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Old 12-27-2016, 04:12 PM
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Navigation/Bluetooth Options

So I found that bimmernav has a Bluetooth retrofit kit but it's pricey. However, I have found two options aside from This is what the center column should look like for the Amazon site!

This is what the unit from Amazon looks like!
This is what my current center column looks like!
This is what the column for the retrofit from bimmernav is supposed to look like!
This is the retrofit display from bimmernav!
My current center column!
This is the unit available from autodvdgps.com!
This is what amazon says the center column should look like for their unit!
the retrofit available and those are Model :QL-BMW635 from autodvdgps.com, and Rupse Car DVD Player With GPS Navigation For BMW Mini Cooper 2006-2013 Digital HD Touchscreen with iPod BT Radio RDS FM AM Rear camera input with model number ASIN: B012CZ4F74 from Amazon! I don't know what is the best option because my car doesn't match the before photos of the center column for any of the options! Because it is a lot of money I want to make sure I am making the right choice?
 
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Old 12-27-2016, 09:38 PM
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You can install Oem nav into you car. Im in the process of doing it right now. Just waiting on a few parts to come in and it'll be done. There are post of here that I been following that give u parts list for everything u will need and how to do it.
 
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Old 12-29-2016, 11:20 AM
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Like to see the OEM retrofit. Those ones above some are for gen 2 MINI, like yours. The one from bimmernav is for gen 1 MINI, not yours. Some of those I have never seen so i dont know if they would work.
 
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Old 12-29-2016, 11:37 AM
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I actually JUST installed the Rupse radio that you listed (Same link on Amazon and everything) last weekend into my R58 S. Honestly I'd recommend it highly, the fitment is fantastic, it works great and looks OEM, sound quality is good, and the NAV system works well too.
I'll be writing a full review here on the forums soon, but figured I'd at least give my 2 cents here for ya.
 
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Old 12-30-2016, 02:51 PM
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Did a little work tofay and i am now few more steps closer to being finished. Just waiting on a few parts then it'll be done.
 
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