✪ Alekshop ⎢ConnectedDrive GroupBuy

Alekshop · 04-26-2011, 12:13 PM

NEW BMW’S SHOULDN’T GET TO HAVE ALL THE FUN
Get OEM Software & Hardware for Your 2009+ iDrive

We are excited to announce that the New BMW ConnectedDrive features are now available for most BMW models with the new iDrive (CIC) systems.

As many of us know, BMW made an announcement earlier this year that all new vehicles from March 2011 will come with the new feature called ConnectedDrive .

We received a lot of inquiries regarding this feature asking if we are able to offer it to those who don't have a 2011.5 production car.

It was a big and long project and we teamed up with Patrys@BimmerTech who has an extensive experience in programming and coding to get all of these new features available to our customers.

We are proud to announce that we finished the retrofit of the Combox, which gave us the ability to enable ConnectedDrive and the new BMW App (6NR) feature! The BMW App is free and can be downloaded to your phone from the App Store.

Socal ConnectedDrive GroupBuy

These are the features that will be available with the Combox retrofit and ConnectedDrive (6NR) :

Web Browser
Bluetooth Audio
Album Art Covers
BMW Apps (Facebook, Twitter, Web Radio)
BMW Plugin
Video Playback

We need 5 or more people for the GB to happen.

For more information please feel free to contact us.

✆ 925.609.4559
✉ info@alekshop.com
@ www.alekshop.com

Alekshop · 04-26-2011, 12:14 PM

Please put your name on the list if you are interested. For more information you can check another GB thread that will be hosted by Alekshop as well

Socal ConnectedDrive GroupBuy

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DOUT · 04-26-2011, 12:28 PM

I am definitely in, although, what is the price?

geneatals · 04-26-2011, 12:54 PM

+1 for price? hard to sign up for a GB without knowing the price..

skoot3r · 04-26-2011, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOUT

I am definitely in, although, what is the price?

+1

M3_LIN · 04-26-2011, 01:06 PM

sorry for being a newbie but how does this work actually?

1. What needs to be installed?
2. How would the car get internet connectivity?

Thanks

Ed Lin

djsueno · 04-26-2011, 02:06 PM

I'm interested. What's the price and will you be doing installs in SoCal?

ducman · 04-26-2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_LIN

sorry for being a newbie but how does this work actually?

1. What needs to be installed?
2. How would the car get internet connectivity?

Thanks

Ed Lin

I also don't know much about this:
3. Would this ever get reverted back to normal by the dealer if we get our car serviced (for whatever reason)?
4. How long does it take to do one car?

It seem like a lot are interested...is there a price for 10+, etc.?

xquisit · 04-26-2011, 04:08 PM

This thread is pure win, I would sign up if I had my car :|

mot · 04-26-2011, 04:43 PM

Price?

duk · 04-26-2011, 04:59 PM

i like how my facebook status showed up on the first pic! haha

awesome!!1

Joonsup · 04-26-2011, 04:59 PM

that looks awesome. too bad i still have old navi

Alekshop · 04-26-2011, 11:20 PM

Guys,

The price depends on the options you choose and on the production date of your car.

For example, the cars that were produced before 10/10 would require a Combox installation first before you can go any further (required to activate BMW Apps/6NR).

Here are the options and you can choose one of the following options in this group buy:

1. 6NR Retrofit

Valid for cars with the Combox and the USB port in the armrest.
The 6NR ConnectedDrive will be enabled and you will be able to use BMW Apps.
For BMW Plugin and Video Playback you will need the new base plate and snap-in adapter for your iPhone
or you can choose Option #2 below.

2. 6NR Retrofit + BMW Plugin and Video Playback via the USB cable

Valid for cars with the Combox and the USB port in the armrest.
Thanks to our unique solution you will be able to use all 6NR features,
including the BMW Plugin and Video playback, over USB cable.
However your AUX port will not work with this option.
The kit consists of OEM parts only and includes activation of the 6NR.

3. Combox Retrofit

Valid for all cars with the latest Navigation system called the CIC (hard disk based).

