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Headunit mounting plate for 1Series BMW?

I have a 1 Series BMW with the standard CD Receiver headunit (BMW Business CD). I would like to install an aftermarket 1 DIN headunit. The problem is that the factory unit has an awkward shape thus, when mounting the new unit, there WILL be some space left around it and it WILL look horrible.

Is there any adapter plate for 1 DIN aftermarket headunits?

Thank you!

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  • 2 decades ago
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    Not too many after market manufactureres that make products for BMW and other high class vehicles. My suggestion is to locate a reputable shop in your area and have them fabricate a custom plate either out of fiberglass or ABS plastic. TIP: Try and speak directly with one of the installers rather than a sales person. Most installers love doing custom work and will cut you a better deal to make it for you. Sales person is likely to charge approximately $50 an hour. Good luck!

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    4 years ago

    different opportunities, besides to what's already been stated: in case you have a handbook transmission, the snatch pedal needs to be depressed to ensure that the motor vehicle to start. The change that depressing the snatch engages could desire to be failing. in case you have an computerized transmission, there's an analogous microswitch that recognises whilst the transmission is in Park or impartial, and could in basic terms enable the motor vehicle start up then. it could additionally be on the way out. based on your description, it feels like the motor vehicle won't even crank various the time, yet on occasion it quite is going to, and fires top up . i think of that regulations out the battery and maximum probable the starter motor, and factors to the two what i've got defined, or some form of situation with the keys being acknowledged by the motor vehicle, or the immobilser equipment. you will likely could desire to bypass to the broker, or to a properly-geared up self reliant BMW expert for prognosis and restore.

  • 2 decades ago

    you could try at Scosche or another place that deals with the dash kits, try the link below.. although i don't see a listing for a series 1, but you can contact them directly and they will be very helpful..

    you can even buy the wiring harness there and save yourself from cutting and splicing all the wires as well..

    good luck

  • 2 decades ago

    no , after market only offer kits for that will cover the open space with plastic, yes, it normal looks horrible.

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