gb: TVandNav2go for idrive owner

LWL · 06-22-2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

Well, I just went on Google and typed in "half-din DVD-R" and this popped up:

http://dogbytecomputer.com/xcart/cat..._MP3_CD_C.html

that's funny. I have been looking at this product on other sites, and none of them mention this model reads DVD-R

Thanks Michael.

ctgazer · 06-22-2006, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LWL

that's funny. I have been looking at this product on other sites, and none of them mention this model reads DVD-R

Thanks Michael.

they sell that exact same model on ebay for $125.......

just search for half din dvd..

longtran · 06-22-2006, 08:21 PM

nice fine guys...i got jacked. couple bucks...o well, the price i pay for having something first.

BenMW · 06-22-2006, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ctgazer

they sell that exact same model on ebay for $125.......

just search for half din dvd..

AW330i already has a bid in on the half din dvd player on ebay.... early bird gets the worm.... so AW330i can you ask the guy if he can get some more and you know what im thinking....?

GROUPBUY

LWL · 06-22-2006, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ctgazer

they sell that exact same model on ebay for $125.......

just search for half din dvd..

Yea, I saw that auction too, but appearantly, aw330i, is bidding on the item. I dont want to jack up the price on the auction.

bavarian19 · 06-22-2006, 08:41 PM

that looks amazing... wish I had idrive

edawg · 06-22-2006, 11:55 PM

Now that we have this mod on order we need to do a group buy on dvd players!

xcalibr · 06-22-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

Well, I just went on Google and typed in "half-din DVD-R" and this popped up:

http://dogbytecomputer.com/xcart/cat..._MP3_CD_C.html

how about a half-din that plays divx? google doesn't seem to be turning anything up... maybe i'll just have to get a full-din...

BzsBimmer · 06-23-2006, 12:37 AM

It looks like there are a couple of mfg's that sell 1/2 DIN (Pyle and Myron & Davis) BUT it lists them as being able to play DVD and nothing about - or + R...

Wassup with the iDrive option?
I hope I don't tell myself "I should have waited..." because with my e46, as soon as I bought my icelink, they came out with the icelink plus a couple of months later.

So now like mostly everyone else, I have to go find a DVD player to connect this to AND figure out how to install this. Oh well... my damn kid better be happy! Turns out that the ONLY reason he likes the MDX better than my car is because of the DVD player... oh well, it could be a blessings in disguise!
WE NEED LONG...
WE NEED LONG...
WE NEED LONG...

magmd · 06-23-2006, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

WE NEED LONG...
WE NEED LONG...
WE NEED LONG...

hahhahaha....sounds like another Norcal/Socal meet...an install meet. AKA.... LONG WORKSHOP!:rocks:

xcalibr · 06-23-2006, 01:03 AM

Hahaha... next california summit? Or norcal-ers... I'm pretty confident in my abilities --but for everyone else, maybe we should do a tech-day/meet soon?

LWL · 06-23-2006, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by xcalibr

Hahaha... next california summit? Or norcal-ers... I'm pretty confident in my abilities --but for everyone else, maybe we should do a tech-day/meet soon?

Anyone else from Norcal besides you and me purchased this???

magmd · 06-23-2006, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Wassup with the iDrive option?
I hope I don't tell myself "I should have waited..

Yeah....I am interested in that idrive module also.

hmmm...but I can wait for now.

ntpcrew13 · 06-23-2006, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BenMW

AW330i already has a bid in on the half din dvd player on ebay.... early bird gets the worm.... so AW330i can you ask the guy if he can get some more and you know what im thinking....?

GROUPBUY

yes.. we really need to set up a group buy on this dvd player.

BenMW--- i noticed that your location is dallas and chicago. i am from chicago also. do you plan on doing this install yourself or are you going to get it done by someone? if you plan on bringing it to a place can you let me know where or if you decide to install it yourself; do you mind helping me out possibly? thanks.

BenMW · 06-23-2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ntpcrew13

yes.. we really need to set up a group buy on this dvd player.

