[knightsabers]

So the kit finally arrived. However after several hours at tackling the install, I'm starting to feel this is out of my league even with instructions. Might have to resort to a pro.

At the moment, every things half done. It's just a mess. Certainly not as simple as it looks.

I wouldn't recommend trying this yourself unless you're confident.

[macca1410]

Hey Knightsabers been following your purchase on the other thread. Shame it was not as easy to install as you first thought. The upgrade is tempting but no way I would attempt to install myself.

Where are you thinking of getting it professionally installed may I ask? Because if that is reasonably priced and they do a good job I will look into the upgrade much more seriously. I am crap at that stuff and the install is what has been delaying a decision on my part. Thanks.

[knightsabers]

Originally Posted by macca1410

Hey Knightsabers been following your purchase on the other thread. Shame it was not as easy to install as you first thought. The upgrade is tempting but no way I would attempt to install myself.

Where are you thinking of getting it professionally installed may I ask? Because if that is reasonably priced and they do a good job I will look into the upgrade much more seriously. I am crap at that stuff and the install is what has been delaying a decision on my part. Thanks.

I have absolutely no idea. It depends on the costs as well, my budget is limited after this purchase. Probably will try BMR. The install took me 4 hrs with not much progress. Installed the screen and iDrive but the wiring is the hardest part, removing trim and having to modify pins.

[macca1410]

My first thought was BMR but not sure if that is up their alley. Obviously ask and hope they can do it because what happens if they can't? Good luck mate.

[silencer2008]

Originally Posted by knightsabers

I have absolutely no idea. It depends on the costs as well, my budget is limited after this purchase. Probably will try BMR. The install took me 4 hrs with not much progress. Installed the screen and iDrive but the wiring is the hardest part, removing trim and having to modify pins.

Hopefully the session tomorrow would help with the install...

[Spikey]

Damn... I've been following your retrofits and all seem to track along really well too. I was really keen on the progress with this one but it seems this is definitely one I wouldn't be able to tackle.

Good luck with BMR, hope they can do something for you

[knightsabers]

Max from Elebest is very helpful but I'm not really good with wires, hopefully our session tonight will be more fruitful. It's quite difficult finding ways to feed wires through discretely. Eg. removing the microphone cable from the roof, dismantling the arm rest to feed aux & iDrive cable. Going to see if I can do it first.

[Aapparition90]

Looks difficult but worth the effort,I wonder if some professional high end interior car detailing business could help that retrofit high end aftermarket in car music systems etc anyways all the best looking forward to the end product !

[knightsabers]

I would like to thank Max@Elebest, for guiding me through each step of the process. Thank you very much for being so forgiving and patient with a complete novice like me. After a few hiccups along the way and me screwing up a few times, we got the job done after 9 hrs. The coding took roughly an hour.

Tools: Trim removal tool, Torx Screw Driver set, OBD Cable, Plyer & Electrical tape

I would highly recommend purchasing it from Elebest, After sales support service is unmatched and the delivery was quick. In the end it looks like I didn't need a pro after all.

[Drew335]

looks great - well done. kudos for the patience that would have taken!

[knightsabers]

Originally Posted by Drew335

looks great - well done. kudos for the patience that would have taken!

Thanks, didn't think I could do it. However, since most of the components were already dismantled, there was no turning back.

[macca1410]

Excellent work my friend, well done. You are now the professional in Sydney maybe you could charge a fee to do others. Thanks for the updates. I may look into this now. Looks great.

[Spikey]

glad it worked out for you knight~! I wish someone in BNE area was able to do this

[knightsabers]

Originally Posted by macca1410

Excellent work my friend, well done. You are now the professional in Sydney maybe you could charge a fee to do others. Thanks for the updates. I may look into this now. Looks great.

Thanks, Didn't expect I could do it, not quite a pro yet.

Originally Posted by Spikey

glad it worked out for you knight~! I wish someone in BNE area was able to do this

Thanks, maybe someone from Brisbane might do it in the future. Certainly not many in Aus, I think BMW would've charged thousands for something like this. Wish the seller was available in Sydney, would've been much easier.

[SteveAus]

Well done! You are a hero!
That was big task to undertake, and it looks like your perseverance has paid off well. Excellent job!

[Wombat]

wow... very impressive!

And May J

[Aapparition90]

Hard work pays off congrats

[silencer2008]

good job...it certainly looks well worth the effort

[MikeVictor]

Well done, KS

[knightsabers]

Originally Posted by Wombat

wow... very impressive!

And May J

Yep. I was surprised it could read asian characters. So first thing I did was test a track from May J Don't know if its me but the sound quality is even better than before. Would definitely recommend it.

Originally Posted by SteveAus

Well done! You are a hero!
That was big task to undertake, and it looks like your perseverance has paid off well. Excellent job!

It did indeed. Kept at it & the result saved me thousands from BMW.

Originally Posted by 328ihp

Hard work pays off congrats

Quite a bit of physical & electric work but the result is superb

Originally Posted by silencer2008

good job...it certainly looks well worth the effort

Thanks for your help & especially Max. Couldn't have happened without both you guys. Definitely worth the effort, improves the overall cabin appearance. The new iDrive is so much faster, sharper & more equipped.

Originally Posted by Dabaitu

Well done, KS

Thanks.

[knightsabers]

Here's some pics of the installation phase. Had cables all over the place, dangling parts.

[Hivetyrant]

Originally Posted by Spikey

glad it worked out for you knight~! I wish someone in BNE area was able to do this

Once I move into the new house in June, I'll definitely be doing this I think.