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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: oomjan on May 19, 2009, 15:19:29
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I'd like to have cruise control fitted (do a lot of country drivin). I don't like the tack on aftermarket module - looks and feels like something out of a kids Lego set! One of those Korean import online sites has the OEM steering wheel module (they fit in RHS of wheel as per the SLX spec PETROL model). Anyone know if it's possible to retro fit a cruise control but using the OEM module?
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i think most of the early slx diesel buyers all want cruise :P
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I'd like to have cruise control fitted (do a lot of country drivin). I don't like the tack on aftermarket module - looks and feels like something out of a kids Lego set! One of those Korean import online sites has the OEM steering wheel module (they fit in RHS of wheel as per the SLX spec PETROL model). Anyone know if it's possible to retro fit a cruise control but using the OEM module?
yes they have designed the OEM kit to be able to be fitted to the early cars (or SXs for that matter).
It's mainly the control mechanisms (switches etc) and a software change. Because the CRDi has drive-by-wire, there is no need for any hardware changes under the bonnet.
However, I would use genuine parts and get a dealer to do it. If you stuff around with buying in imported stuff and getting it fitted by non-experts, you're leaving yourself in danger of having it not work properly and even worse, having warranty issues. Even if you fit OEM parts it's very easy to find out whether the car was built with it.
It will be more expensive but losing your warranty would spoil your day. ;o)
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I'd love to have cruise control fitted to my Slx CRDi. If Hyundai are able to offer it as an option to be added to ouri30, I'd seriously consider it. We've just purchased a Santa Fe CRDi Auto with cruise control and it is great on our flat country roads.
Bob
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I'd love to have cruise control fitted to my Slx CRDi. If Hyundai are able to offer it as an option to be added to ouri30, I'd seriously consider it. We've just purchased a Santa Fe CRDi Auto with cruise control and it is great on our flat country roads.
Bob
It was rolled out standard on SLX CRDis about a month before I left, and as I was considering an SLX diesel at the time I asked the service people whether they would be making it available as a retro-fit to the cars that were already built without it. They said yes, they would. I ended up buying the SR so it was moot to me anyway, but no doubt it could be done. Can't say how much it would cost though! :wink:
Cruise is especially suited to the diesel, it works really well with the torque the CRDi has. Recommended, depending how much you want to spend. Do give the aftermarket ones a miss tho. :rolleyes:
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I'll have to talk to my dealership about this. my cars 4k away from 30k service and ill be seeing them late next month anyways.... might have to see if this can be done when the car is serviced if possible
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had an after market on fitted professionally to my 08 diesel. great unit no issues. cost $1000 aussie in a remote country town. model AP (auto pilot) 800 plus matching CM30 paddle.
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pics ?! links ?!
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sorry new at this, called Auto Pilot (aust) after looking on Ebay and being totally confused, and confirmed local supplier and fitter. They will not sell to public for self fitment. Must be fitted by certified operator. Will supply pics when possible, at work at the momement will be back tomorrow night (perth time). not much to take pics of though, unit is very stealth up beside the foot throttle. Only real evidence is the stalk on the steering column.
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Wrote a big spiel but lost it somehow, pic of stalk is attached. In general, suppliers will not let the public buy a unit for self fitment due to laws regarding aftermarket CC's. If you do manage to find an AP800 then be aware that you will need a harness to fit the I30. This is where I had my problem. I could find plenty of cheap AP800's on ebay but could not find anybody around the world to supply me with the correct harness. Lucky I did some homework first because I would have been left with a completely useless unit if I jumped straight in. The unit it self is an easy fit because it is basically a plug and play unit. The hardest thing is to fit the stalk. Mine is fitted on the left hand of the steering wheel. The stalk has a left and right hand operation so it works as per normal on either side of the steering column. The only downfall of the unit is that it remembers your last setting for ever. Embarassing when you go to set it in a low speed zone and accidently hit resume instead. The turbo launches you to the 100kph you had set on the freeway last week.
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Hi,
The question is for the minds of electronics of the forum!
How easy is to buy and install the factory fitted cruise control switches (on the right side of the steering wheel) and combine with the aftermarket unit such as AP800 ?
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Could be done if you want to spend big $$$ adding the required parts changing the resistor values in the factory switch changing the clock spring for Airbags etc....
I like the Command stalk.....looks fine...!!....I have one....
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Hi MRH130. I can't find a dealer in Canberra to retrofit a factry unit. They always point me in the direction of approved aftermarket installers that they themselves. Could you tell me the name of your former dealership. I would be prepared to travel to Sydney (I presume) to get this done.
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Hi MRH130 ... Could you tell me the name of your former dealership ...
Sadly, Michael hasn't visited our forums (as MRH130) since October last year. Maybe an email (https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?action=useremail;u=466) will reach him?
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Thanks Shambles. I had sent an email to him last week, but had no reply. I figured he might have changed his address or he couldn't be bothered. Anyway I tried again using your link just in case. You wouldn't know where he used to work would you?
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... You wouldn't know where he used to work would you?
Sorry, no. If anyone knows that it would be Dazz, but that's just a guess.
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Thanks Shambles. I'll see if I can annoy him now.
