E85/6 Z4M CarPlay/Android Auto with original hardware

Baris - Carphonics · Dec 23, 2023

Beedub said:
this may help anyone thing about this, actually doesnt look too bad at alll.....

Now i see where the tv tuner goes ( id definitely want it in this stock location )

https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/z4-tv-retrofit.194563/

now searching for a pic of the rear area with no carpet etc.....

The part number for the bracket is the same for both coupe and roadster, according to realoem.

I’m not sure where the roadster tv tuner is suppose to go, but the coupe version is straight forward. The instructions went overboard, you don’t really need to remove navigation unit, you can reach the connectors from the boot, in the coupe.

Justino · Dec 24, 2023

I don't have the TV tuner currently, do I need one installed to fit this?

thanks

lucasxdiniz · Dec 24, 2023

Great to know this is now an option. This is something I will add to my list of mods to do. I don't like where the i-Drive controller is currently, so I'd see if I could put a smaller one near the window switches on the drivers side - I believe it would look more OE and feel more ergonomic/actually allow you to use the buttons with the car in motion and not just the knob.

In an ideal world where I would have the time and money, I'd fit a new LCD to the 'pop up' screen to make better use of the space so there's an even surround and slightly more modern aspect ratio. Spent a while at uni making screens fit in in steering wheels for formula student.

Baris - Carphonics · Dec 26, 2023

Justino said:
I don't have the TV tuner currently, do I need one installed to fit this?

thanks

It’s not necessary, as long as you don’t mind losing the original navigation.
I would be providing the tv tuner, with the carplay installed. If you want to keep the navigation option and menu style, you would need the tv retrofit loom.

Justino · Dec 26, 2023

Thanks Baris - that is good to know - I would want to keep the oe Navigation, so will need the loom also, and the modified microphones so the carplay sits alongside the oe setup which operates unaffected.

great work in figuring all this out.

Will be in touch in the new year to get this sorted.

Baris - Carphonics said:
Justino said:

I don't have the TV tuner currently, do I need one installed to fit this?

thanks

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It’s not necessary, as long as you don’t mind losing the original navigation.
I would be providing the tv tuner, with the carplay installed. If you want to keep the navigation option and menu style, you would need the tv retrofit loom.

Beedub · Dec 28, 2023

i can see a lot of these conversions happening in 24, as said before this now makes the NAV cars once again a fantastic option and not the undesirable option it became! ill get one ordered up in the new year and document the install.

tomscott · Dec 28, 2023

Beedub said:
i can see a lot of these conversions happening in 24, as said before this now makes the NAV cars once again a fantastic option and not the undesirable option it became! ill get one ordered up in the new year and document the install.

Absolutely! I will be getting this sorted next year, small issue is i have a 6 month old and im in Manchester so logistics is the issue but im very excited about this!

I have a 2017 mini clubman JCW and which has wireless CarPlay hardware but wasn’t activated from the dealer, i bought an activation key before Christmas took no time to sort and has completely changed the use of the car! Also has SharePlay too which is great when the baby is being a bit moany! It’s so so good! Literally difference between wanting to change it and keep it.

Very excited for this in the Z, would like to see what the reverse camera looks like on the car because that would be useful too

markplant · Jan 21, 2024

Has anyone moved forward with this

Beedub · Jan 23, 2024

admittedly im kinda waiting for someone to be the guinea pig on how difficult it is to get working, the electrics side of things is NOT my forte at all. :? :? :? :? :?

Baris - Carphonics · Jan 23, 2024

Beedub said:
admittedly im kinda waiting for someone to be the guinea pig on how difficult it is to get working, the electrics side of things is NOT my forte at all. :? :? :? :? :?

As soon as someone comes for the upgrade, I will document everything, for those who want to install it themselves. Although it may vary a little between coupe and convertible.

thecremeegg · Feb 27, 2024

If you have the TV tuner then Carphonics do this for about £400
https://www.instagram.com/p/C02L9zqq1C-/

Shawn_Trn · Mar 12, 2024

thecremeegg said:
If you have the TV tuner then Carphonics do this for about £400
https://www.instagram.com/p/C02L9zqq1C-/

And if I do not have TV tuner ?

Baris - Carphonics · Mar 12, 2024

Shawn_Trn said:
thecremeegg said:

If you have the TV tuner then Carphonics do this for about £400
https://www.instagram.com/p/C02L9zqq1C-/

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And if I do not have TV tuner ?

You would need to add the tv tuner into your car. I can provide the brackets and retrofit cable. More explained in previous pages, or you I have made a dedicated listing for z4 owners on my website.

https://carphonics.co.uk/shop/upgrades/apple-carplay-android-auto-for-z4-e85-e86-original-system-conversion/

joeldelman · Mar 12, 2024

I would install this in a minute, assuming the kit is ready to go... Just eMailed Carphonics to see if they have an installation manual available for download.

Shawn_Trn · Apr 11, 2024

Hi, Any update anyone ?

@Baris - Carphonics - sent you PM, but got no response :roll:

Baris - Carphonics · Apr 11, 2024

Shawn_Trn said:
Hi, Any update anyone ?

@Baris - Carphonics - sent you PM, but got no response :roll:

Apologies, I don’t think I got a notification to my email.

I do get notifications for this topic though. Best to always email me.

joeldelman said:
I would install this in a minute, assuming the kit is ready to go... Just eMailed Carphonics to see if they have an installation manual available for download.

What I will do is, email you the current instructions, for e46/e39 etc.

Justino · Apr 11, 2024

I'll be doing this once mine is back on the road.

Can you supply the TV Tuners as mine doesn't have one?

Baris - Carphonics · Apr 11, 2024

Justino said:
I'll be doing this once mine is back on the road.

Can you supply the TV Tuners as mine doesn't have one?

Yes

Calps · Apr 11, 2024

Baris - Carphonics said:
Shawn_Trn said:

Hi, Any update anyone ?

@Baris - Carphonics - sent you PM, but got no response :roll:

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Apologies, I don’t think I got a notification to my email.

I do get notifications for this topic though. Best to always email me.

joeldelman said:

I would install this in a minute, assuming the kit is ready to go... Just eMailed Carphonics to see if they have an installation manual available for download.

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What I will do is, email you the current instructions, for e46/e39 etc.

I'd be interested in these as well please, Baris.

If it looks to be within my abilities, I'll probably get the rest of the kit from you.

joeldelman · Apr 11, 2024

"What I will do is, email you the current instructions, for e46/e39 etc."

Would really appreciate that Baris, thanks!

Joel
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