Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Mostly from eBay, but not from just the UK. Include Germany and US in the search as my radio came form the US and the screen from Germany.
 
Bad_Pritt said:
And yet another question :D

Does anyone have the dimensions (incl depth in the dash) of the standard satnav flip up/down monitor? Are the dimensions of this monitor the same as the dimensions of the X3-monitor? I have read on a few posts here that the parts look alike and that some have even received X3 parts in error when installing the standard satnav. So if the dimensions are the same... the X3 dash bin should fit the E85... hence the portable BMW Garmin system should fit the E85...?
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Bad_Pritt, did you ever have joy with your custom Nav fit?

skeme said:
I too would like to get the plastic assembly and wiring, but not too fussed with the screen inside - Does anyone know if you can get the part without the display in it.

Can anyone confirm the full screen size (width and height) in mm as I will be looking to make my own android incar system.

Can anyone help in sourcing this part? What sort of price is it and where is the best place to get it from?
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skeme, did you make a custom android fit?

Looking at parts of eBay the cost seems to have gone up and a custom unit inside a dash tray or Nav Screen would be ideal.
 
I'm guessing no one had luck with a custom fit. Having searched I am confused about possible set ups. Can I use a Business Navigation System with a MKIV unit and screen as per a pic on this thread? Will this give the same functions as the Professional Navigation System?
 
FAARN said:
I'm guessing no one had luck with a custom fit. Having searched I am confused about possible set ups. Can I use a Business Navigation System with a MKIV unit and screen as per a pic on this thread? Will this give the same functions as the Professional Navigation System?
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I wouldnt think so as the business one has its own screen.
 
Thanks for the reply, looks like I will keep waiting!! Thanks also for the advice about finding the loom first, may have to get an X3 one and adapt it. :D
 
I plan on doing this mod,
I have a 07plate 2.0i, with NO cd changer... Will this be a issue ?


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Hello, i bought from ebay the monitor in a very good price... And i want to test it if it is working! Do u know how? I have a z4 facelift but the monitor is from the first 2003 models! Do u know if this is a problem? Its necessary the other parts to be from the same years? ex.( The cid and the mk4)? Thank you!!!
 
All the parts should be compatible. Only way to test though is with all the parts I think unless somebody tries it in their car for you.
 
Thanks for the answer!!! Compatible??? There are differences between mk4 or cdi's! Also! Any ideas were i can found the wiring??? I have the gps antenna!
 
You can not buy the wire loom anymore, you would have to get the X3 wire loom and slightly modify it to fit for the Z4.

MKIV is the best computer which works with DVD, the MK3 version (CD) is technically possible but OEM never came with it.
 
Ok Ive stated collecting parts for some reason, so fair I've brought a CID radio and a screen. :D

Started to look at sourcing a X3 loom but it looks prices have gone up, dealers are around £200 now and apparently theres just one left in the UK. There is one on eBay buts its used for £120

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-X3-E83-SAT-NAV-WIRING-LOOM-HARNESS-/321588971804?

is it worth risking buying a used loom :(

I was planing to get this done for around £600 all in but not sure thats possible now
 
There's more there than just the nav loom. Looks like the audio loom to. I would go with the eBay one and check the loom continuity before fitting, but can't really see any issues.
 
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