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This is what made this option a non starter for me. Modern UI on a low res screen isn't a combo I could personally stomach.Originally posted by lemoose View Post
I have it on my m5. Quite happy with it with my only dissatisfaction being the image quality but I believe that is a limitation of using the TV output which I presume has a much lower resolution than the nav screen natively supports
Not to say this isn't a very clever option that I'm sure suits a lot of people.
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I have it on my m5. Quite happy with it with my only dissatisfaction being the image quality but I believe that is a limitation of using the TV output which I presume has a much lower resolution than the nav screen natively supportsOriginally posted by audipwr1 View PostAny folks on here using this? I would LOVE to get my oem navi unit moved to touch screen with carplay and a microphone - waze / amazon music / and handsfree cell phone calls are what I want
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Any folks on here using this? I would LOVE to get my oem navi unit moved to touch screen with carplay and a microphone - waze / amazon music / and handsfree cell phone calls are what I want
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Some recent updates to the system to improve it.
1. controller now is more active and flies through the options.
2. resolution fits perfectly for both sides.
278 likes, 39 comments - carphonics_uk on January 25, 2025: "E39 530i sport which came in with an aftermarket Chinese oem lookalike stereo. Very badly installed, with only tweeters connected. 🤷🏻♂️ Stripped out the aftermarket cabling and stereo and added touchscreen to the original 16:9 monitor and converted the tv tuner to wireless apple CarPlay / Android auto. www.carphonics.co.uk +447958499151 #e46 #e46coupe #e46convertible #e46m3 #e46sedan #e46touring #e46fanatics #e46nation #e46gang #bmwe46 #e46owners #carplay #android_auto #bmw_e46 #bmw_e39_ #bmw_x5 #range_rover_l322 #l322rangerover #bmwe46 #e53x5 #e39 #e39mafia #e39m5 #e39touring #e39fanatics #e39club #bmwe39 #e46m3csl #e46_passion #e46m3 #e46coupe #e46fanatics #e46nation".
I’m going to be purchasing a digital tv receiver for USA, I’m hoping someone could test it out for me. Not sure what they are like over there, if the reception is good enough or not.
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Great news!
Our CarPlay / AA has been going very well this year. Managed to customers worldwide, whether it was an e46, e39, e38, z4, x5 and x3.
I thought I would let you guys know, I’m doing a massive end of year discount. It will run until the new year.
£399.99 + shipping for fully integrated CarPlay / AA. It will include whatever you need to get it up and running. Tv retrofit cable, oem microphone for CarPlay if you don’t have oem hands free, connectors etc.
You send me a DM on here or contact me via the website www.Carphonics.co.uk. Quicker response if you email or WhatsApp me, as I don’t get notifications from this forum.
Thank you, and have a great Xmas and new years!
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If you have the Nav and Bluetooth hands free already, all you will require is the TV video module with the carplay / android built in. And optional retrofit cable. I will also provide a Bluetooth dongle for your AUX input. It will all be simple plug and play.Originally posted by yabmane View PostCan you bundle as kit for people who has factory NAV, bluetooth, etc ?
I can do a deal with the retrofit cable, so you keep the nav unit still connected.
Normally it’s £479.99 for carplay and £60 for cable, but I can do it for members on here for £499.99 all in. If you want reverse camera prep, I can add that for £50 instead of £70.
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We make the retrofit sat nav cable in house, as bmw has discontinued it. Much cheaper as well!Originally posted by gbsone View PostMan I want this but I only have a stock CD player. Anybody in Los Angeles can do this for me? willing to pay
So I can provide a full setup, other than the relocation bracket for the heater controls. Just send me over an email or WhatsApp. [email protected]
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Hi, we spoke on email I believe.Originally posted by WOLFN8TR View PostThis is so awesome! I think it's time for some Apple CarPlay on the M3! I do have factory navigation and the BM53 Stage 2 amp upgrade and it works great! I have a few questions as to what all I need to order. I would like the "Touch Screen" option.
Under APPLE CARPLAY & ANDROID AUTO – ORIGINAL SYSTEM CONVERSION which option would I select? The OEM Controls or the iDrive? Then add the Touch Screen option?
1. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto TV with (iDrive Contoller). $389
2. Touch Screen Upgrade. $180
3. HDMI Input. $60
4. Modified OEM Microphone. $25
The video above is with OEM Controls only correct?
Does the Nav unit have to be sent in for the touch screen upgrade?
Modified OEM microphone is $25 or send mine to you and that's free?
Do I need to run any cables from the trunk to the Nav unit?
I have the BlueBus, any issues leaving it connected?
For anyone else who has bluebus, I have spoken with Ted, who kindly made an update for the bluebus, which allows it to work with our Carplay / Android auto.
I can either send the update or he said he can send the update if you email him.
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Can you bundle as kit for people who has factory NAV, bluetooth, etc ?
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Man I want this but I only have a stock CD player. Anybody in Los Angeles can do this for me? willing to pay
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This is so awesome! I think it's time for some Apple CarPlay on the M3! I do have factory navigation and the BM53 Stage 2 amp upgrade and it works great! I have a few questions as to what all I need to order. I would like the "Touch Screen" option.
Under APPLE CARPLAY & ANDROID AUTO – ORIGINAL SYSTEM CONVERSION which option would I select? The OEM Controls or the iDrive? Then add the Touch Screen option?
1. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto TV with (iDrive Contoller). $389
2. Touch Screen Upgrade. $180
3. HDMI Input. $60
4. Modified OEM Microphone. $25
The video above is with OEM Controls only correct?
Does the Nav unit have to be sent in for the touch screen upgrade?
Modified OEM microphone is $25 or send mine to you and that's free?
Do I need to run any cables from the trunk to the Nav unit?
I have the BlueBus, any issues leaving it connected?
Last edited by WOLFN8TR; 09-25-2024, 01:13 PM.
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That’s correct.Originally posted by Obioban View Post
What's the break down for cars with nav?
I'm thinking it's just the TV tuner and TFT/touch screen?
You would need the following:- TV tuner - this is where the carplay gets installed into. This is £489.99 with the OEM controls, or £389.99 without (you can use touchscreen)
- Touchscreen is £180 and new TFT screen is £120. Normal price for TFT screen is £200, but it’s discounted with the touchscreen.
- You also need the microphone modified, which I can do for free if you send it to me. Otherwise it’s £25 to buy one.
There is also the optional retrofit tv tuner cable. I have been making this in house now, so it’s half price compared to the dealers. (£60).
If you have a convertible, it’s a little trickier, as there is no dedicated location for the tv tuner, without buying brackets and the back carpet. I’ve usually place the tv tuner box in the location of the CD changer.
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I uploaded another video, after realising the video I made had the focus on the hairs on my arm!
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