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Stand Alone Android Auto/Apple Car Play

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Nick2449 » Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:58 pm

Nick2449 wrote: Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:57 pm
Oilyfingers wrote: Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:30 am On the German z4 forum somebody wrote favourably about this one https://m.de.aliexpress.com/item/100500 ... t=Pc2Msite
Looks Identical but £40 cheaper. I'm gutted now :headbang:
To be fair the one I'm getting has a three year warranty and the one above is a year
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Post by Nick2449 » Thu Mar 23, 2023 8:37 pm

Well first impressions this is a fantastic bit of kit for £100. I want to fit it in the space occupied by the Dash storage but need to work out how to remove the lid. Any help greatly appreciated.
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Post by matsmith749 » Thu Mar 23, 2023 8:53 pm

Tons of videos on YouTube with full step by step instructions.

Watch a few, grab the spanners & jump in :)
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Post by Nick2449 » Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:22 pm

Thanks, I've seen the videos for removing it in it's entirety but not just removing the lid
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Post by Nick2449 » Tue May 16, 2023 5:07 pm

Following the failure of my auto Electrician to turn up to hardwire this Seicare Unit I decided to just stick it on the dash and plug it in minus reverse camera at present.
So far so good, it hasn't fallen off, works as both wired and wireless android auto, boots up and connects fairly quickly and has a 4k dash cam which is excellent quality. I will continue to test it in the coming weeks but ultimately it is delivering android auto which is what I want. Sound quality is not great, it can connect over FM but I have it plugged into the Aux. My main use is podcasts and radio so that is sufficient. For a £100 I'm happy as I could neither afford or justify the nearly 9-10 X that as alternatives. Might attempt to fit the reverse camera if I'm feeling brave. 😱
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Post by B21 » Tue May 16, 2023 5:38 pm

Good news that it works…
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard..

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Post by Nick2449 » Sat May 20, 2023 6:28 pm

Well I'm glad I installed this as it has a Dash Cam as yesterday I got sideswiped ona two lane slip road entry to the M20. They managed to damage every panel and my alloys and just kept driving. Fortunately I have it all on video including their number plate. Gutted at the damage as had the car exactly as I wanted.
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Post by Nick2449 » Thu May 25, 2023 10:21 am

So heard back from bodyshop and shock absorber knocked out of spec so needs replacing which means the steering rack needs replacing according to BMW procedure. Two alloy wheels to be repaired, one tyre, door mirror cap replacement, bumper repainted, bonnet, door and rear quarter scratch and dent repair. Thank goodness for insurance
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Post by Argyll Andy » Thu May 25, 2023 11:46 am

Nick2449 wrote: Thu May 25, 2023 10:21 am So heard back from bodyshop and shock absorber knocked out of spec so needs replacing which means the steering rack needs replacing according to BMW procedure. Two alloy wheels to be repaired, one tyre, door mirror cap replacement, bumper repainted, bonnet, door and rear quarter scratch and dent repair. Thank goodness for insurance
I was honestly expecting to see write off in that sentence somewhere. Good you’ve got sorted out and the dash cam helped you out :thumbsup:

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    Post by Nick2449 » Thu May 25, 2023 11:59 am

    Thanks Andy
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