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MookieNYC 04-04-2005 09:23 PM

Alternative NAV systems
 
I have a 2002 X5 that came without the NAV system. I've checked around and it seems to add one would run about $5000 which is way more than it's worth to me. Now I have my eye on the Pioneer AVIC-N2, which has a ton of great features, including iPod support, XM radio, DVD, etc.

Has anyone tried to install one of these in the X5? Any thoughts?

Larry

pseto 04-04-2005 09:29 PM

The AVIC is a very slick system, my brother has it in his Lexus IS. However, you're in the same boat as me. You can add the AVIC, but you won't have a stock look and the steering wheel controls will NOT work. In addition, if you car is still under warranty, aftermarket electronics is a good way for the dealer to blame it/you for any problems.

My suggestion is to get a portable GPS unit, like Garmin StreetPilot. You can use it any car and its actually better IMO than the OEM NAV (its touchscreen) and more intuitive. The best part is that it'll run less than $1K!

UCrewX5 04-04-2005 09:57 PM

You also lose the abilty to control the On Board Computer (OBC) functions if you remove the factory radio unit.

Now if you really want to get serious about this, here is what you do. Someone sent me information a few months ago on a project he was working on to retain his factory radio, factory changer and Sirius while adding Navigation. To do this he moved some components around to make it all happen. First he moved the factory radio down to the ashtray. To do this he build a custom center console cover to accomodate this. He will be building an Alpine monitor into the old radio location. With this setup everything will still work, including all of the cluster information and stalk controls. As a final touch he is painting all of the wood in the X5 to a Piano Black to match the new console.

Check out this handy work:

http://www.xoutpost.com/images/ucrewx...omnavretro.jpg

http://www.xoutpost.com/images/ucrewx...mnavretro2.jpg

MookieNYC 04-05-2005 01:26 AM

My installer told me he could make the steering wheel controls work, but the on-board computer...hmm. Honestly I am taking deleivery of the X5 this Thursday so I'm not even sure what the computer does or what I'd be losing.

Putting the stock radio in the ashtray sounds like a decent option. Losing the warranty is troubling but it only has a year left. Maybe the stock radio should stay where it is and the Pioneer can be mounted elsewhere, if there's room.

Larry

Quicksilver 04-05-2005 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MookieNYC
I have a 2002 X5 that came without the NAV system. I've checked around and it seems to add one would run about $5000 which is way more than it's worth to me. Now I have my eye on the Pioneer AVIC-N2, which has a ton of great features, including iPod support, XM radio, DVD, etc.

Has anyone tried to install one of these in the X5? Any thoughts?

Larry

I have Navi but my other cars do not so........
If I had a choice I would save my money and get one of these.
I still may get one anyway.

Magellan Roadmate 700
Portable Auto GPS System
Built-in U.S. Map &
Major Metro Areas
Touch Screen

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...h=20162*20181*

rangerfan 04-05-2005 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UCrewX5
You also lose the abilty to control the On Board Computer (OBC) functions if you remove the factory radio unit.

Now if you really want to get serious about this, here is what you do. Someone sent me information a few months ago on a project he was working on to retain his factory radio, factory changer and Sirius while adding Navigation. To do this he moved some components around to make it all happen. First he moved the factory radio down to the ashtray. To do this he build a custom center console cover to accomodate this. He will be building an Alpine monitor into the old radio location. With this setup everything will still work, including all of the cluster information and stalk controls. As a final touch he is painting all of the wood in the X5 to a Piano Black to match the new console.

Check out this handy work:

http://www.xoutpost.com/images/ucrewx...omnavretro.jpg

http://www.xoutpost.com/images/ucrewx...mnavretro2.jpg

Holy moly! Got any more info on this Jeff? :dunno:

UCrewX5 04-05-2005 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rangerfan
Holy moly! Got any more info on this Jeff? :dunno:

I traded emails with him last night. He's in the process of changing the color to something other than the Piano Black - he wasn't happy with how that came out. As soon as he is done he indicated he would send me a complete set of pictures.

rangerfan 04-05-2005 11:39 AM

Cool--I look forward to seeing what he has done. :thumbup:

joll 04-05-2005 12:16 PM

http://www.mybimmer.net/

http://www.mybimmer.net/carpclcd2.jpg

MookieNYC 04-05-2005 03:56 PM

This looks very interesting. Is anyone familer with the Xenarc unit and what it can do?

Larry


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