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08-23-2006, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Heiss5' post='325796' date='Aug 23 2006, 11:11 AM

ok, well the list has expanded quite a bit in the last couple days. This is what I have so far. Please let me know if there are any mistakes and for those that haven't said what kind of Nav and idrive you have please do. Also for those that are listed as interested please let me know if you want be added or not because technically you are not right now. Currently we have 19 people for sure, but only 15 that have told me their specs.

1.) kevykev - ProNav with 8-way idrive
2.) Heiss5 ? ProNav with 8-way idrive
3.) shield - No Nav with 4-way idrive
4.) houbmw ? No Nav with 4-way idrive
5.) bruce_miranda - ProNav with 8-way idrive
6.) Alex.br - ProNav with 8 way idrive
7.) CAL-E60
8.) 525iSE - No Nav with 4-way idrive
9.) AussieBimmer - BusNav with 4-way idrive
10.) hooked ? BusNav with 4-way idrive
11.) blacke60steve ? ProNav with 8-way idrive
12.) M530DT ? ProNav with 8-way idrive
13.) snadir (depending on his week in vegas)
14.) Bigfoot (interested/waiting for his response)
15.) dv8ed ? No Nav with 4-way idrive
16.) freed0m
17.) buddy
18.) trd277
19.) AlexB - ProNav with 8-way idrive
20.) AKTO.nl ? ProNav with 8-way idrive
21.) jtawafros ? ProNav with 8-way idrive
22.) albloushi (interested/waiting for his response)
23.) gpt (interested/waiting for his response)
24.) DBU (interested/waiting for his response)

my530i, do you want me to add you to the list too?

I think most of the "8-way and 4-way" classifications above are wrong. USA spec E60s ALL have 4-way iDrive. Seems like the 8-way apply to the 7-series only. I am still on the fence and really need to hear back from the test case - hopefully with some good DIY pictures and "idiot proof" instructions. I gather that the magic box normally goes in behind the iDrive screen, but why not put everything in the trunk where we have power and simply run wires up forward? I prefer a trunk rattle to a iDrive screen rattle down the line...

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08-23-2006, 09:35 PM

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Dom, sorry for the off topic. We ordered a new Toyota Camry, 2007 model fully loaded. I need to know if you have anything to allow video in motion, it has DVD, TV tuner, Backup Cam, Nav, all there, just need video in motion. In the older camrys, it was as easy as cutting a few wires, but I'm not sure about this one, as the last guy who worked on my car and told me not to buy extra parts and cut a few wires (sorry to say) has passed away. Please let me know if its possible for video in motion.

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08-24-2006, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Heiss5' post='323470' date='Aug 17 2006, 02:01 AM

Sure thing, we're up to 7 now. All we need is 3 more people.

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08-24-2006, 05:52 AM

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OK guys almost biting on this one.....

so DOM, that is 6:3, 3:1 etc...what does that mean as I dont get it

next, how much is the unit so far (total with this group buy) and what are the capabilites? meaning does it come with a dvd player or i have to get one? also if needed can i install a 2nd excreen in the arm rest for my kids to view the screen better? please let me know..

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08-24-2006, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Juan' post='326210' date='Aug 24 2006, 08:52 PM

OK guys almost biting on this one.....

so DOM, that is 6:3, 3:1 etc...what does that mean as I dont get it

Umm... As I understand it, 6:3 means, you push the iDrive down to the 6 oclock position (downwards -> ENTERTAINMENT) 3 times to change from iDrive to the unit, then every click down goes through all the video sources one by one. Same applies to the 3:1, push the iDrive controller to the 3oclock position (to the right -> OBC) once. The unit is 485 + Shipping. The unit provides 3 video source, V1 and V2 for any video input you can put, and V3 is the back up cam which turns on automatically when you put your car on Reverse. This unit just provides video input, if you want DVD, you'll have to get a changer or some kind of DVD player. Lastly, I'm sure you install a second screen if you needed.

Hope I helped you a little bit, I have no experience with this interface whatsoever, but I've read a lot about it and really looking forward for it to arrive. Regards...

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08-24-2006, 06:05 AM

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I hope its both NTSC and PAL - as we have PAL in Australia ... I think

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08-24-2006, 07:59 AM

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I'll have to wait for someone to actually use this in an E60 with MP3 and Pro Nav. I tried to see what it would feel like today and if I go 3 steps down in the 6 Oclock position I get to the MP3 song selection.

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08-24-2006, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Juan' post='326210' date='Aug 24 2006, 02:52 PM

how much is the unit so far (total with this group buy)

Come on Dom, please give us a even BETTER price now that we're more than 20 people. You will have 20 happy customers...who may bring 20 more!

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08-24-2006, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AussieBimmer' post='326215' date='Aug 24 2006, 07:05 AM

I hope its both NTSC and PAL - as we have PAL in Australia ... I think

Yes, it's both.

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08-24-2006, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='326276' date='Aug 24 2006, 08:59 AM

This is just a guess, but I'm better that under entertainment you are on CD. You're going to want to put it to AUX since that way you'll get audio. And I'm betting that when you're on AUX 3 steps down wont do anything.

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