New Double Din solution from Metra!

[SnowGlobe]

Correct me if I am wrong - but it looks like metra has made a double din kit for the 1 series. I've just seen a press release for a new MOST adapter as well.

There is also an instruction manual I've linked it all below. Dated 1/11/2018

Press release for new turbokit dash kits : https://metradealer.com/news/index/v...0-turbokits-ce

1 Series dash kit : http://www.metraonline.com/part/95-9315B
Seat heater relocation: http://www.metraonline.com/part/98-9306
Instruction for Dash Kit: http://www.metraonline.com/files/pro...-9315B_web.pdf

The radio is a bitter lower than optimal, but this is definitely a plus over a single din only!

edit: MOST adapter is AX-BM90122

[jamespaoli]

Where is the LCD screen / Radio purchased?

[HyeWarrior]

Originally Posted by jamespaoli

Where is the LCD screen / Radio purchased?

Pretty sure this kit lets you install most of units sold at like Best Buy and such

[jamespaoli]

Originally Posted by HyeWarrior

Pretty sure this kit lets you install most of units sold at like Best Buy and such

Thanks man... Do you know anyone who has some info or has done these retrofits? Curious what ill need for a seamless install on avin usa they have tons of options for extra wires etc

[Stubbie Blue]

Originally Posted by jamespaoli

Thanks man... Do you know anyone who has some info or has done these retrofits? Curious what ill need for a seamless install on avin usa they have tons of options for extra wires etc

First thing is if you have the iDrive screen or not. I don't have iDrive, so I don't know that much about the options to upgrade it, but I think they are all pretty expensive ($800+).

Instead, I installed this single DIN Android headunit:
https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1510420

Single DIN is much easier than double DIN because double DIN requires you to cut some plastic behind the dash (look at the instructions for that Metra 95-9315B kit), and the screen will be located very low. If you try a BMW E90 3 series or another kit that has the screen on top and the climate controls on the bottom, I believe the 1 series has 2 screws on the sides that won't clear the climate controls.

However it is hard to find single DIN headunits with a screen. Ones with a flip out screen like the Pioneer AVH-3300NEX would cover the air vents. For a fixed screen, there's the Joying headunit that I got, the Alpine iLX-F309 ($900), or even the Alpine iLX-207 ($600) might work but the bare metal chassis and screen will stick out from the dash.

Then you need a smart wiring harness to retain warning chimes, steering wheel controls and PDC.

If you don't have Harman Kardon, you can use the PAC RadioPRO RP4.2-BM21 ($120), like I did.

If you do have HK, it uses a fiber optic MOST bus amplifier so you will need one of these $300+ harnesses:
AXXESS AX-BM90122
Connects2 CTSBM012.2 (search on eBay)

[jamespaoli]

Hey Stubbie.. Yep i dont have iDrive.. i have nothing haha.. goal is to to get the LCD/Backup cam working without losing functionality

[Cpplilballer]

Has anyone officially bought the double din? How was fitment? Were there any issues with the relocation of the climate control? Thank you!