Factory NAV Replacement

Z4Kevo · 06-25-2024, 02:39 PM

the dropbox link is fine...the forum mangles it. get's changed to dropbotwitter... WTF?

here it is again...and it is mangled by the forum.

right-click and copy this directly...and replace both DOT with the .
https://wwwDOTdropboxDOTcom/scl/fi/h...zp52f9k8w&dl=0

ANILE8 · 07-09-2024, 04:15 AM

I finally got around to getting mine printed and installed. The hardest part for me was organizing the 3D print. As, I'm not experienced with this technology there are so many options. Special thanks to Z4Kevo for without whom, none of this would have been possible. Also for answering all my questions before getting this done.

After a couple of disastrous 3D print attempts from what can only be described as backyard coyboys, I finally got a winner. I would fully recommend Xometry for their professional service and quality.

You get what you pay, don't try and skimp on price with this, it will cost you much more in the long run. Don't ask me how I know this.

I ordered mine to be printed with SLA Resin Somos Taurus and I am most pleased with the results. The prep advantage was well worth it. A light sand and a coat of VHT primer followed by a couple of coats of Rust-Oleum Black Camouflage non-reflective finish for that stealth look I think it turned out well enough.

My vehicle came with the Professional Nav and all the vendors will tell you that you have to select the 480P model so it is compatible with the OEM data stream in order to be able to view the 'Car Info' as per the factory Nav screen. While this is true, it is a compromise I was not willing to make.

I did try the 480P screen model but after coming from a Mekede M7 Plus which is 1200P the drop in res for me was jaring. So I returned it and ordered the 720P model which was a noticeable step up in fine detail but you lose the ability to view the car info data which for me was a price I was willing to pay. As the only feature I car about, setting the clock time was able to be done via the instrument display controls anyway.

I ended up going for the Mekede Snapdragon 680, 8+256GB version which seems fast and there is no noticeable lag. I'm pretty much just running Android Auto all the time so it does what I wanted it to do which is good.

mihandre · 07-30-2024, 08:38 AM

Hello guys, I plan on printing the baseplate for my PEMP unit, but I can't figure out how you screwed the baseplate onto the dash.

Do I need to place these metal tabs into the print? Unfortunately they forgot to put them in the box before shipping..

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Many thanks for the STL files!

Z4Kevo · 08-06-2024, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mihandre

Hello guys, I plan on printing the baseplate for my PEMP unit, but I can't figure out how you screwed the baseplate onto the dash.

Do I need to place these metal tabs into the print? Unfortunately they forgot to put them in the box before shipping..

Attachment 3515115

Many thanks for the STL files!

You can use the screw tabs from the existing nav unit... they slide right on. If you don't have those then you can source some from Amazon.

CJW2OO4 · 08-07-2024, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ANILE8

After a couple of disastrous 3D print attempts from what can only be described as backyard coyboys, I finally got a winner. I would fully recommend Xometry for their professional service and quality.

You get what you pay, don't try and skimp on price with this, it will cost you much more in the long run. Don't ask me how I know this.

I ordered mine to be printed with SLA Resin Somos Taurus and I am most pleased with the results. The prep advantage was well worth it. A light sand and a coat of VHT primer followed by a couple of coats of Rust-Oleum Black Camouflage non-reflective finish for that stealth look I think it turned out well enough.

Could you kindly share a link to the file you used? I may utilize Xometry as well.

Z4Kevo · 08-09-2024, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJW2OO4

Could you kindly share a link to the file you used? I may utilize Xometry as well.

right-click and copy this directly...and replace both DOT with the .
https://wwwDOTdropboxDOTcom/scl/fi/h...zp52f9k8w&dl=0

i am pretty sure he used the wide angular version.

ANILE8 · 08-19-2024, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJW2OO4

Could you kindly share a link to the file you used? I may utilize Xometry as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z4Kevo

right-click and copy this directly...and replace both DOT with the .
https://wwwDOTdropboxDOTcom/scl/fi/h...zp52f9k8w&dl=0

i am pretty sure he used the wide angular version.

