deeveus 81 Report post Posted March 5, 2012 Can anyone here advise what the best & most reasonable place to get parts for an E53? I'm after the TV as I want to add in a reversing camera as I've come close a few times to running over my 2 year old backing down a narrow driveway. I've found a TV on TRADEME but I have seen these a lot cheaper than this. Also, I imagine I can remove my standard head unit (see below pictured) and just jam in the TV unit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 544 Report post Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) Unfortunately it's more than swapping the head unit for a BMW screen. You will also need a Tuner module (preamp / source switching, TV tuner and harness at a minimum. From there you can add reverse cam , CD stacker or Dice Ipod adapter , Europe / USA Nav module, Bluetooth ULF for hands free and voice commands. Have a check through the bottom link to gain a better understanding of what is required. Your other option is to go for a Dynavin which would work out cheaper than a BMW system and has all of the options that a fully configured BMW system has. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-...n-453329747.htm http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/all-bmw/n...-system-x5.html Edited March 5, 2012 by Neal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted March 5, 2012 Nothing is ever straight forward! Would the screen head unit go straight in for a start though? Also, those Dynavin units were $1075 a year ago, and it would seem they've increased the price somewhat a lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 544 Report post Posted March 5, 2012 Yes the screen would fit. But without the harness it would need to come out again. You'd also loose the function of you stereo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted March 5, 2012 Hi, how much am I looking at for the harness roughly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 544 Report post Posted March 5, 2012 chech out this link. looks to be $449 usd ! Would probably be better to pick up a complete s/h retro fit from www.ebay.de unless someone on bimmersport can help out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
