Backup camera and front camera install
02-18-2010, 08:43 AM
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My Ride: 04 545i sport, stick, L7, sat, nav. Charcoal/ runflat/ cdv delete.
Suede headliner/ trunk, 3 way front speakers, four 8" subs in rear shelf, ACM, iPod dock in ash tray using gateway 500 with MP3 text and video on screen, MRTM aluminum pedals/ door pins, 10 farad cap, sound processor, line conditioner, 2 amps ( 4x100 and 2x200)
There is no issue in getting the ACM to work in the US except that it is not sold in the US. Its the same case with the UK as well. Infact I bought my ACM from the US! ofcourse it was imported from Germany.
A few years ago the ACM was better than these Video interfaces but I feel now they have surpassed the ACM in some ways. The ACM used to be nice because its integrated with the idrive but now even these devices are.
These devices now do some clever PIP stuff that the ACM does not do, these devices also use the full screen for video whereas the ACM still uses only a smaller screen even on the wide screen, I think its done to maintain the aspect ratio.
The ACM has inputs for front and rear cameras and will switch between them automatically. These have started doing that as well. The ACM suffers in that you cannot use the Front Camera interface over 25mph but you can view the back!
The ACM only has one Video input which you have to hack a bit to plug an aftermarket DVD.
So today I think these devices are probably better than the ACM.
BUT THE ACM IS OEM and will not void your warranty - You decide.
A few years ago the ACM was better than these Video interfaces but I feel now they have surpassed the ACM in some ways. The ACM used to be nice because its integrated with the idrive but now even these devices are.
These devices now do some clever PIP stuff that the ACM does not do, these devices also use the full screen for video whereas the ACM still uses only a smaller screen even on the wide screen, I think its done to maintain the aspect ratio.
The ACM has inputs for front and rear cameras and will switch between them automatically. These have started doing that as well. The ACM suffers in that you cannot use the Front Camera interface over 25mph but you can view the back!
The ACM only has one Video input which you have to hack a bit to plug an aftermarket DVD.
So today I think these devices are probably better than the ACM.
BUT THE ACM IS OEM and will not void your warranty - You decide.
02-18-2010, 10:12 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i /Titanium Gray Metallic/ Auburn Leather with Wood Trim/ Cold Weather Package/ Premium Sound Package/ Sport Package/ NAVI/ SAT/ HUD
great job... I need this before I get my M5 kit and kiss the curb.
02-18-2010, 11:35 AM
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congrats wolfgang0524! nice write up!
02-22-2010, 07:35 PM
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My Ride: 2013 535i xDrive AW/Black M-kit
btw i bought 3 ft extensions for the AV cables and located them in the glove for ez access. i back kris(mentholguy) 100%. very helpful and quick to respond. called me up and walked me through the setup that very night. just purchased a front cam from him too... btw i got quoted 1200$ for a similar product with 2 AV inputs from a local shop. the kit used an external switch to select input. this kit uses OEM buttons already in ur car. that makes a big difference to me (clean install) cameras are great quality and so is trunk release button that the camera is mounted on.
thanks for everything kris
thanks for everything kris
08-01-2010, 08:06 AM
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08-01-2010, 07:24 PM
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Check out modmynav.com
Here is the original thread from the guy that sells the kit:
https://5series.net/forums/topic/900...up-camera-kit/
There is a lot of good info in the thread and on the website.
Here is the original thread from the guy that sells the kit:
https://5series.net/forums/topic/900...up-camera-kit/
There is a lot of good info in the thread and on the website.
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