Recent content by Martaigne

Slowly, but surely. I'm going to be using a 5v timer relay to spoof the CANBUS signal to the seat controller via the green/orange wires to prevent it from powering off. I had a friend 3d print some housings for this controller, and as it's only a 5v draw, I am also wiring in a 12v=>5v...

After a little more scouring of the wires and diagrams, it appears as though the seat heaters are controlled by CANBUS signals in the BMW. So, I'll have to run a 20a wire to each seat, clip the brown and green paired wires coming out of the SCM (these are seat and seat back heater wires), and...

Hey gang, I'm working on retrofitting a pair of 2016 BMW 428xi sport seats into a 1998 LX470. I have a few diagrams, though some of the BMW diagrams I'm currently not 100% certain of having the right ones. I'm putting together information from various threads around the internet to try to...

Been busy with other projects and also breaking this one. Got the sliders mounted finally, and a drop hitch for towing. Also installed the Prospeed roof rack and some no-name snorkel. For your entertainment I have some mild off-roading with a lovely surprise at the end. Had some fun on a...

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Thanks, I picked one up. :bounce:

I'll probably have some spares soon, too, and I'm in your neck of the woods. Just need to find time to install my lift kit.

Yeah, it took a little finessing to get it to fit the metal grille frame, and none of the screws worked. I had to find screws that were long enough to work but not so long that they'd come out the front. Overall though, it's a good fit, though I'm concerned that the black plastic may...

So, been catching up with maintenance and some other stuff on this thing, then started adding the aftermarket stuff. Ironman 4x4 had a sale so I bought and installed their front bumper, adding a Boar 12k winch with synthetic cable in the process, and relocating the control unit under the hood...

I'm in for at least the LX470 grille and headlight conversion if you do them again.

Meh.

Hey gang. Greetings and Salutations. Newbie here from the north GA area. Recently picked up a 1998 LX470 with 343k miles on it. Already have an Ironman4x4 front bumper and a 13k winch on it, working on the rest. Lovely shade of Old People Beige. Blends nicely with the mud. Currently...