pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2009 Hey guys. i have a "The buisness" head unit in my e46 which is not as good as i want. soooo. I need to know if anyone can get good deals on the face plates you need to install an aftermarket head unit. and anyone know how to remove the current head unit? i have all the wiring and instalation under control. just never tried pulling one out of an e46 oh and while i am here. anyone want to buy my head unit and stacker? and what is it worth? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted May 8, 2009 Start from the left (as in edge by the passenger door) and lever the trim in the middle of the dash out gently (don't damage the soft dash). It is on long die cast metal pins and will slide completely off eventually. The surround for the stereo is next - lever this off gently. The stereo is held in with 2x philips screws. I think the aftermarket faceplates to fill the gap are around $30 on Trademe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted May 8, 2009 anyone want to buy my head unit and stacker? and what is it worth? There are plenty of ex-Japan E46s out there where people want an original BMW NZ-radio to replace their shitty Jap radio Check prices on TradeMe, but if you describe it right (NZ-band radio) and mention what it came from (E46 per 2001 or E46 post 2001 - there's a difference) then you'll find a buyer for sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ewie 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 (edited) anyone want to buy my head unit and stacker? and what is it worth? Is the head unit a CD or Tape player?? My new toy has the Jap MD head unit.. got it re-set to NZ radio frequencies but have no idea what I'm sposed to do with the MD player. Already has the stacker in the rear. Oh and before you pull it out.. make a note of the serial number so it'll work in the next car... Edited May 9, 2009 by **Ewie** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 Is the head unit a CD or Tape player?? My new toy has the Jap MD head unit.. got it re-set to NZ radio frequencies but have no idea what I'm sposed to do with the MD player. Insert MiniDisc to play it. Use normal controls to control it. Press Eject to Eject it. Quite easy really :-) Oh and before you pull it out.. make a note of the serial number so it'll work in the next car... Serial number is irrelevant, not required for anything. Any E46 radio will work in any E46 car, no code required. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ewie 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 (edited) Insert MiniDisc to play it. Use normal controls to control it. Press Eject to Eject it. Quite easy really :-) Smartass.. I meant can you get the discs etc? Do you burn music onto them like a CD? I've never used them Serial number is irrelevant, not required for anything. Any E46 radio will work in any E46 car, no code required. That I did'nt know either... Edited May 9, 2009 by **Ewie** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 I meant can you get the discs etc? Do you burn music onto them like a CD? I've never used them Buy the blank MiniDiscs at any record store Use a MiniDisc recorder to record onto them There are very popular in Japan, a little bit popular in Europe, and not so popular in NZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red89mx 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Hi Sydwayz Cold be interested in the head unit if it had a CD - mine also has the MD and I cannot be bothered buying MD's (even tho brother in lay has MD recorder I can use). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 It has a cd stacker in the boot and a tape player in the head unit. If you are interested pm me and i will sort something out with you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
