Night Vision and M Package Problems, please help
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Hi Guys,
My dealer just called me and told me that I cannot have the M Sport Package along with the Night Vision Camera because the are complications of installing the Night Vision Camera into a M Package front bumper. I am really mad at this because these options made my purchase decision and it costs $400 for a special order on top of $2,500 for the Camera.
I swear I have seen Night Vision installed along with the M Skirt Package. Can someone please find it for me. If anyone has one installed, along with the M Package, do you guys know if the bumper is the same as Canada and US Spec?
I'm going to pull all the strings I can to get this, and if I can't I will decline the car.
Any help is appreciated.
TIA,
~Andy
My dealer just called me and told me that I cannot have the M Sport Package along with the Night Vision Camera because the are complications of installing the Night Vision Camera into a M Package front bumper. I am really mad at this because these options made my purchase decision and it costs $400 for a special order on top of $2,500 for the Camera.
I swear I have seen Night Vision installed along with the M Skirt Package. Can someone please find it for me. If anyone has one installed, along with the M Package, do you guys know if the bumper is the same as Canada and US Spec?
I'm going to pull all the strings I can to get this, and if I can't I will decline the car.
Any help is appreciated.
TIA,
~Andy
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Originally Posted by andy535xi' post='594801' date='Jun 3 2008, 06:46 PM
Hi Guys,
My dealer just called me and told me that I cannot have the M Sport Package along with the Night Vision Camera because the are complications of installing the Night Vision Camera into a M Package front bumper. I am really mad at this because these options made my purchase decision and it costs $400 for a special order on top of $2,500 for the Camera.
I swear I have seen Night Vision installed along with the M Skirt Package. Can someone please find it for me. If anyone has one installed, along with the M Package, do you guys know if the bumper is the same as Canada and US Spec?
I'm going to pull all the strings I can to get this, and if I can't I will decline the car.
Any help is appreciated.
TIA,
~Andy
My dealer just called me and told me that I cannot have the M Sport Package along with the Night Vision Camera because the are complications of installing the Night Vision Camera into a M Package front bumper. I am really mad at this because these options made my purchase decision and it costs $400 for a special order on top of $2,500 for the Camera.
I swear I have seen Night Vision installed along with the M Skirt Package. Can someone please find it for me. If anyone has one installed, along with the M Package, do you guys know if the bumper is the same as Canada and US Spec?
I'm going to pull all the strings I can to get this, and if I can't I will decline the car.
Any help is appreciated.
TIA,
~Andy
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='594807' date='Jun 3 2008, 06:53 PM
That's not correct. You can absolutely do NV with the M-Tech Front. Andy, update your profile so we know where you're from. Other members on here might be able to suggest another dealer to visit in your araa, as yours sounds a bit sketchy.
I know Rudy has it , the lane deviation warning was deleted when I ordered the "Tech package " but I just assumed that was a Canadian issue , maybe it's the same for Andy with the NV ??
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Andy, please don't cross post the same question in multiple forums...all it does is create confusion. Post once and be patient, there are plenty of people who read all of the forums here -- you'll get an answer in short time!
I replied to the other version of this question here:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=56097
(It would help if we let this one drop now and keep any new replies in the other one -- thanks!)
I replied to the other version of this question here:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=56097
(It would help if we let this one drop now and keep any new replies in the other one -- thanks!)
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In the Swedish options list there are no restrictions mentioned regarding Night Vision camera.
Actually, if you want Night Vision w the 535d you can only get it in combination with the M-sport package!
Actually, if you want Night Vision w the 535d you can only get it in combination with the M-sport package!
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I've even driven a 535d with both M-package and Night Vision in Sweden, so there must be some kind of misunderstanding at the dealer - unless there are some very strange country specifications I am unaware of... 
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For those who are interested, I think I have found a solution ... a little pricey, but I think it could work. Has anyone installed one of these systems aftermarket?
http://www.bimmernav.com/store/catalog/bmw...t-item-180.html
http://www.bimmernav.com/store/catalog/bmw...t-item-180.html
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There is an OEM Retrofit Kit available for Night Vision and it says its only for cars with the M Kit on it. So it must be possible.
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I've checked everything from BMW Distribution to BMW Canada Head Office and there are no OEM retrofit kits available for a 535xi with M-Sport Front Bumper. The reason is that the intercooler is in the way. I think with a custom mounting bracket and FLIR system mentioned in the above link, and the 550 bumer grill (with Night Vision Camera hole) I can get the camera retrofitted.
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