[Socket]

Originally Posted by NeT335

It is the bracket for securing the USB port in the glovebox bruh

It's supposed to be a torch holder as well but yeah, BMW discontinued the bracket that is just for the USB port and only this one is available now

Actually it looks like the cable I ordered fits into my Aux bracket in the centre consol. So the glove box bracket might not be needed. Now I'm confused lol

[NeT335]

Originally Posted by Socket

Actually it looks like the cable I ordered fits into my Aux bracket in the centre consol. So the glove box bracket might not be needed. Now I'm confused lol

I just saw that now. Yeah don't worry then you won't need this bracket since you putting your USB in the centre console

I fucked up, should have got the same USB port for mine as well, make my life easier instead of reaching into glovebox

[NeT335]

Also another thing people the CIC fascia is the same part number as the CCC fascia.

Only reason why you would need to spend the money on the new fascia is if yours is the old shit MASK CCC which is I think from 3/07 and older as it is a different style and your headunit looks like the one in the pic. Otherwise if you have the better CCC then you don't need the new one

[NeT335]

For reference if your headunit looks like this you don't need the fascia as yours will fit

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by NeT335

Everyone who is in on this will also need this part for mounting the USB in the glovebox. I need to order one as well as my USB port is just hanging in there now

Part number - 51169143599

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...sb-51169143599

Maybe we can all buy at the same time to share shipping?

I'm mounting my USB port in the centre console under the armrest so wont need this item the port just clips into the existing port recess in the console

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by NeT335

Also another thing people the CIC fascia is the same part number as the CCC fascia.

Only reason why you would need to spend the money on the new fascia is if yours is the old shit MASK CCC which is I think from 3/07 and older as it is a different style and your headunit looks like the one in the pic. Otherwise if you have the better CCC then you don't need the new one

Yup thats what I have

my existing trim is all scuffed from the previous owner (no idea how it got so badly scuffed as the interior was in mint condition elsewhere)

[NeT335]

@dr-jekl

Yeah I figured yours was an early one so you need the fascia

I know socket doesn't need it but, his is 08

[plazski]

Originally Posted by NeT335

I just saw that now. Yeah don't worry then you won't need this bracket since you putting your USB in the centre console

I fucked up, should have got the same USB port for mine as well, make my life easier instead of reaching into glovebox

I think the one in the glovebox is only for map updates and copying music. The one in the centre console is to play music from the USB. This is based on the CIC, not sure if its the same on the NBT

[NeT335]

NBT has combox built in so they can use whichever USB spot they want to I guess. Not 100% sure if they still need 2 ports or if 1 does everything with NBT

[Socket]

Originally Posted by NeT335

I just saw that now. Yeah don't worry then you won't need this bracket since you putting your USB in the centre console

I fucked up, should have got the same USB port for mine as well, make my life easier instead of reaching into glovebox

Just buy the DRJ cable brah

[NeT335]

Originally Posted by Socket

Just buy the DRJ cable brah

Too late bruh lol cbf taking headunit out just to swap that out

[Socket]

Originally Posted by NeT335

@dr-jekl

Yeah I figured yours was an early one so you need the fascia

I know socket doesn't need it but, his is 08

Lucky you pointed this out Nic I was planning to buy a new facia lel

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by NeT335

NBT has combox built in so they can use whichever USB spot they want to I guess. Not 100% sure if they still need 2 ports or if 1 does everything with NBT

Good Q, AFAIK it would be able to be controlled from the 1 port but I'm not 100% sure...

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by Socket

Lucky you pointed this out Nic I was planning to buy a new facia lel

Damn and I would have offered you $20 for your worthless fascia panel

anyone got any leads on the part # and supplier for a new fascia that's a good price? (guess I'll try twenza!)

[NeT335]

Originally Posted by Socket

Lucky you pointed this out Nic I was planning to buy a new facia lel

No worries sock

[NeT335]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Good Q, AFAIK it would be able to be controlled from the 1 port but I'm not 100% sure...

I think someone needs to go to a dealer and just look inside a new f30 and see if it has one in the glovebox and centre console as well

[NeT335]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Damn and I would have offered you $20 for your worthless fascia panel

anyone got any leads on the part # and supplier for a new fascia that's a good price? (guess I'll try twenza!)

The part number for it is

51459120979

It's actually not that expensive like $25usd on ecs tuning

[plazski]

Originally Posted by NeT335

NBT has combox built in so they can use whichever USB spot they want to I guess. Not 100% sure if they still need 2 ports or if 1 does everything with NBT

hmm, that makes sense

[CashedUpBogan]

Originally Posted by NeT335

Everyone who is in on this will also need this part for mounting the USB in the glovebox. I need to order one as well as my USB port is just hanging in there now

Part number - 51169143599

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...sb-51169143599

Maybe we can all buy at the same time to share shipping?

Huh? Don't need this at all. USB/AUX goes in center console slot where current AUX port goes. I have spent 6070 emails back and forth with the seller about what is needed. For those of you who are actually in the GB, I'll move discussion into email about the other small things needed. Stop confusing people, GeTiNQ LOL

[CashedUpBogan]

Originally Posted by NeT335

NBT has combox built in so they can use whichever USB spot they want to I guess. Not 100% sure if they still need 2 ports or if 1 does everything with NBT

What plazski said. Can't update maps in centre console USB. Also can't stream video from glovebox USB in NBT if I remember correctly

[CashedUpBogan]

Originally Posted by NeT335

Also another thing people the CIC fascia is the same part number as the CCC fascia.

Only reason why you would need to spend the money on the new fascia is if yours is the old shit MASK CCC which is I think from 3/07 and older as it is a different style and your headunit looks like the one in the pic. Otherwise if you have the better CCC then you don't need the new one

Now this is useful to know! Thanks, saved us $50! I'll buy you a beer next time I'm in Melbourne haha

[CashedUpBogan]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Damn and I would have offered you $20 for your worthless fascia panel

anyone got any leads on the part # and supplier for a new fascia that's a good price? (guess I'll try twenza!)

$57 from Twenza. Only 3 left in Australia or something but cheap elsewhere. I have chased up all parts costs and what is needed and part numbers. Can you guys just all relax and stop buying shit until I send the email out ffs lol