Based on the number of DM's I received today, maybe I should go into business with this retrofit
For all those who asked what this takes:
You need significant experience with coding (e-sys) or someone to do this for you. This is way more involved than changing options and FDL coding as you need to change VIN, FSC codes and some other things in the NBT EVO.
From a hardware perspective, you need:
1) NBT EVO from 2017+ X5 or equivalent part number
2) Touch display from 2017+ X5
3) WiFi antenna for NBT EVO
4) FSC codes to enable CarPlay, Navigation and Voice control of new NBT.
5) ATM emulator (GPS) for NBT EVO (This is still work in progress until I receive parts. I have no working GPS at the moment as NBT EVO does not have embedded GPS like NBT). Carplay nav (Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps) works as GPS comes from phone.
6) Optional: Newer EVO style idrive controller
If you do your research and have the tools setup and ready, this swap can be done in under two hours. Parts cost from eBay is $1500-$2000