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12-13-2017, 10:16 PM | #45 | |
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12-21-2017, 03:12 PM | #46 |
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I'm looking forward to seeing reviews on this! I'm really debating on doing this
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12-22-2017, 03:19 AM | #47 | |
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Any secret getting Android auto to work?? Btw I made it through the install which wasn't too bad minus the cutting of the dash which was a pita. The rest was relatively easy. Bad news is that my camera went dead about half way through so I don't have the second half of the footage. I have to work these next 3 days but I plan on finishing the video after that. And a review in a week or two after I see how I like it |
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12-22-2017, 06:20 PM | #49 |
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The actual wiring is simple. The install would take about 10 minutes if it wasn't for the cutting of the dash. I have most the pics for a write up just finished last night installing at 230am and have to work 12 hours a day the next three days.
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12-25-2017, 11:23 PM | #52 |
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12-27-2017, 11:54 AM | #53 |
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This is the manufacturer. I believe his info is in the comments somewhere. Also, you get the idrive controller for free with them which is another additional savings from AVIN. Again, I don't know the value that AVIN is adding to their units but it may be little to none. Also, my friend bought from AVIN for his E39. Aside from dying almost immediately after the 1 year warranty he paid over $300 to have it repaired and it came back broken. I'd buy from the manufacturer on this. |
12-28-2017, 12:55 PM | #54 | |
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12-29-2017, 02:17 PM | #55 |
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I came upon his phone number somehow. They also have a site. Just buy through paypal if youre worried.
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12-31-2017, 05:49 AM | #56 |
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So I've had this installed for about a week now. Ill be pulling it apart again to install the backup cam i ordered after the fact to finish the install video. Ill prolly do a review video as well. It looks amazing.
Couple of issues I've noticed so far: 1. Audio quality from streaming over bluetooth sounds terrible vs stock. I got around this by installing spotify directly to the device and running it from the unit itself using my phone as a wifi hotspot. 2. The guide thats included to cut the dash doesn't leave much room for error. I have a small spot on the bottom left that is cut further down then the units trim covers. 3. I dont think the dimming function is working, if there is one. Seems like I have to adjust the brightness of the display frequently 4. The idrive controller they included feels somewhat cheap. It actually does work very well in their system. Only issue is it doesn't work at all on the android side for scrolling so you have to use the touchscreen. 5. Audio quality is not as good as stock 6. The screen mirroring for android is slow and it cuts about an inch off of the screen on both sides. 7. Unable to install android auto without their cable 8. Cannot install jb4 to device due to older bluetooth chip in device 9. SD card spot is a terrible location and hard to get to The good things though are: 1. The display looks beautiful 2. Looks great in the car 3. You can install any android app that supports android 4.4.4 directly to the device 4. Touch screen is extremely responsive. 5. Haven't had any issues in terms of freezing and such. 6. Frequent updates from avinusa (must email them directly to get them, im assuming to avoid clones like the one posted above from stealing their software) 7. Boot time is only about 10 seconds 8. Several different skins for the device to change the looks 9. Able to play music from sd card or usb device. 10. Their support has been very responsive. Typically get a reply in a few hours around 24 hours at the most. |
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01-09-2018, 03:13 AM | #57 |
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Wow I saw that video couple months ago and glad I came to this post. I have a 2012 328i 6mt with idrive and if I buy this is it a simple plug and play with no modification/coding?
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01-09-2018, 03:21 AM | #58 | |
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01-11-2018, 12:41 AM | #59 |
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01-11-2018, 12:45 AM | #60 |
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Im getting a lot of white noise in the background when i turn up the volume. I have Logic 7 and noticed this before with aux. Any ideas on how to fix this? another thing I noticed is there is an audio out wire coming from the unit I don't have mine plugged in and it still works, all I need is for the radio to be set to aux.
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01-12-2018, 04:50 AM | #61 |
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If your car doesn't have Bluetooth audio streaming I cant recommend this unit. It sounds like crap compared to stock. But it is plug and play .
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01-14-2018, 11:53 AM | #62 | |
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I wish I could because I heard aux is low-fi bottleneck of the system. aclearersky What made you say you'd recommend it with bluetooth streaming?
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01-14-2018, 09:31 PM | #63 |
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Based on what I've read on the f30 avin post is that if your car is equipt with the enhanced Bluetooth you can play audio though oem Bluetooth and bypass the display for anything other then being a display. But the aux isn't the issue because if I plug my phone directly into the aux port of the car the audio quality is great. It's the audio quality from the unit itself that sucks. I'm trying to figure out how to improve this but funny enough avin doesn't respond to emails when you ask questions about what seems to be known issues ie Bluetooth music quality sucking.
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01-14-2018, 09:39 PM | #64 |
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It's unfortunate about the sound quality with this unit. Is this only with cars that have logic 7? The UI and the fitment looks good but none of that matters if the sound quality is really that bad.
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01-15-2018, 12:48 AM | #65 | |
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