I hate that you're right haha

http://bmwfive.com/wp-content/upload...ve-lemans1.jpg

Only one I can think of that would come close!

Pictorial narration where and how I installed the mic and GPS antenna. The mic form is stuck with superglue (on the sides and not on the tip) where the factory mic was installed. I did the ultimate test of mic reception- called wife and she could hear me very clearly even when I sat in the back seat and speaking in a normal voice! GPS stuck on the passenger side roof- the reception is immediate!

There was no need to remove the A pillar or the glove box. A word of caution- make sure the tip of the guiding wire (cloth hanger) will not catch onto something such as the airbag curtain or other cables. Use pliers to flatten the tip. Be gentle when pulling the cables through.

As you can see I in the pics, the mic cable barely makes it to the unit. GPS cable will have ample length. That flexible tool with a lit tip was from Harborfreight and was very handy in exploring where to run the cables. You just wait to see the light on the other end (pun not intended) for possible routes as you prod here and there.

I have a window sticker for 55k. Maybe a 4.8is would come closer to 75k, but I can't imagine one costing 100k new.

105,000$ Canadian brand new in 2004, last owner showed me the paperwork, before tax

Well i'm pretty much wrapping everything up. I ran my Ipod and Aux down the side of the center console, drilled into my cubby, and mounted both in there. I've battled most with the reverse camera because I ran the wires without removing my seats and I've been working after work mostly in the dark with flashlights smh.

Today I'm going to finish connecting my power source in the trunk and start toying with camera placement. I have a few ideas that would make it pretty stealth i'm just unsure if i can finagle the correct angle.

I'll get a thread together next week breaking down my installation. I didn't take pictures of the process because, again, I'm working in darkness (sucks ass) but I can answer all the stupid questions I asked Jeff so he doesn't have to.

x5only, I want to use the factory mic location as well, you said it barely has enough length to make it there? Great job on the nav antenna, thats a completely stealth location and great for reception

Mine had an ample length for the mic cable.

^great to hear Dorin thanks!