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      02-23-2019, 01:57 PM   #45
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How hard to install it? Does it require some cutting??
Can you do a function demo and also DIY guide? Thanks! That looks sick!!!
I've not received mine yet. The photos are photoshopped (my Z, their renders).
Install-wise it should be straight forward if you don't mind taking your dash panels off. I've had all of mine off before for when I wrapped them so I know what I'm doing.

Mine should be here in around a week and half so I'll be looking at installing it the following weekend, then I'll do a full unbox, install and how it works video. I'll capture it on multi angles as I'll be using three cameras at the same time and then edit it all together. I'll also put a How-To together to go with that.
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      02-23-2019, 01:59 PM   #46
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How hard to install it? Does it require some cutting??
Can you do a function demo and also DIY guide? Thanks! That looks sick!!!
I've not received mine yet. The photos are photoshopped (my Z, their renders).
Install-wise it should be straight forward if you don't mind taking your dash panels off. I've had all of mine off before for when I wrapped them so I know what I'm doing.

Mine should be here in around a week and half so I'll be looking at installing it the following weekend, then I'll do a full unbox, install and how it works video. I'll capture it on multi angles as I'll be using three cameras at the same time and then edit it all together. I'll also put a How-To together to go with that.
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      02-23-2019, 02:00 PM   #47
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Looking forward to a full review and install!

Curious if this will run MHD? Would be nice to get rid of the tablet on my dash!
Sorry, MHD?? Not the French rapper I assume but the flasher app... Couldn't be sure,
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      02-23-2019, 03:55 PM   #48
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Yes, I was wondering if I can have the rapper MHD on the screen as a wallpaper option. Lol, the app of course 😁 Actually never heard of the rapper, maybe he’s big on the other side of the pond lol.
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      02-24-2019, 10:29 AM   #49
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Yes, I was wondering if I can have the rapper MHD on the screen as a wallpaper option. Lol, the app of course 😁 Actually never heard of the rapper, maybe he’s big on the other side of the pond lol.
Actually I couldn't remember what MHD was so had to Google it and the rapper came up first only because he's just got himself arrested recently lol I've never heard of him either
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      02-24-2019, 08:05 PM   #50
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      02-26-2019, 03:07 AM   #51
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Suggestion: use the Unichip Carplay box for CIC

My suggestion: get a CarPlay box from Unichip.
If you want to preserve the Z4 dashboard look and screen, this is best option


See: https://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1480721

Pro:
- backup cam
- 100% stock, keep your headunit and flipscreen
- Internet connection secured using your IPHONE
- Carplay by Apple, more and more apps support it.

Con:

- need to remove the headunit and put a box behind the glove box.
- the microphone is external
- Aux is external
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      02-26-2019, 09:16 AM   #52
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My suggestion: get a CarPlay box from Unichip.
If you want to preserve the Z4 dashboard look and screen, this is best option


See: https://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1480721

Pro:
- backup cam
- 100% stock, keep your headunit and flipscreen
- Internet connection secured using your IPHONE
- Carplay by Apple, more and more apps support it.

Con:

- need to remove the headunit and put a box behind the glove box.
- the microphone is external
- Aux is external
Thats what i went with, and aditional android box so i can have all the benefits of the Avin as well on stock screen
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      02-26-2019, 03:57 PM   #53
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Using Unichip assumes you have a stock iDrive screen to begin with. If not, you need to add a screen somewhere.

Adding an AVIN-type screen on top of the dash is certainly a viable solution for those without iDrive. However, I am conflicted. I added an 8.8" horizontal screen head unit from Joying in the center stack where the radio originally was. I'm not sure which location is better. The lower screen is more handy as a touch screen (it is right there where your hand rests on the gear shifter), but it requires you to look down further from the road. The screen on top of the dash is more along your line of sight, but it is quite a reach to use as a touch screen. If you can add an iDrive-like selector dial that will work with CarPlay, that will make the location of the screen on the dash less of an issue.

