DangerousTacos

Awesome. Just need to figure out where to get the parts for the best deal now, and figure out the install. What all needs to come apart to do the mod?

balbs

PM member Patrys. He sells them and if you get it from him he can provide support as well as coding remotely.

DangerousTacos

Thanks for the heads up! Sent him a message.

locomotiveBart

Ebay would probably be cheapest , but buying from patrys would have the benefit of coming pre coded I believe (that's how bmwretrofit.com sold it).
You need
CCC
8.8 display
"high" idrive controller
GpS antenna with fakra connector (10 bucks)
Maps DVD
CCC dan harness, which is honestly the hardest part to source. Most people, as well as myself, make their own.

balbs

Have your VIN handy so he can check and make sure you have all compatible parts.

DangerousTacos

Thanks fellas. I didn't think it would be this easy. If the parts are precoded, that means I won't have to make a trip to the dealership right, it'll just all work when it's installed? If that is the case I'll buy from him... Makes life easier!!

Btw, what is the "high" drive controller? I have a vague idea as to what the other parts are but not that one.

locomotiveBart

The dealer most likely won't touch the car. That was the case for me and quite a few others. The "high" idrive controller is the hated one with haptic feedback (resistance when you reach the end of a menu list). Your original controller can be used if your car is correctly coded but I'm told it's a pain in the ass to do.

balbs

I think the "high" drive is the multibutton iDrive controller no? (instead of the knob and 1 menu button).

Also, don't quote me...I think the precode is just to put your VIN into the hardware. That way when you install it, it would be easier to install and get everything talking together in preparation for the final coding.

locomotiveBart

I can't speak for patrys, but when I was buying, bmwretrofit said they would precode the unit to my options and it would be 100% plug and play. The cost was too high though and I bought the parts and coded it myself.

DangerousTacos

Ah... that one. A 2006 330i that I test drove had that. Couldn't get used to it, too used to mine.

So after the install, stuff still has to be coded. Correct? Not trying to sound like a broken record lol, just want to understand everything before I jump the gun.