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Afternoon all - Z4 35i owner
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Mr Tidy said:
thank you and thank you!
I believe, from when I went through this upgrade process when getting hold of my car, if you currently have a little green 'tick' icon in the bottom left hand side of the sat nav iDrive screen - then you are able to update it all manually (which is reasonably simple).
Otherwise, it's a trip to the dealer - later cars (can't remember the date - 2010 sometime) will have this tick showing, as will cars which have ALREADY had to have this dealer update applied.
If you read through the long boring thread linked in my sig there's a picture of the tick fairly near the beginning.
Fairly sure I can enter a full postcode on mine (can't be sure as I don't use the Nav all that often) - may spring into life post update (note you'll ideally want to update the nav software and the maps).
Switch covers: very common problem on the roof/heated seat/stop start/parking sensors controls, mine were the same - I picked up a set on Ebay in perfect condition, easy to swap over. You can also get buttons to stick over them, or some people have mentioned a Spanish company "Serprint" who can basically 'print' new stickers directly on to the buttons with impressive results. Not sure on the iDrive buttons though.
I mentioned AnubisZed earlier - I know he's now able to upgrade a non-Dab standard (not nav) head unit to the Dab version including everything needed etc. so may be worth picking his brain about that.
Otherwise, it's a trip to the dealer - later cars (can't remember the date - 2010 sometime) will have this tick showing, as will cars which have ALREADY had to have this dealer update applied.
If you read through the long boring thread linked in my sig there's a picture of the tick fairly near the beginning.
Fairly sure I can enter a full postcode on mine (can't be sure as I don't use the Nav all that often) - may spring into life post update (note you'll ideally want to update the nav software and the maps).
Switch covers: very common problem on the roof/heated seat/stop start/parking sensors controls, mine were the same - I picked up a set on Ebay in perfect condition, easy to swap over. You can also get buttons to stick over them, or some people have mentioned a Spanish company "Serprint" who can basically 'print' new stickers directly on to the buttons with impressive results. Not sure on the iDrive buttons though.
I mentioned AnubisZed earlier - I know he's now able to upgrade a non-Dab standard (not nav) head unit to the Dab version including everything needed etc. so may be worth picking his brain about that.
PixelPeepZ4 said:
Welcome and a great looking Zed you have there.
Regarding the map upgrade I did this when I got my car last year. Mine too was showing version 2008 or 2009. I found a company online that sell map upgrades for all makes of cars and upon contacting them and sending them photos of my Idrive screen and map version they sent me 3 CDs that you just insert and the new maps uploads, it takes a bit of time but simple enough to do and it only cost me around 30 GBP! Mine has the tick on the bottom left of the screen but the company still recommended going the CD route to update the map.
By the way I believe the DAB tuner was standard fit on this car.
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PixelPeepZ4 said:Right, this amp....
does this look factory to anyone ? i don't have any DSP settings or anything, no subwoofer levels, just bass, treble and fader
Model seems to be SPX4
It’s an Audison unit fitted by a previous owner ..by default it’s a 4 channel amp , I guess it’s simply amplifying the existing basic stereo 4 channel head and driving the existing 6 speakers..only by accessing the speakers can you tell whether they’ve been upgraded..
https://www.audison.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1332336312_eng_SRX4manuale_2002.pdf
Hello and welcome.
I'm sure will have loads of fun with the 35i, mine puts a grin on my face lol.
So what mods you thinking of then ?
I'm sure will have loads of fun with the 35i, mine puts a grin on my face lol.
So what mods you thinking of then ?
Pbondar said:
Thank you for that, very helpful - i'll inspect the speakers when i'm next in the car and have a look with a torch (haven't driven at night yet in the car.. not really anywhere to go at the moment lol)
Timmyboybunter said:
I had a look today - i have a tick, but it's not a green tick.. what do you think?
Jollyjoiner said:
Thank you, and yes, smiles everytime i even just look at it..
Mods..
i prefer to fly under the radar (maybe the wrong car choice then lol) where possible and i still want a car that looks respectable if i want to take the missus out.
focus for now will be getting the car back to original glory - like the few switches and buttons where some of the black plastic has started to peel, then look at the suspension.
if parts are worn i will be looking at upgrading them with decent aftermarket kit, i don't want it lowered/stanced or any of that nonsense (no offence to anyone that's into that...) but i want an everyday usable car - i call it OEM+
I've seen that the current tyres on mine are the OE (050) runflats - as soon as they're down to 2mm i'll get them swapped out for some non-RFs, will hunt on the forum for recommendations - i have 18" wheels and i don't want that to change, think the ride is reasonable and hate anything too crashy.
I'd like to update the nav with something i can at least put a full postcode into, and maybe a retrofit DAB tuner if possible.
Removing that stupid mobile phone cradle from the arm rest and have something usable there - it's not like the Z4 is brimming with storage as it is, seems strange to lose some prime real estate with a big chunky lump of plastic.
