Touchscreen for Hifi factory head unit

dmpnyc · 07-29-2015, 04:33 PM

Hi,

I have a 2008 BMW 328i convertible. It does not have navigation but has the normal BMW factory head unit. Kind of in a pinch in terms of time for research. I was wondering if it was possible to install a touchscreen in place of the factory head unit so I can have blue tooth to stream spotify and have a dynamic camera in the rear of the car?

Seems like the factory head unit does more than just stereo but also controls a/c etc.?

Thanks in Advance.

Danny

ctuna · 07-29-2015, 04:43 PM

The most compatible HU is the dynavin N6
There is a big thread on it here.
There can be side effects when installing a aftermarket Head Unit
such as BMW can not perform diag or repairs without the original
head unit in place. Also there can be some error signals generated
with BMW SOS and some of the options that become detached
as a result. Some people do a parallel mount moving the old HU to
the trunk or somewhere else to avoid some of these problems.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1016187

This will not give you as much sound improvement as aftermarket speakers
and amps.

Orlando335i · 07-29-2015, 06:54 PM

I've been looking into the same idea. I've read the Dynavin N6 thread on here. I was thinking today if I could just add the BMW OEM Navigation system myself. There are multiple used dash's on Ebay for an 2011 335i E90 for around 400, so then I would just need the actual nag system? Has anyone done this or know if it would work? I'm sure I could buy in direct from BMW for my first child or $5000 LOL

ctuna · 07-29-2015, 07:30 PM

Its been done but its not practical
Also the older versions of the BMW Nav are pretty clunky.

The new version is called NBT there is whole sub forum dedicated
to idrive here. NBT comes with a bunch of Internet stuff and streaming bluetooth
music built in .

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=idrive
idrive sub forum next link oops corrected

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=122
For Nav you would be better off with Waze on your cell phone it gives
real time traffic road hazard and police reports.
It would be nice to get it on a bigger screen though.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...&highlight=nbt

You need to talk to Bimmertech if you go this route I think.

jeffb335 · 07-31-2015, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmpnyc

Hi,

I have a 2008 BMW 328i convertible. It does not have navigation but has the normal BMW factory head unit. Kind of in a pinch in terms of time for research. I was wondering if it was possible to install a touchscreen in place of the factory head unit so I can have blue tooth to stream spotify and have a dynamic camera in the rear of the car?

Seems like the factory head unit does more than just stereo but also controls a/c etc.?

Thanks in Advance.

Danny

Thats what we do.....links are in my signature.

mathematics · 07-31-2015, 07:49 PM

yea, we did a non idrive to idrive retrofit a few months ago. not a big deal to do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orlando335i

I've been looking into the same idea. I've read the Dynavin N6 thread on here. I was thinking today if I could just add the BMW OEM Navigation system myself. There are multiple used dash's on Ebay for an 2011 335i E90 for around 400, so then I would just need the actual nag system? Has anyone done this or know if it would work? I'm sure I could buy in direct from BMW for my first child or $5000 LOL

taibanl · 07-31-2015, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mathematics

yea, we did a non idrive to idrive retrofit a few months ago. not a big deal to do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orlando335i

I've been looking into the same idea. I've read the Dynavin N6 thread on here. I was thinking today if I could just add the BMW OEM Navigation system myself. There are multiple used dash's on Ebay for an 2011 335i E90 for around 400, so then I would just need the actual nag system? Has anyone done this or know if it would work? I'm sure I could buy in direct from BMW for my first child or $5000 LOL

Labor cost?

mathematics · 07-31-2015, 08:06 PM

i honestly don't remember. you'd have to check with don on that...

Quote:

Originally Posted by taibanl

Labor cost?

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dmpnyc New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i E93 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Touchscreen for Hifi factory head unit Hi, I have a 2008 BMW 328i convertible. It does not have navigation but has the normal BMW factory head unit. Kind of in a pinch in terms of time for research. I was wondering if it was possible to install a touchscreen in place of the factory head unit so I can have blue tooth to stream spotify and have a dynamic camera in the rear of the car? Seems like the factory head unit does more than just stereo but also controls a/c etc.? Thanks in Advance. Danny
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1992 Rep 13,282 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	The most compatible HU is the dynavin N6 The most compatible HU is the dynavin N6 There is a big thread on it here. There can be side effects when installing a aftermarket Head Unit such as BMW can not perform diag or repairs without the original head unit in place. Also there can be some error signals generated with BMW SOS and some of the options that become detached as a result. Some people do a parallel mount moving the old HU to the trunk or somewhere else to avoid some of these problems. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1016187 This will not give you as much sound improvement as aftermarket speakers and amps.
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Orlando335i Private First Class 13 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2011 335i sedan Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (1)	I've been looking into the same idea. I've read the Dynavin N6 thread on here. I was thinking today if I could just add the BMW OEM Navigation system myself. There are multiple used dash's on Ebay for an 2011 335i E90 for around 400, so then I would just need the actual nag system? Has anyone done this or know if it would work? I'm sure I could buy in direct from BMW for my first child or $5000 LOL
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1992 Rep 13,282 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Its been done but its not practical Its been done but its not practical Also the older versions of the BMW Nav are pretty clunky. The new version is called NBT there is whole sub forum dedicated to idrive here. NBT comes with a bunch of Internet stuff and streaming bluetooth music built in . http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=idrive idrive sub forum next link oops corrected http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=122 For Nav you would be better off with Waze on your cell phone it gives real time traffic road hazard and police reports. It would be nice to get it on a bigger screen though. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...&highlight=nbt You need to talk to Bimmertech if you go this route I think. Last edited by ctuna; 07-29-2015 at 07:45 PM..
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