Stock Navi Retrofit......worth it or meh?

[95m3ltw]

No way I would bother with the stock nav, it is barely ok and such a pain to use compared to modern touch screen navs. Plus the hassle of updating to new map data, risk of burning the laser using copied data disks etc. The only positive is having the ability to look at the map as you are driving around, I have found the mapping to be suspect at best. I would go dynavin in a heart beat before attempting the stock retro fit.

In the 18 months we've owned the ZHP, might have actually entered a address 6 times on the stock nav and about 50 times on a hand held gps.

[johnrando]

Interesting take. I just recently (about 4 months ago) updated my NAV software and bought new maps, and everything worked like a charm, it was easy. Now, I'd have to say that touch screen would be much better, but I can live with the non-touch. I don't use either my mobile or car NAV much anyway so that might be why using it is not an issue.

[aurelius]

Presumably you know what you're getting into if you've done this before but for others considering it, definitely read this. Very complete and delves into the pros & cons, along with a 2-part video review of the finished project:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=12358274

[Whitexi]

I always wanted a stock nav, I've used the one in my cousins xi and I like it. It does look dated but its a ten year old car. I just don't car for how there's just goes crazy at times or the screen goes black randomly.

[Johal E32]

My cousin has an E46 M3 with a nav but he may swap t out for a Dynavin in the future so I might buy the Nav off him and retrofit into mine

[prowlerflyer]

Has anyone seen the video on youtube of a ZHP coupe that a guy had tied a small laptop into the nav system. WOW, talk about a change. Sorry I am retarded tonight and can't figure out how to find the link through my phone. Its titled "BMW E46 2004 330ci Car PC Demo" by sdellurti. I wish I had that!

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[kayger12]

Here you go.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHm4rwQAAj4

[cakM3]

Keith, that PC interface that the guy used in the uTube video is impressive! If there was a DIY showing how this was done, that would be epic

[redwagon]

Hey not to hijack the thread, but what about Nav database (CD) Updates?
I have the original 2004 version in my ZHP and woudl be nice to have an update. I went to the website referred to in other posts, but they no longer sell the CDs, and only place I've seen is the dealer, and at almost $200.....seems like a waste. Which is why I have the original one still in there.
And a thumbs up for the system. Its basic, and really old technology, but it works. Only downside is that the screen seems to generate a lot of noise that interferes with AM radio reception, so I turn it off is listening to AM.

Tim

[edlvrt]

For what it's worth, I have read that Dynavin has a new model, 99, that is due for release shortly. I don't have any details but am waiting for hands on reviews once someone has the chance to test it.