The Insane Interior Upgrade Every BMW Owner NEEDS! - Apple Carplay & Android Auto (E90 335i)

Just when I thought The interior to my BMW E90 335i Couldn't get any better, I install another modification that absolutely blew my mind. Upgrading your car's head unit does not only make the car look sleeker and modern but also allows you to have access to features that can really improve your commute. In today's video I'll go over one of the newest systems you can get for your BMW and give you a tour of some of the features.
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[@FGNi-em9sb]

Love what you’ve done with the interior. The dashboard with the upgraded I-drive makes it look so modern! Definately going with this upgrade

[@donaldkrump666]

the round speaker is for your parking sensors up front if you have them or want to install them after. and you can put ur gps in ur dash on top upside down, will work perfectly fine. and also the wifi antenne can be put behind the radio.. you can use ur phone hotspot to use internet on the radio

[@chief3240]

I have an e93 335i n54 and I’m building it just like yours you’ve been my inspiration on this project

[@VehicleVirals]

Sweet! You'll enjoy the hell out of it.

[@tristengallagher3795]

Same bro I am just looking for mine so I can start to build mine

[@jimmoran9967]

I was debating a purchase of a 13 /335I and am now convinced. I also just subscribed. Fantastic content thanks.

[@SuperShawntastic]

Those cables you bypassed in the trunk are the Can-Bus system to the amplifier (can-bus system is used for audio, video, and display info using cool red lasers). It runs in series and if one module is down, the whole communication is down and it scares the others. Bypassing the Bus system closes that break and brings the talking group back together!

[@danradu2312]

Not can bus. The fiber optic network

[@BeastM140i]

Can’t bus If it’s not working lol

[@showscenegarage]

@@danradu2312 same thing here

[@giorgioskaraiskakis9548]

You got it brother !!!! I already installed both in my 335 and Tacoma Truck. Keep the upgrades going and the videos coming. I really enjoy your videos 👍👍. Anytime you feel like freezing your butt off come northbound to Canada and we'll do Cayuga Raceways quarter mile track together. Cheers !

[@giorgioskaraiskakis9548]

Hey brother, I can't find the xtron head unit that you used with the link in this video. I wanted to buy it as a gift for a family member with a 2010 335i X-drive M-Sport. Any chance you have the correct link ? Please and thank you

[@brennanmoney271]

Man said so I don’t keep you guys gm here too long like I ain’t about to watch all his videos after this, best KZbinr out there man🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️ I like nour, but vehicle virals does it the best!

[@colec.4258]

i wouldn’t be surprised if you have 500k subs by the end of the year. keep up with the great content. Your videos were the reason i got a 335i.

[@richardstackerhenderson1517]

I thought I had subscribed years ago but I had to subscribe again. Keep up the great content.

[@gazamarine2651]

Back with the E90 content .🍾🙏🏾 Been waiting.

[@wadihismail9619]

Man finally a video we missed you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@VehicleVirals]

I finally hired help! Expect more consistency going forward! ❤️

[@ssaini5028]

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[@henrylee7316]

this is FAX

[@sportsmusictalk313]

@@VehicleVirals is this available for a 2004 Bmw 745 li ??? Help me brother 🤦🏽‍♂️🤣😭

[@liamberkes2178]

Yo man I’ve been watching you for a while and you completely changed my mind on the n54 platform. Your videos are awesome man keep killing it. Subscribed! Let’s help those percentages 😂

[@mik38ailey]

Find the aux pins on the harness and tap into it, you might need to cut an earth as well, this is on the new harness side then you can not worry about the aux plug and not touch the factory side. Find the factory aux lines in a wiring diagram. I did this on an aftermaket install from an different supplier for a different car to get rid of that silly exetention to aux plug that all after market suppliers use.

[@Hauser03]

Finally more e90 content

[@829productions]

I wanna get a hold on the dash is so beautiful I was the one that got the clean M4 with 54k miles on it this would really amplify my interior even more 💪🏼🙏🏼 bless up bro keep up the good work

[@kyddzofcali]

Man no matter where I'm at in the world.... still get to enjoy some e90 content cheers pham

[@VehicleVirals]

👊🏼

[@steaminbimmin2594]

Nice Flossy plug. Looks dope!

