Derek's E90 slicktop OEM+ Project

XKxRome0ox · 07-22-2019, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

I assume you mean Black. It's a BMW OE Carbon fiber frame.

I got it from a friend as I was complaining how the black plates on the edges are still silver.

Part Number 82-11-2-210-415

If you don't feel like being stupid and buying a $100 frame, https://www.amazon.com/Rightcar-Solu...dp/B07CV5PLFM/

is a nice alternative.

yes, typo
meant to say black

ooof
$100 for a license plate frame?
it looks nice but i'll pass

derbo · 07-22-2019, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

yes, typo
meant to say black

ooof
$100 for a license plate frame?
it looks nice but i'll pass

Yea. I didn't pay for it, so I'm okay with it. It's real carbon fiber!!

Johal E32 · 07-23-2019, 09:36 AM

Looks good, Derek!

Let's go on a drive soon!

cyberkaa · 07-24-2019, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

I assume you mean Black. It's a BMW OE Carbon fiber frame.

I got it from a friend as I was complaining how the black plates on the edges are still silver.

Part Number 82-11-2-210-415

[imghttps://i.imgur.com/XFAayACh.jpg[/img]

[imghttps://i.imgur.com/leS5nmdh.jpg[/img]

If you don't feel like being stupid and buying a $100 frame, https://www.amazon.com/Rightcar-Solu...dp/B07CV5PLFM/

is a nice alternative.

I'm really thinking about getting one for the M2C. The dealer plate frame rattles.

derbo · 07-24-2019, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberkaa

I'm really thinking about getting one for the M2C. The dealer plate frame rattles.

I mainly got one cause I was not satisfied with black CA plate's edges being silver.

cyberkaa · 07-24-2019, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

I mainly got one cause I was not satisfied with black CA plate's edges being silver.

That's annoying, haha. I'd probably try taking a paint pen to the edge in your situation.

derbo · 07-24-2019, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberkaa

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

I mainly got one cause I was not satisfied with black CA plate's edges being silver.

That's annoying, haha. I'd probably try taking a paint pen to the edge in your situation.

But OE carbon fiber bro 🤣

derbo · 07-28-2019, 11:58 PM

More 'racecar' upgradees

On Saturday, I installed Kremersino wireless Apple Carplay module in my car.
I purchased this kit from Aliexpress and the link is here:
Link

#Hardware

For under $300, you get a CarPlay module that connects inline with the LVDS cables and iDrive cables. This allows the steering wheel buttons and idrive controller to control Apple Carplay since our CIC is not a touchscreen device. With the distance we have between our seat and the screen, I wouldn't want to try and reach anyways.

#Installation
Overall the installation was not too difficult. Install time was about 2 hours for proper routing of the external mic to the passenger side of the dome light area and cleaning up the wire routes to the idrive controller. The module itself is a bit big and sits underneath the glovebox trim panel there. It does bulge a little there but the LVDS cables are too short to put it in the fusebox area behind the fake wall. I was able to pop oen the vent by the parking brake and use that as a route to the AUX line.

##Notes

This utilizes AUX IN. This means you can't listen to the radio and get audio from ACP for navigation. I solely use Spotify or Apple Music, so this is not a big issue to me.
This also uses an external mic. I routed it near the factory mic and it works fine with Siri. There has been reports of poor audio quality on the other side of the phone call but I have not tested calling nor do I expect to use it very often. You can use the factory BT to make calls as a workaround until the vendor issues a software update to possible address this issue.

##Impressions
My goal with this upgrade was to modernize the screen in the second hump. This provides a way for my phone to update and provide the latest CarPlay interface to the screen. When new Carplay features come out like iOS13, I would get them here!

###Connectivity
Wireless Carplay works most of the time. I can't attribute if the issue is specifically to my phone running iOS13 Public beta 3 or if it is the module not playing nicely. Either way, I'm trying to reproduce the issues to provide the vendor some more details. Charging on the USB seems a bit slow and may require a double USB to add additional power.

###Audio quality
AUX IN has limitations as it is an analog signal coming from a DAC in the module. The audio is clear and does not sound muddle. However, it does sound like it is lacking bass and feels more like monitor headphones. The vendor maybe able to fix this via a software update but we will see when that comes around.

###Controls
To switch between CIC and ACP, you hold the Menu button down. The idrive controller navigation works with scrolling the dial and pushing down to accept. The steering wheel controls to skip work. I have not tested Siri on the steering voice controls but holding down the option button works to invoke Siri. Scrolling the dial on the iDrive controller is similar to all non-touchscreen cars with Apple Carplay like certain Mercedes Benz cars or even BMW's own setup. The forward/back buttons under the preset seems to not be working but I'll check in with others and the vendor to see if this is an issue that can be fixed.

