martyyn 2 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Its a Japan import with tv and DVD sat nav. The tv gets a cracking picture considering its in a car and the dvd is different to the last one I spoke to you about. The radio only gets the Jap frequencies and I dont know if its an easy reprogram for one of this age or if I need a new tuner. Dont have the car yet, and wont be doing all the changes straight away but Id love to get your DIY instructions and your advice as to what I need to be replacing off you before you go. In no particular order Id like to do the following.... Get radio sorted, fix sat nav, reverse camera, ipod connection, ps2 (to handle dvds and games - although Ive never owned a ps2 so have no games !), possibly another screen in the rear, swtich to 16:9 possible more but Im in our hands as to whats possible. There is no phone unfortunately, is that a big deal to integrate ? I can get a BT kit from the UK for peanuts and its hard to wire that up to the stereo to mute it and the speaker is actually quite good under the steering wheel, but Id like to integrate as much as possible, obviously BT would be my preferred choice, but funds are low at the moment ! Cheers Martyn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Fantastic! You can do everything with that car. Happy to send you all the details. PM me with your email address, I'll start sending you stuff Jochen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 (edited) Its a Japan import with tv and DVD sat nav. The tv gets a cracking picture considering its in a car and the dvd is different to the last one I spoke to you about. The radio only gets the Jap frequencies and I dont know if its an easy reprogram for one of this age or if I need a new tuner. Dont have the car yet, and wont be doing all the changes straight away but Id love to get your DIY instructions and your advice as to what I need to be replacing off you before you go. In no particular order Id like to do the following.... Get radio sorted, fix sat nav, reverse camera, ipod connection, ps2 (to handle dvds and games - although Ive never owned a ps2 so have no games !), possibly another screen in the rear, swtich to 16:9 possible more but Im in our hands as to whats possible. There is no phone unfortunately, is that a big deal to integrate ? I can get a BT kit from the UK for peanuts and its hard to wire that up to the stereo to mute it and the speaker is actually quite good under the steering wheel, but Id like to integrate as much as possible, obviously BT would be my preferred choice, but funds are low at the moment ! Cheers Martyn Congrats on the new purchase. Any more details or pics of the car for us? Edited November 4, 2007 by JJS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 See the projects forum, Im planning to do a writeup on everything I do to it, so lets see how that goes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Get radio sorted, fix sat nav, reverse camera, ipod connection, ps2 (to handle dvds and games - although Ive never owned a ps2 so have no games !), possibly another screen in the rear, swtich to 16:9 possible more but Im in our hands as to whats possible. Radio: pre Sep-01 = you must change the radio module TV: no change needed Nav: Change the nav computer, easy Telephone: check if you have the mic in the headline. Mic = telephone wiring fitted = good. Then you can fit the BMW BT unit. But do this later. Reverse Camera: easy peasy to add. Must be NTSC Mirror Image Ps2/iPod Video: Easy to add with cables iPod in Stereo: you must sacrifice the CD changer, or install a switch. Needs an interface regardless. Screen in rear: easy to add, you need to figure out where to mount it 16:9: plug and play change, very easy Everything you want to do is achievable. But start with Radio and Nav, add the rest as you go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Did you get the best motor (M62TU), 2nd best (M62) or a wannabe (anything with 6 cylinders...) ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted November 14, 2007 Did you get the best motor (M62TU), 2nd best (M62) or a wannabe (anything with 6 cylinders...) ???S62 the best Jochen.....didnt come in wagon form tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 S62 the best.... LOL! You are so very RIGHT !! I've driven one too - all I can say is WOW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
