16:9 monitor upgrade - compatability with a 75

roverdog · 30th March 2010, 05:18

I've finally decided to upgrade from the 4:3 display on my 2000 Hi Line, but before I do, can anyone tell me if any of the units usually advertised on eBay etc will NOT fit a 75, or are all of them OK to use. I just want to be sure before I take the plunge.

It's going to be a one bit at a time gradual upgrade.

Thanks,

Brian.

Ragman · 30th March 2010, 06:35

As long as they are they this compatibility with BMW E46 vehicles they'll be OK, there are 7 series units advertised that do not fit, be aware thought that the unit with CD behind the screen requires upgrade of the radio module also so if doing it gradually either start with the BM54 radio (gives tou permanent TMC and for some better FM reception though not all agree on this point) and all the associated cable, or accpet just having a tape deck behind the sat nav screen - hope this helps

roverdog · 30th March 2010, 08:07

Thanks for the quick reply, that's just what I needed to know.

The tape option is fine with me because I have the cd multichanger and anyway will probably do the ipod conversion when I get round to it. I'm not too concerned about upgrading the radio at the moment even though it would be better for TMC and anyway I've seen how much they cost!

It never ceases to amaze me how much the likes of B*W charge for some of their parts.

Ragman · 30th March 2010, 08:26

In that case go for the BM24 radio - majority of the benefits and not all the costs

Glad to be able to help

Jules · 30th March 2010, 08:32

JDC usually pipes up with advice on this subject.

Where is he?

30th March 2010, 05:18	#1
roverdog Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Leicester Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	16:9 monitor upgrade - compatability with a 75 I've finally decided to upgrade from the 4:3 display on my 2000 Hi Line, but before I do, can anyone tell me if any of the units usually advertised on eBay etc will NOT fit a 75, or are all of them OK to use. I just want to be sure before I take the plunge. It's going to be a one bit at a time gradual upgrade. Thanks, Brian.

30th March 2010, 06:35	#2
Ragman This is my second home ZT 260 SE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ashington, West Sussex Posts: 3,512 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	As long as they are they this compatibility with BMW E46 vehicles they'll be OK, there are 7 series units advertised that do not fit, be aware thought that the unit with CD behind the screen requires upgrade of the radio module also so if doing it gradually either start with the BM54 radio (gives tou permanent TMC and for some better FM reception though not all agree on this point) and all the associated cable, or accpet just having a tape deck behind the sat nav screen - hope this helps __________________ I've learned that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

30th March 2010, 08:26	#4
Ragman This is my second home ZT 260 SE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ashington, West Sussex Posts: 3,512 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	In that case go for the BM24 radio - majority of the benefits and not all the costs Glad to be able to help __________________ I've learned that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

30th March 2010, 08:32	#5
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	JDC usually pipes up with advice on this subject. Where is he? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

30th March 2010, 08:07	#3
roverdog Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Leicester Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for the quick reply, that's just what I needed to know. The tape option is fine with me because I have the cd multichanger and anyway will probably do the ipod conversion when I get round to it. I'm not too concerned about upgrading the radio at the moment even though it would be better for TMC and anyway I've seen how much they cost! It never ceases to amaze me how much the likes of B*W charge for some of their parts.