[F30DOH]

Hi guys, im after a contact who retrofits upgrades for my F30 here in Northern Ireland, teaston on the forum gave me the website of Campbell Fox, but there is no contact number or email on the site. Any help is much appreciated.

[teaston]

You don't fancy fitting it yourself then?

The guys in the retrofit forum would help if you got stuck.

[F30DOH]

I dont think i would even chance it mate to be honest lol!

[teaston]

I think it's fairly plug and play if converting from your non nav system. There's a bit of coding but all you'd need for that is a sub £20 cable and the programs and guides which I can send you.

[TomF32]

I'm in NI, and hadn't heard of Campbell Fox?

Didn't believe you that they couldn't have not put contact info on their website, but they haven't!!? Madness!

If you get anywhere with this I'd be very interested!

[F30DOH]

Originally Posted by TomF32

I'm in NI, and hadn't heard of Campbell Fox?

Didn't believe you that they couldn't have not put contact info on their website, but they haven't!!? Madness!

If you get anywhere with this I'd be very interested!

I know mate, its unreal!

[F30DOH]

Originally Posted by teaston

I think it's fairly plug and play if converting from your non nav system. There's a bit of coding but all you'd need for that is a sub £20 cable and the programs and guides which I can send you.

What all would i need to carry this task out buddy?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by F30DOH

What all would i need to carry this task out buddy?

Has your car got DAB?

[teaston]

steddyman did the retrofit from the no nav system like yours, read from post #13 in this thread:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...light=Retrofit

[kitster]

Originally Posted by F30DOH

What all would i need to carry this task out buddy?

I'm assuming you don't have the business nav and you have just the basic non-nav 6.5" screen and HU_ENTRY.

You will need:

- 8.8" LCD
- Monitor Cable (Pink to Burgundy), the HU_ENTRY (Burgundy to Burgundy does not work/fit) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Naviga...IAAOSw1vlUtWzR
- IDrive Controller
- NBT Unit (Don't get the NBT-EVO, if you want to generate your own FSC codes)
- Emulator (to enable NAV) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plug-and-p...wAAOxyHIlTYVyh
- Coding (Add 609, 6NS and 6NR (if you have Apps) to your VO)
- GPS Antenna, most sellers normally will give you this.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by kitster

I'm assuming you don't have the business nav and you have just the basic non-nav 6.5" screen and HU_ENTRY.

You will need:

- 8.8" LCD
- Monitor Cable (Pink to Burgundy), the HU_ENTRY (Burgundy to Burgundy does not work/fit) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Naviga...IAAOSw1vlUtWzR
- IDrive Controller
- NBT Unit (Don't get the NBT-EVO, if you want to generate your own FSC codes)
- Emulator (to enable NAV) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plug-and-p...wAAOxyHIlTYVyh
- Coding (Add 609, 6NS and 6NR (if you have Apps) to your VO)
- GPS Antenna, most sellers normally will give you this.

Something wrong with your ebay links.

[teaston]

This one looks like it could go cheap:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1917403225...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[F30DOH]

Thanks guys!

What is DAB?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by F30DOH

Thanks guys!

What is DAB?

Oh, maybe you shouldn't try to fit it yourself!

DAB is digital radio

[F30DOH]

Lol! Inwas thinking that, i dont think its digital anyway!

[teaston]

Originally Posted by F30DOH

Lol! Inwas thinking that, i dont think its digital anyway!

In all seriousness it isn't actually quite as plug and play as I thought. It is possible that you just plug it in and most features will work, but if for example the car the pro nav came out of had HK sound system, then you will get no sound in your car until it's coded for your sound system. So little things like that could make it difficult.

[F30DOH]

Hmmm, i would really like to find someone who could get this all done, wish i had of understood all this sooner.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by F30DOH

Hmmm, i would really like to find someone who could get this all done, wish i had of understood all this sooner.

Maybe get a coding cable and have a go at coding some features on your car first, if you can get the hang of that then no doubt you could fit the system.

Or find a decent auto electricians near you and ask if they can help.

[F30DOH]

I dont think my reply sent there, is there any features "as is" i could code to see what i can dio?

[kitster]

Originally Posted by teaston

Something wrong with your ebay links.

LOL, It's for an inflatable boat!

[kitster]

Originally Posted by teaston

In all seriousness it isn't actually quite as plug and play as I thought. It is possible that you just plug it in and most features will work, but if for example the car the pro nav came out of had HK sound system, then you will get no sound in your car until it's coded for your sound system. So little things like that could make it difficult.

If you have the HK system, it should work straight away as long as you move the MOST cable from the quadlok to the emulator quadlok. No need to code as you should already have it in your FA.

Seriously, when you plug in the NBT and emulator about 90% will work, even without coding. You'll have to add the 609 and 6NS to your FA, then VO code the NBT. If the NBT is missing time/date etc etc on startup, then you'll need to VO code the KOMBI.
Your biggest issue will be the USB as you'll need to shave the connector and rotate it 180 degrees or buy a new cable if you want preserve the existing connection.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by F30DOH

I dont think my reply sent there, is there any features "as is" i could code to see what i can dio?

Yea the cheat sheet show all the things possible, depending on what equipment your car has.

Some you can definitely do are: digital speedo, auto start stops remembers if set to on or off, disable seat belt reminder, turn off radio when drivers door opened, set different lights to come on when you unlock the car (welcome lights)