[prbaxter]

just seen this unit and it looks very good for a replacement to the professional radio.

I'm wondering if anyone has installed it and can comment on how well it works with the car, in particular:

button lighting matching original interior lighting scheme?
any lag between using steering wheel controls with the unit?
any software bugs, annoyances?
does it connect to the armrest usb/aux in sockets? (I can probably make the USB work as its a case of just connecting it up behind the radio, but what about the AUX input socket?)
is the nav any good? what software is it? do you have to pay for map updates, etc...?
DIY install simple enough? I don't want to hack the car to pieces, I may put the original HU in if I come to sell the car or if I update the car software.

BMW E90 320D 2010 - professional radio currently.

thats all I can think of for now. any feedback would be welcome before I go out and buy one.

also, the professional radio is the base stereo system, no amp, but does have the MOST loop which connects to this unit and music doesn't play without it connected.

[taibanl]

Christ. You don't even have to search; the thread is 6 posts below yours.

[cdgatti]

Get busy

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=993447

[prbaxter]

of course i've seen this post and another one 25 pages long - hence why i have questions.

Anyone who has actually has this unit installed is welcome to respond.

[cdgatti]

relax... it's only a car radio

[e90bmw328i]

Originally Posted by prbaxter

of course i've seen this post and another one 25 pages long - hence why i have questions.

Anyone who has actually has this unit installed is welcome to respond.

If you have gone through both the n6 posts carefully, all of your questions are answered in there.

[Wongway]

Originally Posted by prbaxter

of course i've seen this post and another one 25 pages long - hence why i have questions.

Anyone who has actually has this unit installed is welcome to respond.

not to mention if you actually read the posts, you'd know that there are already people that installed and reviewed it. Not worth posting here if you couldn't bother to read what's already there in the first place.

[prbaxter]

Ok I will have another look and report back my findings. :-)

[bacardi198]

Originally Posted by prbaxter

button lighting matching original interior lighting scheme?
any lag between using steering wheel controls with the unit?
any software bugs, annoyances?
does it connect to the armrest usb/aux in sockets? (I can probably make the USB work as its a case of just connecting it up behind the radio, but what about the AUX input socket?)
is the nav any good? what software is it? do you have to pay for map updates, etc...?
DIY install simple enough? I don't want to hack the car to pieces, I may put the original HU in if I come to sell the car or if I update the car software.

Yes, perfect match.
No, just as quick as using the SWC with the stock radio.
Only a few minor bugs but there is a software update to DynOS to squash them so don't worry.
No, the USB and AUX ports have proprietary connectors, not just regular male USB and 3.5mm connectors.
Nav is very smooth, it's iGo Primo, and you get one free map update with your purchase.
Yes, DIY install is very straight-forward; Jeff has a detailed picture guide on installation. Very easy to swap back to the stock head unit.

Hope this helps.