OEM flip up multimedia system modern overhaul

SebIsANegev · 03-28-2023, 01:04 PM

. Not sure if any of you can help me with this idea I’ve had.
I want to upgrade my z4m’s navigation system/multimedia system and modernize it. The car already has Bluetooth for calls (I’ve never used it nor can I manage to get the car to pair to my phone either…)

It has the flip up screen design and I want to replace the old LCD in it, with an LED/Oled panel or something.
I’d also likely have to upgrade the hardware as well! I think a raspberry pi would be more than capable of running a newer version of idrive

I realize it’s not that easy as I’ll likely have to get an encoder or something because it’s like archaic tech
Audio is easy enough to splice in but the GPS functionality isn’t something that will be easily removable/upgradeable. I think because it’s interconnected into the car. I haven’t found any way to update the NAv map with modern data.

But I want to maintain the OEM functionality of the pop up screen display. And upgrade the software to be able to have Apple Car Play/Android Auto.

I’m going to buy the same unit and get it 3D scanned at my university’s engineering lab to have a digitized model to work with in auto cad to see what sort of measurements are allowed.

I wonder if anyone else with a Z4 has had a similar idea to do this!
Curious to hear what you all have to say!
Cheers!

3002 tii · 03-28-2023, 01:46 PM

Have you seen this thread?
https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1573176

SebIsANegev · 03-28-2023, 01:58 PM

Similar to what I want to do but not quite there
I have the time and energy to invest into this matter and I’m going to be looking to take this project on.

With the intention of maintaining the oem popup function. As much as I like the idea of settling for the x3 static display I don’t like the way it protrudes so much. I love the fact I can pop it down and feel like I’m in a car with just basic tech.

Going to deep dive into this! Will update

CJW2OO4 · 03-28-2023, 03:17 PM

I have been trying to utilize the Android screens but the baseplate is terrible. This is a newer option I stumbled upon. It appears that you reuse your OEM Nav screen base but remove the screen.

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=29915667

SebIsANegev · 03-28-2023, 04:00 PM

CJW2004 great job finding that! But I’m looking to even maintain the original housing if I can and using rear brackets to support the thinner panel. I need to take it apart myself to see what I’m working with and so I can begin to build a prototype

I know the new panels available are paper thin compared to the clunky thick early 2000’s LCD’s, so I feel like I could somehow find a way to mount one within the housing as he did!

This helps substantially! I really appreciate it!

I am going to begin to look into this matter more and consult with some people I know who might be able to assist with the coding aspect regarding integration of the steering wheel button and basal functions of the car. There’s a few “coding” wizards here in my province.

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SebIsANegev New Member 42 Rep 8 Posts Drives: '08 Z4M Roadster Imola Red Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M [10.00]	OEM flip up multimedia system modern overhaul . Not sure if any of you can help me with this idea I’ve had. I want to upgrade my z4m’s navigation system/multimedia system and modernize it. The car already has Bluetooth for calls (I’ve never used it nor can I manage to get the car to pair to my phone either…) It has the flip up screen design and I want to replace the old LCD in it, with an LED/Oled panel or something. I’d also likely have to upgrade the hardware as well! I think a raspberry pi would be more than capable of running a newer version of idrive I realize it’s not that easy as I’ll likely have to get an encoder or something because it’s like archaic tech Audio is easy enough to splice in but the GPS functionality isn’t something that will be easily removable/upgradeable. I think because it’s interconnected into the car. I haven’t found any way to update the NAv map with modern data. But I want to maintain the OEM functionality of the pop up screen display. And upgrade the software to be able to have Apple Car Play/Android Auto. I’m going to buy the same unit and get it 3D scanned at my university’s engineering lab to have a digitized model to work with in auto cad to see what sort of measurements are allowed. I wonder if anyone else with a Z4 has had a similar idea to do this! Curious to hear what you all have to say! Cheers!
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SebIsANegev New Member 42 Rep 8 Posts Drives: '08 Z4M Roadster Imola Red Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M [10.00]	Similar to what I want to do but not quite there I have the time and energy to invest into this matter and I’m going to be looking to take this project on. With the intention of maintaining the oem popup function. As much as I like the idea of settling for the x3 static display I don’t like the way it protrudes so much. I love the fact I can pop it down and feel like I’m in a car with just basic tech. Going to deep dive into this! Will update
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CJW2OO4 Major 148 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: E86M,M2,F13 E86&E85M,E86,2E46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (4)	I have been trying to utilize the Android screens but the baseplate is terrible. This is a newer option I stumbled upon. It appears that you reuse your OEM Nav screen base but remove the screen. https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=29915667
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SebIsANegev New Member 42 Rep 8 Posts Drives: '08 Z4M Roadster Imola Red Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M [10.00]	CJW2004 great job finding that! But I’m looking to even maintain the original housing if I can and using rear brackets to support the thinner panel. I need to take it apart myself to see what I’m working with and so I can begin to build a prototype I know the new panels available are paper thin compared to the clunky thick early 2000’s LCD’s, so I feel like I could somehow find a way to mount one within the housing as he did! This helps substantially! I really appreciate it! I am going to begin to look into this matter more and consult with some people I know who might be able to assist with the coding aspect regarding integration of the steering wheel button and basal functions of the car. There’s a few “coding” wizards here in my province.
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