Opinion on 16:9 aftermarket monitor

[george1202]

Will this fit in our X5 (E53) w/o any modifications? I don't have a nav just the business CD and radio controls.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/E626-...QQcmdZViewItem

[Sudesh]

Have a look at my post here: http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...onitor-x5.html

[george1202]

Originally Posted by Sudesh

Have a look at my post here: http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...onitor-x5.html

Sudesh,
Just to get this clear, you think buying this aftermarket monitor is an easier alternative to retrofitting an OEM Nav monitor? As mentioned I neither have the nav or the TV module.

[Sudesh]

Much easier!! Less time consuming and best of all less expensive! The double din units can be picked up for good money on ebay, if you decided to go with a bit more upmarket unit, then there are units that are touch screen and have sat nav built in so no need for any other wiring loom, nav drives etc. I recommend it. My X has the original BMW system, but if it didnt I would have the after market one fitted.

[george1202]

Thanks Sudesh

[george1202]

Originally Posted by Sudesh

Much easier!! Less time consuming and best of all less expensive! The double din units can be picked up for good money on ebay, if you decided to go with a bit more upmarket unit, then there are units that are touch screen and have sat nav built in so no need for any other wiring loom, nav drives etc. I recommend it. My X has the original BMW system, but if it didnt I would have the after market one fitted.

Do you still need to buy the bezel for the 16:9 monitor or does it directly replace the stock business CD and radio control space? Thanks again

[Sudesh]

You will a bezel!