Sat Nav 'hole'

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JamieIsf

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 Isfield, East Sussex
Morning All,

Am in the process of changing my radio set up - probably to a Pioneer with the slide out screen. Fitting a Double Din radio would be better, just look an absolute mission - Good money spinner for someone if they design a mould to fit a Double Din radio and re-channel the heating vents!

Anyway , my Z has the Nav which will now be made redundant, leaving a large hole in the top of the dash..

Just wanted to see if anybody has any obscure or intersting ideas as to what they have done in a similar position, I'm probably going to just 3D print a nice pocket for storage etc. but open to ideas. Sourcing a dash with no Nav is another option, but with Airbags and such much beyond my pay grade, I'd be keen to avoid.

Thanks,
Jamie.
 
Weston Matt said:
Item 1 on this

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=51_6713
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Assuming the 1 Series used the same size NAV screen that might be the neatest solution, but I think you'd need Item 2 as well.

My 57 plate 1 series had Option S493A and it was just right for storing my sunglasses!
 
If the 1 series dash storage compartment fits they're pretty cheap for a used one on Ebay by the looks of it. I'd be interested to know if it fits in case I ever ditch my nav too.
 
Danz4coupe said:
If the 1 series dash storage compartment fits they're pretty cheap for a used one on Ebay by the looks of it. I'd be interested to know if it fits in case I ever ditch my nav too.
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Me too. Lots of secondhand units available, so if this fits its a nice option to have.
 
Danz4coupe said:
If the 1 series dash storage compartment fits they're pretty cheap for a used one on Ebay by the looks of it. I'd be interested to know if it fits in case I ever ditch my nav too.
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My concern is if it has the same curved front that the Z has. I'll continue to look to see if there's any light shedded on this.
 
I'm also interested in this if anyone knows. Long term I think I'd like to put one of the android units in there, but switching out to the standard business radio, and re-purposing the space as a cubby hole is an attractive (and far simpler) short term mod.
 
Calps said:
I'm also interested in this if anyone knows. Long term I think I'd like to put one of the android units in there, but switching out to the standard business radio, and re-purposing the space as a cubby hole is an attractive (and far simpler) short term mod.
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Ditto, although I think I'd prefer an open pocket/hole rather than lid, with some no slip material on the bottom.

I suspect I know the answer, but are there any fasias out there for a Double Din radio? I've spent days searching to no avail, and can see a few DIY jobs on forums, but with my inability, hoping somebody may have already designed one!
 
This is an 8 year old link, but its essentially wanting to convert the cubby hole left behind in a 1 series, with an android unit. Could extend a similar method on the Z4 if the measurements/curves work enough?

Know there’s already way to retrofit an android screen into a Z4, but its always looked a bit big to me. This might be the answer...
https://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=702822
 
AFAIK James, IamOrion has done this with his (well before he got a whole new dash)? I know he removed the Sat Nav, remember seeing that. I'm sure he was talking about a compartment of some sort. Might be worth having a search for some of his posts? Or getting in touch :)
 
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=97733&start=75

I've just found this thread from @IamOrion, which is extremely helpful. With permission, I'd like to try and get someting printed for my centre console.

I'll update shortly.
 
kis said:
Glad I could provide some assistance :thumbsup:
Too soon for an update? :poke: lol
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I have a fascia on order to be 3D printed, to fit a double din radio.

Going to see how that arrives/ quality of product before I order the picket design for the SatNav hole.
 
Just to update this, saw a guy on eBay who is breaking a Z4 with a storage compartment fitted.

Might be worth contacting him for the part?

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203193342915
 
kis said:
Just to update this, saw a guy on eBay who is breaking a Z4 with a storage compartment fitted.

Might be worth contacting him for the part?

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203193342915
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Thanks Man. To update you all, I have taken the Sat Nav part out of the dash, and also removed the Sat Nav itself leaving the casing where it sites/ opens and closes.

Now in the process of getting it 3D scanned and a new desgin made to sit in the hole. My intentions are to fit a couple of stands/ charging dock for phones plus additonal storage.
 
JamieIsf said:
Now in the process of getting it 3D scanned and a new desgin made to sit in the hole. My intentions are to fit a couple of stands/ charging dock for phones plus additonal storage.
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You have any sketches? Could be a great solution to those with nav that want to use their phones horizontally - effectively as Apple/Android CarPlay devices. Maybe design the stand so it can charge wirelessly (with bluetooth connectivity to the car).
 
inkey$ said:
JamieIsf said:
Now in the process of getting it 3D scanned and a new desgin made to sit in the hole. My intentions are to fit a couple of stands/ charging dock for phones plus additonal storage.
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You have any sketches? Could be a great solution to those with nav that want to use their phones horizontally - effectively as Apple/Android CarPlay devices. Maybe design the stand so it can charge wirelessly (with bluetooth connectivity to the car).
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Not as yet, as haven't had the existing piece scanned to work out what can be done. I'll atached a couple of photos in a sec (too big to load directly from laptop).
 
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