 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  | | View Poll Results: Should i retrofit a navigation system??? | | Yes, for good idea! |     | 32 | 57.14% | | No, for bad idea. |    | 24 | 42.86% |
 |  | |  08-18-2006, 07:25 PM | #16 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |
Quote: Originally Posted by pdxmotorhead  But even with a removable face plate you can see the fact that its there (On most of them anyway) and that advertises that there may be other Geekery in the car. Rockford Fosgate = Gaelic for "Steal This Car"  Dave | I have 20% tint on the windows, black interior, and the unit would be black as well. The rockford fostgate is going to be leaving soon anyways and all the speakers will be upgraded/replaced...other than that, the car doesnt have a whole lot of gadgetry in it. Besides, without the faceplate, the unit is pretty much useless. Unless they know exactly what i have in the car, itll look just like any other cd player without the faceplate. __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 |  |  | | 09-18-2006, 01:19 AM | #17 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 413 |
Go to Costco and buy a Magellan Rodamate! They're 500$ and they're awesome if you can do a little "fitting" | | | | | 09-18-2006, 05:22 PM | #18 | | Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 91 |
I got a Hand held PDA with built in GPS & screen mounted sucker
good because it's totally transferable & hand held too (need to find a restaurant while walking in prague - sorted)
I was considering a built in one - but way too much hassle (+ what about updates - don't you need DVDs from the dealer or something)
With the PDA i just download & synch - I guess its' the same with other removable GPS too | | | | | 09-19-2006, 06:33 PM | #19 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 208 |
GPS units are very nice to have. If I was going to get one I would get a CF type and run it on my Pocket PC. That way it's protable and you can use it as a PDA too. The in dash head units that support GPS are also very cool, but they are expensive, they block your center air vents, and are a bit of a distraction. Just my two cents. | | | | | 09-19-2006, 07:42 PM | #20 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
I have a garmin streetpilot 560. By far one of the best GPS units I have ever had. I had the Pioneer AVIC-N2, but I sold it because it stuck out like a sore thumb in the dash. The in dash kits like from alpine, pioneer and such, work good, but are a very easy target for thieves. Only the bottom half of the face is removable in most cases and it makes it stick out even more. Thats why I opted for the streetpilot. __________________
"Power Rules, Smooth is Fast, Late Brake if you HAVE TO, But Always get the Inside Line.......and Fear No One." | | | | | 08-17-2007, 09:08 PM | #21 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land of the Vikings Posts: 2,700 |
using garmin at the moment.
no complaints atall __________________ 
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Nice bump, Mallard! I have a HTC Hermes (Smartphone) with TomTom loaded on it, adn all US and Canada maps, plus a tiny BT GPS module. I only use it when I need it, but it does voice navigation prompting too, and works great. My e90 has iDrive already. I'm thinking of getting a 135i and foregoing the iDrive in lieu of a smartphone with GPS integrated into it on that car. __________________ 1997 332ti - Don't even ask. 
2006 330i - ZPP/ZSP/ZCW/6sp/Nav/BT/H&R Sport
2011 E92 M3  | | | | | 08-17-2007, 10:31 PM | #23 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
Quote: Originally Posted by 1996 328ti I would not retro fit a GPS, instead look at a Garmin that can be moved from car to car. | +1. The only other option I would consider is an LCD in dash head unit w nav. __________________
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1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition
| | | | | 08-18-2007, 03:28 AM | #24 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
Nav units are way more useful for their POIs than not getting lost. They're nice if they can recalculate if you go off-route (to go around traffic, etc). I can imagine those flip-out screens would block the HVAC?
I'm contemplating getting a Garmin 10x (tiny BT GPS, smaller than my toll tag transponder) to match with my smartphone, but right now I can't justify the cost since the rare times I get lost I can find directions using my phone.
Depending on how and where you're traveling, I highly suggest a CB radio. Good for avoiding traffic (you'll know several miles in advance, and can ask for directions around it), not getting tagged by speed traps (you'll know what mile marker the "bear" is hiding) and just for craps and giggles. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 08-18-2007, 07:47 AM | #25 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,814 |
thats all that u need
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SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO CeNET RECEIVER / ANTENNA __________________  5/96 318TI Sport BIG TURBO | | | | | 01-03-2008, 03:49 AM | #26 | | Z3 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Usa Posts: 660 |  Nuvi is the way to go
Last edited by Bozola; 01-31-2011 at 02:49 PM. | | | | | 01-03-2008, 04:53 AM | #27 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Bozola | hey. i have mine there too . after i read your suggestion. easier on the eyes there. __________________ 
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Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 01-03-2008, 04:56 AM | #28 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
Mallard has his there too, seems to be a good spot. i may have to fit my iPhone there when i get one (maybe this year or next). __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 01-03-2008, 05:02 AM | #29 | | Z3 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Usa Posts: 660 |
I read that you cannot use suction cups in CA. Not true? ________ BMW M5 (E28) picture
Last edited by Bozola; 01-31-2011 at 02:49 PM. | | | | | 01-03-2008, 05:20 AM | #30 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
like it's against the law or like they don't work well because of the sun or something? __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | |
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