Radio options

[Chris-CSL]

I was looking at these units for my car however I heard bad reviews on the Dynavin Units from M3cutters forum mainly around the O/S with upgrades etc. They where a Forum sponsor but I do believe they have now gone.

[phoenixcsl]

I was thinking of the Dynavin D99 at one point - well either that or a blanking panel! Interested to hear how you find it phoenixcsl, was the satnav and screen OK from a useability point? Any install issues?

Hey mate, yeah it's not a bad unit at all, you'll need a HVAC relocation panel from BMW or Quarry Motors etc. this moves the climate control buttons to where they are on a 'normal' M3, so just above the little storage bin is above the sport button etc.

Satnav is not bad, I have the option to tether my phone and use Google Maps or use Sygic which i've downloaded as it's a sat nav software that can be run 'offline' i.e. just uses GPS and doesn't need a data connection.

General usability of the unit is easy, Radio is good, CD interface whilst doesn't look amazing does the job, Bluetooth is good, MP3 / USB interfaces are good though looks dated.

Overall it's better than having say the BMW Business CD, with a Parrot and a Sat Nav stuck to the screen, my only gripe is in bright sunlight the screen is a bit iffy.

Got any pictures?

Attached a pic Mike, my centre trim bit above the unit wasn't on properly when I took it.

I was looking at these units for my car however I heard bad reviews on the Dynavin Units from M3cutters forum mainly around the O/S with upgrades etc. They where a Forum sponsor but I do believe they have now gone.

Dynavin were never on M3 Cutters Chris as far as I know, they did have some forum sponsors with Andrive which was meant to be a better version of what I have got, I've had no trouble updating my firmware on the Dynavin, download the zip file, extract it to the microsd and let the machine do the rest.

[Mike RT4]

Do you have yours connected to the OBD port to get the digital gauge function up and running?

[phoenixcsl]

No mate, I couldn't figure out which cable went where!

Though if I knew I'm sure it's easy to tap it in

[GregorJP]

I think I'm in the minority here in my response, but then again I do originate from Leicester, where a top-of-the-line Halfords headset and bargain basement subwoofer and amp combo mark you out as a high street hero.

So..

I upgraded my hifi system in the CSL extensively. I wanted a system that didn't require any change to the standard headset or any other part of the interior of the car, but yet delivered a high quality sound notwithstanding the noise in the CSL. I went to these guys to build it: http://www.advanceav.co.uk.

The system consists of two high power amps, a pre-amp equaliser that is plugged into a laptop and tuned for the car using microphones (both static and driving), 4 new replacement speakers, two tweeters and a detachable 10in subwoofer. Dynamat was kept to a minimum when setting up the system, as I didn't want to add too much weight.

There are no visual clues to the system in the interior - only a hidden jack to connect an iPod and a switch underneath the standard headset.

I love the sound of the CSL more than anything, but on a 5 hour trip to the Ring in constant traffic, I quite like listening to music. The system I have isn't perfect, but it doesn't disrupt the interior and was a great replacement.

[shimmy]

I think I'm in the minority here in my response, but then again I do originate from Leicester, where a top-of-the-line Halfords headset and bargain basement subwoofer and amp combo mark you out as a high street hero.

So..

I upgraded my hifi system in the CSL extensively. I wanted a system that didn't require any change to the standard headset or any other part of the interior of the car, but yet delivered a high quality sound notwithstanding the noise in the CSL. I went to these guys to build it: http://www.advanceav.co.uk.

The system consists of two high power amps, a pre-amp equaliser that is plugged into a laptop and tuned for the car using microphones (both static and driving), 4 new replacement speakers, two tweeters and a detachable 10in subwoofer. Dynamat was kept to a minimum when setting up the system, as I didn't want to add too much weight.

There are no visual clues to the system in the interior - only a hidden jack to connect an iPod and a switch underneath the standard headset.

I love the sound of the CSL more than anything, but on a 5 hour trip to the Ring in constant traffic, I quite like listening to music. The system I have isn't perfect, but it doesn't disrupt the interior and was a great replacement.

I put my headphones on :whistle:

[GregorJP]

I put my headphones on :whistle:

Philistine. :bigcry: