[joebaggg]

anyone retrofit an OEM Sat radio on an e90 non i-drive yet? i think i changed my mind and would want to put one in myself. anyone have some insight; prices, install time, ect...

[smellthebeans]

I am having one installed tomorrow.

416 for the radio
22 for the install kit
162 for the installation....

Its not a complete DIY....unless you want to remove the back seat and mess rewire the MOST...not to mention...the dealer has to reload the Progman

[joebaggg]

Originally Posted by smellthebeans

I am having one installed tomorrow.

416 for the radio
22 for the install kit
162 for the installation....

Its not a complete DIY....unless you want to remove the back seat and mess rewire the MOST...not to mention...the dealer has to reload the Progman

thats a nice chunk of change. i wonder if i can find the hardware for cheeper and install my self, then just take it to the dealer for the software

[smellthebeans]

162 for the installation is pretty cheap. BMW of austin wanted 300 for the installation

416 is one of the cheapest prices for the radio...check out circle BMW...you may save a couple of bucks.

You can do most of it yourself...if you search the DIY section you can download the PDF of the BMW instructions.

You must have the prewired option to do this one. I think its option code 693

[joebaggg]

ill have to check that out. i believe my car is sat ready.

[calvino]

all US cars are SAT ready. it looks easy to install

[Dann902]

Originally Posted by calvino

all US cars are SAT ready. it looks easy to install

I disagree. Model Year 2006 Sat prep is an option, so technically not all US are sat ready. I heard for MY 2007 all cars have sat prep. Can anyone verify this? Of course, this sucks for me. My 330 does not have sat prep and I want my Sirius!!! I am planning to add my Stiletto w/ the car kit but still debating on this install b/c of aesthetics and antenna placement.

[calvino]

if you have a shark fin you are SAT ready also remove the bed liner under the luggage compartment you will see many cable rapped.

all US cars are SAT and phone ready. I have 2006

[zimbim]

Last month I had sirius installed at BMW and when it was all said and done, it was about $800 which included one year prepaid service. Not cheap, but worth it.

[smellthebeans]

I paid 396 for the radio, 25 for the install kit, & 147 in labor.

I sat in the garage and shot the shit with all the mechanics while it was done.

Longest part was the progman update ~38 mins

With tax it was 592.72 Includes 1 year subscription.

I highly recomend this for anyone in the Centex area!

[LEDZEP]

Originally Posted by Dann902

I disagree. Model Year 2006 Sat prep is an option, so technically not all US are sat ready. I heard for MY 2007 all cars have sat prep. Can anyone verify this? Of course, this sucks for me. My 330 does not have sat prep and I want my Sirius!!! I am planning to add my Stiletto w/ the car kit but still debating on this install b/c of aesthetics and antenna placement.

Correct.

Originally Posted by calvino

if you have a shark fin you are SAT ready also remove the bed liner under the luggage compartment you will see many cable rapped.

all US cars are SAT and phone ready. I have 2006

Incorrect.

[joebaggg]

sounds like theres no cheep way arround this like my alarm install...

[smellthebeans]

Originally Posted by joebaggg

sounds like theres no cheep way arround this like my alarm install...

I think my install is one of the cheapest I have seen out there.

SHAMELESS PLUG HERE
http://www.garlynsheltonbmwoftemple.com/

THE GUYS IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ANSWERED ALL OF MY wacky questions...and were genuinely pleased to see someone so intrested in the care of his car.

[Dann902]

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Correct.



Incorrect.

Thank you! :rocks:

[calvino]

nope you are incorrect all of the cables come with the car already.

check under the bedliner and you are going to see that too

if you connect everything and just take it do the dealer to perform the update they are not going to charge you that much money. also they should NOT charge you more than 1 hour of labor.

Read this: http://www.e90post.com/goodiesforyou...iriusRadio.pdf

[smellthebeans]

Correct...the longest part was the Progman upload.

The radio installation was so easy it was sick.

I did not feel comfrortable jacking with the MOST block and removing the seats to get to it....some one more mechanically inclined can easily do this.

[joebaggg]

so if im correct i can just purchase the hardware, install it myself and i can just go to bmw for an update to get it running?
i love taking apart my car lol

[calvino]

Originally Posted by joebaggg

so if im correct i can just purchase the hardware, install it myself and i can just go to bmw for an update to get it running?
i love taking apart my car lol

correct I love taking my car apart too :rocks:

[smellthebeans]

Here is the link to the DIY install

the actual BMW instructions are here as well

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1915

[joebaggg]

anyone know where i can get the hardware for cheep?

[smellthebeans]

http://www.circlebmw.com/parts/parts.htm

[calvino]

The BEST place is Crown BMW the have it for $461
800-905-6249 and ask for JD or check them online at http://www.crownbmw.com/ and click parts