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08-19-2019, 05:21 PM | #221 |
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Just got my unit delivered. There is very little in the way of installation instruction. Well I guess it is time to read this thread again from soup to nuts to ensure I dont miss anything.
is there a way to use the E89's GPS antenna instead of the one provided? In my Wrangler I purchased a small adapter that allowed me to use the oem antenna, has anyone tried that?
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NB** For left-hand driver Z4's you need to remove an additional screw in the key receptacle overwise you'll damage it. To use your existing GPS antenna you can use an adaptor, like this FAKRA to SMA....
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08-22-2019, 02:12 PM | #224 |
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Thank You! Will be getting this done next weekend! This weekend he gets new wheels and Pilot Sport 4S and a Remus Sport Exhaust as well. So many mods, so little time
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Anyone experienced audio issue with the new unit? I've recently bought an wireless carplay unit that i've connected via USB, since then, the unit decided the audio is not necesarry anymore and stopped working. Any ideeas? (I'll probably start by removing the carplay unit, if that doesn't work - factory reset)
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So in this case, remove the Carplay unit. Question; do you have a Bluetooth connection to the unit at the same time as the carplay? I ask because this affects mine if I have my phone connected through Android Auto and Bluetooth as it seems to not like running both together.... Just a thought!
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Yep, I have a bluetooth connection to the unit at the same time as the carplay, i'll check tomorrow to see if it works fine if I disconnect the connection to the main screen. Thanks |
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08-31-2019, 11:56 AM | #230 |
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Ok starting installation now. Wish me luck
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A couple of questions:
@DavesZed Did you have any chance to compare the knock-off iDrive controller vs. the real thing? I presume the OEM part will feel higher quality operating but it's not particularly great either, so I'm curious how they compare? The new wrap looks great compared to the black paint by the way @Zed4USA Do you have any issues with the autoconnect on wireless Carplay with the dongle you linked earlier? https://m.aliexpress.com/item/330191...g1564643398174 @airwalk776: How does the system compare to the original? I presume the OEM does not have dynamic/live traffic info like Google/Apple will suppply. Great thread and a big thanks to all you guys for contributing. It's actually been the deciding factor for me to pull the trigger on getting a Z4. I've been unable to find the right combo with the OEM navigation but now I felt comfortable getting one without. I'm getting a a 30i manual transmission in Melbourne Red. It's been so hard to find that I bought an E93 4 years ago as a stop-gap for open top motoring. I placed the order now and are going to pick it up my (almost) dream Z4 a couple of weeks |
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Yes as you say the OEM one does feel far better due to it's quality. I personally haven't had any problem with the new one. I've had it in now since March this year and it's working fine. But I'll be 100% honest with you I am aware of one (from my UK Group Buy) that has gone faulty. If I was to be in the market for something like this and I already had the full iDrive system then I wouldn't go for this replacement screen! Yes I appreciate that this is a higher res screen with touch and you wouldn't have that with the OEM one but for all that I use it for I could have with a add-on box that replicates the Apple Carplay/Android Auto input, as well as rear camera etc. I appreciate when some say that they'd prefer to keep the fold-ability of the OEM screen. But for a non-iDrive car then this is a very nice addition especially with the iDrive controller. As for the future I'm about at my 6 month period with it now so I will be making a 6 month review video. Yes I did actually video a 3 month review but the very next day I found out about the ID7 update for it so scrapped my review awaiting the update and to see how that altered anything. So I'll be reviewing the new ID7 UI as well as my findings over the last 6 months and a few tips and tricks I've found with it. I'll be filming this just as soon as I can once I'm not retrofitting Cruise Control for customers (anyone from the UK that fancies this just send me a PM)
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09-02-2019, 05:10 PM | #233 |
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Well got it all installed. This shit is not for the faint of heart
So far so great! Loving it!!! Thanks to DavesZed for the priceless step by step how to!
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09-03-2019, 07:45 AM | #235 |
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No this is a launcher named carwebguru, have been using it on my Wrangler and it's android head Unit.
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There's no coding required for the android radio right ? Still undecided between that and iDrive but may start off the the Android untill the warranty expires. The iDrive requires some extensive surgery that may affect the warranty. (I won't be picking the car up until next month so haven't read or inquired about the fine print) |
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09-11-2019, 03:09 PM | #237 | |
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As for retrofitting the full OEM iDrive system you are looking in the region of $2500 give or take.
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2.500$ seems very reasonable for iDrive however. Are you thinking of these Guys or are there other better suppliers at this Price point ? http://www.bimmerretrofit.com/store/...&product_id=56 I've been told you can't just fit a second hand unit and code it so I'm expecting more like 6-7.000$ for (mostly) new parts. |
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And who told you that you can't code a used unit, of course you can.
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What are you guys using for an external mike. The hifimax one I purchased did not come with one. The Android unit I have on my jeep has built in mic, so i figured it would be the same with this one. That doesnt seem to be the case, thoughts
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You may have to check your settings, there is one for mic sensitivity that should help. |
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I took this shot a couple of nights ago. It's the new UI dashboard, I think I need to turn the brightness down a little, although only the camera shows it like this as it didn't look too bad to my eye at the time.
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