Navigation and aftermarket stereo system

cstmx_ryder · 09-02-2007, 11:28 AM

Does anyone know if the aftermarket stereo system will interfere with the OEM navi? I don't know if I should get the navi option because I want to put a system in my future E90, fearing that the two will not work together......Any input or advise is appreciated.....

BMWE90 · 09-02-2007, 02:39 PM

ummm...why not just ask the shop you'll be purchasing from??

gloster · 09-02-2007, 03:28 PM

Check out the forums on e90 post dedicated to audio and other electronics. But the short answer is possible but difficult to deal with aftermarket stuff on an e90. I wouldn't go with a shop that hasn't done a few recent model BMW's before.

gloster · 09-02-2007, 03:30 PM

Oh.....and I have always put aftermarket systems in my previous cars but gave up with the e90. Just too much integration and too nice an OEM system to mess with it.

I miss the slightly better iPod integration of my Alpine HU, but I don't regret staying OEM. The BMW iPod integration is probably the second best I've seen after the Alpine and the sound quality is very good.

lumpy · 09-03-2007, 07:28 AM

Pretty good reason to keep the stock system, and to have specc'd a higher unit from the factory.

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gloster Captain 15 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 335i MT, sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Check out the forums on e90 post dedicated to audio and other electronics. But the short answer is possible but difficult to deal with aftermarket stuff on an e90. I wouldn't go with a shop that hasn't done a few recent model BMW's before.
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gloster Captain 15 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 335i MT, sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Oh.....and I have always put aftermarket systems in my previous cars but gave up with the e90. Just too much integration and too nice an OEM system to mess with it. I miss the slightly better iPod integration of my Alpine HU, but I don't regret staying OEM. The BMW iPod integration is probably the second best I've seen after the Alpine and the sound quality is very good.
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lumpy Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Several, including a BIG truck Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, WA iTrader: (0)	Pretty good reason to keep the stock system, and to have specc'd a higher unit from the factory. __________________ Glenn Campbell www.slide-fx.com
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