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      05-20-2013, 07:47 AM   #1
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Car gps navigation for BMW X1 E84

Anyone familiar with that?

Should i buy it?

Car gps navigation for BMW X1 E84 with 8 inch Digital Screen,Two-way CAN BUS

http://www.seicane.com/car-gps-navig...9#.UZobJqjRrDc
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      05-20-2013, 08:02 AM   #2
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if you dont got the original navigation, i would say yes! Looks nice when it is mounted.
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      05-20-2013, 08:03 AM   #3
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Yes i don't have an idrive so i want know something like that.
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      05-21-2013, 01:50 AM   #4
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It is very cool and integrated but the fact that it is not as precise as google maps, pisses me off! cos somtimes it takes me in a longer route...
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      05-21-2013, 06:09 AM   #5
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So you have installed it in your car? How is it?
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      05-21-2013, 06:14 AM   #6
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You can get a normal Satnav for a lot cheeper
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      05-21-2013, 09:25 AM   #7
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Just use google maps from your smartphone. ProClip makes some nice mounts but the cup holder works decently with no modification.
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      05-21-2013, 10:05 AM   #8
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You may want to consider the BMW Portable Pro or Plus system. Here is a link to one of the options:

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/acc...oup=Navigation

The basic idea is you buy a customized version of a Garmin GPS that has BMW vehicles and splash screen and a mount. The dealer can install it and it is tied to your sound system. You get a really good GPS which can have current maps for less than $100 (lifetime). But it is not as integrated as other options.

I did something like this with my own mount. I like it but you may prefer something different. The way I did it was less than $100 + the GPS. I currently use a nuvi 885t with lifetime maps. It is voice controlled and gives me bluetooth phone and MP3 playback in addition to GPS.

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      05-21-2013, 04:19 PM   #9
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My advise is to buy a Nexus7. If your X1 usb reads MTP you can even control music from your wheel; you can hide the USB behind the dash it's something my dealer did for $150 + $200 of Nexus7 + $40 station http://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=838703 you have an Android tablet you can take / Navigation System / Internet Radio and more.
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      05-21-2013, 09:02 PM   #10
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This is what i did. Everything hardwired and when you unclick the GPS the box will still close.


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      05-21-2013, 09:36 PM   #11
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This is what i did. Everything hardwired and when you unclick the GPS the box will still close.


Looks real good! I still prefer OEM but it is quite good!
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      05-22-2013, 06:34 AM   #12
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I have the iDrive, and to be honest I'd almost prefer inthemovie's setup... the Garmin is SO much better than the BMW navigation.

But the iDrive comes in handy for parking, with the backup camera & sensor displays, & also for going through my music collection, so that's why I got it. Still miss my Garmin, though.
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      05-22-2013, 07:31 AM   #13
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Is the idrive showing the messages from radio stations or no?

I also found the Dynavin model which i am considering....

http://www.dynavin.com/products/product_dnv_x1.php

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      05-23-2013, 12:42 AM   #14
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I have the iDrive, and to be honest I'd almost prefer inthemovie's setup... the Garmin is SO much better than the BMW navigation.

But the iDrive comes in handy for parking, with the backup camera & sensor displays, & also for going through my music collection, so that's why I got it. Still miss my Garmin, though.
I just love the Garmin it really is the best navigation. Do wish I had the back up camera sensor but bmw makes a backup sensor that's an licence plate with sensors on it and it looks to be very well made. I just got it and will be installing it soon.
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      05-24-2013, 02:29 PM   #15
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I just love the Garmin it really is the best navigation. Do wish I had the back up camera sensor but bmw makes a backup sensor that's an licence plate with sensors on it and it looks to be very well made. I just got it and will be installing it soon.
Do you have the part number for the license plate with sensors? Any installation instructions for it? I really want/need a backup camera, but the sensors could make installation much simpler.
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      05-24-2013, 05:01 PM   #16
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Looks real good! I still prefer OEM but it is quite good!
it looks much better than before.

Next upgrade is a navigation with a bigger screen to fill up the whole dash? theres room for a bigger screen xD
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      05-24-2013, 06:10 PM   #17
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Do you have the part number for the license plate with sensors? Any installation instructions for it? I really want/need a backup camera, but the sensors could make installation much simpler.
You can order it here.

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/77...KIT-(REAR-ONLY)
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Thank you very much.
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