04-04-2018, 11:35 AM | #1 |
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Anyone retrofitted Top View and LCI Mirrors?
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Was wondering if anyone has successfully retrofitted these options. Im looking to have this done depending on how extensive/costly this would be. Please provide insight. Thanks in advance! |
04-04-2018, 11:50 AM | #2 |
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Here you go: https://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw...ence-retrofits
Patrys@BimmerTech can do it for you, they'll sell you the hardware and do the coding remotely. BTW, you (or a shop) still have to install it yourself. However, I would advise against this endeavor. I'm going to guess this will come in around $2,500 or so considering a standard rear camera retrofit already costs around $1700. There are 2 cameras that needs to be retrofitted into the mirror housing. Depending on the year and mileage of your car, it might just be cheaper (considering depreciation and taxes) to just sell the car and buy one with the option. So what car do you have?
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Thanks for the insight. I have a 640 F12. I dont mind putting in the manual labor and was hoping someone has already done it or knows what parts are needed for a DIY project. I cant imagine the parts will rack up to that much... |
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I found this for the F30 retrofit, which should be substantially similar to the F12 retrofit. https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1130598 You should email bimmertech at this point. I'm not sure if it's as simple as getting the 2 cameras and then the coding. You can at least go on realOEM and grab the p/n for the cameras and the housing, but I'm not sure if more ECU or idrive related parts would be needed. The F30 retrofit says it needs a special control unit. Maybe they'll help you with the P/Ns and you source the parts. Not sure what will be in it for them unless you pay them for the coding.
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no problem. Looks like the control unit for top view is universal across all F series BMWs according to that thread.
Do you already have rear camera function? If not, my quick read of the DIY says that you must also do the rear as well. (not sure why you wouldn't do the rear camera if you're going through the trouble for the top view anyways).
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I have the surround view module and the camera switch that you'll need to replace near the shifter.
Did this install on a B7, and assisted on another F10, it's really not as complicated as everyone makes it out to be. Purpose on upgrading the LCI mirrors? Blind Spot Assist? or just Turn Signals? Blind Spot Assist is also a fairly simple retrofit. Got the sensors and wiring for that as well Lmk if you need any of those parts.. |
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All in all, you'll need: - TRSVC Module - TRSVC Drive-Select Switch w/ additional button (upgrades from 2 to 3 buttons below the drive select toggle) - its the panel to the left of the shifter. Side View-LH (Driver Side):
Side View-RH (Passenger Side):
Top View - LH (Driver Side)
Top View - RH (Passenger Side)
Toughest process is obtaining all the parts - it all comes down to how much time you have to devote, and how much that time is worth to you. PS: don't cheap out on aftermarket HSD wires. GL If you're getting complete mirrors - might as well get the blind spot assist ones, and while you're doing the surround view, you'll need to run 1 wire from each door to the FRM module to give power to the warning triangles. Then you run blind spot radars (installed behind the rear bumper), wired to the front BCM (behind the glove box). - vaguely. lol Last edited by Igor_M5; 04-13-2018 at 09:21 PM.. |
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I am quoted around 3-4k EUR for surround view retrofit, on my F06 with already PDC and rear view camera, 2k-2,5k if source used parts, both prices include labor, is this quite correct?
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