anyone have a DIY for alpine IVA-W205 install in a 2003 m3?

colleen · 04-22-2011, 05:56 PM

I have an alpine IVA-W205 head unit i was looking to install in my 2003 e46 M3, but I can't seem to find a DIY anywhere
Thanks!

darkblue · 04-22-2011, 10:55 PM

it's a double din unit, you need to cut your air duck behind the radio.

Not an easy job, and once you've done it, you can not undo it.

search for "double din", you can find lots of threads on this.

colleen · 04-23-2011, 03:26 PM

i know, it's going to be an all day affair. that's why i was hoping there might be an DIY video or something, but thanks!

Darkoz · 04-23-2011, 08:13 PM

This should give you an idea of what's involved, I think it's safe to say that it will be more than an all day affair .......
There are plenty more on the first page of Google search results for "BMW e46 double din install"

http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=359575

http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=390158

colleen · 04-24-2011, 02:03 PM

Thanks so much!

Jh05M3 · 04-25-2011, 10:40 PM

FYI, I have done this mod. It is a FULL day event and I do it for a living. Have fun it is well worth it, just be patient with it.

3MPOWERED · 04-25-2011, 10:45 PM

Go get a pioneer head unit instead. This will be a giant Pita too.

04-22-2011, 05:56 PM	#1
colleen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6 My Ride: 2003 E46 M3 View My Garage	anyone have a DIY for alpine IVA-W205 install in a 2003 m3? I have an alpine IVA-W205 head unit i was looking to install in my 2003 e46 M3, but I can't seem to find a DIY anywhere Thanks! __________________

04-23-2011, 03:26 PM	#3
colleen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6 My Ride: 2003 E46 M3 View My Garage	i know, it's going to be an all day affair. that's why i was hoping there might be an DIY video or something, but thanks! __________________

04-23-2011, 08:13 PM	#4
Darkoz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Australia Posts: 3,304 My Ride: E46 325Ci View My Garage	This should give you an idea of what's involved, I think it's safe to say that it will be more than an all day affair ....... There are plenty more on the first page of Google search results for "BMW e46 double din install" http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=359575 http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=390158 __________________ Last edited by Darkoz; 04-23-2011 at 08:21 PM.

04-24-2011, 02:03 PM	#5
colleen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6 My Ride: 2003 E46 M3 View My Garage	Thanks so much! __________________

04-25-2011, 10:40 PM	#6
Jh05M3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 29 My Ride: 2005 E46 M3 View My Garage	FYI, I have done this mod. It is a FULL day event and I do it for a living. Have fun it is well worth it, just be patient with it. __________________ Double Din Mod - Kenwood DNX9980HD \| Focal Be N 7 \| Focal Be N 6 \| Focal 33KX x 2 \| Mosconi AS Amplifiers \| K&N Cold Air \| Eisenmann Mid Pipes \| AA Gen IV Exhaust \| UUC SSK DSSR \| DINAN Stage 4 \| K40 RL360 \| Foose 20s on Nitto INVOs \| Ultrasuede Interior - Top Half \| Painted Interior Trim - Gloss Black \| Vorsteiner CF VRS Hood \| CF Vents \|

04-22-2011, 10:55 PM	#2
darkblue Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 20 My Ride: BMW M3 coupe View My Garage	it's a double din unit, you need to cut your air duck behind the radio. Not an easy job, and once you've done it, you can not undo it. search for "double din", you can find lots of threads on this.

04-25-2011, 10:45 PM	#7
3MPOWERED Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 178 My Ride: E46 M3 View My Garage	Go get a pioneer head unit instead. This will be a giant Pita too. __________________ Removed - Tim330i Last edited by 3MPOWERED; 04-25-2011 at 11:15 PM.

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