[@jlongshort4045]

Great video.. ive been contemplating about getting something like this but im still happy with the stock unit. 2011 so i have bluetooth and thats gold for me.

[@VehicleVirals]

I only had Bluetooth for calls. A no go for me.

[@StarGloryJaydo]

Ive been waiting for somebody to do this

[@kal1mm]

Your interior is so beautiful! I hope they make the digital dials for the e46 soon.

[@andreas4959]

I was hoping for the same thing, so I emailed them and asked about it and apparently they are looking into it. "Hello Andreas. Thanks for your interest, we're planning to start a project investigation for a BMW E46, so keep on following us. Regards" So keep checking the site, cus apparently it's gonna pop up sooner or later (y)

[@exposednl5559]

@@andreas4959 😍😍

[@P3rsis]

hello,please serch your car in all chinese website with english language they made this parts for any bmw car

[@destroyer6867]

Why would you swap your great looking expensively made analog gauges for a chinese tablet?? To go with the flow? Because other people think it looks modern?

[@rashadarbab2769]

I like the digital dashboard but I think the best-looking infotainment is still the pre LCI. With the clean dash lines and just a cd player. I can get a small Bluetooth dongle and connect it to my aux to play my tunes.

[@milehighboost5521]

Have this same one. An absolutely must if you want to daily these cars. Apple CarPlay is cooler than i expected with reading off your text messages to you as you drive.

[@silklover82]

Great review!!!! Love the vids bro!!!

[@plomoplomo6218]

Bro looks amazing keep up the good videos I like them a lot bro fr fr

[@Alexvee-23]

You won me over with this video. Very legit!

[@LuisMendez-ii3ru]

Nice upgrades bro. Se ve durisimooo 🔥💪

[@BestAdjusters]

Bro i just got a m package 328i 2012 it has a dome just like this i was too worried i would mess anything up installing it but now i know its easy! Just subbed thanks man! Great video

[@erictapia8123]

I see you listening to Ovi, he do be bumping 🔥 Claro que si

[@paulpateman6723]

Christian loving your channel and your builds 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@Youppp]

That cluster looks fantastic

[@globaldayz]

Looks super clean dude. I'm seeking recommendations on a pre lci e90 touchscreen that is compatible with Logic & could handle adding aftermarket 10in Kicker L7 sub & amp...im currently looking at the AVIN unit but afraid to spend $500+ on a unit that's not compatible w/this intended setup. Most concerned about the aftermarket sub & amp being too much for these android type units. Any help appreciated.

[@Zodiam.]

I have the same unit as he installed,. the AVIN one is the same unit but they charge a dumb amount and still provide no support, buy the cheapest one you can find with Android 10, 4gb RAM 64 GB and Octacore CPU, they are all the same. My car has Logic7 and this unit just resues the fiber optics, and i dont think it would be an issue adding an extra amp since you do that by splicing cables in the trunk near the amp (not an expert) but i know there are PNP-harnesses for plugging in an extra AMP via the Logic7 one so you can add another sub.

[@mickjohnson86]

@@Zodiam. man why did he have to install an aux cable for audio? If u were to plug in via USB for CarPlay wouldn’t audio work through that?

[@Zodiam.]

@@mickjohnson86 Unless the CIC unit works way differently he shouldnt have to, the green/black fibre cable that you see around 11:05-11:10 is moved to the new connector which should allow you to get audio, mine had a CCC unit (2007 335i) and i did not use any AUX-cables. That said i have to set it to the "AUX" option in the original iDrive sources, but thats a one and done deal. AFAIK the aux cable route is for base audio systems without fibre optics and/or older android head units, if you look at older install guides its there, but none of the newer ones use it.

[@mickjohnson86]

@@Zodiam. cheers mate. Mine is a 2008 e93 335i with CCC so from what u said I shouldn’t need it fingers crossed.

[@alexanderdagreat9026]

@@mickjohnson86 did your install go fine ? I have the same car as you and just curious

[@timg7885]

Nice set up!

