Installing CarPlay retrofit shops? SoCAL

[RubenX5]

Hello I just picked up a 16’ X5 and wanted the apple car play installed. Does anyone know a shop in Southern California that can do the work ? Or is this something a newbie can handle since it’s plug and play ?

I’m new to the BMW scene I came from a Shelby GT350.

Also any reputable shops to take it to get lowered and have work done in general in SoCal you would recommend?

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[jch1511]

Not difficult at all, just follow the info in the CarPlay thread.

[RubenX5]

Thanks for the reply’s. I think ima tackle this on I’ve been getting quotes for $350+

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by RubenX5

Thanks for the reply’s. I think ima tackle this on I’ve been getting quotes for $350+

I made a diy on this. It's actually quite simple to do

[RubenX5]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

I made a diy on this. It's actually quite simple to do

Hey thanks, I just need to order the trim tools and lll be set ! Do you recommend a specific one ? I was thinking of going with bimmertech

[Kraftwerk AG]

Originally Posted by RubenX5

Hey thanks, I just need to order the trim tools and lll be set ! Do you recommend a specific one ? I was thinking of going with bimmertech

All you need is a T20 screwdriver. Towels or a blanket help protect the leather/trim. Pry tools are optional, and not really necessary.
https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=25544310

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by RubenX5

Hey thanks, I just need to order the trim tools and lll be set ! Do you recommend a specific one ? I was thinking of going with bimmertech

Ya no need for trim tools. The dash trim just pulls off with your hand no problem.

[IlliniX5]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Ya no need for trim tools. The dash trim just pulls off with your hand no problem.

Just start on the passenger end and pry with your fingers. Hardest part is putting it all back in. Put the MMI box behind the factory unit, move the wires over to the driver side as much as you can and put it back in place. I know some on here will frown, but I did not disconnect the battery...😳. No issues at all.

[RubenX5]

Any recommendation for the MMI box itself?

[CatalinP]

There are at least 3 threads about Chinese boxes already. Search, read then ask there.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by CatalinP

There are at least 3 threads about Chinese boxes already. Search, read then ask there.

+1

[Kraftwerk AG]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

+1

Thread jack... Congrats on the new ride! How do you like it so far?

[IlliniX5]

Originally Posted by RubenX5

Any recommendation for the MMI box itself?

I have the Andream unit. Very happy with it. Everything works as advertised.

[RubenX5]

Originally Posted by Kraftwerk AG

Thread jack... Congrats on the new ride! How do you like it so far?

Well coming from a Shelby GT350 this thing is a cloud on wheels, very happy so far. I’ll just mod it cosmetically pretty soon and that’s about it.

[Kraftwerk AG]

Originally Posted by RubenX5

Well coming from a Shelby GT350 this thing is a cloud on wheels, very happy so far. I’ll just mod it cosmetically pretty soon and that’s about it.

Agreed! Tasteful mods are nice. Good luck with the install, it's really plug n play. Post up if you have questions.

[RubenX5]

Originally Posted by Kraftwerk AG

Agreed! Tasteful mods are nice. Good luck with the install, it's really plug n play. Post up if you have questions.

Thanks for your help !