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Can't help with where michael used to work sorry.. I'm guessing either an ACT or New South Wales Hyundai dealer...Made several attempts but was unable to raise him :'(
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Thanks Dazzler. I might have to call some NSW dealerships. If I uncover anything I'll place it in the forum.
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...If I uncover anything I'll place it in the forum.
If anyone can uncover anything, it's definitely you :P :D
Cheers. Let us know if Michael responds too, as I for one do miss the blighter :rolleyes:
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Thanks Dazzler. I might have to call some NSW dealerships. If I uncover anything I'll place it in the forum.
He used to drive a white i30 SR called Crystal rego number MRH 130 and there is a picture of him posted on the site here (post #71)
https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,1946.0.html
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Have a look at www.cruisecontrol.com.au they do a kit with factory switching and the rest of the kit is manufactered with OEM style plugs for a very factory install.
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looks nice but i can not see how it is easier to use, just nicer to look at.
i have had the non fashionable aftermarket CC over two years and i feels ok to me works ok and suits the no frills SX. if i was buying today maybe i would coose this but having used CC in different cars that does not look like the best set up to use by feel keeping eye on the road.
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looks nice but i can not see how it is easier to use, just nicer to look at.
i have had the non fashionable aftermarket CC over two years and i feels ok to me works ok and suits the no frills SX. if i was buying today maybe i would coose this but having used CC in different cars that does not look like the best set up to use by feel keeping eye on the road.
I find it quiet Bizaar that anyone would argue against the Genuine Hyundai options and would argue on the side of a universal one size fits all kit. each to thier own i guess.
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I had my dealership put in a cruise control, with the sx manual wagon. Its not that great to look at, but its pretty inconspicuous, and very easy to use. I'll take some pics tomorrow.
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This is the cruise fitted to my car. its not fancy, but it is easy to use and (so far) reliable. The led to the right of the ESP button is the cruise indicator led.
(http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/Briony_Sherrell/my%20cars/DSC00637.jpg)
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Thanks for the picture cafstar.. I like the look of it (as you say pretty neat and looks easy to use.. )
My new car has the cruise on a stalk behind the wheel in about the same position but probably a bit harder harder to use at night than your setup.. :cool:
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Thanks for the picture cafstar.. I like the look of it (as you say pretty neat and looks easy to use.. )
My new car has the cruise on a stalk behind the wheel in about the same position but probably a bit harder harder to use at night than your setup.. :cool:
No problems. Every time I mod something, there'll be a picture to accompany it. No matter how awful the mod... my gear nob is the latest, but the pics in a different thread.
The only thing I don't like about the cruise control is the (lack of) responsiveness. But i think this is endemic to all cruise systems. You hit accelerate or decelerate and you have to wait a few seconds for a response form the car.
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we have the same cruise control on the site ute at work... god knows why they put cruise on it!
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Hey cafstar,
we ordered our SX CRDi with cruise, but as there wasn't a single red one with factory cruise in the country, we had to pay extra and get it installed by the dealer before we pick it up. $895 for our cruise, vs $400 for factory cruise + fog lights.
Touch unhappy about that turn of events, but cruise is an important feature for us (wife is from Rockhampton area, so 6-7 hr drives happen every so often).
Just a question on your cruise though - is the one pictured the $895 one? Or is it a different aftermarket job?
Cheers,
GM
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I recently got my car serviced at Klosters Hyundai in Hamilton, Newcastle and asked the sales staff about retrofitting the cruise control onto my 07 slx crdi. The guy there said they CAN do it but its not cheap [i think he said 700-800 fitted]. I asked whether it is a stalk or aftermarket looking kit and he said no, it is the same as the factory cruise with the buttons on the steering wheel like OEM but as they cant have the cruise activated/deactivated light on the speedo, supposedly there is an led that is mounted on the plastic trim to show when the cruise is activated or deactivated.
If you want to contact him, his name is Simon Drummond ph: 0422 514 182, email simon . drummond @ klosters . com . au [remember to take out the spaces] and this is at Klosters Hyundai in Hamilton, Newcastle, Australia.
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Hey cafstar,
we ordered our SX CRDi with cruise, but as there wasn't a single red one with factory cruise in the country, we had to pay extra and get it installed by the dealer before we pick it up. $895 for our cruise, vs $400 for factory cruise + fog lights.
Touch unhappy about that turn of events, but cruise is an important feature for us (wife is from Rockhampton area, so 6-7 hr drives happen every so often).
Just a question on your cruise though - is the one pictured the $895 one? Or is it a different aftermarket job?
Cheers,
GM
Hey, I was quoted $7?? for my cc, but it was worked out in the package with my dealer (basically free...) Mine was done through the dealer, as an after-market hyundai CC. If you're being quoted anything more than $800 I think you're being ripped off. Feel free to take the pic to the dealer and ask if its the one being fitted. On the plus side; its very easy to use, not bad to look at and it as responsive as you'd expect. the down side is that its not very "gadgety"- I like gadgets. for me, the more buttons the better :D
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Thanks cafstar.
I actaully emailed the dealer your picture, and found another picture of the proper cruise, and he told me it is the proper cruise buttons in the steering wheel, not below or to the side like yours. I also asked him to get the mechanics when they are isntalling the cruise to install the wiring loom to suit the volume controls as well - that way I can put them in later, and not have to fiddle around with the existing wiring for CC.
Cheers,
GM
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