[Technic]

Customer (me) specifically custom-ordered an Individual 2012 E92 M3 without BMW Apps, or Sat Radio just because I was going to get anyways a coding package from BimmerTech (BMW Apps, iPod Out, BMW Live, Internet, Sat Radio, DVD In Motion). Then BMW decided to make BMW Apps activated by BMW-only supplied enabling codes just after my car delivery.

No longer BimmerTech was able to code BMW Apps. Or so it seems.

Today BimmerTech has done it again: the first FSC-enabled BMW Apps retrofit.

Remote coding:


BMW Apps:


Web Radio:


Pandora:




Facebook:


iPod Out and Video:





BMW Live:




Google Search:


Panoramio:


Internet:




Sirius Radio:


Notes:

- this coding was performed remotely using the regular/eBay OBDII coding cable by BimmerTech. No special cable or OPS head required.
- BMW Assist remains functional, however MyInfo (Google Send-To-Car) will no longer be functional if BMW Live is enabled.
- Sirius FSC includes one year of service
- integrated iPod Out eliminates the need of a baseplate and iPhone cradles. So when the iPhone 5 shows up it will not require a replacement cradle ($200) and throwing away the iPhone 4 cradle.

With this coding package (30 minutes or so of labor) the iDrive becomes a much better and comprehensive in-car entertainment and Navigation system. Just BMW Apps (Web Radio and Pandora) makes Sirius radio virtually obsolete, both in selection of stations and absolutely in sound quality (up to 128kps AAC encoding in Web Radio vs 48kps in some Sirius stations).

Please contact BimmerTech for the exact details for your car if interested in a package like this.

[GetSomeE92]

That's awesome.

Beautiful interior, too.

[nyranger74]

Gorgeous car!!. Now if only BMW updates the connected app and gives better content!

[Jack the Cat]

Do you have the contact information for BimmerTech? There are several options on the web. A web link would be great.

[Ralphie]

that interior - OHH MY GOODNESS

[Technic]

Originally Posted by Jack the Cat

Do you have the contact information for BimmerTech? There are several options on the web. A web link would be great.

Added the link above...

[crazyinp]

want it!!! now!

Email sent to BimmerTech

[Sharbotcom]

Originally Posted by Technic

- integrated iPod Out eliminates the need of a baseplate and iPhone cradles. So when the iPhone 5 shows up it will not require a replacement cradle ($200) and throwing away the iPhone 4 cradle.

Technic:

Could you take a picture of the area in your centre console where the cable comes out. I'm trying to get my head around what bimmer-tech is doing to replace the media connector that comes from BMW if you factory order (I think it is 6NF).

Thanks,
Bill

[Technic]

Originally Posted by Sharbotcom

Technic:

Could you take a picture of the area in your centre console where the cable comes out. I'm trying to get my head around what bimmer-tech is doing to replace the media connector that comes from BMW if you factory order (I think it is 6NF).

Thanks,
Bill

It looks exactly as the USB/AUX port in the 6FL-equipped cars. The AUX port wiring is changed from audio to video.

[Sharbotcom]

Originally Posted by Technic

It looks exactly as the USB/AUX port in the 6FL-equipped cars. The AUX port wiring is changed from audio to video.

Thanks Technic. The AUX port is the small RCA jack. How do you hook up video through it? Sorry to be a pain.

Thanks,
Bill

[AlBoston]

So it sounds like the car already comes with Sirius hardware the bimmertech coding just turns it on. Looking at their pricing it looks like it is cheaper to get it from the factory than through bimmertech. Also, the Internet and google BMW live service... Do they require a subscription? Or just the 3G service through your iPhone. Planning on ordering another BMW e92 and would like to do the same thing you did.

[Technic]

- BMW Live and Internet uses Bluetooth Internet tethering from your phone
- Sirius tuner is built-in in the iDrive since MY2010. Activation is cheaper by BimmerTech.

[AlBoston]

I think since I'm leasing it prob makes more sense to order Sirius and BMW apps right? Although I would love the Internet and BMW live.

[beppeM3+123d]

really good job!!
but i don't understand one thing, for the video from iphone how did you connect it?? if you don't use original snap in cradle of 200 usd ??
did u install the new usb av in port and video fbas cable from cic??

[Technic]

Originally Posted by beppeM3+123d

really good job!!
but i don't understand one thing, for the video from iphone how did you connect it?? if you don't use original snap in cradle of 200 usd ??
did u install the new usb av in port and video fbas cable from cic??

Originally Posted by Technic

It looks exactly as the USB/AUX port in the 6FL-equipped cars. The AUX port wiring is changed from audio to video.