So I was wrong...CIC retrofit is definitely worth it!!

gangzoom · 02-17-2014, 11:35 AM

Been reading about CIC retrofits for a while, wasn't really bothered, after all I hardly use the satnav and I bought the car to drive it not to play with the onboard computer, why do I want to spend £700-800 on it

Picked up a CIC to CCC kit off the forum a while ago, haven't had time to fit it, was booked in to have a well known forum member fit and code it this weekend but had to spend £££ on a water/fuel pump so that put a stop on my modding fund.

Today had 2 hrs free in the afternoon, looked at the box of CIC stuff sat in my study and thought why not have a go

So I've gone from this...

To this...

Just need to finish it with some coding, though bizarrely the AUX in already works, and nearly all the other functions too...just bluetooth...oh and map shows wrong GPS position

I have to say am very very surprised by how much faster the CIC kit is compared to the CCC stuff. Its like going from using iOS7 on a iPhone 4 to a iPhone 5S. At the end of the day its still only a satnav/computer but its just a much nicer experience....

So in summary, for anyone contemplating doing this its definitely worth it...but I would recommend getting one of the guys from the forum to do it for you..unless you want your hands covered in scratches, and confuse your self with trying to understand BMW coding language

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IanS100 · 02-17-2014, 02:33 PM

Well done, I didn't have the bottle

Tak1986 · 02-17-2014, 03:54 PM

I am tempted with this upgrade!

gaza01 · 02-17-2014, 04:31 PM

This is defo on the list but not for now

Alex.J · 02-17-2014, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gaza01

This is defo on the list but not for now

+1 I want this too!

m20b25 · 02-17-2014, 04:59 PM

good work!

38mpg on a 335i - do you use your right foot ?!

gangzoom · 02-17-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by m20b25

good work!

38mpg on a 335i - do you use your right foot ?!

LoL that was me proving to my wife I've bought a sensible economical car

One big difference I hadn't expected with the upgrade is much better sound coming from the speakers.

I've got the Alpina speaker/amp upgrade fitted and to be honest whilst it's better than the base system I wasn't that impressed. But post CIC upgrade there is much more base and a BIG improvement in overall sound

The CIC unit I got already has 7 digit postcode searching and going through the options looks like it's all ready for the combox too....must stop spending money on this car

gangzoom · 02-18-2014, 02:33 PM

Managed to sort out all the coding tonight...Took longer than I thought because I had the OBD security update applied previously I had to update the SP-daten file on my computer to get NCS expert to work properly.

But with a bit of patience I have Bluetooth active once again....

...and Aux in still working

Only problem now is that am very tempted to complete the upgrade by getting a com box retrofit to get BMW apps and Bluetooth audio etc..

IanS100 · 02-18-2014, 02:40 PM

BMW apps may be nice to have but I seldom use them & audio is much better & more convenient through the USB, I'd rather spend the money on a rear camera as in Sam's recent thread

Josh1a1h · 02-18-2014, 02:53 PM

Good job mate!!!

Maybe one day i will get mine sorted. But it is def not a priority

But... as it has a more powerful amp... it should make the existing logic 7 system sound better right?

gangzoom · 02-18-2014, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by IanS100

BMW apps may be nice to have but I seldom use
them & audio is much better & more convenient through the USB, I'd rather spend the money on a rear camera as in Sam's recent thread

Realistically don't think I'll be doing the Combox, I use my Pure 300Di to connect the iPhone to the car so I doubt I would even use the USB option. Was just weird to see the BMW office/apps option disappear from the CIC menu post coding :roll eyes:.

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Originally Posted by Josh1a1h

Good job mate!!!

Maybe one day i will get mine sorted. But it is def not a priority

But... as it has a more powerful amp... it should make the existing logic 7 system sound better right?

Not sure about Logic 7, but has made my Alpine upgrade kit much better. Its definitely a mod worth doing....but thats it for me now in regards to mods for the car, have now truly blown my original modding budget I set 2 years ago

02-17-2014, 11:35 AM	#1
gangzoom Brigadier General 1685 Rep 3,285 Posts Drives: E90 335i M sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leicester iTrader: (1)	So I was wrong...CIC retrofit is definitely worth it!! Been reading about CIC retrofits for a while, wasn't really bothered, after all I hardly use the satnav and I bought the car to drive it not to play with the onboard computer, why do I want to spend £700-800 on it Picked up a CIC to CCC kit off the forum a while ago, haven't had time to fit it, was booked in to have a well known forum member fit and code it this weekend but had to spend £££ on a water/fuel pump so that put a stop on my modding fund. Today had 2 hrs free in the afternoon, looked at the box of CIC stuff sat in my study and thought why not have a go So I've gone from this... To this... Just need to finish it with some coding, though bizarrely the AUX in already works, and nearly all the other functions too...just bluetooth...oh and map shows wrong GPS position I have to say am very very surprised by how much faster the CIC kit is compared to the CCC stuff. Its like going from using iOS7 on a iPhone 4 to a iPhone 5S. At the end of the day its still only a satnav/computer but its just a much nicer experience.... So in summary, for anyone contemplating doing this its definitely worth it...but I would recommend getting one of the guys from the forum to do it for you..unless you want your hands covered in scratches, and confuse your self with trying to understand BMW coding language .
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gangzoom Brigadier General 1685 Rep 3,285 Posts Drives: E90 335i M sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leicester iTrader: (1)	Managed to sort out all the coding tonight...Took longer than I thought because I had the OBD security update applied previously I had to update the SP-daten file on my computer to get NCS expert to work properly. But with a bit of patience I have Bluetooth active once again.... ...and Aux in still working Only problem now is that am very tempted to complete the upgrade by getting a com box retrofit to get BMW apps and Bluetooth audio etc..
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IanS100 Major General 136 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	BMW apps may be nice to have but I seldom use them & audio is much better & more convenient through the USB, I'd rather spend the money on a rear camera as in Sam's recent thread
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Josh1a1h Banned 170 Rep 3,828 Posts Drives: AzuriteBlack 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central North to West London iTrader: (2)	Good job mate!!! Maybe one day i will get mine sorted. But it is def not a priority But... as it has a more powerful amp... it should make the existing logic 7 system sound better right?
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