E90 aftermarket GPS Install?

ginxer86 · 10-09-2010, 10:22 PM

I know there's another post about this navi system but I plan on getting if I can get this installed in my 323i.
but the only thing i'm confused is that how would I get that in my car when it will conflict with the heating/ a/c and knobs because the 323I doesn't have an auto section for the heating?? the heating + a/c controls are different check the pics..

it says on the info of this system that its just one factory plug you just unplug and plug into the new one. Does that mean i'll have AUTO for my heat and a/c and also buttons not knobs to turn up the fan?

http://www.bimmernav.com/store/catal...-item-241.html

ginxer86 · 10-12-2010, 10:54 AM

bump???????

Noxious_ · 10-12-2010, 11:53 PM

Can you upgrade the A/C unit to a unit that will fit? Maybe just the part and coding needed, im not sure; just a suggestion.

cb1111 · 10-13-2010, 10:08 AM

A few points about that unit. It is one of many flooding the market from China and has veryy iffy quality control. It comes with different faceplates to fit VW and MB cars as well.

The VW version that I'm familiar with is running an ancient version of WinCE and didn't come with any other software. Buttons fell off almost immediately and the vendor (not the same one you linked to) wasn't very helpful. The units have to go back to China for repair.

Ask questions first.

What version of CE?
What software is included?
Is the GPS antenna included? Where does it mount?
Who does warranty service? What is the guarantee?

and finally

How will the climate controls work with my car?

Me? I wouldn't install that if somebody gave it to me.

Express · 10-13-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cb1111

Me? I wouldn't install that if somebody gave it to me.

stlbigboy · 01-04-2011, 11:21 PM

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Supports standard and Hifi audio systems, not LOGIC7!

hmm... i want to believe, but it seems pretty suspect.

then there was this lol:

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Seat Heater Module for relocation to ashtray is included!

skinrock · 01-05-2011, 12:12 AM

I was thinking about getting that, too, but I'm a little weary of the overall quality of it. It's a shame because the only other option would be a flip-up navigation setup, which isn't as clean.

To answer your question, you would have to replace the manual controls with the automatic ones.

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ginxer86 Private 32 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 323I Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	E90 aftermarket GPS Install? I know there's another post about this navi system but I plan on getting if I can get this installed in my 323i. but the only thing i'm confused is that how would I get that in my car when it will conflict with the heating/ a/c and knobs because the 323I doesn't have an auto section for the heating?? the heating + a/c controls are different check the pics.. it says on the info of this system that its just one factory plug you just unplug and plug into the new one. Does that mean i'll have AUTO for my heat and a/c and also buttons not knobs to turn up the fan? http://www.bimmernav.com/store/catal...-item-241.html Attached Images Last edited by ginxer86; 10-10-2010 at 09:32 AM..
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Noxious_ Banned 27 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (4)	Can you upgrade the A/C unit to a unit that will fit? Maybe just the part and coding needed, im not sure; just a suggestion.
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cb1111 I ask the questions you're afraid to ask. 44 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (2)	A few points about that unit. It is one of many flooding the market from China and has veryy iffy quality control. It comes with different faceplates to fit VW and MB cars as well. The VW version that I'm familiar with is running an ancient version of WinCE and didn't come with any other software. Buttons fell off almost immediately and the vendor (not the same one you linked to) wasn't very helpful. The units have to go back to China for repair. Ask questions first. What version of CE? What software is included? Is the GPS antenna included? Where does it mount? Who does warranty service? What is the guarantee? and finally How will the climate controls work with my car? Me? I wouldn't install that if somebody gave it to me.
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skinrock Agent Smith 270 Rep 3,344 Posts Drives: 2016 i8 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Matrix iTrader: (9) Garage List 2016 BMW i8 [10.00]	I was thinking about getting that, too, but I'm a little weary of the overall quality of it. It's a shame because the only other option would be a flip-up navigation setup, which isn't as clean. To answer your question, you would have to replace the manual controls with the automatic ones.
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