Maybe get the speakers upgraded - after quality not quantity
Maybe have the yellow halogen DRL circles replaced for whiter led style if possible.
i figure a year or so getting that lot slowly sorted... then i might be used to the power.. so a remap will be on the cards
I'd also like to research a remote exhaust cut out - something where i can make it really sing (when i want) and keep it 'normal' when i don't want attention.
that's the plan for now.
Of course, money, job, missus, and just life in general might have different ideas, i'll just have to play it one mod at a time
PixelPeepZ4 said:
Sorry, that was me being a muppet - don't need a green tick, just need a tick.
Treading carefully as I don't claim to be an expert, but that tick means you should be able to update both the Nav firmware and the maps yourself.
Timmyboybunter said:
you are more than in credit, muppet status is miles off lol
so, do you have any links to reliable locations for firmware and maps please?
Yeah getting shot of the runflats is a good idea, makes the car feel better.PixelPeepZ4 said:Jollyjoiner said:
Thank you, and yes, smiles everytime i even just look at it..
Mods..
i prefer to fly under the radar (maybe the wrong car choice then lol) where possible and i still want a car that looks respectable if i want to take the missus out.
focus for now will be getting the car back to original glory - like the few switches and buttons where some of the black plastic has started to peel, then look at the suspension.
if parts are worn i will be looking at upgrading them with decent aftermarket kit, i don't want it lowered/stanced or any of that nonsense (no offence to anyone that's into that...) but i want an everyday usable car - i call it OEM+
I've seen that the current tyres on mine are the OE (050) runflats - as soon as they're down to 2mm i'll get them swapped out for some non-RFs, will hunt on the forum for recommendations - i have 18" wheels and i don't want that to change, think the ride is reasonable and hate anything too crashy.
I'd like to update the nav with something i can at least put a full postcode into, and maybe a retrofit DAB tuner if possible.
Removing that stupid mobile phone cradle from the arm rest and have something usable there - it's not like the Z4 is brimming with storage as it is, seems strange to lose some prime real estate with a big chunky lump of plastic.
Maybe get the speakers upgraded - after quality not quantity
Maybe have the yellow halogen DRL circles replaced for whiter led style if possible.
i figure a year or so getting that lot slowly sorted... then i might be used to the power.. so a remap will be on the cards
I'd also like to research a remote exhaust cut out - something where i can make it really sing (when i want) and keep it 'normal' when i don't want attention.
that's the plan for now.
Of course, money, job, missus, and just life in general might have different ideas, i'll just have to play it one mod at a time
I put mine on a set of eibach pro springs and the car feel nice, still firm but not shake ya teeth firm.
Here's mine on 19's and eibachs, just subtle changes I think, oh and a stage 1 map
Hahahaha do it do it :evil:Huzee4 said:Every time I see your Zed Jollyjoiner I want to wrap my roof .....
This is from an old post by a forum member can’t recall who sorry but it’s been in my photo library for quite a while, I’d love to do this ....Jollyjoiner said:Hahahaha do it do it :evil:Huzee4 said:Every time I see your Zed Jollyjoiner I want to wrap my roof .....
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PixelPeepZ4 said:
It's worth a bit of general knowledge gathering.
Nav software can be downloaded from BMW, put on a USB stick and updated.
You then need a FSC code which must be input when updating maps - I bought a 'lifetime' code from Ebay for $9, which allegedly means I don't need to enter it again next update time.
Finally, you need the maps - either in CD/DVD format as Silverstar suggested, or again stuck on a USB drive (which must be formatted in a certain way, and the files present in the correct foldet structure). I grabbed a copy off the ever helpful internet, but the formal answer is you need to pay for it. Not hard to find though.
Timmyboybunter said:
Yeh, sorry, i wasn't very clear with that - i don't mind paying, i don't expect or even want it free
so to make sure i understand..
I have a CIC unit ?
as i have the word premium in my existing map code i can only get maps that are premium?
Firmware (like the OS) from BMW only ? any idea on links / cost please?
MAPS from anywhere really but will need an FSC code which can be bought from ebay - ?
i think i only need detailed help on the firmware stage - sorry for all the silly questions :/ just want to make sure i'm not being conned by paying for something thats a scam/not compatible. thank you for all your help so far!
Jollyjoiner said:Hahahaha do it do it :evil:Huzee4 said:Every time I see your Zed Jollyjoiner I want to wrap my roof .....
Me too as mine is silver so seeing yours I know exactly what it’ll look like :rofl:
Hi on your sat nav screen, bottom left corner (from memory) you will see a circle with an i, if it has a tick through it then you can update the software through the usb drive in the glove box. The latest update requires a 64gb pen drive and takes about 15/20 minutes to upload. I took the car for a drive so I didn't drain the battery, once loaded it will ask for the FSC code. The first time I did it, I upgraded from 2009 to 2017 - no problem.
I got my updated maps and lifetime FSC code from here:
https://www.satnavishop.co.uk/2020-2-bmw-cic-premium-sat-nav-map-update-dvd-656-p.asp
They sent me 3 CDs by post and the FSC code by email.
https://www.satnavishop.co.uk/2020-2-bmw-cic-premium-sat-nav-map-update-dvd-656-p.asp
They sent me 3 CDs by post and the FSC code by email.
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