Then it becomes a purely aesthetic issue. What is preferable, putting a non-retractable screen on top of the dash, or putting a floating screen screen smack dab in the middle of the dash? YMMV
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      02-26-2019, 06:02 PM   #54
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Another way.

I understand the love for android auto. But a simple tablet install and you have everything. Except idrive control useless. See post... "Back-Up Cam?"
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      02-27-2019, 02:51 AM   #55
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I understand the love for android auto. But a simple tablet install and you have everything. Except idrive control useless. See post... "Back-Up Cam?"
A "simple tablet install" won't do everything that this will, you would have to mount it and unless it's a secure fixed install then you'd need to take it with you every time you leave the car.
I've seen some DIY tablet installs before and not that I'd ever knock anyone for trying (because it takes guts and ingenuity to do that and I applaud them) they never quite look "factory", this unit looks factory and integrates into the cars own systems seamlessly as you'd want it to.
And to state a point, it's Android Auto and Apple Car Play compatible so can appeal to both sides of the coin.
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Using Unichip assumes you have a stock iDrive screen to begin with. If not, you need to add a screen somewhere.

Adding an AVIN-type screen on top of the dash is certainly a viable solution for those without iDrive. However, I am conflicted. I added an 8.8" horizontal screen head unit from Joying in the center stack where the radio originally was. I'm not sure which location is better. The lower screen is more handy as a touch screen (it is right there where your hand rests on the gear shifter), but it requires you to look down further from the road. The screen on top of the dash is more along your line of sight, but it is quite a reach to use as a touch screen. If you can add an iDrive-like selector dial that will work with CarPlay, that will make the location of the screen on the dash less of an issue.

Then it becomes a purely aesthetic issue. What is preferable, putting a non-retractable screen on top of the dash, or putting a floating screen screen smack dab in the middle of the dash? YMMV
I'm currently awaiting my unit from China (AVIN USA's supplier) to arrive, then I'll give it a full review. To aid this I'll also be receiving a trial of the iDrive controller as the production one isn't quite ready yet. Now as they use these on the e90 (and others) then it'll only be a case of trialling the fitment as opposed to how it works. There are videos out there that show the e90 version being fully controlled via the iDrive controller including Apple Car Play, so I have no doubt that this version will be spot on as well. You do have to buy a separate Android Auto/Apple Car Play dongle, but you can pick these up via eBay for around $/£20 - 30
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      02-27-2019, 09:55 AM   #57
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How does this fit both the E85 and E89? The dash is totally different
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      02-27-2019, 04:45 PM   #58
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How does this fit both the E85 and E89? The dash is totally different
No it's only e89, the web page needs changing, I've told them but they've not done it yet.

If anyone does fancy one for the e85/86 then the version for the e83 will fit with some modification to the existing set nav hole or cutting the hole if you don't currently have sat nav. The only other pre-requisit is that it must have the flat pins on the radio loom plug in the back, round pins won't work.

EDIT** If anyone wants one of these for the e85/86, or knows someone who would, then, as above, it can be achieved by installing one for the e83 (x3).
Videos to help you modify the current dash...



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UPDATE**
Almost here
To the best of my knowledge the first one to be in the UK
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I have been talking to the nice people at a-Carnavi and I will be purchasing a system for my 2011 e89 35is shortly. Soon after I will post and install video on my car with a how to
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I have been talking to the nice people at a-Carnavi and I will be purchasing a system for my 2011 e89 35is shortly. Soon after I will post and install video on my car with a how to
Excellent

Mine is now here in the UK and will be with me later today
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      03-01-2019, 06:13 AM   #62
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I have a box

Can't open it yet though as I'm 18 miles away from it at the moment as my wife sent me that photo
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      03-01-2019, 07:01 AM   #63
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DavesZed can't wait to see how it looks mounted on the car, I'm next to buy it!
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I have a box

Can't open it yet though as I'm 18 miles away from it at the moment as my wife sent me that photo

You better get home quick. Looks like the wife left the burner on.
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Looks nice

Hopefully mine will be in on Sunday, then I need to put the video together and let you all know how easy it is to fit
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