Mounting aftermarket radio?

GeneticX · 04-03-2008, 04:13 PM

Just wondering if my blaupunkt headunit would fit in the 1er?

Can't find any DIN-size adapters for fitting an aftermarket headunit

in the dash. Also I don't see any screws in the radio that comes

from the factory to build it out?

Anyone knows if this possible?

Greets&thx.

Impulse · 04-04-2008, 12:28 AM

might be awhile before we see an aftermarket dash kit

GeneticX · 04-07-2008, 01:24 PM

So are there any screws to get the headunit out of the dash?

Can't see any in the pics...:iono:

bimmertech · 04-07-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GeneticX

So are there any screws to get the headunit out of the dash?

Can't see any in the pics...:iono:

to take out the head unit you have to first remove controls for the ac/heating (IHKA). you can pry the or pick out the IHKA. after that the head unit is held in by 2 philips screws.

atr_hugo · 04-07-2008, 06:24 PM

GeneticX - black135 had this link which shows how to remove the head unit:

http://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2331

(How about that, a guy from Australia (black135) helps a guy from Belgium (GeneticX) on a US hosted forum - gotta love this inter-tubes nonsense ; -)

black135 · 04-08-2008, 06:49 AM

What can I say, I do what I can.

TwinturboBMW07 · 04-10-2008, 08:11 PM

BMW are a pain in the ass to do aftermarket radios in I know this because I am car audio installer lol but other then that I love BMW

BMW Dreamer · 04-13-2008, 05:22 PM

Call Crutchfield, they are BIG and have all kinds of stuff.

Good luck messing up the look of the OEM dash.

I just went to Crutchfield and the 1 is on the list but hasn't been researched yet.

Personally I won't touch the dash/stereo. Get the Premium Hi-Fi and be happy. In the future you can upgrade to a big JL Audio processor/Amp and component speakers. And a HEAVY SUB/AMP in the trunk.

Mad Dragon · 04-13-2008, 06:17 PM

Good luck losing Bluetooth and BMW assist, not to mention the ability to update the car's software (goodbye warranty).

Numb3rs · 04-15-2008, 09:02 AM

Whats wrong with the factory Head Unit..?

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