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03-20-2013, 11:25 AM | #1 |
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Double din solution finally available?!
Just saw these crop up on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CT23BM05-BMW...item51a8b2c006 Installed: Anyone order and install one of these yet? Pricey at $170 shipped, but looks like a viable solution... |
03-30-2013, 07:16 PM | #2 |
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Looks good... I have a Kentwood double din sitting around and looking for a kit for the e82.. just worried about relocating the factory stereo..
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03-31-2013, 10:21 AM | #3 |
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I would prefer to have the AV unit on top of the temp controls. I just shot an email out to this spot called Street Sound Plus in Cali that did double din work on a 135i to see if their work was a custom job or if a kit was used. It was a Kenwood setup they used. The local shop I spoke to said they would relocate the factory radio in the trunk. The single din options do not appeal to me at all.
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03-31-2013, 09:49 PM | #4 | |
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It says for the the 3 series but according to most audio places online it will fit the 1 series. Has anyone confirmed this? |
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04-01-2013, 05:29 AM | #5 |
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Here are my findings from the shop out in Cali...
"This install required quiet a bit of modification to the car as well as the dash kit. First, we used a dash kit that was for a BMW 3 series, along with the seat heater re-locator by Metra. A part of the OEM A/C control bezel which was cut and the part of the Metra 3 series kit, was cut and had to be fused together. Of course after, came the sanding, primer, and paint. Where the radio mounts and a section of the A/C vent plastic had to be cut away to make room for the radio. It's wasn't hard but very time consuming..... I don't know where you're in the east coast, but I'm sure if you look around, you should be able to find a shop that's able to install a double din radio in you BMW. One thing to look for is a shop that has prior experience doing dash modification. Hopefully, this was helpful.... Thanks, Tom Street Sound Plus North Hills, CA" It sounds like the Metra kit is primarily for the 3 series but not quite the plug and play for the 1er. So it's possible but a matter of how desperate are you. You can pay more for a custom job or sit tight till a 100% certified 1 series kit comes out |
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04-01-2013, 07:47 AM | #6 |
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Very nice dash kit!!
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04-02-2013, 08:29 AM | #9 | |
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So on that note...who's gonna be the first one to try it?? |
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04-02-2013, 10:17 PM | #10 | |
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http://www.babybmw.net/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=44851 |
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04-18-2013, 05:27 PM | #11 |
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I have one of those...
Here is the post (sorry but it is in spanish) http://bmwclub.org.mx/forums/t/8086.aspx Rgds. |
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04-18-2013, 06:33 PM | #12 |
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I personally am a big fan of the Janus-design double dins.
I put one in my e39 5 series and the quality on the build is OE. They are pricey but worth every penny. I know if I ever do anything in my 1 sereis in type of double din solution, I am going straight to them.
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04-19-2013, 02:24 PM | #13 |
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I'm just gonna sit tight until a more solid/legit product and distributor comes available to the US. There seems to be a bit of uncertainty and some bootleg looking web sites.
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04-20-2013, 04:37 AM | #14 |
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For those of you that are thinking about the Janus-design one,
They dont answer emails, they dont update the order status, and its almost impossible to get any information on your order. Its been 3 weeks since I purchased the kits, and nothing. Be forewarned.
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I have order plenty of parts directly from Germany, since I have had a e39 for such a long time and one thing you should expect is for a slow delivery.
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I would say to give them a call and see what they say.
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05-29-2013, 05:18 PM | #17 |
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Not sure how to copy threads from the App but Sarge135 just posted a Janus-design project which has a double din head unit. So it appears that we have a solution.
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05-29-2013, 05:31 PM | #18 |
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FYI folks, the reason the A/C controls are on top is to minimize the cutting of the dashboard. If you want the unit sitting up top, then your going to have to get more work in.
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05-31-2013, 10:14 AM | #19 |
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Ok so the display on my factory HU is starting to go and I want to go with a double din unit with GPS satellite radio and would like to keep the steering wheel controls. What connectors etc will I need? I'm thinking of picking up this install kit from eBay to see exactly how much work it will take to make it fit... If there is a DIY thread already listing everything you need to do this somewhere please point me in that direction thanks
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07-20-2014, 02:52 AM | #20 |
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Hi,
Sorry for the old topic, but I want to install a double din radio in my 135i 2008. I found a complet dashkit with universal radio wire. I want to know if it a good kit to buy it? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Radio-Stereo...1c0096&vxp=mtr Thanks |
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07-21-2014, 02:27 PM | #22 |
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That's the same one I posted originally, but I don't know if anyone has tried it.
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