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      12-01-2015, 04:50 PM   #1
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Hi,

Just bought a e91 2010 lci with pro nav. Pretty disappointed in that is doesn't have postcode facility and that I can't Bluetooth music from my iPhone.

Is the above possible and if so what's the best way to go about it?

I've also grown fond a dab radio, is this possible to upgrade to?

Thanks in advance.
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      12-02-2015, 01:28 AM   #2
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Retrofit NBT to replace your CIC. It's definitely worth it if you don't have professional CIC.
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      12-02-2015, 06:35 AM   #3
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To get postcode facility you just need the firmware upgraded
To get music from iPhone, just buy the correct cradle and install it in the armrest.
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Retrofit NBT to replace your CIC. It's definitely worth it if you don't have professional CIC.
Roughly how much does a NBT retrofit cost?
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      12-02-2015, 09:07 AM   #5
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Roughly how much does a NBT retrofit cost?
£1400 up
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      12-02-2015, 11:15 AM   #6
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Roughly how much does a NBT retrofit cost?
£1400 up
I think your quoted price is for non idrive vehicle. He has CIC so it will be ALOT less...
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Mine has CiC, don't really want to be ripping parts out of it.

What does a combox give me and how much souls that cost?


Thanks!
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      12-03-2015, 12:03 AM   #8
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Mine has CiC, don't really want to be ripping parts out of it.

What does a combox give me and how much souls that cost?


Thanks!

- bmw live
- internet
- video playback
- album art covers
- bluetooth audio
- office menu

Cost depends of actual equipment.
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I think your quoted price is for non idrive vehicle. He has CIC so it will be ALOT less...
No, basic one with front panel, new screen frame and plug&play harness. Nbt is flashed with latest firmware and coded with all possible options.

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I think your quoted price is for non idrive vehicle. He has CIC so it will be ALOT less...
No, basic one with front panel, new screen frame and plug&play harness. Nbt is flashed with latest firmware and coded with all possible options.
No, he has CIC. NBT is the best option. Combox is now several years old.

Just my opinion. I do retrofits and don't install CIC anymore / combox. Trust me, it doesn't cost £1400.
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No, he has CIC. NBT is the best option. Combox is now several years old.

Just my opinion. I do retrofits and don't install CIC anymore / combox. Trust me, it doesn't cost £1400.
It cost from me I don't use any parts from CIC, so is fully re-sellable and fitting one of best available emulators as well, hence price.
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- bmw live
- internet
- video playback
- album art covers
- bluetooth audio
- office menu

Cost depends of actual equipment.
Sorry to hi-jack the thread but I've got a comm box in my E92 LCI, how do you get the Internet to work? I've got all the other functions but I don't have a clue on how to get the Internet to work.

Cheers
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