Navigation for x3

[dhjsu]

Can you post pictures?

[DEF]

I am new to X3 world, so will do my best to attach a piccie.

Hope it comes out OK
DEF

[UCrewX5]

BMW offers a nav retrofit kit for the X3. See http://www.x3world.com/showthread.php?t=9706

[MysticBlueX3]

Originally Posted by DEF

I am new to X3 world, so will do my best to attach a piccie.

Hope it comes out OK
DEF

That's awesome cause the lid also acts as a sun visor for the GPS on those bright sunny days.

[DEF]

There are no cables with the Tom Tom unit except the power cable.
I have drilled a hole under the rubber mat and fed the cable behind to pick up a switched live.

The unit is then on mains power as soon as i switch on the car, but does not drain the battery when switched off.

The Tom Tom does have an external GPS antenna if you want to fit the unit somewhere that does not have a clean signal, but fortunately the lid does not affect the signal at all. No other wires are needed which has made this a very easy addition to make.

The unit has a built in speaker so i have not had to worry about connecting to the factory stereo either.

[bloxy]

Originally Posted by DEF

There are no cables with the Tom Tom unit except the power cable.
I have drilled a hole under the rubber mat and fed the cable behind to pick up a switched live.

The unit is then on mains power as soon as i switch on the car, but does not drain the battery when switched off.

The Tom Tom does have an external GPS antenna if you want to fit the unit somewhere that does not have a clean signal, but fortunately the lid does not affect the signal at all. No other wires are needed which has made this a very easy addition to make.

The unit has a built in speaker so i have not had to worry about connecting to the factory stereo either.

I'm planning to do the same how did you get the switched live? I assume you must have wired in a cigarette lighter power socket to plug the TomTom cigarette lighter adapter into so you get the 5v supply to the unit?

[DEF]

I did use a cigarette lighter power socket to plug the TomTom cigarette lighter adapter into.

I actually used a double socket as i wanted a switched live for my Bell 550 speed camara detector which is mounted by the rear view mirror.

They both now switch on automatically when i turn on the ignition.

[bloxy]

Originally Posted by DEF

I did use a cigarette lighter power socket to plug the TomTom cigarette lighter adapter into.

I actually used a double socket as i wanted a switched live for my Bell 550 speed camara detector which is mounted by the rear view mirror.

They both now switch on automatically when i turn on the ignition.

Where did you pick up the switched live feed from and where did place the doble socket?
Thanks for the info.

[metblackx3]

I like the way the tom tom fits in the dash board compartment, I am looking for the same thing. Do know if you can attach a reversing camera to your screen.

[DrewH]

Here's my solution that works out great! The Garmin 2610 pictured is both extremely easy to see in all light/dark conditions (yes, including direct sunlight). With the touchscreen input and included remote it is very easy to manipulate the software, etc. This unit blows away the BMW factory nav. that was in my 1999 740i. I don't think I'll tie myself down to a factory installed unit again. It's nice to know that if technology changes you can simply upgrade to a newer design.