Official Dynavin BMW E9X Review, Pics, Questions, etc.

raiden1004 · 02-02-2011, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by edvc520

is it too late to jump in the GB?

Shoot Trent from caraudiocraze an email and ask. As far as i know the units are ready for shipment but due to chinese new year all the courier company in china are currently shut till the 10th of feb.
i think we only need 2 more ppl in the GB to get the units for $680 inc. shipping in the US.
You can also contact LuvMyRide who organized the GB initially.

scubasteve2365 · 02-02-2011, 07:27 AM

Someone linked earlier to an alternative for the seat-heater strip made by Metra. I found a better picture of what it looks like installed, I'd still like to see a nice color picture though. It's not ideal, but it's an alternative and I think I like it better than what Dynavin currently offers since they do not offer wood-grain.

Ideally, I'd like to have something like the Metra where the strip is housed inside the ashtray but where the factory door/cover remains intact so that I can keep it closed all spring/summer/fall.

I'm interested in the group buy at this point, what is the pre-order payment required?

Alpine328i · 02-02-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

According to the instructions, only (1) yellow wire needs to be hooked to fuse panel.

Here is link to instructions courtesy of Bimmian - wiring schematic is on Page 21:

http://www.bimmian.com/elements/page.../GPS/GPS9X.pdf

Correct, the rest is plug and play!

AlexRo · 02-02-2011, 10:26 AM

can i use the rear camera for front view if i mount it here?

with dynavin "rear" camera

LuvMyRide · 02-02-2011, 11:12 AM

great link, but how much?

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Originally Posted by AlexRo

why dont you wait guys for Hualingan ? is better than dynavin and looks much better
http://www.dvdplayer.com.cn/products_view.php?VID=475

LuvMyRide · 02-02-2011, 11:20 AM

+1

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Originally Posted by AlexRo

wow.. thanx a lot for information! i didnt knew this. I was waiting for hualingan to appear, i though dynavin are chinese products. Can you tell me a site where to order dynavin for best price? I;m from romania

LuvMyRide · 02-02-2011, 11:23 AM

I just emailed Trent to find out for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by edvc520

is it too late to jump in the GB?

LuvMyRide · 02-02-2011, 11:24 AM

What power issues exist?

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Originally Posted by moto_noob

anyone have answer for power issue?

scubasteve2365 · 02-02-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyRide

I just emailed Trent to find out for you.

Post his results as I'm interested to. What, if any, is the pre-order/reservation costs?

LuvMyRide · 02-02-2011, 04:37 PM

If you jump on board, price drops to 680 Shipped... Let me know

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubasteve2365

Post his results as I'm interested to. What, if any, is the pre-order/reservation costs?

FYI guys, units will ship the 10th, so we still have a few days to get this list to grow to save a few more dollars.. Please let me know. Thanks

scubasteve2365 · 02-02-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyRide

If you jump on board, price drops to 680 Shipped... Let me know

FYI guys, units will ship the 10th, so we still have a few days to get this list to grow to save a few more dollars.. Please let me know. Thanks

well, put me down. I'm the guy that saves everyone $20 huh?

zz328xi · 02-02-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ctuna

No voice recognition or Input I take it.
What about routing options?(for the Navi)
Points of interest etc.
Hows the Fm reception relative to the factory unit . I don't think the factory
unit has very strong reception.
Can you play mp3's from a Dvd.
Do have to have a Navi DVD in at all times for Nav

What base system did you start out with and how did you interface it with the speakers
and is that an improvment over the base sound?
What is your amp and speaker setup if not stock?

More questions:

How does this effect built in mic?
How does this effect BMW Assist?

ctuna · 02-02-2011, 07:36 PM

bmw assist , bmw bluetooth , ipod , cd changer but you get everything
back but the bmw assist from the head unit. The problem I see is in other
aftermarket installations you loose the ability to update the software through the BMW programmer(for the engine and all that other electronic control stUff) followed by the error messages from the disconnected modules and the alarms. At least this is what some people report. Some people relocate there old head unit to somewhere else in the car to overcome this(the old systems remains connected so the new head unit is a seprate system and the car looks the same electrically .
Kind of an unelegant solution though.

LuvMyRide · 02-03-2011, 09:05 AM

yes all of the below is true.... Per the OP of this post, and Trent from CarAudioCraze... I knew this going into it..

