Car Audio Decks (Alpine, Pioneer etc.)

tl9015 · 07-05-2008, 02:52 PM

Is there anyway to get custom car audio decks on the 3 series? The stock ones are so limited in terms of information displayed on LCD and as far as wiring goes, nothing can be done. I originally bought the car without any ipod integration but want to do so. Has anyone here installed decks and speakers/subwoofers in their 3 series? If so, could you please post some pictures? Thanks

rooster3.0 · 07-05-2008, 03:28 PM

Yeah. It can be done with no problems by a good shop. I looked in to it a while ago and then I became more focused on performance.

Haywire · 07-06-2008, 02:43 AM

i was wondering the same thing, dont get me wrong...i really enjoy the logic 7 system, but i cant STAND the LCD screen. its fu@king useless as far as information is concerned, if there is any title over 1o letters it cuts it off, doesnt even scroll...its kinda pathetic actually.

all that technology, total lack of foresight.

Tegs4tugs · 07-07-2008, 01:11 PM

hey, youre in Canada, theres a lot a shops that should be able to do this, however you need to find out if they will be able to integrate the steering wheel control as well. I have a rockford system in my E90 with stock radio but I use a sound processor called 3sixty.2 from rockford fosgate this way I get aftermarket performance with the stock radio. I wouldnt recommend changing the factory unit as a lot of stuff is integrated in this like the clock , steering control and if you have bluetooth as well.

pr325 · 07-07-2008, 01:31 PM

Even if you change the head unit, you still can use the bluetooth and the steering wheel with and adapter. The only thing that will not be usable will be the SOS. I first try OEM with and audio control and rockford fosgate and the sound was better with the aftermarket head unit. I went with the Alpine IVA-D106 this is a touch screen and I don't regret changing the OEM head unit.

ideliver · 07-07-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pr325

Even if you change the head unit, you still can use the bluetooth and the steering wheel with and adapter. The only thing that will not be usable will be the SOS. I first try OEM with and audio control and rockford fosgate and the sound was better with the aftermarket head unit. I went with the Alpine IVA-D106 this is a touch screen and I don't regret changing the OEM head unit.

Pics???

StrifeM3 · 07-07-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ideliver

Pics???

My current install

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153700

ideliver · 07-07-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Strife 335I 2008

My current install

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153700

Nice...what faceplate is that??

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rooster3.0 Major 27 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jersey iTrader: (4)	Yeah. It can be done with no problems by a good shop. I looked in to it a while ago and then I became more focused on performance.
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Haywire Haywire, brand new BMW owner :D 28 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 328i coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	i was wondering the same thing, dont get me wrong...i really enjoy the logic 7 system, but i cant STAND the LCD screen. its fu@king useless as far as information is concerned, if there is any title over 1o letters it cuts it off, doesnt even scroll...its kinda pathetic actually. all that technology, total lack of foresight.
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Tegs4tugs First Lieutenant 13 Rep 390 Posts Drives: BMW E90 33?i \| 90 Integra B20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Westchester County, NY iTrader: (1)	hey, youre in Canada, theres a lot a shops that should be able to do this, however you need to find out if they will be able to integrate the steering wheel control as well. I have a rockford system in my E90 with stock radio but I use a sound processor called 3sixty.2 from rockford fosgate this way I get aftermarket performance with the stock radio. I wouldnt recommend changing the factory unit as a lot of stuff is integrated in this like the clock , steering control and if you have bluetooth as well. __________________ \|33?i e90\|Platinum Silver black leather w aluminum trim\|6spd\|Sport\|Premium\|Mtec v3\|Rockford Fosgate System\| \|2015 Lexus IS250 AWD\|Pearl White w Tan int\|Premium\|Navi\| \|2000 integra DC4\|Silver Gray int\|5spd\|B20 Motor\|
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pr325 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 325i 06' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Even if you change the head unit, you still can use the bluetooth and the steering wheel with and adapter. The only thing that will not be usable will be the SOS. I first try OEM with and audio control and rockford fosgate and the sound was better with the aftermarket head unit. I went with the Alpine IVA-D106 this is a touch screen and I don't regret changing the OEM head unit.
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