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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 07:09 AM
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The revival of this thread means suddenly I have two offers for the parts I had and one person considering...lucky me The first person to pay gets this stuff. I'm selling Brand New parts for a lot less than BMW would, so whoever wants this better be quick.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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Just a side note, you don't need special tools to cut and crimp the most fiber optic cable, just be careful with your cut, and use restraint when crimping and you'll be fine. I've done this for a few retrofits with zero issues to date.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Sublime
Just a side note, you don't need special tools to cut and crimp the most fiber optic cable, just be careful with your cut, and use restraint when crimping and you'll be fine. I've done this for a few retrofits with zero issues to date.
Cool Chase.. this I didn't know. I have avoided buying fiber tools or trying to make my own fiber connections. A short DIY from you on this would be a new and helpful addition.
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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Any success here?

Norway uses the same system as the UK, so I would like this option to when I'm gonna upgrade my MASK for CIC. However, I don't want to spend money on a CIC with DAB if it's impossible to retrofit.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 07:37 AM
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External DAB on CIC is not possible. You need a CIC with embedded DAB if you want to retrofit DAB.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Yes, I know, but I don't want to spend the extra money on a CIC with embedded DAB, if it's not gonna work anyway, then I'll just buy a regular CIC for less money.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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CIC with DAB works absolutely fine.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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So it's no problem to retrofit DAB if I do the things described in this thread?
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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correct.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 11:55 PM
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Hi Guys. Ive done the full DAB retrofit to my BMW E60 2007. Your more than welcome to drop me a call on 07921 713701. I've based in the UK.

Neil.
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