i do have that colour but i dont think so this time.. ;)

Re: cable from interiour to engine

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:25 pm
by 535dboy
Thought you were selling it?

Re: cable from interiour to engine

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:08 pm
by xl5
i'm in two minds whether to keep or sell....i love the car but the wife keeps remarking about the ride being a bit harsh...i think the answer is to get some 19" wheels and go from there....

it was a nice day today and i was bored and wanted to do somethingbwith the car..

Re: cable from interiour to engine

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:24 pm
by Horizon
Just bin the run flats, get some conventional tyres, and a space saver spare, or carry a tin of tyre weld , lots of cars don't come with a spare wheel anymore.
Don't believe all the bull about the suspension being set up for run flats either.
You will get a better ride. I did the same on my E60 530i, it transformed the car, better handling and much reduced noise. Rides like Bmw,s used to.

Re: cable from interiour to engine

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:29 pm
by 535dboy
[quote="Horizon"]
Just bin the run flats, get some conventional tyres, and a space saver spare, or carry a tin of tyre weld , lots of cars don't come with a spare wheel anymore.
Don't believe all the bull about the suspension being set up for run flats either.
You will get a better ride. I did the same on my E60 530i, it transformed the car, better handling and much reduced noise. Rides like Bmw,s used to.
[/quote]

Would work out cheaper!

Re: cable from interiour to engine

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:33 pm
by xl5
that gives me two options, normal tyres on the 20" or buy 19" and sell the 20".....