#### Overall Impressions
I'm a happy camper with caveats. The install was good but not happy with the location of the box, the audio is adequate and hopefully better with a software update. The most important thing was that I have ACP navigations apps on my main screen now instead of my little phone. Maybe next up is OEM wireless charging in the armrest now..

If you read this far, thanks for reading!

wyatth · 07-29-2019, 01:38 AM

Great stuff as always!

derbo · 07-29-2019, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyatth

Great stuff as always!

Thanks Wyatt!

I did run ISTA/D on the car and it showed a fault but I was unfamilar with it. I just dropped off my car for tint today

ebisu8 · 07-29-2019, 02:25 PM

I want NBT sooo bad!

derbo · 07-29-2019, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebisu8

I want NBT sooo bad!

Contact Nickco43 , he can totally get you going. Just expect a pricey upgrade.

Nickco43 · 07-29-2019, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebisu8

I want NBT sooo bad!

Expect about $2,000 for a NBT next and over $3,000 for a NBT Evo.

derbo · 07-29-2019, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickco43

Expect about $2,000 for a NBT next and over $3,000 for a NBT Evo.

Someday I want this..for now this will have to do.

Nickco43 · 07-29-2019, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

Someday I want this..for now this will have to do.

I try not to think about how much I spent.

ebisu8 · 07-29-2019, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickco43

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebisu8

I want NBT sooo bad!

Expect about $2,000 for a NBT next and over $3,000 for a NBT Evo.

100% full integration with zero issues or workarounds? You have a link of what you did?

Nickco43 · 07-29-2019, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebisu8

100% full integration with zero issues or workarounds? You have a link of what you did?

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1569776

Working BT calls, sat radio, HD radio, full connected drive, bmw online, etc. This week I am retrofitting a F30 radio amp so I have full working AM radio. This is the last thing I need to do to have a 100% complete retrofit.

derbo · 07-29-2019, 10:34 PM

So I guess I wasn't happy with the location of the box, so I moved it. I took out the glovebox itself and velcroed it above the glove box housing. Hopefully it doesn't rattle too much. If it does, I'll insulate it with more foam with sticky backing.

The only downfall is the USB A cable port from the module is dramatically shorter. I ended up running it down the side of the center console and hiding it next to the seat. Since its wireless this isn't an issue unless I want to use the USB from time to time.

derbo · 07-30-2019, 11:19 AM

Let it be dark!

After almost 2 years of owning this car, I finally decided to install tint.

I went with XPEL CR Black 45% darkness. I've heard of XPEL with PPF but I did not know they offered tint until my buddy at the Weatherford BMW Bodyshop showed me what they offered it.

The Total Solar Energy Rejection (TSER) is what is important for heat rejection.

3M Crystalline40: 60%
Xpel CR Black 45: 52%
Suntek CIR40: 52%

Lower teir on my Civic:
Suntek Carbon35: 38%

Overall the heat rejection on this tint is significantly better than my Civic's Suntek carbon. Of course they are not in the same lineup but it was nice to see an improvement in the heat rejection.

BayE30 · 07-30-2019, 12:33 PM

I have been looking for 3M Crystalline installer for awhile, nobody close to SF has it.

derbo · 07-30-2019, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFCM3

I have been looking for 3M Crystalline installer for awhile, nobody close to SF has it.

I remember getting 3M Crystalline done on my old TDI Golf at GMCC when they had a 3M installer in there. It wasn't freaking cheap..

This comes very close to the TSER of the Crystalline and I'm very happy with it. I wish it was 40% instead of 45% but I'll live with lighter than darker.

wyatth · 07-30-2019, 12:56 PM

Looks fantastic, not too dark! Lighter shades will definitely age better. Another nice touch, brother!

