07-29-2021, 02:29 PM | #1 |
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My new to me 2018 M3 CS
Plus my 335is....really enjoying this car in the short amount of time I've had it. While I have your attention I'm wondering if the bimmertech android auto solution is the only option available for adding AA to use with idrive?
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07-29-2021, 03:00 PM | #2 |
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It's a great car, I really enjoy my M3 CS
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07-29-2021, 03:05 PM | #3 |
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I thought all 2018+ had CarPlay and Android Auto automatically?
For my 2017, I did the Bimmertech CarPlay retrofit. Had to take the stereo out and install an antenna behind the unit. Took 15 mins. Then had them remotely code (aka unlock) CarPlay; took another 15 mins. Maybe all you need in your 2018 is a coding unlock; you might have the antenna. When on Bimmertech, the support team will probably be able to tell you if you need the antenna or not. |
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07-29-2021, 03:18 PM | #5 |
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07-29-2021, 04:23 PM | #7 |
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I think that's a brilliant BMW combo!
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Congrats on your new CS.
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07-29-2021, 09:10 PM | #10 |
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Congrats on the CS! Mine was my absolute favorite M car I've ever owned!
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I have a 2018 M4 CS that did not come with CarPlay, and no antenna. Would love to unlock it, but don't feel like having the stero out. |
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** I know the CS has a different climate system so this could vary on a CS. All I'm trying to say is that it's a very easy mod if you're willing to pay the few hundred $$ to get AA/CP. After getting CarPlay, I don't know how I ever lived without it. Life changing. |
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From what I understand, that means you have the antenna but the original owner didn't pay to have BMW 'unlock' it for you. Which should mean that yes, BimmerTech will 'code' (basically paying a few $hundred to unlock) CarPlay for you. Hit up their support, they can check what you need with your VIN.
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08-02-2021, 10:37 PM | #18 |
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I thought it would be an issue, but 12k miles later, not once did I actually notice it as an issue. With this car, I'm either super focused doing spirited driving with hands on the paddles or manually shifting with hand on the shifter.
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I've got an M5CS inbound. Will land at the dock on the 5th. I hope to have it by the end of next week.
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