[@johnspence2630]

Impressive, simply impressive. Good upgrade to get.

[@abelilas6835]

JUST ORDERED! Can’t wait this is a must. And I got the reverse camera the best one is only $30!

[@Marcini007]

Great upgrades!!!

[@YoungCarWiz]

Awsome video VV 😊

[@solidsnake6123]

Very nice! If I could get mine to start running.

[@keithmeline7485]

Man great video! Thinkin about one of these for my F12, if they make em!

[@brodiehaward]

@12:50 im impressed by the fitment for an aftermarket product tbh

[@eriksierra1730]

That little speaker is for the navigation directions to work when you are in the oem cic mode

[@naruto6461]

Nice work

[@jamescrayton9360]

Christian: “I’m going to go jump off a bridge, but I totally suggest that you guys don’t.”😂

[@micktreffers]

The speaker is for your BMW chimes & turn signal sounds. At least with mine it was like that, I had a similar setup in my Mini.

[@philtickle9724]

Rear sensors too. On mine anyway

[@hr007njnnnkkmkm]

Wicked vid cuz thank you 🙏

[@Elmantukas]

Its weird how none of these units can hijack the original sound, microphone and gps systems, but can see all canbus info!

[@incartechie]

Great installation video - we also install these over here in the UK!

[@jmreasor10]

Great video, best one ive seen on these e90's, I just bought the xtrons, seems like the newest android operating system and has the most powerful specs compared to ones ive researched. Cant wait to install this and modernize my e90

[@HeadTrip39]

The AVIN head unit is better interface looks better and you have more option for front and rear cameras as well as dash with dvr and has a splitter that can run off the oem gps. Glad to see your back bro I plan on doing an overhead turbo install in the future but the single turbo you installed had me thinking price wise. Sucks I don’t have a trustworthy garage out here in Kansas like you do unless your people knows someone out here.

[@gettin-sendy]

Aahh, i want this car in Australia. Brown leather, manual turbo 6 in blue paint, beautiful. Great vid too mate, 👍

[@jackrudisell7462]

Great video! About the center console usb/aux…do you have a video on replacing that?

[@hectorh9970]

That box that went out is your XM/Sirius radio module. The whole system runs a fiber optic line and that light stopped at the XM/Sirius. I bypassed mine with some vacuum line.

[@ninjastriker0137]

nice vid bro

[@TheGamingDistrict1]

So I had seen this video when I first got my 335i (which was around the time you uploaded the video) and now I’m rewatching because my Xtrons arrives this week (mine’s the version that comes for e90 without iDrive). Anyway, I JUST noticed you listen to Jay Wheeler lol.

[@alanwebb1885]

Absolutely awesome

[@larouguexcs2553]

I love your videos but I’m so disappointed that NOBODY makes aftermarket upgrades or anything for my model.

[@peteriftimie5881]

Bro your are the best !! I have the CIC unit but the small display ! Do you think 🤔it's OK 👌or not ??? Thanks men keep it up !!!

[@darnellsmith8931]

I got this one and mine connects with Android with wireless also so it must be an upgrade. Great system

[@excellhoward7318]

Good info

[@ithaqua1]

Thanks for sharing man!!! I've just received mine with no manual... BTW, do you finally know the use of the speaker? I've heard somewhere it's a speaker for GPS voice... Can you confirm? Did you try the GPS, and does the voice comes from all the car speakers? Thanks in advance for your reply

[@effectp6767]

nice vid keep it up

[@dokterkarel]

amazing that these things have messaging, whatsapp, youtube and google on board. Exactly what one needs for safe driving and totally not be distracted. Jokes aside: great and informative video!

[@BeastM140i]

Have to buy myself that digital cluster 🤤

[@miguel141980]

I've watched this videos a couples times. When initially posted, I went ahead and bought a unit. Unfortunately I was not satisfied with the unit and reached out to the seller but haven't heard back after two emails. Initially when purchasing the unit, they were very accommodating but once the sell was final, no luck getting to them. If you notice in your video, the OEM view its zoomed in which the same issue I am having. The other issue is that when on "Car Play", call comes in, if you click on "Accept call", it actually ignores the call and hangs up. There other little minors issues but I can deal with those. This isn't to bash your review, you are great at what you do and honest . Can you test these issues on your unit and do a follow up as to your conclusion. Would really appreciate it. Keep up the good work, love your channel!!

