[335iNavyGuy]

Came across this on ebay, looks nice plenty of options but does it work with the Logic 7 setup? anyone bought this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-Series...ae0030&vxp=mtr

[My335iTT]

Looks pretty clean, I wouldn't mind having that at all.

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by 335iNavyGuy

Came across this on ebay, looks nice plenty of options but does it work with the Logic 7 setup? anyone bought this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-Series...ae0030&vxp=mtr

Get an aftermarket double din. All of the headunits designed for our cars are junk. It can work with logic 7, but you also need to replace the stock amp and relocate the stock headunit.

[335iNavyGuy]

Originally Posted by My335iTT

Looks pretty clean, I wouldn't mind having that at all.

I have read all the stuff on the add, pretty much works with everything, if it works with the logic 7 im going to buy it, ive already messaged them .

[335iNavyGuy]

Originally Posted by bmw325i

Get an aftermarket double din. All of the headunits designed for our cars are junk. It can work with logic 7, but you also need to replace the stock amp and relocate the stock headunit.

Ive heard some of them you dont have to replace the stock amp, thats why im looking at this one specifically. And if you have to replace the amp, than it DOESNT work with logic 7 lol

[ctuna]

There is nothing compatible with the L7 amp
Nobody make a translation device that outputs
the fiber optic signal the L7 requires to work .
Also the L7 has no analog inputs.
If you remove the L7 amp you have removed L7.
The ms-8 has L7 surround sound processing but
it is contained in the ms-8 .
1)So stock L7 amp is where L7 processing comes from
2)No aftermarket head units compatible with OEM L7 amp.
3)Removing OEM amp removes L7 processing .
and this is a 9 channel amp.

4)ms-8 has L7 so your are putting it back in.
If you are not changing the head unit
for this the OEM Head Unit requires reprogramming to Hi FI and a Harness.

If you have a Hi Fi system there is no problem as the output of the Head Unit is analog and so is the Hi Fi amp and there is a analog wiring harness already in place.

[335iNavyGuy]

Originally Posted by ctuna

There is nothing compatible with the L7 amp
Nobody make a translation device that outputs
the fiber optic signal the L7 requires to work .
Also the L7 has no analog inputs.
If you remove the L7 amp you have removed L7.
The ms-8 has L7 surround sound processing but
it is contained in the ms-8 .

So the Ms-8 is an amp that can take the place of the l7?

[ctuna]

Its both and amp and processor .
Its not much of an amp though it has 8 channels
of head unit power (18watts rms per channel at 4 ohms). Its very popular here though some would argue its had problems with reliability
and its self adjusting the trouble is it doesn't allow
you to self adjust that easily once it has run its auto
tune.

[335iNavyGuy]

Originally Posted by ctuna

Its both and amp and processor .
Its not much of an amp though it has 8 channels
of head unit power (18watts rms per channel at 4 ohms). Its very popular here though some would argue its had problems with reliability
and its self adjusting the trouble is it doesn't allow
you to self adjust that easily once it has run its auto
tune.

does it sound as good as the l7?

[ctuna]

You should ask the guys that use it
but they have generally said yes but they are usually adding aftermarket amps and speakers at strategic places at the same time.
There is a whole thread on the ms-8.

That particular Head Unit you are looking at is one
of the low quality ones . Read the following before you reach a decision.


head unit
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=head+unit
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin
http://www.janus-design.net/english/
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=head+unit
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=retrofit
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin

bmw325i should give you a little more detailed info
as he has done this or something like it. its not just changing the head unit and your done you have to do a bunch of stuff to make it work right.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=jbl+MS-8

[335iNavyGuy]

Originally Posted by ctuna

You should ask the guys that use it
but they have generally said yes but they are usually adding aftermarket amps and speakers at strategic places at the same time.
There is a whole thread on the ms-8.

That particular Head Unit you are looking at is one
of the low quality ones . Read the following before you reach a decision.


head unit
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=head+unit
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin
http://www.janus-design.net/english/
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=head+unit
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=retrofit
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin

bmw325i should give you a little more detailed info
as he has done this or something like it. its not just changing the head unit and your done you have to do a bunch of stuff to make it work right.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=jbl+MS-8

thanks for the info, i just dont knwo if its worth it.. i love the way mine sounds i just hate the outdated look of my radio.. ugh

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by 335iNavyGuy

does it sound as good as the l7?

I wouldn't recommend the ms8. IMO you are better off replacing the amp with a 4-6 channel amp or two 4 channel amps. You can always get a better processor than the MS8 later on if you decide its necessary. You don't need to amp all of the speakers. Right now I only have my front speakers, underseats, and sub connected. Don't be afraid just because it's a BMW just do some research and we can help you along the way. The hardest thing to integrate is the pdc chimes, but there are a few ways to do it and with a double din you can get a backup camera so I don't see why you'd need them anyways.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=956410

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=921162

[WRichieX]

Hmm.. So in one of the pictures it looks like this unit is working with the factory idrive screen. Wonder how that would work?

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by WRichieX

Hmm.. So in one of the pictures it looks like this unit is working with the factory idrive screen. Wonder how that would work?

Not sure what your looking at, but Mathematics has a double din headunit with an aftermarket screen where the stock idrive screen was.

[WRichieX]

Originally Posted by bmw325i

Not sure what your looking at, but Mathematics has a double din headunit with an aftermarket screen where the stock idrive screen was.

On the last picture of the unit (towards the bottom), if you look at the top, you can see a bit of the idrive screen.

[335iNavyGuy]

Originally Posted by bmw325i

Not sure what your looking at, but Mathematics has a double din headunit with an aftermarket screen where the stock idrive screen was.

yea but i dont have the idrive screen, how hard is that to add? it doesnt just slide in with my stock dash? i dont have the bump there. or does it fit some how?

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by 335iNavyGuy

yea but i dont have the idrive screen, how hard is that to add? it doesnt just slide in with my stock dash? i dont have the bump there. or does it fit some how?

You don't need an idrive screen that is just how Mathematics had his setup since he had idrive.

This dash kit is the best out there since it is the only one that is flush and requires no modification.
http://www.mybimmer.net/E9x_doubledintrim.htm

The connects2 harness is the best option for installing the headunit and retaining the steering wheel controls.

[335iNavyGuy]

Originally Posted by bmw325i

You don't need an idrive screen that is just how Mathematics had his setup since he had idrive.

This dash kit is the best out there since it is the only one that is flush and requires no modification.
http://www.mybimmer.net/E9x_doubledintrim.htm

The connects2 harness is the best option for installing the headunit and retaining the steering wheel controls.

The radio i posted, allows you to keep all controls, steering wheel, heated seats, backup camera eetc

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by 335iNavyGuy

The radio i posted, allows you to keep all controls, steering wheel, heated seats, backup camera eetc

Yes, but it is also a piece of junk made in China.

[335iNavyGuy]

Originally Posted by bmw325i

Yes, but it is also a piece of junk made in China.

Maybe, might be decent, the reviews are pretty good.

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by 335iNavyGuy

Maybe, might be decent, the reviews are pretty good.

I'm sure the reviews for a Kia are pretty good as well, but that doesn't mean it is the same quality as a BMW. Trust me you'd be better off with a Kenwood, Alpine or Pioneer.

[335iNavyGuy]

Originally Posted by bmw325i

Yes, but it is also a piece of junk made in China.

check it out, thing works nice.. the touchscreen looks perfect