New member - 2006 BMW 325XI with aftermarket audio/video

Chedman13 · 05-19-2011, 10:08 AM

Hi All,

I'm new here and have a 2006 BMW 325XI in Alpine White.

It has the following options:
Cold Weather Package
Premium Package

So pretty basic. I did purchase an extra set of wheels/run flat tires for the winter from Tire Rack:
16x7.5 Sport Edition F9 Bright Silver with OEM BMW center caps
205/55R-16 Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 ROF RunFlat

Now I have been thinking of getting the Dynavin E9X Navigation Headunit:

But decided on a different setup. I wanted to stay as much OEM as possible, but also wanted a quality product. I had to do a bit of research because even Crutchfield said many single din units with flip outs won't work due to the protruding dash -- they are right, but I found one that "doesn't" fit for the E90 BMW that fits perfectly. The Kenwood KVT-516 because it has motorized controls of the angle of the screen and also forward and back controls from the touch screen. Basically I put it in to test fit and it's perfect.

Everything works properly, even the steering wheel controls. Except the weird thing is that it's programmed where the volume control now changes the station memory/track number/etc. and vice versa! Who knows, it still works and I just have to get used to it "switching." Not my biggest concern as I was much more concerned it would even work.

Here is what I'm current doing (in progress):
1) Kenwood KVT-516 6.95" Wide Touchscreen Flip-out w/DVD
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v7z8HMb...t-516&skipvs=T

2) Kenwood KCA-IP302 iPod® cable
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v7z8HMb...le.html?tp=120

3) Kenwood KCA-BT300 Bluetooth® adapter for Kenwood receivers
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v7z8HMb...00.html?tp=158

4) Kenwood KTC-HR300 Add-on HD Radio™ tuner for select Kenwood receivers
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v7z8HMb...00.html?tp=134

5) Kenwood KNA-G610 Add-on GPS navigation system
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v7z8HMb...10.html?tp=147

6) Kenwood KNA-NT100 NAVTEQ traffic tuner for select 2010 Kenwood navigation receivers
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v7z8HMb...0.html?tp=8759

7) Axxess ASWC Steering wheel control interface — connects your car's steering wheel audio controls to an aftermarket stereo
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v7z8HMb...C.html?tp=3405

8) Pioneer AVR-W6100 6.5" overhead monitor Widescreen Tft Active Matrix Lcd Color Display
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ents/AVR-W6100

9) Advent CAM330 Mini CMOS "Flexcam" Camera 160 degree wide angle, color camera, 3 mounting options
http://www.adcmobile.com/2010/03/29/cam-330/

10) Excalibur Al1820edp Deluxe 2-way Vehicle Security & Remote. A few extra stuff was required to make it work with a BMW and push button.
http://www.caralarm.com/

11) optimaX KIBMW 06+ BMW Interface Self-configuring firmware with CAN Bus door lock and bypass combo. (says 2005 for some reason on Amazon, but you have to go online and download the software once you get it)
http://www.amazon.com/Xpresskit-Opti...5816928&sr=1-1

12) Universal Transponder Interface with universal key interface box, prewound RF loop, key sense interface to turn off UTI when factory key is placed in ignition.

13) I DID NOT BUY/USE THIS -- but wanted to share as it's new for 2011. Metra's installation kit with heating controls relocation. I *might* have done a double din install, but I'm happy with it and it's 1/2 done so forget it. I would have used another install kit and just used the re-locator for the heating controls:
http://redzaudio.com/inc/sdetail/3116/3160

14) BMW In-dash Receiver Kit Fits select 2006-up 3-Series and 2008-up 1-Series — chassis size E
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-JNiTvjY...stallation+kit

15) HDTV over air digital tuner for cars. Still researching which one to buy.

Well, I keep adding things to the list so we'll see. Pictures up probably next week.

The overhead Pioneer is an old model, but it I think will best fit the BMW. The overhead after I removed (I have a sunroof) just had two overhead lights and an unused harness and some vents. Perfect place to mount a small rear screen -- not too big so I can't see anything in the rear while driving.

The Pioneer is also nice because it has all the extra buttons and overhead lights and is also "flat" and the screen isn't recessed into the unit. Not sure if that makes sense, but it will make it easier for me to fit into the "hump" that is there. I basically want it to look as flush as possible and no cutting.

Same thing with the rear camera, no drilling, just a more stealth install vs a huge license plate with a camera sticking off.

I thought of rear headrest monitors, but that is just asking for the car to be broken into. Also, newer models have some airbag sensor in them (some wires) so can't do it really. Mine doesn't so I could have, but decided not to.

I'm also going to do 35% tint all around to stay legal in Illinois. It was either that or limo rear and no tint front.

Comments, recommendations, how much you love it or hate it, it's all welcome. Happy to hear your thoughts.

I also own a 2003 Infiniti FX45, so this has been on the back burner until now.

