[Jslater92]

Hi there, I'm looking at getting a 2007 e91 but want to replace the original radio and bring it into 2015 with a pioneer Apple CarPlay double din, however I'm looking for help as to what I need to make this happen. Ino I need to move the heating controls and get a new fascia but what wiring will be needed.

Thanks in advance.

[Wobble]

Hi bud why not just get one of these,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/141551082724
they look original BMW and best of all they fit really easy,I'm definately buying one for my next BMW x

[Rialas]

You need the connect2 kit. A few slightly different kits depending on whether the car has pdc etc.

The dynavin looks cool, but the pioneer with carplay is awesome with solid reliability.

[Jslater92]

Thanks for the replys, the dynavi looks good but really looking for Apple CarPlay and I think pioneer are on top with that. I have looked at the connects2 kit but seems very expensive to me and wondered if anyone found a cheaper way to buy the wiring individually, maybe I will have to clear the cobwebs from my wallet and splash out lol.

[Wobble]

Originally Posted by Jslater92

Thanks for the replys, the dynavi looks good but really looking for Apple CarPlay and I think pioneer are on top with that. I have looked at the connects2 kit but seems very expensive to me and wondered if anyone found a cheaper way to buy the wiring individually, maybe I will have to clear the cobwebs from my wallet and splash out lol.

Hi bud when I recently had a 120d m sport I went down the more expensive pioneer route,added the sat nav com box and had the connects kit as well,may seem expensive but to able use the steering wheel controls was a must for me,so after spending just under a grand on the head unit n sat nav,it was a no brainer,head unit was class,but if I'm honest,if I was to do it all again,I'll be getting the dynavin as everything is in one box,plus it doesn't need the connects kit,so the savings are at least half,that's just my opinion,plus looks more original,keep me informed of what you decide,all the best x

[Digitalize]

I'm looking at installing an iPad Mini in my dash over a CarPlay unit.

[Rialas]

Originally Posted by Digitalize

I'm looking at installing an iPad Mini in my dash over a CarPlay unit.

But you'll have to replace it every year. Lol.

For a car, it has to be a dedicated unit with everything. Reverse camera, dab, USB music, carplay, mixtrax. And with a great sounding built in amp with separate sub woofer controls, crossover settings etc. It's a beast.

Here's mine just installed 77dab.

[Wobble]

Originally Posted by Rialas

But you'll have to replace it every year. Lol.

For a car, it has to be a dedicated unit with everything. Reverse camera, dab, USB music, carplay, mixtrax. And with a great sounding built in amp with separate sub woofer controls, crossover settings etc. It's a beast.

Here's mine just installed 77dab.

Hi bud what head unit is this,and is it a plug n play or does the dash inside need cutting to fit it and can the steering wheel controls control the head unit and price ,thanks x

[Digitalize]

Originally Posted by Rialas

But you'll have to replace it every year. Lol.

For a car, it has to be a dedicated unit with everything. Reverse camera, dab, USB music, carplay, mixtrax. And with a great sounding built in amp with separate sub woofer controls, crossover settings etc. It's a beast.

Here's mine just installed 77dab.

Ironically the best iPad to use for an audio install is the original iPad Mini without Retina, as it has far superior audio processing.

Granted you then ideally run an all digital setup from the iPad to an amp.

There's simply no way a traditional headunit can match an iPad for features and usability. Not forgetting when tethered to an iPhone that all calls and texts will go through the iPad.

My main problem with Carplay is that Apple don't allow other navigation apps to be used with it, and as I do not use Apple Maps, this is a huge sticking point.

[Rialas]

Originally Posted by Wobble

Hi bud what head unit is this,and is it a plug n play or does the dash inside need cutting to fit it and can the steering wheel controls control the head unit and price ,thanks x

This one here, a bit pricey, but it has a better screen than the next model down.

Plug and play with the connect2 kit. No wires cut.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...atalogId=10151

[Rialas]

Originally Posted by Digitalize

My main problem with Carplay is that Apple don't allow other navigation apps to be used with it, and as I do not use Apple Maps, this is a huge sticking point.

I agree, don't like Apple maps at all, I've always used Google maps.
But you won't be disappointed with pioneer's on board navigation.