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Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details
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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details
No issue if you can find all the parts.ESP wrote: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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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details
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!!!
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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details
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.
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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details
You need the computer at least, that is how I tested my original one.
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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details
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!
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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details
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.
MKIV is the best computer which works with DVD, the MK3 version (CD) is technically possible but OEM never came with it.
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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details
Ok Ive stated collecting parts for some reason, so fair I've brought a CID radio and a screen.
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-SA ... 1588971804?
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
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-SA ... 1588971804?
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
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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details
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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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details
srhutch wrote: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.
thought it looked like a a lot of wires just waiting for a few more quotes
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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details
Hey guys, where did you get the cutting template from? I'm considering a similar mod and I have all the parts, except the cutting template
I want to make sure I have the right one with the indication for the screw holes at the back!
I want to make sure I have the right one with the indication for the screw holes at the back!
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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details
I am also considering retrofitting a nav, as it happens that I can probably buy CID and HU for more less 200quid
but I cant really find the loom anywhere - is it possible that my 06 3.0si is prewired or I need the loom desperately?
but I cant really find the loom anywhere - is it possible that my 06 3.0si is prewired or I need the loom desperately?
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Loom wont exist, you can modify one from an X3 or find a used one. Both myself and PVR made our own templates using the monitors as guides.
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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details
I am a "newbie"- recent owner of an 04 plate Z4; I am not skilled enough to install a sat nav / blue tooth device- suggestions on best/ most economical place to have this done? Thanks.