Head Unit compatibility 323Ci

4thearth · 02-16-2013, 12:13 PM

So I'm trying to slowly upgrade my 2000 323Ci and I just bought two 12" kenwoods and a crunch 1400W amp but I don't want to hook them up until I get a decent head unit. I don't like Single DINs just because they look tacky so I wanted a double. I DO NOT WANT A DYNAVIN.

This is what I was looking at: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...s-BV8967B.html

Cheap and good looking. But I'm worried that the PIN connectors in my car attached to the back of the stock head unit wont work with this and will require to much complicated modding to get to work... Is it do-able or am I way out of my league?

(Also I know that I'll have to move the AC unit down and what not. I just want to know if I should even bother with this head unit or if there's a better one in the ~$200 range)_a_

Stray · 02-17-2013, 12:53 AM

Easy to install, apart from moving the AC controls and so on. All you'll need to do is buy an adapter, it'll go something like BMW plug to ISO then ISO to Boss specific. Also if you want steering controls there is an adapter for that which will come with a patch lead, any place that sells car audio should have a reference book to be able to tell you exactly what plugs you'll need but the point is it's simply plug and play.

turbo_f22_pilot · 02-17-2013, 01:14 AM

Do more research. A standard double din case installation will require modification of the duct work and possible support brace. That's why the BMW nav, Dynavin, Enco, and several others have their stacked case design.

Save your money, get one that fits easily or make sure you are completely aware of all the requirements for the unit that you're going to install. Installation costs and needed extras can easily raise your cost to the level of the units you're trying to avoid.

4thearth · 02-17-2013, 05:39 PM

Thanks a lot! I probably will just save up for one of the Dynavin clones but in the mean time I'm want to hook up this amp to the stock headunit.

My amp has three things for power (Ground, positive, and REM is suppose to be a line to the back of the headunit). My question is where exactly does the REM line go into the back? Does someone possible have a picture or thorough explaination?

Tic-Tac_Attack · 03-19-2013, 06:13 PM

Quote:

I don't like Single DINs just because they look tacky so I wanted a double. I DO NOT WANT A DYNAVIN.

This is what I was looking at: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...s-BV8967B.html

Are you aware that the HU you put up is a single din with an over sized face? I'm not sure if that will require moving the HVAC controls.

02-16-2013, 12:13 PM	#1
4thearth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 2 My Ride: 2000 323Ci View My Garage	Head Unit compatibility 323Ci So I'm trying to slowly upgrade my 2000 323Ci and I just bought two 12" kenwoods and a crunch 1400W amp but I don't want to hook them up until I get a decent head unit. I don't like Single DINs just because they look tacky so I wanted a double. I DO NOT WANT A DYNAVIN. This is what I was looking at: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...s-BV8967B.html Cheap and good looking. But I'm worried that the PIN connectors in my car attached to the back of the stock head unit wont work with this and will require to much complicated modding to get to work... Is it do-able or am I way out of my league? (Also I know that I'll have to move the AC unit down and what not. I just want to know if I should even bother with this head unit or if there's a better one in the ~$200 range)_a_ __________________

02-17-2013, 01:14 AM	#3
turbo_f22_pilot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic Region Posts: 949 My Ride: 2 pedals - 2 paddles View My Garage	Do more research. A standard double din case installation will require modification of the duct work and possible support brace. That's why the BMW nav, Dynavin, Enco, and several others have their stacked case design. Save your money, get one that fits easily or make sure you are completely aware of all the requirements for the unit that you're going to install. Installation costs and needed extras can easily raise your cost to the level of the units you're trying to avoid. __________________ In order to finish FIRST, you MUST first FINISH ! Joy is future proof Get your "M" on . . . Reading is FundaM3ntal CAR: 2003 TIAG Coupe / Blk Interior / SMG / HK Premium MODS: EU-CSL Coded / Macht Schnell intake / OEM CSL Wheels / OEM CSL Diffuser / Dinan Exhaust Full LED Conversion / HID fog / Aurora AE / RE RTAB FCAB BMWCCA NCC Last edited by turbo_f22_pilot; 02-17-2013 at 01:15 AM.

02-17-2013, 05:39 PM	#4
4thearth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 2 My Ride: 2000 323Ci View My Garage	Thanks a lot! I probably will just save up for one of the Dynavin clones but in the mean time I'm want to hook up this amp to the stock headunit. My amp has three things for power (Ground, positive, and REM is suppose to be a line to the back of the headunit). My question is where exactly does the REM line go into the back? Does someone possible have a picture or thorough explaination? __________________

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02-17-2013, 12:53 AM	#2
Stray OEM ///Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Perth Posts: 7 My Ride: 323CI View My Garage	Easy to install, apart from moving the AC controls and so on. All you'll need to do is buy an adapter, it'll go something like BMW plug to ISO then ISO to Boss specific. Also if you want steering controls there is an adapter for that which will come with a patch lead, any place that sells car audio should have a reference book to be able to tell you exactly what plugs you'll need but the point is it's simply plug and play.