OE iDrive reversing camera

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AnubisZed

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Lincolnshire, UK
A future video for my YouTube channel.
For those with iDrive but don't want an mmi box, but would like a reversing camera.....
I give you OE iDrive with reversing camera!!
I've never seen this on an E89 Z4 before, to the best of my knowledge it's only ever been done on the E9x 3 Series, etc
Don't know how long it'll be before I get this one out as I've already got a few in the works now.
 

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Christopher72 said:
I didn't even see the Z4 trailer hitch in the camera view.. adjust down.

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Its funny you say that, because you can code for Trailer Hitch view as well, which i didn't do, but I have seen it done on the E9x series :thumbsup:
 
Dave, for the funzies, how many hours do you reckon it will take for this retrofit ? And ballpark cost ? Thanks.
 
Marcoose said:
Dave, for the funzies, how many hours do you reckon it will take for this retrofit ? And ballpark cost ? Thanks.
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Its a relatively simple straightforward mod to do, excluding the camera install.
With the camera I'd put aside about three hours for all of the job. There is some coding required using NCSExpert (not Carly, Bimmercode etc).
Costwise, here in the UK prices are about £40 for the emulator then the cost of your chosen camera. So not too expensive, certainly cheaper than an mmi box! :thumbsup:
 
I went to a stereo, alarm, etc, shop. They quoted US$1700 for parts and labour. (Nothing is cheap is San Francisco.) That’s the upper limit. It could be less they said.

They said the camera loom needs to run with the roof loom. And the module needs to go behind the glove compartment. That all other things require hours of labour.

Dave’s video can’t get ready soon enough.
 
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Dave, mate, what’s the word on your install video ? Thanks.
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As in my first post on this thread...
"Don't know how long it'll be before I get this one out as I've already got a few in the works now."
Thats because I already have other videos in the works before i start on this, all of which were filmed last September. This was done because I'm starting a major project at home now thats not going to give me time to "tinker" during the day. Although I’ve got this camera mod working I've not filmed any of it, so there's not a chance of a video coming out this side of May unfortunately. There is also a more important reason here, longevity! This is some mass produced Chinese stuff bought from Aliexpress, before i recommend it i want to make sure it lasts, and this delay in making the video will give me the chance to test it.

The photo was only a teaser.
Similar, in a way, to this photo of a nice genuine boot liner that i bought recently for peanuts... :rofl:
 

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Roger that. The shop that quoted the install has a massively good reputation, but it doesn’t seem they’ve done an e89 before. I’m hopeful your video will improve their approach. For example, they’ve mentioned installing the module behind the glove compartment. And running the camera loom along the convertible top loom. If you’ve got better ideas, I’m all ears. Thanks, Dave.
 
AnubisZed said:
Marcoose said:
Dave, mate, what’s the word on your install video ? Thanks.
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The photo was only a teaser.
Similar, in a way, to this photo of a nice genuine boot liner that i bought recently for peanuts... :rofl:
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These are borderline mythical!! Where did you get it? :o :driving:
 
Marcoose said:
I went to a stereo, alarm, etc, shop. They quoted US$1700 for parts and labour. (Nothing is cheap is San Francisco.) That’s the upper limit. It could be less they said.

They said the camera loom needs to run with the roof loom. And the module needs to go behind the glove compartment. That all other things require hours of labour.

Dave’s video can’t get ready soon enough.
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I am glad I am not in the U.S. Prices for car repairs of any type seems ridiculously high and not just in San Francisco. Looking at the prices the mechanic, wizard I think they call him in the YouTuber Hoovies Garage videos charges it seems it’s cheaper to go to a doctor then get your car repaired. And he’s in the middle of nowhere, Arkansas, I think. Shouldn’t think this type of job should cost more than $500!
 
Silverstar said:
I am glad I am not in the U.S. Prices for car repairs of any type seems ridiculously high and not just in San Francisco. Looking at the prices the mechanic, wizard I think they call him in the YouTuber Hoovies Garage videos charges it seems it’s cheaper to go to a doctor then get your car repaired. And he’s in the middle of nowhere, Arkansas, I think. Shouldn’t think this type of job should cost more than $500!
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I can’t speak for Arkansas. Here in Fog City the going ‘BMW’ indy rate is about US$150/hr. Higher at the dealer. IIRC, they quoted up to 10 hours of work, and the rest for parts. It’s the high end, they said. Better say something high upfront and deliver good news at the end instead of the ole bait and switch.

That said, last year it was cheaper to buy a spare steering wheel, post mine to Control Customs in Devon, get a bespoke work, return, instead of getting similar work done here Silicon Valley. Yep, prices here are insanely high. There are loads of folk here with insane disposable income. And this kind of job is purely for joy. It’s supply meeting demand, I reckon.

Hopefully Dave has a tip or two to make the job easier.
 
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