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BMW CD player and rear spoiler?

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  • 28-01-2007 2:18pm
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    wanabe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 368 ✭✭


    hey guys just bought a 318ci and i want to pick up a cd player for it! it already has a 8 cd changer in the boot but would like to get a cd head unit as well. Also would like to pick up an original BMW spoiler. would appreciate any help in locating these somewhere in ireland. cheers guys!!


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    optiplexgx270
    Registered Users Posts: 2,479 ✭✭✭optiplexgx270


    scrap yards?


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,341 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Are you wanting to replace the OEM dashboard 'section' or does it not have one? Why would it have a changer in the boot without its corresponding head unit?


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    wanabe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 368 ✭✭wanabe


    it currently has a cassette head unit but would like to change this to a single cd player in car which would control the changer in the boot!


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,341 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    You can get headunit sections on ebay but they can be pricey enough.


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    wanabe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 368 ✭✭wanabe


    saw a few of those alright on ebay, fairly pricey! does anybody know any decent scrap yards in kerry/cork/limerick area? might be the best option!


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    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users Posts: 5,372 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    Hi Wanabe,

    I'm presuming it's an E46, as the E36 had a standard DIN head unit....

    I had the same problem, my E46 came with a tape player... I kept an eye out on Ebay, got one for €80, + €15 postage from the states, it arrived in under a week... it's very quick to fit... very happy with it.

    When you get one from the US, you have to re-program it so that the FM tunner will tune to both odd and even frequencies ( the US just seem to use odd FM frequencies ). This is done from the head unit it's self after you install it, by pressing buttons in a specific order... If you get one from the US i have the instructions here on my PC about how to change the tunner settings.

    There is another option, halfords do a converter to allow the E46 to take a standard DIN shape radio/CD, not sure how it would look, but have seen them.

    Also keep an eye on boards someone sold one on boards here not so long ago for about €100.


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,341 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    check out both sites in my sig also for ones for sale (can't think of any though)


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,196 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    You could also try Tranors up North.


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,341 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    bazz26 wrote:
    You could also try Tranors up North.
    http://www.traynors.co.uk/


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    JohnCleary
    Registered Users Posts: 10,209 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    I'm also on the lookout for a CD player, couldn't bare the thought of putting an aftermarket CD player in there, it just wouldn't look right IMHO... Keep an eye out on eBay

    kbannon - You'll be glad to know i'm "One of you" now ;)


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    milltown
    Registered Users Posts: 4,615 ✭✭✭milltown


    If you want a new CD player and want to take advantage of the €/$ rate (and take a gamble on whether you'll be caught for tax) you could look here:
    http://www.europeanautosource.com/


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    wanabe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 368 ✭✭wanabe


    cheers for all the suggestions guys! ebay def seems to be the best option!! if anybody happens to come across one while surfing feel free to drop me a p.m! thanks again guys!


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    wanabe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 368 ✭✭wanabe


    hey guys will this one be compatible with my boot cd changer, steering wheel conrols etc.??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ebayISAPI.dill?ViewItem&ih=001&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=110084478447rd=1


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    VeVeX
    Registered Users Posts: 1,389 ✭✭✭VeVeX


    I recently installed a full Alpine system in a friends E46 coupe. The headunit installation was a nightmare. Theres literally no space behind the dashboard to place the block converter and pre out leads. I got it done eventually but it took roughly 6 hours. All the cables and the block had to be placed behind the passenger side of the dashboard.


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