Yeah, what he said.

row_ca · Yesterday, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ANILE8

Yeah, what he said.

Anile, would you mind posting, or sending me which Mekede you purchased for this set up? Similarly, I want a 720p screen since I seldom use the factory settings, but I can't seem to find one that is also being labeled as "with original screen", which I assume is a requirement for the harness to work.

ANILE8 · Yesterday, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by row_ca

Anile, would you mind posting, or sending me which Mekede you purchased for this set up? Similarly, I want a 720p screen since I seldom use the factory settings, but I can't seem to find one that is also being labeled as "with original screen", which I assume is a requirement for the harness to work.

Hello, you may have it the opposite way round. If you want a 720P screen you want one that is labeled 'Original car without screen'

You will be leaving the LVDS connector disconnected if you go this route.

This is the exact one I bought, LINK

row_ca · Today, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ANILE8

Hello, you may have it the opposite way round. If you want a 720P screen you want one that is labeled 'Original car without screen'

You will be leaving the LVDS connector disconnected if you go this route.

This is the exact one I bought, LINK

Ahh I see! That makes more sense. I didn’t know it was just a matter of the connection that made it function/not, and the rest of the harness was the same. Perfect, thanks for the help.

One other question - did you happen to have the details or a screenshot for your order specifics with Xometry? I reached out and their response was below, hoping to skip some of the guesswork.

“Line item 1 in your recent quote is too large for Somos Taurus which has a maximum volume of 10"x10"x10".It may be best for us to schedule a call with Xometry's 3DP Engineering Team to discuss options for this project.”

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ANILE8 Captain 190 Rep 706 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupé - Carbon Black Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Dark Web iTrader: (0)	I finally got around to getting mine printed and installed. The hardest part for me was organizing the 3D print. As, I'm not experienced with this technology there are so many options. Special thanks to Z4Kevo for without whom, none of this would have been possible. Also for answering all my questions before getting this done. After a couple of disastrous 3D print attempts from what can only be described as backyard coyboys, I finally got a winner. I would fully recommend Xometry for their professional service and quality. You get what you pay, don't try and skimp on price with this, it will cost you much more in the long run. Don't ask me how I know this. I ordered mine to be printed with SLA Resin Somos Taurus and I am most pleased with the results. The prep advantage was well worth it. A light sand and a coat of VHT primer followed by a couple of coats of Rust-Oleum Black Camouflage non-reflective finish for that stealth look I think it turned out well enough. My vehicle came with the Professional Nav and all the vendors will tell you that you have to select the 480P model so it is compatible with the OEM data stream in order to be able to view the 'Car Info' as per the factory Nav screen. While this is true, it is a compromise I was not willing to make. I did try the 480P screen model but after coming from a Mekede M7 Plus which is 1200P the drop in res for me was jaring. So I returned it and ordered the 720P model which was a noticeable step up in fine detail but you lose the ability to view the car info data which for me was a price I was willing to pay. As the only feature I car about, setting the clock time was able to be done via the instrument display controls anyway. I ended up going for the Mekede Snapdragon 680, 8+256GB version which seems fast and there is no noticeable lag. I'm pretty much just running Android Auto all the time so it does what I wanted it to do which is good. Attached Images __________________ Nitron NTR R3 \| StopTech Trophy Sport STR-60 380x32mm / StopTech Trophy Sport STR-40 355x32mm \| Bridgestone RE-71RS \| ADV.1 \| CDV Delete \| TMS Rear Camber Arms \| RE Diablo's \| 4.10 Gears \| Euro Headers \| RTD REVO1 Short Shifter
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mihandre Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	Hello guys, I plan on printing the baseplate for my PEMP unit, but I can't figure out how you screwed the baseplate onto the dash. Do I need to place these metal tabs into the print? Unfortunately they forgot to put them in the box before shipping.. Many thanks for the STL files! Last edited by mihandre; 07-30-2024 at 09:52 AM..
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