CIC retrofitting on your E70 X5 for year model 2007

[shama]

I read in other BMW forums (overseas - US) and found this CIC retrofitting very interesting. I am wondering if any fellow forumers here have any experience in retrofitting such and where can it be done other than DIY. :rock: :rock:

 

[shama]

Here is a link for easy reference...

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/bm...navigation-entertainment-system-retrofit.html

 

[storm7576]

too expensive. can cost up to RM30k

 

[shama]

The essential cic retrofit is EURO2299.....

 

[storm7576]

to many parts to change, display, main CIC unit, idrive controller, cables, gear knobs and etc. Last but not least, coding cost. The main unit itself cost more than RM10k

 

[storm7576]

spoke to AB guy today about retrofitting CIC, they cannot do for AP car especially Japanese spec due to software limitation. Parts that they don't offer in local spec e.g. tv, side mirror camera and etc they don't have the code. The software that they used is like a PC automatic driver installer. It will automatically install all hardware driver once launched and they cannot install each driver separately or manually. In a nutshell, if u want to migrate from ccc to cic, u must make sure that the parts installed/fixed in yr car must follow local spec. Also, u must buy the software installed in the main unit (which gave u the CIC interface) and do programming to input in yr vehicle data. If u are to cheap to spend money buying the software, u can look for used main unit (with pre-install software from previous vehicle) and overwrite the previous vehicle data. This method is illegal since the software is licensed for only one vehicle.

 

[pratt]

Was browsing mudah and there's this guy retrofitting cic to ccc for a whopping $23000.

 

[storm7576]

The retrofit guy realy make money on programming and coding works. almost 50 items need to coded. if they charge u an average of RM150 per code, its already 1/3 of the overall cost. Bare in mind, u using OEM or third party software, and they were aquired seperately and maybe different different version, it might conflict each other.

 

[shama]

1. The pricing:
Japan spec -
CIC kit - 2299Euro
Combox + 6FL (USB port) - 549Euro
Optionally the 6NR ConnectedDrive (for the iPhone only) - 199Euro

coding will be done over the internet after installation.

 

[storm7576]

I think certain functions u have to sacrifice, like bluetooth and reverse camera due to wiring issue. Old headunit u have to retain and swap with the new one whenever u want to update software.

 

[shama]

Apparently I still can have my reverse camera and the Bluetooth will upgraded to play Bluetooth connected device....

As for wire thingie, it is 100% plug n play. No wire cutting or modification required. If time comes to update, we can put back the old unit as it will only take 15mins to swap!

 

[Lee kah fai]

Shama, sound like you have change to cic. May I know where u have change it?