Got my ACM & USB interface installed!!!
04-05-2009, 02:11 PM
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Michael at Method Sound has installed the following items on my 08 M5.
ACM
USB interface
Front/Back Camera
Battery Tender charger connector
He did an excellent job, everything is hidden away, so all of them look like a factory install. Now I can use a USB flash drive or portable hard drive (like WD Passport) to watch video (MPEG, VOD, AVI?) and control everything via iDrive. He also installed the Battery Tender connector under the hood, so I don't need to open my hood to charge the car. The charger connector is normally tuck in, so you won't even see it from outside. I plug it out, so you can see it in the photo.
Here are some pictures of the install. Email me if you want Michael's contact info.
ACM
USB interface
Front/Back Camera
Battery Tender charger connector
He did an excellent job, everything is hidden away, so all of them look like a factory install. Now I can use a USB flash drive or portable hard drive (like WD Passport) to watch video (MPEG, VOD, AVI?) and control everything via iDrive. He also installed the Battery Tender connector under the hood, so I don't need to open my hood to charge the car. The charger connector is normally tuck in, so you won't even see it from outside. I plug it out, so you can see it in the photo.
Here are some pictures of the install. Email me if you want Michael's contact info.
04-05-2009, 02:20 PM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 545i Sport Package, Titanium Gray II Metallic, Wheel Style 124
thats is DOPE! thanks for sharing how do you control front and rear camera on idrive ?
04-05-2009, 02:33 PM
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When you turn PDC on, the front camera automatically shows up. When you put in reverse, the back camera automatically shows up. You still get the PDC beeps on both.
04-05-2009, 03:13 PM
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I'm talking to Michael now...he will be doing work on my ride after seeing this pics!
04-05-2009, 03:18 PM
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Some of you have asked me about the part and cost, so here you go:
I used all (except the front camera) BMW Euro parts and ordered them from Rover Active (eBay). Here are the parts that I got:
BMW ACM: 65500441372 - $750
BMW Back Camera: 66210412010 - $650
BMW USB interface: 65500433281 - $450
Switchbox: 66210406999 - $450
Front camera Wiring set: 66210411384 - $60
Front camera Bracket: 84210305664 - $15
Front Camera (not BMW) - $230
Battery Tender - $40
The part prices changes due to exchange rate.
You don't need to go to dealer for any code change or software update, as long as you have AUX in already. If not, it will require a code update. If you have a 04 E60, then you will need a different CAN bus.
We tried BMW Round Vision ($2350 - a whole kit includes ACM, front/back camera, switchbox and all cables, but no USB interface) on Michael's 545i, but we didn't like BMW's front camera. It is point to the 2 sides, like Eclipse's FEC106 camera:
http://www.eclipse-web.com/us/acce/fec106.html
I want to see what is in the front, not the 2 sides at the front.
I used all (except the front camera) BMW Euro parts and ordered them from Rover Active (eBay). Here are the parts that I got:
BMW ACM: 65500441372 - $750
BMW Back Camera: 66210412010 - $650
BMW USB interface: 65500433281 - $450
Switchbox: 66210406999 - $450
Front camera Wiring set: 66210411384 - $60
Front camera Bracket: 84210305664 - $15
Front Camera (not BMW) - $230
Battery Tender - $40
The part prices changes due to exchange rate.
You don't need to go to dealer for any code change or software update, as long as you have AUX in already. If not, it will require a code update. If you have a 04 E60, then you will need a different CAN bus.
We tried BMW Round Vision ($2350 - a whole kit includes ACM, front/back camera, switchbox and all cables, but no USB interface) on Michael's 545i, but we didn't like BMW's front camera. It is point to the 2 sides, like Eclipse's FEC106 camera:
http://www.eclipse-web.com/us/acce/fec106.html
I want to see what is in the front, not the 2 sides at the front.
04-05-2009, 03:20 PM
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