I would think 2 din decks are generally the same size. Maybe by 'fit' they mean no simple way to adapt the connections
I would think 2 din decks are generally the same size. Maybe by 'fit' they mean no simple way to adapt the connections
Connections are not the issue for Double DIN decks in an E46, size is. While the factory head unit looks to be Double DIN from the front, the car's HVAC unit does not allow it depth wise on the bottom. See the following pic of an aftermarket android E46 head unit, you can see where the top half is full depth, and the bottom half is only an inch or so deep.
Frank W.
Present
2003 BMW 530iA Saphirschwarz Metallic
Past
2006 BMW 330ci ZHP 6MT Silbergrau Metallic
2014 BMW X1 xDrive35i ///M-Sport Mineralgrau Metallic
2011 BMW 328i 6MT ///M-Sport Alpenweiss
1999 BMW ///M Roadster Estorilblau Metallic
plus an assortment of VW, Honda, Mazda, Chevrolet, Nissan, Toyota, and others over the years
Im really hoping that the Sony unit isn't as deep as the older units. Since it doesn't have the CD slot I'm guessing it shouldn't be too bad but FW_FW is right with the post previous to mine here, the back of the HVAC unit is more shallow than the top half where the CD slot is. If anyone does decide to try the sony unit out please keep us all updated because I will definitely buy it if it fits.
Last edited by edwin.colo; 03-23-2017 at 05:12 PM.
That would be sweet
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
O man, that could be it! It's gotta be a fit, even if might need a bit of finessing to get it just right. Just watched the Crutchfield demo video, it's tits! Also does Android Auto in addition to CarPlay. I gotta look into this.
A dude has done one in an E36 M3....
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...l0Q0FPdE5hMlh3
'21 M2 Competition
'08 Z4 M Coupé
'19 Golf R
The only thing I don't like is that it needs to be a wired (USB) connection for CarPlay/Android auto to work.
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That does look promising. Also has a camera-in Port. Who is the first to dive in??