E89 Android iDrive Screen Group Buy - NOW CLOSED

[gadgetJunky72]

Hi Dave,

Is this the correct product page? Just checking I've got the right one as I may go for the DAB unit.

http://www.a-carnavi.com/pd.jsp?id=91#_jcp=3_57

did you get a reversing camera? If you did, how is it? Does it have guide lines that move with the steering wheel?

Thanks

Pav

[AnubisZed]

Hi Dave,

Is this the correct product page? Just checking I've got the right one as I may go for the DAB unit.

http://www.a-carnavi.com/pd.jsp?id=91#_jcp=3_57

did you get a reversing camera? If you did, how is it? Does it have guide lines that move with the steering wheel?

Thanks

Pav

Pav,

Yes that is the item page.
I'm told they no longer supply the DAB unit, but you can buy them directly here in the UK (I don't have one myself though)
I do have a reversing camera but not the one they supply. I've not got around to fitting it yet but I hope to (weather permitting) next weekend. When you place the Z into reverse the camera screen comes up with moveable trajectory lines and (if you have them) they'll display the parking sensors as well.

[gadgetJunky72]

This looks promising:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-Radi ... SwxL5cNab0

I'd be interested to know how your reversing camera works with the unit.

I'm about 90% sure I'm going to ask you to add me to the list. I just want to see your Apple Carplay video first.

Thx

[Beedub]

very envious of this setup!

[gadgetJunky72]

very envious of this setup!

there's gotta be something like this available for the 996.

[AnubisZed]

This looks promising:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-Radi ... SwxL5cNab0

I'd be interested to know how your reversing camera works with the unit.

I'm about 90% sure I'm going to ask you to add me to the list. I just want to see your Apple Carplay video first.

Thx

Camera-wise all it'll do is feed a video signal to the screen triggered by your reversing lights.
Just to make mine even more complicated I'm adding in parking sensors which will give an indication through the cameras video signal (I don't have OEM sensors)

Yes that DAB box looks correct, I'm uploading the video of the Carplay and Android Auto as I type so it'll be available tomorrow now.

[AnubisZed]

very envious of this setup!

there's gotta be something like this available for the 996.

I've been talking to them and apparently they are looking into stepping into the Porsche market as well!!

[gadgetJunky72]

I'll just leave my E89 with you for a few months Dave and it'll come back as a G29 (is that the new number?).

[AnubisZed]

I'll just leave my E89 with you for a few months Dave and it'll come back as a G29 (is that the new number?).

[AnubisZed]

I'll just leave my E89 with you for a few months Dave and it'll come back as a G29 (is that the new number?).

Carplay video now live (just waiting for full 1080 HD version to be processed).........
https://youtu.be/dc0FoLMNY5w

[gadgetJunky72]

Great video.

I'm sold. put me on the list please. I've already got iDrive so won't need the controller. Are there any other options to think about?

Did you get the white box from the uk or from a-carnavi? thx

[AnubisZed]

Great video.

I'm sold. put me on the list please. I've already got iDrive so won't need the controller. Are there any other options to think about?

Did you get the white box from the uk or from a-carnavi? thx

Off the top of my head.... you can add TPMS if you don't already have it. Can't think of anything else at the moment though.
Yeah the white box was bought through eBay here in the UK.
Oh you'd need a Micro SD card as well.

I'll put you on the list then

[AnubisZed]

Additional info....

For the Apple Carplay dongle that I bought go here (£31.99) >> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-Carplay- ... 2749.l2649
A link for the software that works properly is (FREE) >> http://121.40.123.198:8080/zbox/zbox.apk

For Android Auto that works on the unit (normal Android Auto from the Play store is not compatible) go to the Play store and download "Headunit Reloaded" (£5.49) (there is a trial version to check with first before paying) - NOTE** You don't need this as well as Carplay as you will have Auto working through the dongle, but it's not full screen like it is in this app (I'll try and get some screen shots of the difference)

If you want a reversing camera I got this one >> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Reverse- ... 2749.l2649
That one fits the e89, and I'll be doing a How-To video on installing that as well shortly.

[AnubisZed]

UPDATE**
OK I've spoken to the manufacturers and they have stated that they'll honour the Group Buy price but will take the order at any time, so if waiting was putting you off then don't worry we can sort it straight away

[gadgetJunky72]

I’m looking forward to taking my car apart and not being able to put it back together again.