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      01-14-2013, 05:39 PM   #1
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Multimedia Head Unit, Which one do you guys prefer?...

I'm looking to upgrade the headunit of my E36 to a multimedia... which one do you guys like...

1. CLARION NZ503

2. CLARION VZ401

3. PIONEER AVH-X7500BT

4. KENWOOD KVT516
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      01-14-2013, 05:59 PM   #2
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You forgot to mention hu model numbers.
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      01-14-2013, 06:11 PM   #3
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You forgot to mention hu model numbers.
OPS! SORRY! here...

1. CLARION NZ503

2. CLARION VZ401

3. PIONEER AVH-X7500BT

4. KENWOOD KVT516
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      01-14-2013, 06:14 PM   #4
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If you have an e36 why are you on the e9x board?

If you have an e36 why are you on the e9x board?
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I'm sorry to get you guys confuse... I'm not getting this for my E92.... I'm looking for something for my 1995 E36...
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      01-14-2013, 06:16 PM   #6
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If you have an e36 why are you on the e9x board?
Becoz the E36 board is boring and not responsive... like here

And you guys are more knowledgeable than the other forums....
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It should be easier to change the Head Unit on a e36

It should be easier to change the Head Unit on a e36.
because its not all electronicfied like and e9x with multiple buses
but most here choose not to change there head units
because it's such a pain for and e9x with multiple side effects.

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...creations.html

the above board may have some more specific information on head units.

I would go to cnet for head unit reviews.

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It should be easier to change the Head Unit on a e36.
because its not all electronicfied like and e9x with multiple buses
but most here choose not to change there head units here
because it such a pain for and e9x with multiple side effects.

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...creations.html

the above board may have some more specific information on head units.

I would go to cnet for head unit reviews.
Thanks! dude! I really appreciate that...
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Agree with ctuna.... but if I did put in a new head unit, I think the flip out screen version is good for the e9x because it puts the screen a little higher up.
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Agree with ctuna.... but if I did put in a new head unit, I think the flip out screen version is good for the e9x because it puts the screen a little higher up.
Good point.... my Nav on my E92 is kinda low... but I'm not going to upgrade my E92... I want to upgrade my other car with all the features like HD Radio/Satellite Radio/Bluetooth/Nav/Pandora/DVD etc...
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get the kenwood HU and suppliment it with kenwood cmos-310 backup camera..
you will be pleased with what this backp cam can do..
and with a kenwood HU.. u get complete control over the cam via the touch screen
enjoy
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It should be easier to change the Head Unit on a e36.
because its not all electronicfied like and e9x with multiple buses
but most here choose not to change there head units
because it's such a pain for and e9x with multiple side effects.
What kind of side effects? thanks
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Side effects are dependent on options.

head unit
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=head+unit
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=retrofit
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin

If you have L7 the L7 amp will be useless as nothing interfaces with it
but the BMW head unit because of the optic connection.
If you have any option that connects to the MOST Bus
and or uses the head unit for the options such as
PDC, CDC, BMW assist, Sirius Radio , BMW Bluetooth they will not
work and may generate errors.
The worst one is that the BMW diagnostic computer ( at the dealership)
will not be able to update software or write new values to replaced modules.There are some workarounds to some of these problems with a coding setup.
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      05-28-2013, 03:47 PM   #14
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I have no experience with any of the mentioned units, but I don't think I'd replace my OEM headunit with anything other than a Pioneer AppRadio. Android in the dash, man.

Nevermind, I'm not sure AppRadio is quite what I thought it was.
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hey guys... i'm not putting it on my 335i.... i'm putting it on my 1995 318Ti E36...
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hey guys... i'm not putting it on my 335i.... i'm putting it on my 1995 318Ti E36...
Well this is the e90 forum so don't expect much help as far as installing it. I'm sure it would be simpler in the e36, but I doubt anyone here has actually done it.

Also most people don't change the head unit on an e90 so you won't find much info on head units on this site.
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Well this is the e90 forum so don't expect much help as far as installing it. I'm sure it would be simpler in the e36, but I doubt anyone here has actually done it.

Also most people don't change the head unit on an e90 so you won't find much info on head units on this site.
Thanks dude... i know, actually this is an old post.... but thanks for all your info...
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