I've done that already, but Adam posted that the shifter would come with the "proper hardware, instructions, etc." I am not sure if I received these or not. Just want to figure out what materials should be included before I dismantling the car.

And does anyone know how these miniature connectors work? I have never seen these types of connectors before. Just looking at the design, u strip the wires, lay one wire in one metal channel, and the other wire in the other metal channel? and then fold over smaller piece to act as a cap?

 

Yeah thatspretty much it, I had abunch on hand that are a little thinner and longer so it was easier to fit those into the harness, and those are made to self tap into the wire, but if you have weak signal connection issues thats the first place to look to make sure they have a good tap/connection.

 

Those scotchlock connectors are pretty much junk IMO.. They corrode, and damage the wire on installation anyways.. Strip, solder, heat shrink.. Repeat as needed...

 

definitely looks cool, do you choose the shift points or is that done for you?

I also saw this vid on youtube, wondered if anyone knew what this was about:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=AT_Q2vTiHgQ&feature=related

 

I was thinking of giving these a try:

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...cts&i=669PP606

 

Hey folks! We should (not saying we did) have included some connectors to replace those crappy scotch locks. (BTW: BMW supplies it with those! Yikes!) They totally stink.

Check the package for a set of blue connectors that crimp over the wire. Then you plug the male connector into it. That is what I did on my personal cars. If those are missing, my apologies. Let me know!

 

you get to choose the redline

 

Not a fan of anything that just pierces a wire. Weakens it, breaks strands which technically could affect load carrying ability, and exposes the wire to corrosion.. Splice, solder, heat shrink

 

As it turns-out, the OEM top plate with the Boost/Volt gauges is curved far too much to match the shift light indicator pod.

If I was to install them, there would be large gaps on the front and sides of the pod and that would just drive me nuts.

So my loss will be someone elses gain. Check-out the Marketplace shortly for a good deal.

 

sucks to hear that...got mine installed today...its awesome! and BRIGHT lol

 

Nice

 

Has anyone successfully cut/spliced/soldered this?

I just got it in for my B-day and want to cut the wire running to the lights themselves, drill a hole in the mounting plate, snake the wire through and resolder the wires (looks like there are 6 of them). That way the wire isn't visible on the steering column. then I want to solder into the wires on the car rather than using the connectors.

Just wondering if anyone else did this. I hate hacking things up before I even get to use them.

 

Well I put it in today. Didn't bother to cut and solder when I realized how little wire shows. I also just used the connectors given rather than solder into the obdII wires. I had to fight with that for 2 hours to get it off so I could put the connectors on... but I finally got it finished...

and I have to say this thing is AWESOME! Cudos to Alta for figuring it out . I think I'm going to get more speeding tickets now though

And that middle green light is BRIGHT!

 

SWEET! Glad it all worked out!

 

I do have an OBDII device (Dashdyno SPD) that is constantly pluged in.
Is it stil possible to install the shift indicator???
sorry for the strange question...

 

pics are gone!! :(

 

has anyone looked to see if its possible to change the color of the lights? that green light that stays on constantly is really annoying. it needs to be more dim, or better yet....red or blue so it would match all my other lights!

 

BUMP! Client was having issues finding this item!

snypr: there is a button on the lamp strip that turns off the green light but leaves on the other. It looks like a tab!

 

Adam... I still plan on adding this sometime soon.

BTW, let me know if you want me to move this thread out of GP talk into the regular JCW talk, now that the forum exists (since this isn't really a "GP only" mod, but a JCW mod).

 

This mod is for any MINI. It's just a so called JCW part.

Have a new never used one for sale.
PM if wanted.

 

Yeah it is a tough one! It fits on ALL 02-08 R53 /R52 with my updated instructions.

But you are a MOD, maybe lets make the decision up to you!

Thanks for your help!

 

OK, I moved the thread. The whole purpose of this JCW Garage is for all 1st Gen JCW stuff, and your mod definitely applies.

 

Thank you!

 

nice!! i want to buy it, but it's possible from Mexico?

 

wow!! nice!! i want it!! its possible from Mexico?