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Old 04-06-2006 | 11:47 PM
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Hi Guys,

I've finished installing back-up cam, rear 11" LCD, i-Drive interface from navwithtv, 6-channel sound upgrade and AV plugs for external video/audio inputs, AUX cap/resistor removal.

Here is the pic of my car during installation. This right side is for accessing running speaker wires, i-Drive interface, AV cables, AUX, etc.
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This is how my car look during installation. Does it look scary to you? To be honest, I do this for living as my part time income for pay for my mods and beers
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This pic shows the blue speaker cables from/to front
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Here is how the trunk look after installing the amp and upgrading all speakers and subwoofers. Does it look clean to you? You can see there is 3/4 gap b/w the amp the ceiling to let hot air escape
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Both front and back can enjoy DVD now
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These AV inputs are for external inputs
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This is rear cam view and where it's installed
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And, of course the well-known, M5 SMG paddle shift kit. Plug-and-play
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Old 04-07-2006 | 12:42 AM
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Old 04-07-2006 | 01:03 AM
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Oh my sweet jesus

And I was worried about snipping out the resistors from my aux input.....

You are the master
Old 04-07-2006 | 03:28 AM
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The only thing i like is the cam in the i-drive. I am not a fan of tv in my car.
Old 04-07-2006 | 08:01 AM
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If you guys are interested in the paddle shift kit, it's available here with DVD instruction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E60-M5-...sspagenameZWDVW
With E60 member, discount is available

I'm not a fan for watching tv in car at all, it's all my special guests
Old 04-07-2006 | 09:32 AM
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good posting and excellent job,many thanks for sharing this with us,please when you have the time post some procedures you used for your installation and any snags that came to light.particularly interested in the power tapping points in the rear /front distribution areas and any photos of the exact connection points.
also camera fixing where and what did you use?
brilliant hope you enjoy the use.
did you use the stock sport steering wheel or do you need the m5 model?
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Old 04-07-2006 | 09:37 AM
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did you use the stock sport steering wheel or do you need the m5 model?
Because I have non-SMG steering wheel with hexagon airbag, I had to use both M5 SMG steering wheel and round sport airbag.
I'll take some pics for detail installation per your request. Stay tuned!
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You are the master
To be honest, I have Master Degree in Electrical Engineering
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Good job...
I like everything.
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OMG talkigna botu creacks , rattles and other noises that may occur after an operation like that...


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