Anyone know how to trick I drive to watch DVD?

MMMorish · 05-14-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

No plans on this for MY08, we're looking into CCC->CIC upgrades instead.

What's a CCC->CIC upgrade?

tom @ eas · 05-14-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMorish

What's a CCC->CIC upgrade?

2008 iDrive to 2009 iDrive.

mazda3ndp · 05-14-2009, 12:25 PM

so if I understand Tom correctly EAS is making a retrofit of the newer harddrive based idrive for the older idrive that is DVD based? will this replace the old idrive system completely or will it piggyback the old system just adding new features?

swamp2 · 05-14-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

2008 iDrive to 2009 iDrive.

Is this a full substitution that basically gives 2008 cars complete 2009 iDrive? Now that would be great. Would the ability to then play DVD come along or that would be another mod on top of this?

tom @ eas · 05-14-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mazda3ndp

so if I understand Tom correctly EAS is making a retrofit of the newer harddrive based idrive for the older idrive that is DVD based? will this replace the old idrive system completely or will it piggyback the old system just adding new features?

We're looking to simply retrofit the new items to the 2008 - giving you the very same iDrive system that is present in the 2009+ models.

islandsnow · 05-14-2009, 01:09 PM

please pm me price on E92 and avaibility

tom @ eas · 05-14-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Is this a full substitution that basically gives 2008 cars complete 2009 iDrive? Now that would be great. Would the ability to then play DVD come along or that would be another mod on top of this?

That's exactly it. If anyone knows our background - we're a huge fan of OEM-based upgrades/retrofits, this includes EU options.

We already have the TVinMOTION covered for MY09, the CIC upgrade is going to be the tough part as nothing matches the current MY08 wiring harness on the 09 radio:

We're getting closer.

mazda3ndp · 05-14-2009, 02:31 PM

gotcha! thats everything I needed to know besides when can I have it in my car. thank you for the update!

riyatch · 05-14-2009, 05:15 PM

Subscribed. Waiting for the 09 Idrive ability to play DVD's while moving.

M3ltdown · 05-14-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by riyatch

Subscribed. Waiting for the 09 Idrive ability to play DVD's while moving.

+1 for 09 model

powertrip · 05-15-2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by darwin316

+1 for 09 model

+2...ready for this when you have it available Tom

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tom @ eas · 05-15-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by powertrip

+2...ready for this when you have it available Tom

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Wiring harnesses are finished - modules are being programmed as we speak. Look for an announcement in the Sponsor's section after the weekend.

Technic · 05-15-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

... the CIC upgrade is going to be the tough part as nothing matches the current MY08 wiring harness on the 09 radio:

How's that?

The only three new connectors (upper right of your photo) are the LVDS signal for CID (violet), the USB connection for glove compartment (beige) and the Ethernet connector (for future expansions, orange), and the two connectors that are applicable in the USA have their own separate harnesses/cables available.

The main connector (it is used as well by VW and Audi), and the two Fakra connectors (AM/FM and GPS antennas) are the same as the CCC's.

doba_s · 05-15-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

That's exactly it. If anyone knows our background - we're a huge fan of OEM-based upgrades/retrofits, this includes EU options.

We already have the TVinMOTION covered for MY09, the CIC upgrade is going to be the tough part as nothing matches the current MY08 wiring harness on the 09 radio:

We're getting closer.

So, how long would that take ? How far away are you guys from finishing that project ?

tom @ eas · 05-15-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

How's that?

The only three new connectors (upper right of your photo) are the LVDS signal for CID (violet), the USB connection for glove compartment (beige) and the Ethernet connector (for future expansions, orange), and the two connectors that are applicable in the USA have their own separate harnesses/cables available.

The main connector (it is used as well by VW and Audi), and the two Fakra connectors (AM/FM and GPS antennas) are the same as the CCC's.

Those are the ones I am referring to - do you have a PN for the additional harness?

I believe coding has finally arrived.

LateBraking · 05-15-2009, 12:48 PM

Subscribed.

2008GT500 · 05-15-2009, 01:36 PM

Someone mentioned internet, is that Euro only?

Technic · 05-15-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 2008GT500

Someone mentioned internet, is that Euro only?

Ethernet... "future" expansion. There's already Internet thru the iDrive in Europe.

Technic · 05-15-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Those are the ones I am referring to - do you have a PN for the additional harness?

I believe coding has finally arrived.

Not P/N yet...

So how that coding is going to work? Are you going to sell the CIC already programmed to customers' existing iDrive configurations? Or do we have to send you the CIC for programming like an ECU flash?

For example, if my car iDrive CCC is for Premium Audio, Sirius, USB/6FL and Assist, can you sell me a CIC already programed for those devices so it is a matter of just swapping my CCC for this CIC and connecting the new HD screen and USB port in the glovebox?

tom @ eas · 05-15-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

Not P/N yet...

So how that coding is going to work? Are you going to sell the CIC already programmed to customers' existing iDrive configurations? Or do we have to send you the CIC for programming like an ECU flash?

For example, if my car iDrive CCC is for Premium Audio, Sirius, USB/6FL and Assist, can you sell me a CIC already programed for those devices so it is a matter of just swapping my CCC for this CIC and connecting the new HD screen and USB port in the glovebox?

Other modules are programmed during the update process, as well as updating the vehicle when completed. Not exactly sure on this one just yet.

It was possible on the e46 - things have definitely changed now that MOST is part of the game. Autologic does have a feature to program host modules, but it's not something I've tried or feel comfortable doing on a continuous basis yet on the newer lineups as the update process is very unstable.

We're going to perform the CIC retrofit on our M3 first to make sure we have a sound system, then we'll look into performing the upgrade for others.

SlammedR8 · 05-15-2009, 08:53 PM

what is the cost of this mod?

d_dot · 05-18-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Wiring harnesses are finished - modules are being programmed as we speak. Look for an announcement in the Sponsor's section after the weekend.

its after the weekend. i want, i mean i need this.

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