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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Tysonwills » Tue Nov 13, 2018 1:20 pm

decided to replace the radio with a aftermarket one.
can anyone give me a basic walk through about how to do this and what facia i need to use.

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Post by Himi » Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:09 pm

Assuming you dont have idrive?

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Post by Hunter » Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:25 am

Get a pioneer avic dab bt sysyem, you will then have, maps, dab, phone connectivity with streaming and the option of reverse cameras and digital TV. I did this in my 3.0 without idrive and it was great. I also installed an underseat active base and upgraded a couple of the speakers. Was a great mod. Not sure id like a car without DAB now.
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Post by Tysonwills » Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:48 am

Hunter was it hard to install and is it a double din or a pop out screen, did you need a new facia around it.

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Post by Hunter » Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:42 am

Was a single din with pop out, Required facia, DAB antenna had to be routed up to the windscreen, mic positioned near driver, i had to by a small wiring loom for the bmw that just bridges the head unit to the original head units wiring (thats just plug and play) but all worked well..the new ones have car apple play and androind mirror link so you get the smart phone functions like spotify and whatssapp on your screen....
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Post by Tysonwills » Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:52 pm

if u dont mind me asking how much

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Post by Hunter » Wed Nov 14, 2018 1:00 pm

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Post by weegeoff » Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:13 pm

Would this work on an E85. Is it just take the radio out and put the new one in. Sorry not good with electrics. :?

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Post by Hunter » Wed Nov 14, 2018 4:29 pm

weegeoff wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:13 pm Would this work on an E85. Is it just take the radio out and put the new one in. Sorry not good with electrics. :?
The units are not car specific, just require the correct loom and fascia
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Post by weegeoff » Wed Nov 14, 2018 4:41 pm

The units are not car specific, just require the correct loom and fascia
How would you know if you had the correct loom and fascia ?

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Post by Hunter » Wed Nov 14, 2018 4:47 pm

The looms and facsia are car specific..you order them from who ever your supplier of the head unit is.. (if its new)
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Post by Hunter » Wed Nov 14, 2018 4:47 pm

The looms and facsia are car specific..you order them from who ever your supplier of the head unit is.. (if its new)
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Post by Doddsy » Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:14 pm

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jY6AJA3pITc

Just kidding I’m considering swapping out the business radio out for something similar :thumbsup:
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Post by Tysonwills » Thu Nov 15, 2018 9:03 am

If I disconnect the radio to fit a parrot hands free connection will i cause any problems when pluging it back in does it lose any codes etc.

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Post by Hunter » Thu Nov 15, 2018 10:45 am

Tysonwills wrote: Thu Nov 15, 2018 9:03 am If I disconnect the radio to fit a parrot hands free connection will i cause any problems when pluging it back in does it lose any codes etc.
Ive done this with a few cars and never had an issue............
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