ACM/Cameras installed on 08 528
05-13-2009 | 01:35 PM
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Hi All, I am new to the forum. My 08 528i had no PDC when we bought (US Spec ?08 5 series with CCC Professional Navigation/Factory Ipod(SA 6FL)/No CD Changer /No PDC)
The option to install an OEM PDC was very involved for me changing bumpers/buying PDC module and very expensive. I do not like the after market PDC sensors or Non OEM options like Nav2GO/Dension due to warranty issues.
So I went with the ACM option, got an ACM unit (65 50 0 431 544 Retrofit BMW Accessory Menu ACM) from Europe with panasonic Backup camera and Eclipse front camera. Got it professionally installed .
No software update or coding needed from the BMW dealer for the car. The car shows what is behind the car when put into reverse automatically. The side view camera has to be operated by a switch and works upto 20 mph. There is an option in the ACM menu to turn on the rear view camera even while driving.
I turned off the TV,DVD and PDC options in the acm since I do not use those features.
Everything is integrated with the iDrive and it works very well. Very happy with the product so far.
Here are some details in the attached pdf file.
The option to install an OEM PDC was very involved for me changing bumpers/buying PDC module and very expensive. I do not like the after market PDC sensors or Non OEM options like Nav2GO/Dension due to warranty issues.
So I went with the ACM option, got an ACM unit (65 50 0 431 544 Retrofit BMW Accessory Menu ACM) from Europe with panasonic Backup camera and Eclipse front camera. Got it professionally installed .
No software update or coding needed from the BMW dealer for the car. The car shows what is behind the car when put into reverse automatically. The side view camera has to be operated by a switch and works upto 20 mph. There is an option in the ACM menu to turn on the rear view camera even while driving.
I turned off the TV,DVD and PDC options in the acm since I do not use those features.
Everything is integrated with the iDrive and it works very well. Very happy with the product so far.
Here are some details in the attached pdf file.
05-13-2009 | 01:45 PM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
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Very nice! Where did you get the ACM from and how much was it?
05-13-2009 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='877458' date='May 13 2009, 11:45 PM
Very nice! Where did you get the ACM from and how much was it?
And welcome to the forums! Very nice first post man!
Please add your location on your member profile.
05-13-2009 | 01:51 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Nice gadgets!
I got some q's for you.
- How much was your acm and universal can interface?
- Is both needed for use with DVD video?
- Also do I need MP3 capability?
I got some q's for you.
- How much was your acm and universal can interface?
- Is both needed for use with DVD video?
- Also do I need MP3 capability?
05-13-2009 | 02:38 PM
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Yes , you need both for DVD video , both ACM & CAN Interface are part of the install kit.
As far as I know you do not need any coding/software update for MP3 but I would post that question the expert : Bruce Miranda , his posts were very helpful for everybody. My car has factory USB/Audio interface SA 6FL installed , may be it is coded for MP3's since I play MP3's from a USB flash drive as well from a MP3 player.
I believe in US there is a seller on ebay that sells the ACM and the price is around $749.
Total cost including ACM + cameras+ installation charges of $350 for me was: $950, Both the cameras were from ebay brand new.
Factory option for PDC which I did not get at the time of car purchase was $750, but the ACM has more features compared to the PDC & integrates seamlessly with the iDrive.
05-13-2009 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Sama002' post='877520' date='May 13 2009, 05:38 PM
My friend purchased the ACM Unit set (ACM + Can Interface + cables) when he travelled to europe recently at a BMW dealer for 315 EURO's which came out to $417 last month, forex fluctuates daily but this will give you an idea.
Yes , you need both for DVD video , both ACM & CAN Interface are part of the install kit.
As far as I know you do not need any coding/software updat for MP3 but I would post that question the expert : Bruce Miranda , his posts were ver helpful for everybody. My car has USB/Audio interface installed , may be it is coded for MP3's since I play MP's from a USB flash drive as well from a MP3 player.
I believe in US ther is a seller on ebay who sells the ACM and the price is around $749.
Total cost including ACM + cameras+ installation charges of $350 for me was: $950, Both the cameras were from ebay brand new.
Factory option for PDC which I did not get at the time of car purchase was $750, but the ACM has more features compared to the PDC & integrates seamlessly with the iDrive.
Yes , you need both for DVD video , both ACM & CAN Interface are part of the install kit.
As far as I know you do not need any coding/software updat for MP3 but I would post that question the expert : Bruce Miranda , his posts were ver helpful for everybody. My car has USB/Audio interface installed , may be it is coded for MP3's since I play MP's from a USB flash drive as well from a MP3 player.
I believe in US ther is a seller on ebay who sells the ACM and the price is around $749.
Total cost including ACM + cameras+ installation charges of $350 for me was: $950, Both the cameras were from ebay brand new.
Factory option for PDC which I did not get at the time of car purchase was $750, but the ACM has more features compared to the PDC & integrates seamlessly with the iDrive.
05-13-2009 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by NextLevel530xi' post='877513' date='May 13 2009, 05:33 PM
Nice write up... No pics of the installation?
It took a total of 7 hours for the ACM install, front & Backup cameras.
BMW dealer wanted to charge @$180 / hour for the install and the scary part was they insisted that there needs to be a software update ($185)due to the addition of ACM. So the total charges if the dealer completed the install would have been: $1445 not including the ACM & camera.
I highly suggest going witha professional installer.
05-13-2009 | 03:08 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
^_____________
Retired
______________
Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Originally Posted by Sama002' post='877520' date='May 13 2009, 04:38 PM
My friend purchased the ACM Unit set (ACM + Can Interface + cables) when he travelled to europe recently at a BMW dealer for 315 EURO's which came out to $417 last month, forex fluctuates daily but this will give you an idea.
Yes , you need both for DVD video , both ACM & CAN Interface are part of the install kit.
As far as I know you do not need any coding/software update for MP3 but I would post that question the expert : Bruce Miranda , his posts were very helpful for everybody. My car has factory USB/Audio interface SA 6FL installed , may be it is coded for MP3's since I play MP3's from a USB flash drive as well from a MP3 player.
I believe in US there is a seller on ebay that sells the ACM and the price is around $749.
Total cost including ACM + cameras+ installation charges of $350 for me was: $950, Both the cameras were from ebay brand new.
Factory option for PDC which I did not get at the time of car purchase was $750, but the ACM has more features compared to the PDC & integrates seamlessly with the iDrive.
Yes , you need both for DVD video , both ACM & CAN Interface are part of the install kit.
As far as I know you do not need any coding/software update for MP3 but I would post that question the expert : Bruce Miranda , his posts were very helpful for everybody. My car has factory USB/Audio interface SA 6FL installed , may be it is coded for MP3's since I play MP3's from a USB flash drive as well from a MP3 player.
I believe in US there is a seller on ebay that sells the ACM and the price is around $749.
Total cost including ACM + cameras+ installation charges of $350 for me was: $950, Both the cameras were from ebay brand new.
Factory option for PDC which I did not get at the time of car purchase was $750, but the ACM has more features compared to the PDC & integrates seamlessly with the iDrive.
Got it. Thanks for the info!
05-13-2009 | 03:51 PM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
Mods:
Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
315 Euros is much better than $749 no matter what the exchange is!