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

bmw assist , bmw bluetooth , ipod , cd changer but you get everything
back but the bmw assist from the head unit. The problem I see is in other
aftermarket installations you loose the ability to update the software through the BMW programmer(for the engine and all that other electronic control stUff) followed by the error messages from the disconnected modules and the alarms. At least this is what some people report. Some people relocate there old head unit to somewhere else in the car to overcome this(the old systems remains connected so the new head unit is a seprate system and the car looks the same electrically .
Kind of an unelegant solution though.

LuvMyRide · 02-03-2011, 09:05 AM

Have you sent payment? If so I need info.. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by scubasteve2365

well, put me down. I'm the guy that saves everyone $20 huh?

halofox · 02-03-2011, 12:50 PM

Hi :
Is it possible to buy with you guys now?
Could you tell me the price and how to pay for that?

Thanks.

LuvMyRide · 02-03-2011, 02:21 PM

well, some1 before caused the price to drop 20 bucks because we reached a different tier...

680 shipped...

Quote:

Originally Posted by halofox

Hi :
Is it possible to buy with you guys now?
Could you tell me the price and how to pay for that?

Thanks.

VP Electricity · 02-03-2011, 02:22 PM

So, are you saying that the Dynavin HU retains the vehicle SW update capability?

Sounds like this doesn't turn on/off with the CAN command, and wants a switched power lead off the FB? Is that right?

scubasteve2365 · 02-03-2011, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuvMyRide

Have you sent payment? If so I need info.. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubasteve2365

well, put me down. I'm the guy that saves everyone $20 huh?

I have not paid. Do we just order from the site for full price and expect a refund later.

LuvMyRide · 02-03-2011, 05:37 PM

Nooooooooooooo... PAYPAL deposit to caraudiocraze@gmail.com and reference the E90post.com group buy, organized by John... Then pm me your real info, i.e. Full Name and Address...

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubasteve2365

I have not paid. Do we just order from the site for full price and expect a refund later.

scubasteve2365 · 02-03-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuvMyRide

Nooooooooooooo... PAYPAL deposit to caraudiocraze@gmail.com and reference the E90post.com group buy, organized by John... Then pm me your real info, i.e. Full Name and Address...

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubasteve2365

I have not paid. Do we just order from the site for full price and expect a refund later.

What is the deposit amount? Didn't see the info in this thread.

halofox · 02-03-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuvMyRide

Nooooooooooooo... PAYPAL deposit to caraudiocraze@gmail.com and reference the E90post.com group buy, organized by John... Then pm me your real info, i.e. Full Name and Address...

Hi:

I'm new here so I can't PM you my real personal information.
Is there any way to contact you (i.e email )?
Also could you let me know how much deposit I have to pay to caraudiocraze@gmail.com?
Thank you.

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scubasteve2365 Private First Class 3 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky iTrader: (0)	Someone linked earlier to an alternative for the seat-heater strip made by Metra. I found a better picture of what it looks like installed, I'd still like to see a nice color picture though. It's not ideal, but it's an alternative and I think I like it better than what Dynavin currently offers since they do not offer wood-grain. Ideally, I'd like to have something like the Metra where the strip is housed inside the ashtray but where the factory door/cover remains intact so that I can keep it closed all spring/summer/fall. I'm interested in the group buy at this point, what is the pre-order payment required?
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02-02-2011, 07:36 PM	#167
ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,101 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	You loose everything connected to the Most Bus bmw assist , bmw bluetooth , ipod , cd changer but you get everything back but the bmw assist from the head unit. The problem I see is in other aftermarket installations you loose the ability to update the software through the BMW programmer(for the engine and all that other electronic control stUff) followed by the error messages from the disconnected modules and the alarms. At least this is what some people report. Some people relocate there old head unit to somewhere else in the car to overcome this(the old systems remains connected so the new head unit is a seprate system and the car looks the same electrically . Kind of an unelegant solution though.
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halofox Enlisted Member 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Hi : Is it possible to buy with you guys now? Could you tell me the price and how to pay for that? Thanks.
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VP Electricity Brigadier General 289 Rep 3,201 Posts Drives: F34 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: portland oregon iTrader: (3)	So, are you saying that the Dynavin HU retains the vehicle SW update capability? Sounds like this doesn't turn on/off with the CAN command, and wants a switched power lead off the FB? Is that right?
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