DIY: NBT retrofit on E53 X5

[crystalworks]

I'm hoping there will be a writeup following completion of the project. I am desperately in need of an ICE upgrade for my 4.8is and I like this better than any of the Android options... although they have their benefits too.

[jopecasa]

crystalworks,

Yes....will be sharing and documenting NBT install....and help out X5 owners planning to do NBT route.

I have been trying to upload pics from my Samsung camera(android).....Mac and PC can't seem to support the images....???

I'm hoping my 128g sd card not corrupted.

[jopecasa]

Here's a "how to" link from Germaniks.

BMW NBT Ibus Installation.

[dynamicq]

https://www.drive2.ru/l/6602559/ here is the guy by the way

[fariz.hashim]

Temporary connect the nbt to my e53.



few thing need to sort out such as Nav/GPS testing, reverse camera connection and radio connection before i can properly tidy up the cabling. Quite happy with the progress..

[Ricky Bobby]

This is so tempting - but its half the cost of a supercharger LOL - and my wife would flip a shit if she lost the one "crappy cupholder" in the console

But - if it comes out looking good installed, I would definitely consider saving up for this -

EDIT: Omg that Germaniks Bezel looks so OEM - I want this so bad right now -

[Ricky Bobby]

Can anyone answer a question for me - whether the Satellite Radio function is built in? I.E. once everything is hooked up and wired up will it just work as long as I have subscription or is that a separate module?

[fariz.hashim]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

This is so tempting - but its half the cost of a supercharger LOL - and my wife would flip a shit if she lost the one "crappy cupholder" in the console

But - if it comes out looking good installed, I would definitely consider saving up for this -

EDIT: Omg that Germaniks Bezel looks so OEM - I want this so bad right now -

i'm not using germaniks bezel. Just DIY the bezel. Basically you can just combine the original e53 bezel and f10 bezel that come along when you bought f10 nbt set. Lot of trimming, putting filler and sanding, you will get the trim like mine.

[jsoto]

Sat radio sounds pretty poopy though ....

I commend the effort for the OE 'ness of this .
How, would you use this though in ur e53
CarPlay / android auto aside , all I use these days is phone BT , Spotify and Waze.

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by jsoto

Sat radio sounds pretty poopy though ....

I commend the effort for the OE 'ness of this .
How, would you use this though in ur e53
CarPlay / android auto aside , all I use these days is phone BT , Spotify and Waze.

Considering I only listen to Patriot (talk radio) and BPM for beats it sounds great to me LOL

I'm the opposite as I just like to work with an OEM setup - I only use the OE nav in my wifes E70, Sirius, and BT for phone -

The price tag is steep but if my E53 could work like my wifes E70 I would consider saving for it, after the million other things I need to do on this car for the long haul