E90Post
 


TNT Racewerks
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > BMW E90/E92/E93 3-series General Forums > Regional Forums > UK > UK Technical Forum > USB port retrofit



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-15-2013, 10:21 AM   #1
qa15ar
Private First Class
10
Rep
141
Posts

Drives: F30 330d M-Sport
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: London

iTrader: (0)

USB port retrofit

Hi Guys,

Can I retrofit a usb port next to aux jack, in my 2006 E90 with professional head unit with bluetooth and phone cradle option.

The reason I ask is BMW said its only available for business head units.

Also is there anyone in the bed/herts/london area who could install and code for me?

Thanks.
Appreciate 0
      04-15-2013, 11:38 AM   #2
makkan00
Major General
makkan00's Avatar
United Kingdom
886
Rep
9,094
Posts

Drives: F36
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Essex

iTrader: (56)

This retrofit will work out very expensive.
I'd suggest you to look into new headunits with Bluetooth and usb built in (+dab).
Leemans was selling one in the classified.
__________________
F36 Xdrive for her - HUD, park assist, heated steering wheel, rear camera, Apple car play
F36 RWD for him - HK, M sports pack, GTS tail light, Apple car play
Appreciate 0
      04-15-2013, 03:10 PM   #3
qa15ar
Private First Class
10
Rep
141
Posts

Drives: F30 330d M-Sport
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: London

iTrader: (0)

I got bluetooth jus want to retrofit the usb port...
Appreciate 0
      04-15-2013, 03:14 PM   #4
makkan00
Major General
makkan00's Avatar
United Kingdom
886
Rep
9,094
Posts

Drives: F36
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Essex

iTrader: (56)

Quote:
Originally Posted by qa15ar
I got bluetooth jus want to retrofit the usb port...
I have read that you have to go for business hu for 6fl and that hu is even worst compared to professional hu. Have you checked how much 6fl retrofit kit cost?
__________________
F36 Xdrive for her - HUD, park assist, heated steering wheel, rear camera, Apple car play
F36 RWD for him - HK, M sports pack, GTS tail light, Apple car play
Appreciate 0
      04-15-2013, 03:52 PM   #5
qa15ar
Private First Class
10
Rep
141
Posts

Drives: F30 330d M-Sport
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: London

iTrader: (0)

Yeah looking at around 300, I did see a video on YouTube of someone retrofit it to a professional system but official reply from BMW is its only for business hu
Appreciate 0
      04-15-2013, 04:02 PM   #6
qa15ar
Private First Class
10
Rep
141
Posts

Drives: F30 330d M-Sport
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: London

iTrader: (0)

Appreciate 0
      04-15-2013, 04:05 PM   #7
makkan00
Major General
makkan00's Avatar
United Kingdom
886
Rep
9,094
Posts

Drives: F36
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Essex

iTrader: (56)

Quote:
Originally Posted by qa15ar View Post
Yeah looking at around 300, I did see a video on YouTube of someone retrofit it to a professional system but official reply from BMW is its only for business hu
That is what I suggested in my first post. Get LCI HU with built in BT, USB, Aux-in and DAB options and get it retrofitted in your car. Your you tube video is what I suggested.

If you go for 6FL retrofit without CIC/ CCC, you'd require business HU AFAIK.

HTH.
__________________
F36 Xdrive for her - HUD, park assist, heated steering wheel, rear camera, Apple car play
F36 RWD for him - HK, M sports pack, GTS tail light, Apple car play
Appreciate 0
      04-15-2013, 04:25 PM   #8
qa15ar
Private First Class
10
Rep
141
Posts

Drives: F30 330d M-Sport
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: London

iTrader: (0)

ok mate, thanks for your help, new to all this....
Appreciate 0
      04-15-2013, 04:56 PM   #9
makkan00
Major General
makkan00's Avatar
United Kingdom
886
Rep
9,094
Posts

Drives: F36
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Essex

iTrader: (56)

Quote:
Originally Posted by qa15ar View Post
ok mate, thanks for your help, new to all this....
No worries. We all learn at some stage. I may fit 6FL in LCI car and will update the findings in a thread.
__________________
F36 Xdrive for her - HUD, park assist, heated steering wheel, rear camera, Apple car play
F36 RWD for him - HK, M sports pack, GTS tail light, Apple car play
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:36 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST