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UtahWright
11-18-2006, 06:33 PM
Well, other than sorting out the XM and GPS antenna installations, I have it installed. I have the part number for the shark-fin, and the dealer cost is about $28 for the cover, so it's tempting. For now the antennas are installed, but not as nice as I would like. I used the factory speakers (with help from this forum) and the factory crossover by picking up a different amp at the salvage yard and bypassing the amp portion. I intended to just try the factory speakers and change them if necessary, but with the addition of the Infinity powered Sub, and the Eclipse amp, they sound awesome.

I also installed the steering wheel remote, and then put a Wheelskin over the steering wheel and the remote straps, so it blends in better.

The NAV box is under the passengers seat, and the ipod interface is in left side of the passenger footwell. The ipod just sits in the glove box, but I'm working on adding a second ipod for video using the Aux Video inputs on the AVIC. Right now I have to switch connectors if I want to watch an ipod video.

Let me know what you think. I installed the rear-view camera in the rear tow-hook cover with some custome bondo work, it works well.

http://www.wrightsonline.net/BMW/DSCF0081.JPG

http://www.wrightsonline.net/BMW/DSCF0079.JPG

http://www.wrightsonline.net/BMW/DSCF0083.JPG

http://www.wrightsonline.net/BMW/DSCF0101.JPG
UtahWright
11-18-2006, 06:35 PM
Here are a couple of screen shots (the IPOD and the NAV screen/with rear-view on).
http://www.wrightsonline.net/BMW/DSCF0095.JPG

http://www.wrightsonline.net/BMW/DSCF0097.JPG
Felixdacat
11-18-2006, 06:48 PM
Nice, Good choice of headunit
Qube
11-18-2006, 11:25 PM
How did you defeat the parking brake check? I had the N3 but gave up after I couldn't figure it out... not to mention I had to find a place to wire up the brain unit.
brosher
11-18-2006, 11:34 PM
Very cool! I think sharkfins are about as ugly as you can get. I have the standard sirius antenna on my trunk. Not real sexy but it is hardly noticable.
bigtisas
11-18-2006, 11:35 PM
The rear view camera is cool.
Alexlind123
11-19-2006, 12:16 AM
spiffy.
Fetch
11-19-2006, 02:31 AM
very nice, I like it a lot!
Qube
11-19-2006, 10:29 AM
How did you defeat the parking brake check? I had the N3 but gave up after I couldn't figure it out... not to mention I had to find a place to wire up the brain unit.

Anyone? :(
UtahWright
11-19-2006, 10:56 AM
How did you defeat the parking brake check? I had the N3 but gave up after I couldn't figure it out... not to mention I had to find a place to wire up the brain unit.

Ground the parking brake lead, and flip the switch hidden under the foil tape on the bottom (after you remove the cage). It works great.
UtahWright
11-19-2006, 10:58 AM
Very cool! I think sharkfins are about as ugly as you can get. I have the standard sirius antenna on my trunk. Not real sexy but it is hardly noticable.

I think you could be right about the shark fin. I have also thought of painting the antenna's to make them blend in a little better. Maybe I'm worrying about it too much.
BFEINZIMER
11-19-2006, 11:50 AM
no pics?
Montreal525
11-19-2006, 12:57 PM
Pictures are gone.... Allright, who took them?
Qube
11-19-2006, 05:15 PM
Ground the parking brake lead, and flip the switch hidden under the foil tape on the bottom (after you remove the cage). It works great.


Ahhh... that's what nobody knew before. I'll see if my source has them for $550 again. Thanks!
UtahWright
11-20-2006, 09:55 AM
Pictures are gone.... Allright, who took them?

They're back. Thanks for all the great comments.

Bob
attack eagle
11-20-2006, 11:01 AM
Well, other than sorting out the XM and GPS antenna installations, I have it installed. I have the part number for the shark-fin, and the dealer cost is about $28 for the cover, so it's tempting. For now the antennas are installed, but not as nice as I would like.


Terk makes a small single lead XM antenna that matches the little postage stamp sized antenna the Avics use for GPS.
Unless you live in a large Metro area that has repeaters for xm, you aren't using that second "terrestrial" wire anyway.
Certainly makes for a cleaner install when both match.