4. Combox Retrofit + 6NR Retrofit

This option combines options #3 and #1.

5. Combox Retrofit + 6NR Retrofit + BMW Plugin and Video Playback via the USB cable

This option combines options #3 and #2.

Alekshop · 04-26-2011, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_LIN

sorry for being a newbie but how does this work actually?

1. What needs to be installed? - depends on the options you choose
2. How would the car get internet connectivity? - via Bluetooth Tethering

Thanks

Ed Lin

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducman

I also don't know much about this:

3. Would this ever get reverted back to normal by the dealer if we get our car serviced (for whatever reason)? - if the car is re-flashed by the dealer most likely it will be wiped out.

4. How long does it take to do one car? - around 2h.

It seem like a lot are interested...is there a price for 10+, etc.?

Patrys@BimmerTech · 04-27-2011, 01:26 AM

This group buy is being organized by Alekshop and BimmerTech and it's the same GB you can find here:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513645

The terms, conditions and pricing is the same for everybody who signs up either in this thread or in the thread mentioned above.

For more details please contact Alekshop as he is the one who will be your host.

Thanks!

Alekshop · 04-27-2011, 11:04 AM

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knifegun · 04-27-2011, 11:39 AM

I am interested but don't know what I need. I believe I need at least #4 and maybe go up to #5. Pricing for 4 and 5?

gianniSD · 04-27-2011, 05:23 PM

add me to the list for Los Angeles / San Diego area

gianniSD · 04-27-2011, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gianniSD

add me to the list for Los Angeles / San Diego area

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Tonifyd · 04-28-2011, 07:18 PM

For those who already have the 6nr option, do you have solutiontions for video playback that works while in motion?

persian54 · 04-30-2011, 05:09 PM

I have a 2011.5
I have a DVD in Motion so I do not need video playback coding

However, i would like to have BMW Apps. Would this be possible and inexpensive? i do not think there is any hardware that needs to be updating.

Thank you

aajami · 04-30-2011, 10:13 PM

I'm interested, but I'm wary about losing all of this functionality after a dealer flash. I've had my iDrive flashed twice (once because of an error, and once to get some updated iDrive features). What's your plan for customers that have this happened?

I thought Patrys said that this was avoidable when he was offering Combox retrofits last year...

