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11-25-2018, 01:07 PM | #1 |
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Had a conversation with the nice people at AVIN USA yesterday and they are in the mists of releasing a package for E89. If you are not aware AVIN make android based replacement screens for BMWs. The kits are plug and play and work great from my experience. Can't wait to get one for my Z4 35is.
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11-26-2018, 03:51 PM | #4 |
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Is this an upgrade to the Idrive version or an add-on for non-iDrive cars?
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11-26-2018, 10:19 PM | #6 |
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They told me end of 2018 but that was a month ago, hopefully it will arrive on time
![]() @airwalk776 did you ask about group-buy possibility?
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11-26-2018, 10:32 PM | #7 |
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Its an upgraded screen with Android integration and touch interface.
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I just asked AVIN USA if it will work with a non-iDrive equipped vehicle.
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Would be nice to see some photos if any are available.
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11-28-2018, 05:53 PM | #12 |
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The version that they are known for making is in support of replacing a current iDrive factory install. all the OEM features still work as before but the screen is basically and touch screen android tablet. (also will have CarPlay compatibility if its anything like the other units they make)
I can't wait been waiting for a while now for this. I was actually reaching out to them to see if I can disassemble one of the other units they make and stuff it into the OEM screen enclosure that flips up. Group buy would be great when we get to that point in time. |
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OK, a little background for those who are non-iDrive...
AVIN USA and a-carnavi.com make this version for the e90 series in both Left-Hand and Right-Hand drive versions.... https://avinusa.com/10-25-bmw-3-seri...on-system.html This system turns the standard Professional head-unit into an iDrive equivalent by adding in a T cable loom and then modifying the dash top for the screen. The Left-Hand version has been on the market for a couple of years now with the Right-Hand version coming out earlier this year. It is an identical set up connection-wise to the e89 so all you would need is a mount. Now this does run a 10" screen and the space for the dash-top cubby/ iDrive pop up screen would be for an 8" screen of which they do use for some other configurations, so would be best suited to the 8" so as to not need to alter the dash for either iDrive cars and non iDrive cars. It's a very neat system indeed and adds so much more to what you can achieve over the standard iDrive package
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Same here, both companies are really difficult to talk to or at least get information out of. You'd think they'd be pre-promoting this but instead they are both keeping very quiet about it, strange way to run a business!
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The one on the dash with the white sides is a prototype I believe as the black looks much better. I'm assuming this will be the style for both iDrive and non-iDrive Z4's. Once I have more details I'll post them up ![]()
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