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Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:25 pm
by Raj
[quote="MrMaloo"]
[quote="Raj"]
For me it was for the remote too and just as its one of only a couple of options I need to complete the sheet....lol
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Which ones are you missing? Really wish i had comfort seats,

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Don't have comfort seats (but I'm ok with that), rear sunblinds, universal remote and heated steering wheel.
Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:21 pm
by X5Sport
They're all so worth it........ >:D
(I didn't have the Uni Rem either) :'(
R
Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:45 pm
by Raj
[quote="X5Sport"]
They're all so worth it........ >:D
(I didn't have the Uni Rem either) :'(
R
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I'm just trying to make myself feel better...lol
Had comfort seats in the E60 and the ///M active seats in the M5 so agree they are superb.....
Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:40 am
by lezmtaylor
I retrofitted compass mirror on my E53, years ago, could not get it in UK, ended up buying S/H from the States
As regards fitting - it twisted off (very tight , scared me death that I would break it) disconnect harness fit to new mirror and refit.
It has to be programmed by finding a car park and driving round in circles, I found "outpost" the yankee site has a ''how to'' for this fit.
Lez
Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 6:03 am
by MrMaloo
[quote="Raj"]
[quote="MrMaloo"]
[quote="Raj"]
For me it was for the remote too and just as its one of only a couple of options I need to complete the sheet....lol
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Which ones are you missing? Really wish i had comfort seats,

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Don't have comfort seats (but I'm ok with that), rear sunblinds, universal remote and heated steering wheel.
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Lol heated steering wheel....the holy grail of extras! Anyone retro fitted one of these? Had hoped the previous owner of my x5 had opted for one but no such luck!
Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:38 am
by Raj
[quote="MrMaloo"]
[quote="Raj"]
[quote="MrMaloo"]
[quote="Raj"]
For me it was for the remote too and just as its one of only a couple of options I need to complete the sheet....lol
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Which ones are you missing? Really wish i had comfort seats,

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Don't have comfort seats (but I'm ok with that), rear sunblinds, universal remote and heated steering wheel.
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Lol heated steering wheel....the holy grail of extras! Anyone retro fitted one of these? Had hoped the previous owner of my x5 had opted for one but no such luck!
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Sanj has fitted it. Managed to get one secondhand off eBay I believe. Very straight forward retrofit as you only need the wheel itself as the wiring is already there.
I did nearly do it but have thought of doing the paddle shift retrofit instead as I did that on both my previous 330d and 530d.
Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:06 am
by Sanj
[quote="MrMaloo"]
Lol heated steering wheel....the holy grail of extras! Anyone retro fitted one of these? Had hoped the previous owner of my x5 had opted for one but no such luck!
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THE best option I have and use EVERY day at the moment. Need the wheel (£330 from the $tealers) and then the relay and slip ring (another £70-£80). I managed to buy and sell my old one on eBay so my cost was £75 for the steering wheel and then the rest of the stuff at £70.
If you can get the wheel, do this mod (uses the existing airbag), and steering wheel is much thicker. :blink:
Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:49 am
by Raj
[quote="Sanj"]
and steering wheel is much thicker. :blink:
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That must make such a change for you.....

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Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:14 pm
by MrMaloo
Got quoted £690 for just the mirror this afternoon! I asked if that includes fitting (somewhat sarcastically) and the response was a deadpan "no - that would be extra"
Wow! Did explain i'd seen the same mirror on ebay for £220 but he wasnt interested in haggling! Hate to think how much they'd sell the heated steering wheel for lol
Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:58 pm
by Raj
[quote="MrMaloo"]
Got quoted £690 for just the mirror this afternoon! I asked if that includes fitting (somewhat sarcastically) and the response was a deadpan "no - that would be extra"
Wow! Did explain i'd seen the same mirror on ebay for £220 but he wasnt interested in haggling! Hate to think how much they'd sell the heated steering wheel for lol
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New heated steering wheel on eBay.com in the US for $900ish.
Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:11 pm
by X5Sport
I think a complete mirror is now something like £1,200 which is just nuts! But then this is where Dealerships make their money. I dread to think what the markup must be, but well over 100% would be an estimate.
And that's why there is such a trade in nicked parts.....especially mirrors....in parts of the country.
R
Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:45 pm
by jaynana
[quote="Raj"]
New heated steering wheel on eBay.com in the US for $900ish.
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and sanj manages to do the upgrade for a TCO of £145!! amazing! :thumbup:
Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:46 pm
by X MAN
I fitted mine a few years ago too ,only took about 10 mins to fit and configure the compass , got it of ebay .
£690 is a bloody cheek , is this price from a BMW dealer ? BMW direct are
selling them for £210.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170914802970? ... 1423.l2649
Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 6:42 am
by MrMaloo
[quote="X MAN"]
I fitted mine a few years ago too ,only took about 10 mins to fit and configure the compass , got it of ebay .
£690 is a bloody cheek , is this price from a BMW dealer ? BMW direct are
selling them for £210.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170914802970? ... 1423.l2649
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Ok just bought this one....hope its the right one!
Re: Retrofitting rear view mirror with universal remote and compass
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:01 am
by Raj
[quote="MrMaloo"]
[quote="X MAN"]
I fitted mine a few years ago too ,only took about 10 mins to fit and configure the compass , got it of ebay .
£690 is a bloody cheek , is this price from a BMW dealer ? BMW direct are
selling them for £210.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170914802970? ... 1423.l2649
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Ok just bought this one....hope its the right one!
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Yes it is as its also the one I was looking at.