I HATE getting told NO!
10-15-2008, 08:53 AM
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Alright, I called a local auto store in order to install a and touch screen flip up DVD screen and a 6 CD disc changer. I was told that this wasnt going to happen due to the fact that my speakers are using fiber optics for my idrive and the bluetooth phone and they cannot connect any aftermarket to this. Although I have seen someone on car domain with this exact same setup. ANOTHER No was said to me when i went in today to get my car dynoyed with the afe and then the stock box due to all uproar on the HP loss that AFE CAI cause. I was sent away because I have an automatic and was told that the gear wont hold? I have no clue so i dint argue with him. I all this true? Am i screwed?
10-15-2008, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by NextLevel530xi' post='693818' date='Oct 15 2008, 09:53 AM
Alright, I called a local auto store in order to install a and touch screen flip up DVD screen and a 6 CD disc changer. I was told that this wasnt going to happen due to the fact that my speakers are using fiber optics for my idrive and the bluetooth phone and they cannot connect any aftermarket to this. Although I have seen someone on car domain with this exact same setup. ANOTHER No was said to me when i went in today to get my car dynoyed with the afe and then the stock box due to all uproar on the HP loss that AFE CAI cause. I was sent away because I have an automatic and was told that the gear wont hold? I have no clue so i dint argue with him. I all this true? Am i screwed?
You need to find a shop that's capable of such setup on your car. Most stereo places will say no because they're clueless but they know it's possible. Good luck!
10-15-2008, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by NextLevel530xi' post='693818' date='Oct 15 2008, 12:53 PM
Alright, I called a local auto store in order to install a and touch screen flip up DVD screen and a 6 CD disc changer. I was told that this wasnt going to happen due to the fact that my speakers are using fiber optics for my idrive and the bluetooth phone and they cannot connect any aftermarket to this. Although I have seen someone on car domain with this exact same setup. ANOTHER No was said to me when i went in today to get my car dynoyed with the afe and then the stock box due to all uproar on the HP loss that AFE CAI cause. I was sent away because I have an automatic and was told that the gear wont hold? I have no clue so i dint argue with him. I all this true? Am i screwed?
Maybe you could get an AUX input setup with the stock head unit and feeding the audio from the DVD into that, or look at getting an ACM installed?
10-15-2008, 09:07 AM
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When I read the title of this thread, I was SURE it was written by and about a newlywed!! 
10-15-2008, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='693828' date='Oct 15 2008, 01:07 PM
When I read the title of this thread, I was SURE it was written by and about a newlywed!!
Care in explaing all your NO's?
10-15-2008, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='693822' date='Oct 15 2008, 12:58 PM
I was told the Auto will shift so that you can't get an accurate reading for HP, its on one of the threads here somewhere.
Maybe you could get an AUX input setup with the stock head unit and feeding the audio from the DVD into that, or look at getting an ACM installed?
Maybe you could get an AUX input setup with the stock head unit and feeding the audio from the DVD into that, or look at getting an ACM installed?
Good luck bro 
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Regarding the AT and dyno...that is completely false...
Put the car in 4th gear using sport/step mode...hold at around 1500-2000 rpm then punch the car until just before you hit the kickdown switch (look under you gas pedal and you will see what looks like a button)...you do not want to hit that switch...if you do try it again until you get it right....
Put the car in 4th gear using sport/step mode...hold at around 1500-2000 rpm then punch the car until just before you hit the kickdown switch (look under you gas pedal and you will see what looks like a button)...you do not want to hit that switch...if you do try it again until you get it right....