Upgrade to OEM CD Head Unit?

[m3f_findley]

I want to switch my OEM HK tape deck for an OEM CD deck that will still control my changer. Does anyone have any details on this...



1)What model # I need?

2)What donor cars to get it from (year and model)?

3)Does is work with HK and control the changer?

4)Any pics?



TIA,

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[m3f_PurpleM3Pursuit]

I want to switch my OEM HK tape deck for an OEM CD deck that will still control my changer. Does anyone have any details on this...



1)What model # I need?

2)What donor cars to get it from (year and model)?

3)Does is work with HK and control the changer?

4)Any pics?



TIA,

F



wouldn't bother.. i would buy an aftermarket HU.. the stock HU's are worthless.. nothing compared to the newest technology.. also if u find one u may be paying the same amount as u would for a new one.. just something to think about.. i matched my interior lighting up with an aftermarket hu and it looks good :rockband:

[m3f_findley]

i matched my interior lighting up with an aftermarket hu and it looks good



Any pics? I want something that looks stock.



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[m3f_SG_M3_d1201712b5]

I want to switch my OEM HK tape deck for an OEM CD deck that will still control my changer. Does anyone have any details on this...



1)What model # I need?

2)What donor cars to get it from (year and model)?

3)Does is work with HK and control the changer?

4)Any pics?



TIA,

F



1) Its called the CD43

2) M roadsters and M coupes

3)yes

[m3f_DSK M3/4_7bd32f4682]

SG hit the nail on the head. it takes about 10 minutes to do, and the sound is MUCH better (imho). i was ready to go aftermarket until i sat in a phatbox rep's M3 with the CD43. sounded great, and i was sold on the CD43.



here's a bad pic... go to post #7

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=1909055#post1909055

[m3f_00poop6x_6dca3456a4]

Any pics? I want something that looks stock.



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This Nakamichi head unit produces great sound quality and has matching color light.



http://www.nakamichi.com/auto/CD700II/index.html



or for a more advanced look but same button feel and German(actually OEM for BMW just as Alpine, Pioneer, and HK) make...



http://www.blaupunktusa.com/BlaupunktUSA/Products/ReceiversChangers/Skyline/Miami+CD72.htm



&



http://www.blaupunktusa.com/BlaupunktUSA/Products/ReceiversChangers/Skyline/Orlando+CD72.htm



Or try some Harman.....the Becker(OEM for some BMW, Porsche, MB) Monzo series(comes in red also to match the interior light). http://www.becker.de/



Unless you want clicky buttons everywhere and flashy lights of different colors driving you crazy like Kenwood, Alpine and others...

[m3f_findley]

SG hit the nail on the head. it takes about 10 minutes to do, and the sound is MUCH better (imho). i was ready to go aftermarket until i sat in a phatbox rep's M3 with the CD43. sounded great, and i was sold on the CD43.





Any pics of yours installed? How much do they run and where's the best place to find them?



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[m3f_findley]

1) Its called the CD43

2) M roadsters and M coupes

3)yes



2) What years? Z3s too?



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[m3f_M3AN_5f4dc0ba80]

This may be of some use... the E36 section discusses the CD43



http://www.geocities.com/christyler5/BMWSoundUpgradeE34E36E46.html#E36

[m3f_00poop6x_6dca3456a4]

Out of these units, I can hook you up with all the Blaunpunkt head units. I do not have access to the prices as of now but I am guessing the series in the links I gave you will run from $200 - $300.



As for Nakamichi head units, I have not seen them online but I would guess the CD400 is $300-$350. The CD700II though, 4 digit prices....Do a search online, take your time shopping.



Becker is difficult to find but I would assume around $450, give or take $100 for the different units.



I will get a picture of my headunit some time next week, because I do not have access to my car until next week. It is the Blaunpunkt Tokyo, all black.

[m3f_DSK M3/4_7bd32f4682]

if i remember, i'll try to take a pic of the unit. it's a good looking unit. it sticks out VERY slightly from the dash, compared to stock, but it's very minimal. i believe they also were available in the Z3. essentially, it's the only in-dash CD player that bmw made in a regular din size (they started making over-sized radios in the newer cars).

[m3f_CarQz17_da02e24fb5]

I have the older version of the Nakamichi HU....pretty close color match and great sound.....Pretty user friendly also! :thumbsup:



Dont trust the sound quality of stock.

[m3f_DSK M3/4_7bd32f4682]

better late than never.

here's a pic someone else posted...

http://www.freepixhosting.com/uploadedfiles/2004_0313Image0004.JPG



is the pic working for anyone else? here's the address if you want to check it out...

http://www.freepixhosting.com/uploadedfiles/2004_0313Image0004.JPG

[m3f_97BLKM3COU_0f375e15e2]

Supposedly the Range Rover units are the same thing and can be found on E-bay for much cheaper. It just has a different logo on the face.

[m3f_Max M3]

Supposedly the Range Rover units are the same thing and can be found on E-bay for much cheaper....



Maybe, but it won't say "BMW Business CD" on it!!!