Well the write up on the install is on going now.

The module for the reset ability will be the next part I do when I finish the main install howto. Rain and bad weather is slowing me down.

I'm almost done on the basic install.

Awesome. Looking forward to it. Looks like it's cheaper than the Dynavin as well. I have Nav and no DSP. Does this unit come with the long cable to run back to the existing radio and nav connections under the spare or is there a bunch of wire you have to run yourself? Thanks!

This thread shows the entire install and what comes with the unit.

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...ll-thread.html

It also shows how to install the system with the same factory stuff you have now.

thanks!

I find my Dynavin N6 boring. Paid so much for it several years ago- $800. It's akin to having an expensive pc that you cannot add or remove any software or access the web. Just imagine! And your buddies have a cheapo $300 pc (equally nice looking) with access to anything everywhere. Sheesh!

I would not do Dynavin either. It's like buying an Apple product. I went Avin last time and it was a solid unit. Still functioning after a few years now in my previous X5 (sold to brother in law). It was an old quad core and only ran 4.1.1 so the newer android units have certainly progressed.

I keep going back and forth between one of these cheapie android units with the 8 core processors and an NBT upgrade. Both have their benefits. The NBT is hella expensive, but OEM and super nice and functional. The Android units are cheap up front, though I have DSP so would need active processing and an amp or two which adds cost and takes up space. Both routes can access OBC functionality which is one thing that lacked (at the time) with my Avin.

Decisions... decisions.

I would be surprised if Dynavin develops an all new model for the E53. With the number of competitive products and the declining E53 market it is likely development will be dedicated to new model BMWs.

I'm inclined to agree. They never had a really compelling product to me as the UI looked pretty bland and without android functionality it left the unit pretty dead. The only thing they had going was the integration with DSP and solid customer service. I could see them continuing to offer their current model, but a redesign might be too costly an investment even though the E53 is not far removed from the E39 and E46 market which greatly increases the customer base.

As you mention, with the cost of competing units being half their offering while being much more functional and customization (though I'm sure with less access to customer service) they are going to cut their losses.

Installed the reverse camera today. Slightly dremeled out one of the existing openings on the trim piece and it slid right in. Factory look, works great.

Pics? Helps people see how to do it and how it looks :)

Mine should be here in 3 days.