BenMW--- i noticed that your location is dallas and chicago. i am from chicago also. do you plan on doing this install yourself or are you going to get it done by someone? if you plan on bringing it to a place can you let me know where or if you decide to install it yourself; do you mind helping me out possibly? thanks.

Yeah Ill be back in chicago July 1st... I was hoping long would come out with a clear video on how to do it so then i could do it my self... but I dont really have any experience with it...i saw you were from chicago too and hoping you did.... but if we can meet and try and get it together but if hat doesn't work we can ask around and see who knows how to do this stuff.

BzsBimmer · 06-23-2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LWL

Anyone else from Norcal besides you and me purchased this???

I am I am!

Yeah let's do a SoCal/NorCal install meet!
Also I saw this on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/POWER-ACOUSTIK-P...QQcmdZViewItem
weird thing tho... when you click on "check stock" it says backordered...

Price is somewhat on par with the other places I've seen it

voltron1011 · 06-23-2006, 10:32 AM

You guys see this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/2006-BMW-3-Serie...QQcmdZViewItem
It looks like the same device as the GB!

saini023 · 06-23-2006, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LWL

Anyone else from Norcal besides you and me purchased this???

i did..install seems pretty simple..taking the car apart is the one thing i am afraid of

longtran · 06-23-2006, 11:06 AM

how many from norcal bought one??? maybe i should go up ther and install the units for all you guys??

AW330i · 06-23-2006, 11:10 AM

long how long do you think it would take me to drive to youre house from houston? I want to come and have you install it for me! lol

xcalibr · 06-23-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LWL

Anyone else from Norcal besides you and me purchased this???

Looks like there's a few --enough to justify a mini-tech-day? Someone organize it... I have a pretty good idea of how to install this thing, but I'll use my own car as the guinea pig first. I'm willing to help out nor-cal'ers if you guys trust me with it... hahhaha.

There are a few alternatives for installation though --from the pictures Long posted, it looks like he has the module wired to the accessories power in the ash-tray for power. This +12V hot is only on when in "ignition mode" so you won't be able to use the screen in "radio" mode. If any of you have systems already installed with a low voltage (speaker) trigger, maybe we can tap that source to get it working in "radio" mode. I'm going to try it that way... anyone that wants it that way needs to get a low voltage trigger, a good length of 14-18 gauge wire and a fuse-tap (add-a-circuit available only at autozone).

The most difficult part of the whole thing seems to be getting the wire to the module location --I guess the only way Long could do it was taking apart the center console... that's the only part that I have no idea about yet. The rest seems pretty straight forward, just power up and plug-in.

xcalibr · 06-23-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by longtran

how many from norcal bought one??? maybe i should go up ther and install the units for all you guys??

I think there's maybe 4 of us... come on up Long!

Also, regarding backup camera... I imagine there's probably a switch on the module that we can activate by daisy chaining off of whatever signal tells the reverse lights to come on that will 1. provide power for the camera and 2. signal the module to switch over to backup-camera input. Long, can you confirm that there is such an input/switch on the module?

http://cgi.ebay.com/License-Plate-Ba...QQcmdZViewItem

Also, Long, were you able to put the plastic piece on the back of your glove box back on after you installed the half-din dvd player?

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BzsBimmer Major General 3407 Rep 6,794 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3 & '23 G05 X5 M50 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	It looks like there are a couple of mfg's that sell 1/2 DIN (Pyle and Myron & Davis) BUT it lists them as being able to play DVD and nothing about - or + R... Wassup with the iDrive option? I hope I don't tell myself "I should have waited..." because with my e46, as soon as I bought my icelink, they came out with the icelink plus a couple of months later. So now like mostly everyone else, I have to go find a DVD player to connect this to AND figure out how to install this. Oh well... my damn kid better be happy! Turns out that the ONLY reason he likes the MDX better than my car is because of the DVD player... oh well, it could be a blessings in disguise! WE NEED LONG... WE NEED LONG... WE NEED LONG...
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