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04-17-2012, 04:12 AM | #1 |
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Installation of basic bluetooth kit for my 523i
Is it worse to install the basic bluetooth kit for my 523i which formally didn't included? I called BMW today and they only charge about $3000 for both parts and labour.
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04-18-2012, 10:13 AM | #2 |
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I checked dealer HK website and there are a lot of retrofit stuffs available now. Wonder how much they cost?
My wish list is rear camera, performance steering wheel and performance pedals.
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The bluetooth retrofit is cheap too at 3000.
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Don't think it can be retrofitted. Is a completely different design just like the soft close door.
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Where do they list the retrofit kits?!??!?!
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taiwan garage can retrofit auto tail gate bor....
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here you go: http://www.bmwhk.com/com/en/owners/a...er/finder.html They just told me the M performance may release next Q. They said they will keep me updated. Will let you guys know.
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You mean people can do it in Taiwan? Don't know anyone in HK yet. Even the rear camera, I mean the real interface integration not those add on ones.
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I found a guy can retrofit GPS, 10 inch monitor, Combox and othe iDrive stuff.
I saw the website from taiwan garage, this guy can retrofit tailgate....really crazy.
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The tail gate is handy, love it! But it's not a must, unless you're having a F11 then you really need it.
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That will cost more than retrofit as an option. also BMW will vote the warranty.
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Taiwanese can do anything, but I don't think it's BMW original. If it ain't then forget it. Not really a must have option and it's really easy to get broken by idiots who don't realize you have this option on your car, just like auto sliding door on MPVs.
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From my understanding, it's an easy retrofit because all cars are supposed to be prewired. You just need to replace the lighting part with one that have the camera, hook it up and update your CIP. If the website show it as an accessory it should be able to retrofit. Sounds like they don't want your business. Which happens when they are very busy. Quote:
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This guy has the largest variety of stands, but don't know if it'll fit your device: http://store.taobao.com/?user_number_id=353637512 |
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May be you are right. They don't want to do my business or this guy is not so competent.
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Not sure. I sent an email and a guy called me back. Number is 31936841
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I get it now, you've called customer service. Let me ask someone who actually works at the shop
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For iDrive GPS, my 2011 E92 comes with GPS which work pretty fast on HK island and also mongkok area.....
For tailgate, I visited their garage in Taiwan last month. They are very professional workshop for BMW since 1993. The owner has a F10 and he open up the truck and show me the genuine parts one by one.....The guy is crazy, he bought a brand new F10 and investigate all retrofit like CIC, tailgate and bluetooth. He new project is Head Up Display.....He bough all parts now and try to retrofit.
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