n1k_ns Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Thats exactly what I was looking for, what I am struggling with is getting the wire from the gear gaitor area into the cubby, there is a plastic tray under the sliding cubby that I can't seem to get the wire into :S Did you have to take the centre console completely apart to get it in? Well, the other end of the iPod lead on mine goes into the DVD in the Boot, so my cable enters from the rear To do it, i just took out the rear ashtray and all screws in there (which releases the centre console) and just lifted the whole thing up a few inches. i did not remove it completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1k_ns Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I have to say though, that long list of faults is a little worrying! Hop you can get it sorted soon, and top work being the test pilot on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfoley30 Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Well, the other end of the iPod lead on mine goes into the DVD in the Boot, so my cable enters from the rear To do it, i just took out the rear ashtray and all screws in there (which releases the centre console) and just lifted the whole thing up a few inches. i did not remove it completely. Ah right, do you have the armrest? Because I'm struggling to get the wire into the cubby from the front, theres some kind of metal frame holding up the front of the console that I can't seem to get the wire through. Has anyone come through this way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1k_ns Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Ah right, do you have the armrest? Because I'm struggling to get the wire into the cubby from the front, theres some kind of metal frame holding up the front of the console that I can't seem to get the wire through. Has anyone come through this way? yeah i have the armrest, its flipped up on that pic. Cant you tuck the wire into the plastic lip that runs either side of the centre console, down to the back and through the hole at the back? Thats what i did with my Nokia Kit (it looked awful stuck next to the gear stick, so i stealthed it) The seat is moved back for the pic, normally you cant see it at all, but its dead easy to press still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfoley30 Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 yeah i have the armrest, its flipped up on that pic. Cant you tuck the wire into the plastic lip that runs either side of the centre console, down to the back and through the hole at the back? Thats what i did with my Nokia Kit (it looked awful stuck next to the gear stick, so i stealthed it) The seat is moved back for the pic, normally you cant see it at all, but its dead easy to press still hmmmm perhaps, I'll have a try, the wire is quite chunky though so it might not work quite as well as that has, looks good mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingz999 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 sure you coudl take the plastic off the gear stick and go under the carpet thats there or even just file out a notch for the cable, all this assumes you cant do it as above as that thats the quickest way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 cheers for the pics paul , least i know what i should be getting when it turns up now fingers crossed i dont have the probs with me ipod and phone as im on a nokia but lookig at iphne so may have to see whats what , just ordered that lead so i should be able to run mine round to the cubby no bother , i think the prob with the mic might be ok for me as i belive there is a jack socket for one on the back so think ill try to plug me oem one in to it, i reckon a lot of the probs have got to be daft little setting that can be adjusted but you just cant find the right menu lol im worried bout the bluetooth though as thias was one of main reasons i got it as im sick of my oem bluetooth not pairing with smart phones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clancy Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Looks as if V4 is now out. The new knobs make a hell of a difference: http://www.dynavin.com/products/product_dnv_e46.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 price has started to rise slowly on car vision ive realized only by £50 but thats what happened with ttints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-n Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 price has started to rise slowly on car vision ive realized only by £50 but thats what happened with ttints the 17 pin unit has gone up by £100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIAMMCL Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 This is what put the dampners on me buying this unit. Was so close to buying last week but now i'm thinking twice, thats one hell of a price increase!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingLucky Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Have a look on the Dynavin site. They have given their unit a subtle cosmetic makeover. The two knobs are now "OEM" style and also have an orange ring illumination at night. A minor change admiddedly, but, to my eyes, it looks PERFECT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfoley30 Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 yeah i have the armrest, its flipped up on that pic. Cant you tuck the wire into the plastic lip that runs either side of the centre console, down to the back and through the hole at the back? Thats what i did with my Nokia Kit (it looked awful stuck next to the gear stick, so i stealthed it) The seat is moved back for the pic, normally you cant see it at all, but its dead easy to press still cheers n1k_ns, I've got it in now, managed to get it in just had to get back into a more agressive mood For others, it just fits, I have left no slack anywhere from the back of the unit in the dash under the air con controls, past the gear stick and round into the sliding cubby, this leaves me with enough cable to reach into the cubby and hold it while I plug the iPod in. So if you want more then you'll have to buy an extension such as the one in the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1k_ns Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Good Work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain77 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Hi. I've just got my DVD unit from Car Vision but need to know which nav software I should use and what directory location it should be in on the micro sd memory card? Also any other advise with the unit would be most appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakey Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Is everyone fitting these themselves ? I have ordered one now but just spoke to CV about fitting and he's quoting about £150, seems a bit pricey to me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIAMMCL Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 For anyone with this type of high gain antenna I have put it in the 3rd brake light. Doesnt look bad although it does push the light housing away from the rear screen slightly. Other than that I think it looks better than anywhere else and doesnt really affect the brake light visibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil2575 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 http://car-vision.co.uk/bmw-navi-dvd/3275-...1998-2001-.html No mention of ipod compatability unless I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakey Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 http://car-vision.co.uk/bmw-navi-dvd/3275-...1998-2001-.html No mention of ipod compatability unless I missed it. Point 8 on the spec list: 8,Mucic:MP3,MP4,IPOD Of course they spelt music wrong which is a little worrying ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil2575 Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Ah, I missed that. Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucy Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Find another navigation for BMW E46 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...K%3AMESELX%3AIT, but still could not know the functions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Find another navigation for BMW E46 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...K%3AMESELX%3AIT, but still could not know the functions thats the same unit lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiansoccer Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 on the spec it mentions its compatible with tyre pressure monitors so can you view you tire pressures on the screen? 10,Tire Pressure Monitoring System: compatible for those which with tire pressure monitoring function cars Also it mentions 6,steering wheel control(CAN BUS+air conditioner agreement) can you control the air con from it? Can you answer a phone call with the steering wheel or do you need to use the unit? Also I take it shows the radio station name on the screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel S Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hi all first post. In my ignorance I've ordered one of these last week thinking it was a dynavin. I just assumed there was just one product. I've been reading these forums with some interest on this subject. What hasn't been answered is the oem disc changer. The description on car vision says it does work, can anyone shed some light on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 on the spec it mentions its compatible with tyre pressure monitors so can you view you tire pressures on the screen? 10,Tire Pressure Monitoring System: compatible for those which with tire pressure monitoring function cars Also it mentions 6,steering wheel control(CAN BUS+air conditioner agreement) can you control the air con from it? Can you answer a phone call with the steering wheel or do you need to use the unit? Also I take it shows the radio station name on the screen? If you can effectively control the aircon and all its functions from the screen then that would do way with the relocation kit and CC unit all altogether. Which is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
