G3x/F90 10.25" display retrofit in F8x with new BimmerTech adapter: my experience

[dpgfunk]

Originally Posted by tgb1974

I think the panel in the G30/F90 10.25” display is better than the older F15 10.25” display, so you might like to upgrade. That, and the display is closer which helps with using the touchscreen.

Will coding will need to be changed again if you're already running the F15 10.25 and switching to this newer 10.25 screen? kubax86

[samsamdar]

Anyone think it would be possible to fit the 12.3" F90 screen using the Bimmertech adapter? There's a bunch of iDrive 6 F90s that retrofitted the 12.3 so it's definitely compatible with ID6; just not sure if the 12.3 is the same physical size as the 10.25...

[satinf82_]

Can kubax86 code the MGU screen? Just got a really good deal on one

[tgb1974]

Originally Posted by satinf82_

Can kubax86 code the MGU screen? Just got a really good deal on one

Last time I asked, he said he could not. I think the only option is going through Bimmertech. As I mentioned previously, Bimmertech charged me $300 for this work and it look like an hour, but the MGU screen works flawlessly. The main (if not only) reason to go with the MGU over the SCALER is if you use the native (BMW) navigation and would like to see the map content displayed in a higher resolution. Otherwise there really is no reason to get the MGU display.

[satinf82_]

Originally Posted by tgb1974

Last time I asked, he said he could not. I think the only option is going through Bimmertech. As I mentioned previously, Bimmertech charged me $300 for this work and it look like an hour, but the MGU screen works flawlessly. The main (if not only) reason to go with the MGU over the SCALER is if you use the native (BMW) navigation and would like to see the map content displayed in a higher resolution. Otherwise there really is no reason to get the MGU display.

I got the MGU display for $100. Thats the only reason i bought it, but its looking like its gonna cost me more than if i just spent $200 for the Scalar

[tgb1974]

Originally Posted by satinf82_

I got the MGU display for $100. Thats the only reason i bought it, but its looking like its gonna cost me more than if i just spent $200 for the Scalar

I'm afraid so. With that said, kubax86 can code the MGU to the 1920x720 resolution and it will function, but the native BMW maps will not display properly. If that does not bother you because you do not use the native BMW navigation, then I suggest you ask kubax86 to do this coding instead of the more extensive job that Bimmertech does. Thanks.

[satinf82_]

Originally Posted by tgb1974

I'm afraid so. With that said, kubax86 can code the MGU to the 1920x720 resolution and it will function, but the native BMW maps will not display properly. If that does not bother you because you do not use the native BMW navigation, then I suggest you ask kubax86 to do this coding instead of the more extensive job that Bimmertech does. Thanks.

Thank you for suggesting that idea. That is what i will most likely end up doing because i only use CarPlay. Do you know how much Kubax charges to code it?

[tgb1974]

Originally Posted by satinf82_

Thank you for suggesting that idea. That is what i will most likely end up doing because i only use CarPlay. Do you know how much Kubax charges to code it?

I do not know exactly, but it is far less than $300. I recall CarPlay worked perfectly on the MGU after kubax86 did the basic coding but before I had to have Bimmertech do the much more extensive coding, so this is probably the right solution for you.

[M3-TravelGuy]

So I’m looking at doing this upgrade with the MGU screen. I have ID6 lite in my ‘16 and just checked the headunit is HW 2.3. Can anyone tell me if that headunit will work or will I need to upgrade that as well to 4.1.
Thanks!