[Mightymin]

Hi,
I apologise as I'm sure this has come up before, but maybe not so recently.

I have bought my first BMW E93 97 model with a basic audio system and no screen or satnav, or reverse camera, all of which my Jag had.

I'd like to do a few things like upgrade the speakers, and if I'm able to, install a Rockford 4ch amp I already own.

But I'd like to have Android auto and the idrive knob if possible, and I don't want to cut the dash unless it'll look like it's supposed to be there and not cheap.
I have seen you can buy the dash with the double scoop, is it that simple to buy the dash with the double scoop and a corresponding android auto screen, or is it better to cut into the existing dash to install a 12" touch screen...

Any recommendations on the screen? Reverse camera etc
Any post you can point me to where someone has done a double scoop install, and one with the screen cut into the dash?

I'd really appreciate all the advice.

Fyi, IV started to read up on coding the car, as I'd like to have the roof and mirrors close when locking the car, I work in IT and am technical and good with DIY etc.

[ctuna]

Don't see how you are going to do an idrive knob without idrive.

e90's only made between 2006 and 2013 don't know what you mean
by 97 model and most of us won't .

Full dash retrofits are not really done unless people want the whole idrive
it seem more popular to do this in Europe .
Using android unit that piggyback of the idrive then go through the Aux is not
good for sound quality .

There are lots of threads hear on aftermarket head unit.

BMW stereo types
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352586
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1266451970
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1260829447
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780865
http://bmwcoders.com/forum/3-er-8/bm...1-e92-e93-291/
http://technicpnp.com/menuDiagrams/d...e90_92_93.html
http://www.musicarnw.com/page-2/
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...3&d=1169133185
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780605
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641323
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...4&d=1278871872
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343673
https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/e...n-752.1275694/

base system wiring pre/post 3/09
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...tDpLJPcGkw_ui_
Base System Guide
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...5&d=1493273253

[Mightymin]

Many thanks, I meant the car is 2007 e93 - typo

I am in the UK sooo 🤷 maybe that's why I like the look of something that's not far off OEM..

But it would be nice to have a large android auto...
IV also seen you can replace the cluster for a digital which looks interesting...

Thanks for the links I'll start looking at those 🙏