BMW E46 Custom dash trim for a Xenarc LCD

**JuBu** · 12-28-2005, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by srcstc

It's gonna go where the Headunit/HVAC are. I feel that's the best spot for it since the LCD will get a lot more use than the HVAC.

Rich

This should look amazing...if you need a guinea-pig for testing...

...my E36 could always use a new mod. Can't wait to see this!

**BIzFlawless** · 12-28-2005, 10:14 PM

Lookin nice!

**JuBu** · 12-30-2005, 08:24 PM

Rich, I replied to your PM.

**oserx** · 01-04-2006, 10:15 AM

Pictures of the installation ....

http://www.bmwclub.ro/forums/index.p...ndpost&p=61118

**Hark** · 01-17-2006, 01:51 PM

Rich, what is this part?

Since I had the OEM GPS unit in mine before I installed the touchscreen, I'm finding that I had to build up the little ledges on the sides of the "hole" in the dash where your trim was installed. Rather than doing this, I'm wondering if I get this part, if the trim will fit securely against that and not move when I press the touchscreen. If this is the case, where can I get this part?

**srcstc** · 01-17-2006, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Hark

Rich, what is this part?

Since I had the OEM GPS unit in mine before I installed the touchscreen, I'm finding that I had to build up the little ledges on the sides of the "hole" in the dash where your trim was installed. Rather than doing this, I'm wondering if I get this part, if the trim will fit securely against that and not move when I press the touchscreen. If this is the case, where can I get this part?

That's the bracket that supports the oem radio and AC. I'll pm you the part number. It sells for around $40.

Rich

**Hark** · 01-17-2006, 04:28 PM

Thanks - do you think it would solve my problem of the back of the screen trim not laying flush with the edges of the dash without building it up with something else?

Again, for anyone else reading, this is only a problem for me since I had the BMW GPS unit rather than the normal radio unit. The trim seems to lay flush for everyone else.

**Hark** · 01-17-2006, 05:19 PM

Also, if anyone has this part that they want to sell me... this part is way more than $40 from the dealerships (I called 3 of them to be sure).

**srcstc** · 01-17-2006, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Hark

Thanks - do you think it would solve my problem of the back of the screen trim not laying flush with the edges of the dash without building it up with something else?

Again, for anyone else reading, this is only a problem for me since I had the BMW GPS unit rather than the normal radio unit. The trim seems to lay flush for everyone else.

Yeah, that bracket holds it in place perfectly.
Also, I have one I can sell you for $20.

Rich

**Dimon(rus)** · 02-22-2006, 05:18 AM

Please, does anybody have X5 final install pics? Search doesn't works. mybimmernet with separate detail is good enough, but still need pics with carputer in work.