Replacement radio

[TerminatorX5]

Originally Posted by jimmygee

I don't see this mentioned in the specs of either of the two solutions so maybe one of you can answer... do either of these head units control the multi-CD player embedded in the center console?

Thanks

J

the E53 did not have a a CD player in the center console, it had a CD player (or cassette deck!) where the radio headunit is.

What you might be referring to is a storage bay for 6 CDs that is hidden under the armrest - there are only holding trays... In some cars that bin is just a deep pocket, some other ones have 6 cassette holders and the other ones have 6 disk holder...

check out the pics here - http://www.xoutpost.com/981354-post84.html

[mrcarter20]

I've also stumbled upon this head unit.

http://www.dvdgpsnav.com/2-din-bmw-x...v-in-dash.html

Most likely a Chinese unit. Just wanted to know if any one has used this one.


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[Junkycosmos]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Btw I spoke to Jeff at J&T today (Dynavin distributor) they are working on a DSP fix for US models. The N6 works plug and play for dsp in the rest of world E53/E39 etc models but wasn't working out of the box with US models. He will update when the fix is ready, check the N6 thread on Bimmerforums for updates as well.

N6 might be my path too. Only bummer is missing XM, unless I missed that was an option

[Ricky Bobby]

It doesn't have a built in Siriusxm tuner (none do) but I'm sure a tuner could be added on easily

[Qcustoms]

Hey guys so what the majority vs manority? Wich to buy? iPhone 5 integration with bt streaming calls and audio and maps from iPhone?

[sully42]

Originally Posted by bmw_jeff_X5

Is there Sirius/xm compatibility?

It does not look like it.

[Junkycosmos]

thanks all

I have asked a few places on the XM and only ones who I found did the SCCA tuner connection were the dice media bridge. I have it and it works well for music on XM,USB and BT but the speaker phone BT leaves a lot to be desired (iphone on speaker is much better).

The route I am looking at is N6 with separate XM tuner going into Aux port then hopefully hiding the XM head somewhere still functional. Good thread on N6 here http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...tall-pics.html

[DrRick]

Trying to replace my unit w eonon but I cannot figure out how to get the bracket out from the old 2 DIN unit w/CD on top.

Does the front air vent need to be removed and if so how.
Does the hard plastic frame need to be cut out?
Thanks,

[crystalworks]

Yep. Plastic frame must be cut out if not factory nav equipped.

[wpoll]

Originally Posted by DrRick

Trying to replace my unit w eonon but I cannot figure out how to get the bracket out from the old 2 DIN unit w/CD on top.

Does the front air vent need to be removed and if so how.
Does the hard plastic frame need to be cut out?
Thanks,

Vents can stay in place but frame must be removed.

I've seen some suggestions that the frame can be unscrewed and removed whole and looking at the part diagrams etc. supports this idea but I've never seen anyone actually do that - they usually just dremel it out.

Certainly the frame is made separately and fitted during assembly (or not in the case of Nav. fitted cars) so it should come out...