Drop-in replacement stereo for 4.8is with DSP

[Crowz]

Seicane is another option.

[titan silber]

Although an M5 as opposed to an X5 I found this thread very useful - https://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e3...tallation.html

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by titan silber

Although an M5 as opposed to an X5 I found this thread very useful - https://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e3...tallation.html

Thank you titan silber. I had never found that thread in all my research and enjoyed reading all 35 pages.

[Jim M3]

I just bought the Avant 4 System for my son for his 4.8 is. Does anybody know of an installer in the DFW market who has done one of these before. Just concerned a stereo shop may not be interested in doing this job.

[ddeen]

Originally Posted by Overboost

I am using the AVIN Avant-4 with pretty good results. As with all Chinese aftermarket head units they lack proper customer support but it is there via email and I have been fairly satisfied. I have a 2004 with DSP and this unit is a direct plug and play unit. If you already have factory navigation, it drops right in. If you have the Business CD with Mid there is a little trimming but not enough to change it forever if you ever want to go back to stock.

You need the iBus adapter for the DSP to function and it is included when you order for DSP. The iBus adapter also allows for resetting the factory OBC values.

Price has dropped again to $399 for the base model.

https://avinusa.com/avant-4-for-bmw-...on-system.html

Question on the Avin radio. I have the Nav and CD radio loaded on my unit. If I dont care if it doesnt work anymore do I need to buy the Nav cables? My unit does not have DSP. Anything else I need to look out for? Thanks.

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by ddeen

Question on the Avin radio. I have the Nav and CD radio loaded on my unit. If I dont care if it doesnt work anymore do I need to buy the Nav cables? My unit does not have DSP. Anything else I need to look out for? Thanks.

Yes, you need the navigation extension cables if you had factory navigation. The nav screen is just a display, all the components are in the rear under the deck.

[PalmSpringsE534.6]

Originally Posted by FourPointEight-is

Does such a thing exist? The speakers are adequate for my needs - I just need some better connectivity (e.g. Spotify, Bluetooth). Navigation would be nice to have as well...

I've done some reading and I found a lot of nice stereos that have that OEM look but they all say they won't work with the DSP system.

Is there a plug-n-play system available that replaces the OEM unit?

Also, once I replace the OEM unit I can't set the clock / reset the trip meter etc anymore right? Or is there a workaround for this?

I instead purchased a BlueBus unit. It connects in where the CD changer goes in the rear left compartment. It replaces the CD component with full bluetooth capabilities. I use my phone for Spotify etc. I love it and it works with the steering wheel buttons to call up Siri and to make calls etc.

[ddeen]

Originally Posted by PalmSpringsE534.6

I instead purchased a BlueBus unit. It connects in where the CD changer goes in the rear left compartment. It replaces the CD component with full bluetooth capabilities. I use my phone for Spotify etc. I love it and it works with the steering wheel buttons to call up Siri and to make calls etc.

Thanks sir.

[Caryalon]

Originally Posted by ddeen

Question on the Avin radio. I have the Nav and CD radio loaded on my unit. If I dont care if it doesnt work anymore do I need to buy the Nav cables? My unit does not have DSP. Anything else I need to look out for? Thanks.

I have a like new Avin Avant 4 from my e53 for sale - was installed for 3-4 months. It's the better memory/processor, with I us and cables, etc. If interested, please PM me.