05-19-2011, 10:08 AM	#1
Chedman13 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325XI Alpine White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago, IL, USA iTrader: (0)	New member - 2006 BMW 325XI with aftermarket audio/video Hi All, I'm new here and have a 2006 BMW 325XI in Alpine White. It has the following options: Cold Weather Package Premium Package So pretty basic. I did purchase an extra set of wheels/run flat tires for the winter from Tire Rack: 16x7.5 Sport Edition F9 Bright Silver with OEM BMW center caps 205/55R-16 Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 ROF RunFlat Now I have been thinking of getting the Dynavin E9X Navigation Headunit: http://www.caraudiocraze.com/index.p...productId=1526 http://jandtdistributing.com/dynavinsolutions/ But decided on a different setup. I wanted to stay as much OEM as possible, but also wanted a quality product. I had to do a bit of research because even Crutchfield said many single din units with flip outs won't work due to the protruding dash -- they are right, but I found one that "doesn't" fit for the E90 BMW that fits perfectly. The Kenwood KVT-516 because it has motorized controls of the angle of the screen and also forward and back controls from the touch screen. Basically I put it in to test fit and it's perfect. Everything works properly, even the steering wheel controls. Except the weird thing is that it's programmed where the volume control now changes the station memory/track number/etc. and vice versa! Who knows, it still works and I just have to get used to it "switching." Not my biggest concern as I was much more concerned it would even work. Here is what I'm current doing (in progress): 1) Kenwood KVT-516 6.95" Wide Touchscreen Flip-out w/DVD http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v7z8HMb...t-516&skipvs=T 2) Kenwood KCA-IP302 iPod® cable http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v7z8HMb...le.html?tp=120 3) Kenwood KCA-BT300 Bluetooth® adapter for Kenwood receivers http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v7z8HMb...00.html?tp=158 4) Kenwood KTC-HR300 Add-on HD Radio™ tuner for select Kenwood receivers http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v7z8HMb...00.html?tp=134 5) Kenwood KNA-G610 Add-on GPS navigation system http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v7z8HMb...10.html?tp=147 6) Kenwood KNA-NT100 NAVTEQ traffic tuner for select 2010 Kenwood navigation receivers http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v7z8HMb...0.html?tp=8759 7) Axxess ASWC Steering wheel control interface — connects your car's steering wheel audio controls to an aftermarket stereo http://www.crutchfield.com/S-v7z8HMb...C.html?tp=3405 8) Pioneer AVR-W6100 6.5" overhead monitor Widescreen Tft Active Matrix Lcd Color Display http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ents/AVR-W6100 9) Advent CAM330 Mini CMOS "Flexcam" Camera 160 degree wide angle, color camera, 3 mounting options http://www.adcmobile.com/2010/03/29/cam-330/ 10) Excalibur Al1820edp Deluxe 2-way Vehicle Security & Remote. A few extra stuff was required to make it work with a BMW and push button. http://www.caralarm.com/ 11) optimaX KIBMW 06+ BMW Interface Self-configuring firmware with CAN Bus door lock and bypass combo. (says 2005 for some reason on Amazon, but you have to go online and download the software once you get it) http://www.amazon.com/Xpresskit-Opti...5816928&sr=1-1 12) Universal Transponder Interface with universal key interface box, prewound RF loop, key sense interface to turn off UTI when factory key is placed in ignition. 13) I DID NOT BUY/USE THIS -- but wanted to share as it's new for 2011. Metra's installation kit with heating controls relocation. I might have done a double din install, but I'm happy with it and it's 1/2 done so forget it. I would have used another install kit and just used the re-locator for the heating controls: http://redzaudio.com/inc/sdetail/3116/3160 14) BMW In-dash Receiver Kit Fits select 2006-up 3-Series and 2008-up 1-Series — chassis size E http://www.crutchfield.com/S-JNiTvjY...stallation+kit 15) HDTV over air digital tuner for cars. Still researching which one to buy. Well, I keep adding things to the list so we'll see. Pictures up probably next week. The overhead Pioneer is an old model, but it I think will best fit the BMW. The overhead after I removed (I have a sunroof) just had two overhead lights and an unused harness and some vents. Perfect place to mount a small rear screen -- not too big so I can't see anything in the rear while driving. The Pioneer is also nice because it has all the extra buttons and overhead lights and is also "flat" and the screen isn't recessed into the unit. Not sure if that makes sense, but it will make it easier for me to fit into the "hump" that is there. I basically want it to look as flush as possible and no cutting. Same thing with the rear camera, no drilling, just a more stealth install vs a huge license plate with a camera sticking off. I thought of rear headrest monitors, but that is just asking for the car to be broken into. Also, newer models have some airbag sensor in them (some wires) so can't do it really. Mine doesn't so I could have, but decided not to. I'm also going to do 35% tint all around to stay legal in Illinois. It was either that or limo rear and no tint front. Comments, recommendations, how much you love it or hate it, it's all welcome. Happy to hear your thoughts. I also own a 2003 Infiniti FX45, so this has been on the back burner until now.
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