Has anyone retrofitted Night Vision into a car without one?
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I've been told (many times) by BMW that 535xiT with M-sport bumper cannot be ordered (or retrofitted) with BMW's Night vision option because the camera (or possibly) the bracket is in the way of the intercooler. At this point, I almost don't care how long it takes, I am determined to install one myself. Has anyone on this site retrofitted this system aftermarket? If so, did you have to ask the dealer to play with the CCC and activate NV for you?
I found this site http://www.bimmernav.com/store/catalog/bmw...a8d6df5d1a231a3 and they seem a bit on the expensive side, however, they advertise the camera to have 30Hz (or highest frame rate available). Has anyone had experience with bimmernav?
After much thought and research, I've determined that I need to have the NV and an "STI driver" work in unison to keep me out of too much trouble on the roads.
If anyone has any opinions about this, please feel free to share.
Thanks,
~Andy
I found this site http://www.bimmernav.com/store/catalog/bmw...a8d6df5d1a231a3 and they seem a bit on the expensive side, however, they advertise the camera to have 30Hz (or highest frame rate available). Has anyone had experience with bimmernav?
After much thought and research, I've determined that I need to have the NV and an "STI driver" work in unison to keep me out of too much trouble on the roads.
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Thanks,
~Andy
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Originally Posted by andy535xi' post='813468' date='Mar 11 2009, 07:35 AM
I've been told (many times) by BMW that 535xiT with M-sport bumper cannot be ordered (or retrofitted) with BMW's Night vision option because the camera (or possibly) the bracket is in the way of the intercooler. At this point, I almost don't care how long it takes, I am determined to install one myself. Has anyone on this site retrofitted this system aftermarket? If so, did you have to ask the dealer to play with the CCC and activate NV for you?
I found this site http://www.bimmernav.com/store/catalog/bmw...a8d6df5d1a231a3 and they seem a bit on the expensive side, however, they advertise the camera to have 30Hz (or highest frame rate available). Has anyone had experience with bimmernav?
After much thought and research, I've determined that I need to have the NV and an "STI driver" work in unison to keep me out of too much trouble on the roads.
If anyone has any opinions about this, please feel free to share.
Thanks,
~Andy
I found this site http://www.bimmernav.com/store/catalog/bmw...a8d6df5d1a231a3 and they seem a bit on the expensive side, however, they advertise the camera to have 30Hz (or highest frame rate available). Has anyone had experience with bimmernav?
After much thought and research, I've determined that I need to have the NV and an "STI driver" work in unison to keep me out of too much trouble on the roads.
![Frown](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/sad.gif)
Thanks,
~Andy
Again, this is just my opinion based on my experience with it. I am certain others have found it helpful and worth the money.
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