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07-28-2019, 11:58 PM	#316
derbo Derbo Tuning 3606 Rep 3,020 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	More 'racecar' upgradees On Saturday, I installed Kremersino wireless Apple Carplay module in my car. I purchased this kit from Aliexpress and the link is here: Link #Hardware For under $300, you get a CarPlay module that connects inline with the LVDS cables and iDrive cables. This allows the steering wheel buttons and idrive controller to control Apple Carplay since our CIC is not a touchscreen device. With the distance we have between our seat and the screen, I wouldn't want to try and reach anyways. #Installation Overall the installation was not too difficult. Install time was about 2 hours for proper routing of the external mic to the passenger side of the dome light area and cleaning up the wire routes to the idrive controller. The module itself is a bit big and sits underneath the glovebox trim panel there. It does bulge a little there but the LVDS cables are too short to put it in the fusebox area behind the fake wall. I was able to pop oen the vent by the parking brake and use that as a route to the AUX line. ##Notes This utilizes AUX IN. This means you can't listen to the radio and get audio from ACP for navigation. I solely use Spotify or Apple Music, so this is not a big issue to me. This also uses an external mic. I routed it near the factory mic and it works fine with Siri. There has been reports of poor audio quality on the other side of the phone call but I have not tested calling nor do I expect to use it very often. You can use the factory BT to make calls as a workaround until the vendor issues a software update to possible address this issue. ##Impressions My goal with this upgrade was to modernize the screen in the second hump. This provides a way for my phone to update and provide the latest CarPlay interface to the screen. When new Carplay features come out like iOS13, I would get them here! ###Connectivity Wireless Carplay works most of the time. I can't attribute if the issue is specifically to my phone running iOS13 Public beta 3 or if it is the module not playing nicely. Either way, I'm trying to reproduce the issues to provide the vendor some more details. Charging on the USB seems a bit slow and may require a double USB to add additional power. ###Audio quality AUX IN has limitations as it is an analog signal coming from a DAC in the module. The audio is clear and does not sound muddle. However, it does sound like it is lacking bass and feels more like monitor headphones. The vendor maybe able to fix this via a software update but we will see when that comes around. ###Controls To switch between CIC and ACP, you hold the Menu button down. The idrive controller navigation works with scrolling the dial and pushing down to accept. The steering wheel controls to skip work. I have not tested Siri on the steering voice controls but holding down the option button works to invoke Siri. Scrolling the dial on the iDrive controller is similar to all non-touchscreen cars with Apple Carplay like certain Mercedes Benz cars or even BMW's own setup. The forward/back buttons under the preset seems to not be working but I'll check in with others and the vendor to see if this is an issue that can be fixed. #### Overall Impressions I'm a happy camper with caveats. The install was good but not happy with the location of the box, the audio is adequate and hopefully better with a software update. The most important thing was that I have ACP navigations apps on my main screen now instead of my little phone. Maybe next up is OEM wireless charging in the armrest now.. If you read this far, thanks for reading! __________________ IG:ruhrohz_m3 Journal: Link E9x ZCP Suspension Info: Link Track Chat Discord: https://discord.gg/VsKbTyqBVj SF Bay Area: DM For coding services
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07-29-2019, 01:38 AM	#317
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derbo Derbo Tuning 3606 Rep 3,020 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	So I guess I wasn't happy with the location of the box, so I moved it. I took out the glovebox itself and velcroed it above the glove box housing. Hopefully it doesn't rattle too much. If it does, I'll insulate it with more foam with sticky backing. The only downfall is the USB A cable port from the module is dramatically shorter. I ended up running it down the side of the center console and hiding it next to the seat. Since its wireless this isn't an issue unless I want to use the USB from time to time. __________________ IG:ruhrohz_m3 Journal: Link E9x ZCP Suspension Info: Link Track Chat Discord: https://discord.gg/VsKbTyqBVj SF Bay Area: DM For coding services
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07-30-2019, 11:19 AM	#327
derbo Derbo Tuning 3606 Rep 3,020 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Let it be dark! After almost 2 years of owning this car, I finally decided to install tint. I went with XPEL CR Black 45% darkness. I've heard of XPEL with PPF but I did not know they offered tint until my buddy at the Weatherford BMW Bodyshop showed me what they offered it. The Total Solar Energy Rejection (TSER) is what is important for heat rejection. 3M Crystalline40: 60% Xpel CR Black 45: 52% Suntek CIR40: 52% Lower teir on my Civic: Suntek Carbon35: 38% Overall the heat rejection on this tint is significantly better than my Civic's Suntek carbon. Of course they are not in the same lineup but it was nice to see an improvement in the heat rejection. __________________ IG:ruhrohz_m3 Journal: Link E9x ZCP Suspension Info: Link Track Chat Discord: https://discord.gg/VsKbTyqBVj SF Bay Area: DM For coding services
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07-30-2019, 12:33 PM	#328
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07-30-2019, 12:56 PM	#330
wyatth Colonel 3549 Rep 2,823 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Looks fantastic, not too dark! Lighter shades will definitely age better. Another nice touch, brother!
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