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Alekshop 437 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: E30 M3 l E46 M3 l GT4 l 991 RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	✪ Alekshop ⎢ConnectedDrive GroupBuy - Socal NEW BMW’S SHOULDN’T GET TO HAVE ALL THE FUN Get OEM Software & Hardware for Your 2009+ iDrive We are excited to announce that the New BMW ConnectedDrive features are now available for most BMW models with the new iDrive (CIC) systems. As many of us know, BMW made an announcement earlier this year that all new vehicles from March 2011 will come with the new feature called ConnectedDrive . We received a lot of inquiries regarding this feature asking if we are able to offer it to those who don't have a 2011.5 production car. It was a big and long project and we teamed up with Patrys@BimmerTech who has an extensive experience in programming and coding to get all of these new features available to our customers. We are proud to announce that we finished the retrofit of the Combox, which gave us the ability to enable ConnectedDrive and the new BMW App (6NR) feature! The BMW App is free and can be downloaded to your phone from the App Store. Socal ConnectedDrive GroupBuy These are the features that will be available with the Combox retrofit and ConnectedDrive (6NR) : Web Browser Bluetooth Audio Album Art Covers BMW Apps (Facebook, Twitter, Web Radio) BMW Plugin Video Playback We need 5 or more people for the GB to happen. For more information please feel free to contact us. ✆ 925.609.4559 ✉ info@alekshop.com @ www.alekshop.com
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DOUT Captain 56 Rep 783 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	I am definitely in, although, what is the price? __________________ 2021 M3 6MT Brooklyn Grey/Silverstone Previous: 2009 335i ZMP 2013 M3 6MT ZCP Space Grey/Fox Red
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geneatals Ninja 390 Rep 4,014 Posts Drives: 2019 530e Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal (SFV) iTrader: (3)	+1 for price? hard to sign up for a GB without knowing the price.. __________________ 2019 AW G30 530e l ZPP l ZMP l ZDH Retired: 2016 F80 M3, 2012 E90 M3, 2008 535i
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M3_LIN LM-R Whore. 125 Rep 854 Posts Drives: 2009 White M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	sorry for being a newbie but how does this work actually? 1. What needs to be installed? 2. How would the car get internet connectivity? Thanks Ed Lin __________________ 09AWE90M: Light headlight tint, Full front end clear bra wrap(Harris@InstyleGraphics), Ceramic tint(40%), Piaa GTX H3 bulb, HID 8k AE, 6k Low, INT Luxer1 lights, RD springs, LMR 20X9 +8, 20X10 +18 (Dave @ Status), Vertice CF hood Ducts(Dat @ VertexUSA), Tecnocraft FULL Envy Intake system+plenum(KEVLAR)+cabin filter covers, Meister GTC exhaust, Arkym F LIP.
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Alekshop 437 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: E30 M3 l E46 M3 l GT4 l 991 RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Please put your name on the list if you are interested. For more information you can check another GB thread that will be hosted by Alekshop as well Socal ConnectedDrive GroupBuy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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mot Banned 38 Rep 936 Posts Drives: e92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (8)	Price?
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Joonsup Lieutenant General 322 Rep 17,316 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	that looks awesome. too bad i still have old navi
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Alekshop 437 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: E30 M3 l E46 M3 l GT4 l 991 RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Guys, The price depends on the options you choose and on the production date of your car. For example, the cars that were produced before 10/10 would require a Combox installation first before you can go any further (required to activate BMW Apps/6NR). Here are the options and you can choose one of the following options in this group buy: 1. 6NR Retrofit Valid for cars with the Combox and the USB port in the armrest. The 6NR ConnectedDrive will be enabled and you will be able to use BMW Apps. For BMW Plugin and Video Playback you will need the new base plate and snap-in adapter for your iPhone or you can choose Option #2 below. 2. 6NR Retrofit + BMW Plugin and Video Playback via the USB cable Valid for cars with the Combox and the USB port in the armrest. Thanks to our unique solution you will be able to use all 6NR features, including the BMW Plugin and Video playback, over USB cable. However your AUX port will not work with this option. The kit consists of OEM parts only and includes activation of the 6NR. 3. Combox Retrofit Valid for all cars with the latest Navigation system called the CIC (hard disk based). 4. Combox Retrofit + 6NR Retrofit This option combines options #3 and #1. 5. Combox Retrofit + 6NR Retrofit + BMW Plugin and Video Playback via the USB cable This option combines options #3 and #2.
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Patrys@BimmerTech Banned 620 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Warsaw/Poland iTrader: (7)	This group buy is being organized by Alekshop and BimmerTech and it's the same GB you can find here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513645 The terms, conditions and pricing is the same for everybody who signs up either in this thread or in the thread mentioned above. For more details please contact Alekshop as he is the one who will be your host. Thanks!
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knifegun Major 83 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: May 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I am interested but don't know what I need. I believe I need at least #4 and maybe go up to #5. Pricing for 4 and 5?
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Tonifyd Lieutenant 41 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Korea iTrader: (0)	For those who already have the 6nr option, do you have solutiontions for video playback that works while in motion? __________________ 2011.75 E90 ///M3 6MT \| JB \| Blk \| CF \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| 403 \| 6NR \| 752 [Sold T.T] '95 Integra GS-R [Stolen-RIP] \| '05 Legacy GT Stg 2[Traded] \| '08 STi Stg 2+[Sold]
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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	I have a 2011.5 I have a DVD in Motion so I do not need video playback coding However, i would like to have BMW Apps. Would this be possible and inexpensive? i do not think there is any hardware that needs to be updating. Thank you __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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aajami Brigadier General 432 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	I'm interested, but I'm wary about losing all of this functionality after a dealer flash. I've had my iDrive flashed twice (once because of an error, and once to get some updated iDrive features). What's your plan for customers that have this happened? I thought Patrys said that this was avoidable when he was offering Combox retrofits last year... __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
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