Pioneer AVIC-D3 Navigation Install
 

I have the navigation unit just sitting in my dash. I have trimmed the factory mount quite a bit in order to have the nav unit sitting there. Now I need to know where and how to mount this item so that it will not slide out when I accelerate or brake. Any thoughts advice would be awesome. Thanks for helping me in advance. Brad

Why don't you buy the trim ring that's been mentioned on installs like yours?

I never used a trim ring :-) I just had a cover plate and it was good enough :-) Never moved :-) But i cut my button part not so much on the original bracket.

Not saying to get this kit as it is waaay overpriced, but just to show the type of install kits out there. I would probably simply find a way to get some screws into the mounting holes and put a good bezel around it.

BMW X5[E53] DOUBLE DIN DASH KIT:eBay Motors (item 280281844639 end time Nov-26-09 19:46:59 PST)

I have plans on doing a double din NAV as well. I have several photos that I have come across. Here is one that looks like it might be simple. Anybody know where you can source the vinyl material being used in the pic?

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...c/DSCF0805.jpg

You guys think this is close to the factory look?

Heavy Duty Madrid Auto Upholstery Vinyl

That's more than the god damn AVIC units themselves that you can get on ebay!!!! Jesus, where do these idiots come up w/ these prices...for PLASTIC!!!!!!!

I want to get a smooth surround for when I eventually remove all the trim in the X and paint it brushed aluminum like I did in the 7...I'm bored of the dark wood. I do like how recessed that is, but it's probably still too tight to put my Treo there. The only thing I'm still worried about is the viewing angle w/ my height and how far I sit back causing glare or ruining the brightness of the screen since you're not looking directly at it.

check this one out. It comes with the metal housing too.
00-06 BMW X5 SERIES E53 DOUBLE DIN RADIO INSTALL KIT! - eBay (item 320446852936 end time Dec-09-09 10:44:46 PST)

Made by Janus design
E53 Doppel-DIN

I am thinking about getting it for my upgrade.

They think that because we own a BMW that we will pay for anything!!

Sadly, that's what it is sometimes. I've called for quotes for random things over the years, and sayin the car is the last thing I say if possible just for that reason. To me it's still just metal, plastic, paint and glass.

i really want one of those dec. front skid plates. how much can i find one for?

Feeler
 

Just seeing if this is something someone would be interested in purchasing my bezel. It is a VERY solid piece, about 3/4"-1" thick, has universal bracketing attached for use w/ I'm guessing just about any double din deck. I'm 6'4" and have been accused of reclining my seat back enough to appear that I'm in the backseat :) If I sit upright like a "normal" person the angle is great, but that simply isn't how I sit in my X, especially on 8hr roadtrips back and forth from Seattle and Reno. I bought this from Sobi (his X5 in the pics, it's too cold in the garage to take new pics w/ my black interior ;)...unless that'll make or break the sale), I definately sit further back from the screen than he does, and he can confirm that it's a studry bezel and in great shape...for someone under 6' or sits more upright. I'm looking to sell this bezel and force myself to pay the difference to get a mybimmer.net bezel instead. I'd like to get at least like $150, maybe even shipped for it. Any takers?

I know this is an old post... but I would buy that from you in a heart beat! PM me!