E46 M3 Coupe question and thoughts

[rodders19]

have just bought a 2002 M3 coupe ( and simply love it, just wish the weather would dry up) and was want to get rid of the centre console containing the mobile phone holder as have put a parrot system in, where can i get a replacement from if there is one available, preferable with a cup holder in!

Second question, anyone know of a good replacement unit for the sat nav/tv screen?


thoughts would appreciated

its all about third gear!!!

[0836whimper]

I bought one of these, perfect, much better than original mess. Sorting the phone synch button requires a little bit of fiddling about, basically undo all the screws and then you leave the small button attached to a wire tucked underneath the unit. Means you need to remove it to use it, but it's no hassle.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-BMW-E46-Cup-Holder-i...

[NickXX]

Do you have the sat nav/tv screen already?

[ism123]

If you're interested in a used (but working and mint) after-market unit with DVD nav, touch screen and full ipod functionality PM me.

Ian

Edited by ism123 on Sunday 13th December 21:49

[sjj84]

You can get a number of different centre consoles, they simply clip in, from the BMW dealers. I bought one with a sliding cover for £28.

[rodders19]

cheers folks

the screen is already in yeah

think i may leave the screen in, even if the sat nav with no post code entry is a waste of time

lovin the car though, just wish the roads would dry up

[NickXX]

rodders19 said:

cheers folks

the screen is already in yeah

think i may leave the screen in, even if the sat nav with no post code entry is a waste of time

lovin the car though, just wish the roads would dry up

Do you have the DVD sat nav (with perspective 'bird's eye' view?). If not, that will be a very good upgrade.

[rodders19]

to be honest i have a tomtom so aint too fussed about having the sat nav at all, would sooner have a decent head unit in, its just getting the screen out and a replacement in, know of anyone that has and what they used?

[Rawhide]

Are you aware the sat nav unit is upgradable and you can create DVDs with the postcode data on them. It's a bit of a nerdy science but well worth the effort.

I really think the system is quite underated when you have it up to date.

For more information google X Outpost and look at the navigation forum.

[0836whimper]

Agree - a fully upgraded Mk4 integrated satnav is preferable to an aftermarket unit in my opinion....but depends what you are used to and whether you like suckers and cables etc.

[Rawhide]

Jusy realised you have the 2002 model like me. I upgraded the nav computer to the MK4 version (which reads DVD's rather than CDs)

It's about £100 cost to change and very much worth it. It only takes 10 minutes to swap the computers.

[rodders19]

did you get that done through BMW? i.e sytner?

[Rawhide]

nope - ebay!

The nav 'computer' is in the boot. It takes five minutes to remove and swap. I'd recommend looking at the X Outpost forum and picking up a computer. Then sell on the MK3 unit you have.

You will then need a DVD map disk. All the info for that is available on that forum.

Do some more research. The MK4 was fitted to a lot of cars but make sure the one you buy is the correct part number.

You could of course use any dealer but it would be very expensive.