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Old 02-28-2006, 02:50 PM
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Hi Dominic,

I just ordered the module from you yesterday and it's been transporting. If you ship the old unit, can I exchange it for the new one? Would there be price difference? I'm interested in i-Drive integration module. I feel so frustrated after I hear the new module come out with i-Drive integration.

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Old 02-28-2006, 04:57 PM
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DOminic, can we purchase the iDrive module as an add on to a previously purchased unit? I bought one a few months ago, but have never connected it... still trying to find an installer in my area.
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Hi
Sorry no, the I-Drive unit will only work with the new unit, it is totally different.
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Originally Posted by kyle325ci' post='247556' date='Feb 28 2006, 08:57 PM
DOminic, can we purchase the iDrive module as an add on to a previously purchased unit? I bought one a few months ago, but have never connected it... still trying to find an installer in my area.
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Can you please post some picture of the integrated iDrive screen and also how you use it. I looked at your website and didn't find any information about this.
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Hi
Pictures will be posted soon.
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='247970' date='Mar 1 2006, 03:11 PM
Can you please post some picture of the integrated iDrive screen and also how you use it. I looked at your website and didn't find any information about this.
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Originally Posted by DomofNavwithtv' post='248062' date='Mar 1 2006, 05:17 PM
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Pictures will be posted soon.
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I might be a complete idiot, but I am totally confused. I am pretty handy with things, but don't know if I can do the install myself - is it that hard? Okay, basically my questions are as follows:

1: I have an MP3 player (not an Ipod) with a line out (3.5mm jack) - where and how would this hook up? Basically, why would you pay over $350 to have a dealer install and activate an AUX in if the MP3 player and an FM Modulator would solve the problem and you get so much more out of this unit?
2: Where would you mount the DVD player (how much do your DVD players cost)
3: Where does the FM modulator (if you go this route mount)
4: Do you just hook all the wires that you may ever need to the unit in case you want to add other sources later?
5: How do you access the unit (i.e. turn it on and off) if it is behind the screen?
6: How exactly does the new Idrive controller work?

Are the instructions easy enough to follow for a novice? How long does a "typical" install take? Is the group buy still open for the new unit?
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Hi Everyone
Here are the pictures of the mod. The pictures of the I-Drive controller will follow.
Thanks Dominic of www.TVandNav2Go.com


Originally Posted by CHANDLER' post='249306' date='Mar 3 2006, 12:55 PM
I might be a complete idiot, but I am totally confused. I am pretty handy with things, but don't know if I can do the install myself - is it that hard? Okay, basically my questions are as follows:

1: I have an MP3 player (not an Ipod) with a line out (3.5mm jack) - where and how would this hook up? Basically, why would you pay over $350 to have a dealer install and activate an AUX in if the MP3 player and an FM Modulator would solve the problem and you get so much more out of this unit?
2: Where would you mount the DVD player (how much do your DVD players cost)
3: Where does the FM modulator (if you go this route mount)
4: Do you just hook all the wires that you may ever need to the unit in case you want to add other sources later?
5: How do you access the unit (i.e. turn it on and off) if it is behind the screen?
6: How exactly does the new Idrive controller work?

Are the instructions easy enough to follow for a novice? How long does a "typical" install take? Is the group buy still open for the new unit?
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Originally Posted by DomofNavwithtv' post='249438' date='Mar 3 2006, 10:42 PM
Hi Everyone
Here are the pictures of the mod. The pictures of the I-Drive controller will follow.
Thanks Dominic of www.TVandNav2Go.com
Iwin that is cool.
hey Dominic plz post those I-Drive pics!

Can I hook up two cams??? one front and one rear???thx
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