Anyone install a double din stereo? and heated seat button?

KiX1911 · 06-29-2012, 03:00 PM

I have a pioneer bt910 laying around and wanted to see if I could install it in my E90. I saw only one that has a kit is metric but theres no spot for the heated seat buttons. I guess I could dremel a new spot for them but wanted to see what you guys did, ORRR if its even possible to fit a thick double din in the e90.

Thanks guys.

bmw325i · 06-29-2012, 03:10 PM

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=230814602160&index=5&nav=SEARCH&ni d=93738287275

Get the newer climate control panel with heated seat buttons built in.

What sound system do you have?

KiX1911 · 06-30-2012, 04:12 PM

Hey thanks for the quick response!

I have the base model stereo right now (So I think it will be fairly easy for the swap not dealing with any amps) Im more worried if it will fit, I keep looking at that tiny space and how big the double din is and saying, theres no way lol and I haven't even taken out the old stereo to see if there is depth for the double din, thats why Im a bit worried ... Wow what year/model cars did that climate control come with?

Brad

KiX1911 · 06-30-2012, 05:32 PM

Ohh another question, do I have to worry about any code errors regarding installing a aftermarket stereo?

scubasteve2365 · 06-30-2012, 08:09 PM

A DDin will fit. Go to google and do an image search for E90 radio install.

I put a DDin pioneer touchscreen in this weekend with the Metra kit.

KiX1911 · 06-30-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by scubasteve2365

A DDin will fit. Go to google and do an image search for E90 radio install.

I put a DDin pioneer touchscreen in this weekend with the Metra kit.

Nice any troubles with coding errors? What stereo did you have in your car?

bmw325i · 07-01-2012, 02:17 AM

Depends. If you have BMW assist, park distance control, or don't want to lose your chimes you'll have to relocate your stock head unit in order to keep all those. Also if you don't relocate your stock head unit the dealer will not be able to do software updates.

scubasteve2365 · 07-01-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Killerx

Nice any troubles with coding errors? What stereo did you have in your car?

I had the Dynavin unit in there before, and before that stock Hi-Fi.

I have a fairly base car and I'm out of warranty so I'm not concerned about losing anything. There are no errors displayed (other than the notification that I need to replace the cabin filter, but that's legit because I do need to change it).

KiX1911 · 07-01-2012, 11:01 AM

Nice!!! thanks guys for all the help! Blah I have the base stereo so the chime is the old school chime (which I hate anyways lol) so that doesn't bother me.

Im gonna take pics and doc everything because the pics I see on the internet look real sketchy and dont look like they can even fit anything bigger then a single din without ripping something out lol

Thanks again guys

sebaNYC · 07-02-2012, 10:09 AM

im wondering why everybody talk about "losing the chimes" if you change the stereo, i changed mine and i still can hear them, actually now i can hear a lil "beep" when i open my car that i didnt hear before

ctuna · 07-02-2012, 10:50 AM

The speaker for my warnings is definitely not through the stereo speakers.
but I don't have PDC.

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KiX1911 Blah 49 Rep 506 Posts Drives: Awesomeness Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Barrie, ON iTrader: (0)	Anyone install a double din stereo? and heated seat button? I have a pioneer bt910 laying around and wanted to see if I could install it in my E90. I saw only one that has a kit is metric but theres no spot for the heated seat buttons. I guess I could dremel a new spot for them but wanted to see what you guys did, ORRR if its even possible to fit a thick double din in the e90. Thanks guys.
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bmw325i Major General 223 Rep 5,120 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States iTrader: (8)	http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=230814602160&index=5&nav=SEARCH&ni d=93738287275 Get the newer climate control panel with heated seat buttons built in. What sound system do you have?
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KiX1911 Blah 49 Rep 506 Posts Drives: Awesomeness Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Barrie, ON iTrader: (0)	Hey thanks for the quick response! I have the base model stereo right now (So I think it will be fairly easy for the swap not dealing with any amps) Im more worried if it will fit, I keep looking at that tiny space and how big the double din is and saying, theres no way lol and I haven't even taken out the old stereo to see if there is depth for the double din, thats why Im a bit worried ... Wow what year/model cars did that climate control come with? Brad
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KiX1911 Blah 49 Rep 506 Posts Drives: Awesomeness Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Barrie, ON iTrader: (0)	Ohh another question, do I have to worry about any code errors regarding installing a aftermarket stereo?
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scubasteve2365 Private First Class 3 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky iTrader: (0)	A DDin will fit. Go to google and do an image search for E90 radio install. I put a DDin pioneer touchscreen in this weekend with the Metra kit.
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bmw325i Major General 223 Rep 5,120 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States iTrader: (8)	Depends. If you have BMW assist, park distance control, or don't want to lose your chimes you'll have to relocate your stock head unit in order to keep all those. Also if you don't relocate your stock head unit the dealer will not be able to do software updates.
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KiX1911 Blah 49 Rep 506 Posts Drives: Awesomeness Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Barrie, ON iTrader: (0)	Nice!!! thanks guys for all the help! Blah I have the base stereo so the chime is the old school chime (which I hate anyways lol) so that doesn't bother me. Im gonna take pics and doc everything because the pics I see on the internet look real sketchy and dont look like they can even fit anything bigger then a single din without ripping something out lol Thanks again guys
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sebaNYC Lieutenant 50 Rep 527 Posts Drives: BMW 435i GC Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston iTrader: (2)	im wondering why everybody talk about "losing the chimes" if you change the stereo, i changed mine and i still can hear them, actually now i can hear a lil "beep" when i open my car that i didnt hear before
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,101 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	I think it depends on the year and the options. The speaker for my warnings is definitely not through the stereo speakers. but I don't have PDC.
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