Fitting: BMW 520 D Hifimobile Kenwood

BMW 520D

Today, many cars have a color screen in the dashboard for functions on-board computer, air conditioning, radio base, ... But the basic versions of these screens and car radios do not offer multimedia function. This is particularly true of the BMW 520 D Touring Hifimobile which shows us how to capitalize on the original screen.

Keep the original screen to use a multimedia car radio!

On the current cars, it is not uncommon for the screen color of the car also serve essential functions of the car (air conditioning, computer, parking sensors, ...). We can not completely remove the original car, it would lose these features. However, there are still solutions on certain cars like the BMW, to put an aftermarket car stereo multimedia instead of the original car radio. 

It has done just that on this Hifimobile BMW. It has the color screen and a basic car, but do not have a GPS and multimedia features such as DVD. This requires know-how, but it is possible to mount a double DIN multimedia on this BMW, without losing the functions of the original system. Often there is no ready solution, and this type of work is the work of a specialist!

Originally, this BMW E60 has a color screen in the center of the dashboard

Initially, the car was disassembled Hifimobile original and the original screen. The original screen that have no audio / video interface Hifimobile rose OEM Davicom on the original screen. It will transfer the video signal from the radio to the original screen, and sound on the original installation of the car. This interface type is specific to the car, and Davicom (like other brands) offers many interfaces of this type. Then, the front of the car is uncoupled electronic box. The front of the radio buttons with air conditioning, it will be cut to keep only the plate with the heater controls.

Through an OEM interface, you can use the original screen for streaming multimedia

The electronics of the unit is dismantled to be relocated above the fuse box at the bottom of the glove box. It is essential to preserve the functional features of the car. Only the CD player will no longer suffice. At the center of the dashboard, it has a large shelter, which will set the caliper Hifimobile a combined double DIN Kenwood. This is the DNX65260BT was chosen for its comprehensive functions (DivX compatible DVD, GPS, Bluetooth, iPod control, USB port, ... Of course, the Kenwood is rewired to be compatible with the OEM interface and vehicle installation. Kenwood The handset is then clipped into the cradle as is done for all double DIN.

In place of the original car radio, fixed rack Hifimobile double DIN Kenwood

To replace the facade of the original car that has been deleted, Hifimobile remoulded bespoke facade reinforced resin. After several putty and sanding, we obtain a harmonious form, which blends into the design of the dashboard. To meet the aesthetics of the cockpit, the new facade is clad in a leather design very similar to the material of the dashboard. All functions of the car are stored, but instead of the original car radio, you have a multimedia station at the top!

A front fiber army is custom made to replace the original

If you wish to use the onboard computer, the video screen origin remains fully functional.Simply use the dial on the center console to navigate the on-board computer. With the OEM video interface, just press the scroll wheel on the BMW system to display the contents of the Kenwood on the original screen. We can spread the navigation or a DVD on the original screen.Even better, we can have an audio source on the receiver (eg iPod) and shipping on the original screen. Changes to the BMW are minimal. The design of the passenger is met, and it benefits from an excellent media source without losing the screen and the original functions. In short, a very nice integration. Our photo gallery allows you to discover all the steps in this assembly.

The onboard computer on the original screen and the audio can work together

MSDS: 
- Source: Kenwood DNX-5260BT 
- OEM Interface: Davicom 
- Other: fiber, resin, leather 
- Budget mounting: 700 Euros 
- Main products: 1780 Euros