CIC Retrofit Installation LOG
06-21-2010, 08:09 AM
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My Ride: 2006 520d - 19" 172s- Remapped - LCI taillights V6 cables - LCI xenon headlights - Denison 500 with BTA1500 - led interior lights - OEM led number plate lights
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Folding mirrors - Modmynav kit - High gloss shadowline trim -
Do you know what would be required if you only have the basic A/C controls/unit?
06-23-2010, 05:41 AM
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My Ride: 05 545i loaded!
This is awesome! I don't have an E60 yet but I am a computer programmer and knowing you can do stuff like this is great!
Can you just do all the software upgrades without changing the hardware? I don't really care for the HD screen but I would like to get the newest software and change somethings (windows with the key fob!). Also where can I buy the bus adapter is it just like a OBD II to USB adapter?
Thanks for the write up!!
Can you just do all the software upgrades without changing the hardware? I don't really care for the HD screen but I would like to get the newest software and change somethings (windows with the key fob!). Also where can I buy the bus adapter is it just like a OBD II to USB adapter?
Thanks for the write up!!
06-23-2010, 08:19 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
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If you just want the new interface, there is a guy who has written software that can run off a car PC that looks like the new idrive. He has also used the idrive CAN BUS to get the mouse moves etc.
http://www.carx24.de/carxb7.htm
http://www.carx24.de/carxb7.htm
06-23-2010, 09:30 AM
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I gotta get this done on my next car. Geez. THere goes 10Gs in mods already on top of my head...mebbe I'll wait 
When I'm ready, you'll be hearing A LOT from me nelson!!!
When I'm ready, you'll be hearing A LOT from me nelson!!!
06-23-2010, 09:37 AM
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My Ride: 2005 530i Silver Gray/ Gray Leather. SP,PP
You wont have no problem doing this mod, its a lot easier than the LCI headlight and taillight retrofit.You better put this mod in top of your list for your M5!!!
06-23-2010, 10:06 AM
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My Ride: 2005 530i Silver Gray/ Gray Leather. SP,PP
Quick update Guys: I received the bottom trim and navigation map disk from my dealer earlier this week and will be installing it this weekend. I will also video taping the installation of the CIC retrofit from beginning to end.
Also got my new toy. For those car audio junkies, the critically acclaimed JBL MS-8 DSP is in my hands
. If anybody interested in getting one, let me know.
Also got my new toy. For those car audio junkies, the critically acclaimed JBL MS-8 DSP is in my hands
. If anybody interested in getting one, let me know.
06-23-2010, 01:42 PM
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I will also video taping the installation of the CIC retrofit from beginning to end.
06-23-2010, 02:25 PM
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I'm 100% positive that you can get it done in less than 20 minutes. The only part that's not P&P is when you have to rewire the CID. You have relocate 4 wires that goes behind the old CID to another connector for the new CID. That only take 2 minutes. It's the same concept as when we had to rewire the lci headlights but we only dealing with 4 cables.