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      09-04-2023, 07:12 PM   #1
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2008 E93 with CCC - What to check when buying a CarPlay Unit?

Finding a lot of options:

1. XTRONS 8.8 Inch for $389
2. Something here for $550 - https://shoptfb.com/products/bmw-ccc...auto-interface
3. Mr12Volt - https://www.mr12volt.com/collections...ts/p2000-cccmd for $430

I have no clue as to the things I should check before I buy. Hopefully everything works after I install i.e. speakers, radio etc. Does anyone have suggestions about which one I should go for? Am happy to pay more for something that is solid and reliable - + am happy to get extra features such as rear camera etc.

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      09-05-2023, 01:35 AM   #2
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first thing you have to know is which sound system you have and that
is the speakers and amp and not the head unit.
You can pretty much only install the piggy back option if you have a idrive.

If you have the logic 7 sound system it is really difficult to modify that one.
Because of the fiber optic interface between the bmw head unit and amplifier.

If you care about sound quality and want to add carplay I would go with
my12volt because it is the only one that is compatible with the fiberoptic output
which is necessary to retain audio quality as the Aux in BMW's suck .

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
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http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641323
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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
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thanks ctuna for the post, Ill save it for future use.
I'm focusing on the engine, but soon enough, I'll do the sound system.

I had in the past xtrons on my audi and I was very pleased with this brand.


Not so sure what version of audio system I have.

E90 2009. I was under the impression it was called ''individual'', but is it ?

I have the orange speaker

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I really like my AVIN unit. Had a few bump getting it finally setup on calls, but their service helped me through it.

I'm on Android Auto, but I believe the hardware is the same.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1424151

https://avinusa.com/8-8-multimedia-n...1-e92-e93.html

There's a lot on install in that thread, and it goes back 5+ years. But plenty of pages to search through with questions. I had a stereo shop install mine.
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to find out what options your car has use Mdecoder.com
audio options are in the 6xx and 7xx range.
7xx only for IA (individual audio option )
Also there is a a stereo sub forum here.

bmw boards and links
https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=99
https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27
https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=2
https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=122
https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=368
https://bimmerretrofit.com/store/
https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=197

752 = https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/e...n-752.1275694/
https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=378
https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=16

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
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thanks ctuna for the post, Ill save it for future use.
I'm focusing on the engine, but soon enough, I'll do the sound system.

I had in the past xtrons on my audi and I was very pleased with this brand.


Not so sure what version of audio system I have.

E90 2009. I was under the impression it was called ''individual'', but is it ?

I have the orange speaker

You have the Individual system. Excellent components, comparable to high end aftermarket stuff.

I’d go with a Mr12Volt MOST interface to get the most out of your system.
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You have the Individual system. Excellent components, comparable to high end aftermarket stuff.

I’d go with a Mr12Volt MOST interface to get the most out of your system.
anyway to work with JB4 connect with Mr12Volt?

Main reason why I want to go full android is for JB4, non-play store apps, mp3, full waze, etc.
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anyway to work with JB4 connect with Mr12Volt?

Main reason why I want to go full android is for JB4, non-play store apps, mp3, full waze, etc.
Mr.12volt should address everything but the first 2 via CarPlay. Don’t have anything Google so I don’t know about Android Auto.

JB4 would connect via the phone, can’t speak to non Play Store apps but I’d imagine that would depend on the connected phone.
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btw just noticed this on xtrons website

''Amplifier System

Retains the original fibre optic sound system, e.g., your Harman Kardon.''

https://xtrons.com/bmw-various-andro...rom-qpb8260ccp
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      09-08-2023, 11:26 PM   #11
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Thanks! Looks like I have S676 i.e. HIFi Speaker System - does that mean any of the ones will work? Thanks!

Quote:
Originally Posted by ctuna View Post
first thing you have to know is which sound system you have and that
is the speakers and amp and not the head unit.
You can pretty much only install the piggy back option if you have a idrive.

If you have the logic 7 sound system it is really difficult to modify that one.
Because of the fiber optic interface between the bmw head unit and amplifier.

If you care about sound quality and want to add carplay I would go with
my12volt because it is the only one that is compatible with the fiberoptic output
which is necessary to retain audio quality as the Aux in BMW's suck .

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
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