Anyone had genuine BMW dash sat nav installed? Pics?

michal12 · 09-23-2009, 10:09 AM

Wondering how much they cost and how much is installation. I decided to go aftermarket but I dont want to have the wiring visible so I gues the only way is to go and choose a sat-nav device from BMW Accessories catalogue.

MEGA · 09-29-2009, 11:45 AM

You could otherwise get an aftermarket setup IE kenwood, alpine or pioneer, and replace the head unit...

toxicnerve · 09-29-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by michal12

Wondering how much they cost and how much is installation. I decided to go aftermarket but I dont want to have the wiring visible so I gues the only way is to go and choose a sat-nav device from BMW Accessories catalogue.

Do BMW do aftermarket sat nav? I thought it was something that the car has to leave the factory with...unless you want to use a tomtom or something...what am I missing here??

ElegantSpoon · 09-30-2009, 01:09 PM

They offer Garmin Navs installed

toxicnerve · 09-30-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

They offer Garmin Navs installed

Installed meaning bolted to the top of a flat dash?

M3-FAST · 09-30-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by toxicnerve

Installed meaning bolted to the top of a flat dash?

Yep! - not the best solution. You can buy a Brodit pro-clip to fit any sat nav and achieve the same effect.

toxicnerve · 09-30-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by M3-FAST

Yep! - not the best solution. You can buy a Brodit pro-clip to fit any sat nav and achieve the same effect.

Sounds a bit gash compared to an iDrive.

ElegantSpoon · 10-01-2009, 01:43 PM

They look pretty good IMO but hey I'm not a idrive fan boy.

T335i · 10-01-2009, 03:08 PM

I was wondering the other day about an other possible solution. Before you critisize, I do realize its not easy to realize...

If you do not have an upgraded sound system with a center dash speaker, than there is some space in the front, in the middle of the dash, between the air-vents. (where the center speaker would be) Would it not be possible to make a pop-up hatch whith a tomtom(or so) attached to it, so that you can close it if not needed, out of view...

Maybe im just beiing to creative here....

toxicnerve · 10-01-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by T335i

I was wondering the other day about an other possible solution. Before you critisize, I do realize its not easy to realize...

If you do not have an upgraded sound system with a center dash speaker, than there is some space in the front, in the middle of the dash, between the air-vents. (where the center speaker would be) Would it not be possible to make a pop-up hatch whith a tomtom(or so) attached to it, so that you can close it if not needed, out of view...

Maybe im just beiing to creative here....

Could be done, but it'd take some skill and patience to get it right and make it look good.

gIzzE · 10-01-2009, 06:41 PM

I bought a Sony as it has an active cradle and is Navigon based which is my favourite system.

I hardwired the power into the stand along with the TMC antenna for a really neat install.

I used to leave it in all the time, if I was in a dodgy area it simply slid off, went in the glovebox and then when I got back in you slide it back on, no connecting wires etc.

However, there is now double din fascias about, so I would get one of them with a Pioneer F910 or similar.

http://shop.audioimages.co.uk/connec...05-p-2818.html

http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/products...0BT/index.html

doughboy · 10-02-2009, 03:41 AM

Nice install gizze,

Brave man too, I see people in our street polishing sucker marks off their windscreens every day.

A cradle of any description is a no no, shame. They bust our neighbours mini window (mith a bottle of milk) for a pack of dusters on the back seat!

I need to move.

gIzzE · 10-02-2009, 04:43 AM

The cradle does come away too if needed, I used a three pin connector for a PC fan to attach the power, ground and tmc wire to the connector, so it is just as easy to take the connector off.

I think the answer to a neat install is buying an active cradle and hard wiring the wires needed to the insde of tha cradle.

ElegantSpoon · 10-02-2009, 12:37 PM

doughboy you need to move!!!

Gizze that looks great

Might do similar with my Garmin!

gIzzE · 10-02-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by doughboy

They bust our neighbours mini window (mith a bottle of milk) for a pack of dusters on the back seat!

I need to move.

Is that the Hulme Hommies or the Mosside Massive??

vulcanbomber · 04-02-2010, 03:22 PM

Hi, how did you hard wire this mount. can you run wires thru the windsreen air vent on top of dash.

gIzzE · 04-02-2010, 05:03 PM

There is a panel that it sits on, pull that off and run the power cable down behind the radio.
I crimped a ciggy lighter extension to the back of the lighter in under the centre console and tucked it behind the radio.

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T335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holland iTrader: (0)	I was wondering the other day about an other possible solution. Before you critisize, I do realize its not easy to realize... If you do not have an upgraded sound system with a center dash speaker, than there is some space in the front, in the middle of the dash, between the air-vents. (where the center speaker would be) Would it not be possible to make a pop-up hatch whith a tomtom(or so) attached to it, so that you can close it if not needed, out of view... Maybe im just beiing to creative here....
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gIzzE Major General 361 Rep 5,985 Posts Drives: F11 + 997 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	I bought a Sony as it has an active cradle and is Navigon based which is my favourite system. I hardwired the power into the stand along with the TMC antenna for a really neat install. I used to leave it in all the time, if I was in a dodgy area it simply slid off, went in the glovebox and then when I got back in you slide it back on, no connecting wires etc. However, there is now double din fascias about, so I would get one of them with a Pioneer F910 or similar. http://shop.audioimages.co.uk/connec...05-p-2818.html http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/products...0BT/index.html
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gIzzE Major General 361 Rep 5,985 Posts Drives: F11 + 997 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	The cradle does come away too if needed, I used a three pin connector for a PC fan to attach the power, ground and tmc wire to the connector, so it is just as easy to take the connector off. I think the answer to a neat install is buying an active cradle and hard wiring the wires needed to the insde of tha cradle.
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gIzzE Major General 361 Rep 5,985 Posts Drives: F11 + 997 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	There is a panel that it sits on, pull that off and run the power cable down behind the radio. I crimped a ciggy lighter extension to the back of the lighter in under the centre console and tucked it behind the radio.
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