[@oxsteven6952]

never been this early ... notifications finally worked ig lol

[@gochi6542]

Keep adding screens & its gonna look like the interior of a Ferrari SF90😂 but yo it’s lookin mad clean. Pretty much what I’m tryna do for my e46 eventually.

[@yb8236]

I like the Brons 🔥

[@qx4n9e1xp]

The whole time I was yelling at my screen telling you that that mini speaker was for the door chime.

[@phoenixflyz_]

You look like Dom and Letti's kid. J/k love the video bro 💪🏾

[@ibrahimautoelectrician4404]

Amazing 👍👍👍

[@GalvanizedGreatness]

It’s always better not to cheap out on these things especially if you diy I did a few and it took all week just to get it working

[@joyroc885]

I been looking at the Xtrons units along with some others. Trying to figure out why the android radios that replace the oem radio are cheaper than the top dash mounted ones.

[@MrDeathwish94]

Going to to do this to my e83! After I change my radio

[@jacdariper]

Well, hello and definitely all cars should have electronics that make the drive enjoyable. My car came with that standard!

[@4estit0]

You can hide the GPS antenna under the A column cover :)

[@MDdred]

DIGITAL CLUSTER!! Never new it existed! Hopefully I can find one for an E60

[@VehicleVirals]

We have them available on my website for the E60

[@DefinitelyNotDavid1]

hey sick video! I was wondering if a bmw 2011 535i can use the digital mod?

[@aerickvesereu1796]

They need to make this digital cluster for the e46!!!!

[@brodiehaward]

@12:25 the wood trim isnt cheap, so it’s definitely worth protecting.

[@2bad83]

Yes Bro. Looks good I never upgraded my cic in my car yet but I like that cluster. Also that speaker that came with that new xtrons system isn’t that the reverse beep tone PDC?

[@VehicleVirals]

I was getting the reverse tones with that little speaker.

[@ACE-hr8he]

I have one of these units installed on my 2012 e92, works great other than the audio. It keeps skipping when listening to music via apple car play, works fine with the radio. The head unit audio is directly connected to the oem aux input. Xtrons has been little to no help with this issue, wounding if anyone else has had this issue

[@richarddelanda8798]

Thank you for sharing with us!! Cool stuff. Wonder if I can use on my F30 2013?

[@VehicleVirals]

They offer units for the F30 Chasis.

[@richarddelanda8798]

@@VehicleVirals excellent!! I'll be waiting for you to start selling those products and buy from you so I can help you a little bit.

[@gayashanjayamanne157]

Great video mate. I think I want one too.😉 I don't think flashing mhd tunes through the head unit may freeze the DME. I have seen it somewhere. 🤔

[@RS-of1om]

Very Cool

[@cmendoza1094]

I was all on board until I saw the lag time in response for the tachometer. I mean at that point it might as well just change colors to indicate more vrooms or less vrooms.

[@waltersmith739]

This video is so helpful. I brought the same EXTRON unit for my convertible 335i and I have the same issue with my auxiliary. Do you have the information or part number for the unit in the truck you need to replace?

[@francisbali937]

Hi Walter, I have the no sound issue, could you please tell me how you resolved the issue.?

[@JamesF36]

I have something similar from Andream, which gave me Carplay and reverse cam on my CIC.. though I think it's time for me to finally retrofit an NBT EVO, speaking of, I haven't seen any E9X owners doing a DIY on retrofitting an NBT EVO on these cars

[@oRicardoHetfield]

YES!!!! i don't see anyone doing it! For me i think idrive still better than these android kits, even if its slower... too much down sides!!

[@guillermocubas3458]

Excelente canal

[@afnanshaikh6658]

If you have the logic 7 sound system there amps are notorious for failing located in the backs left corner of the car in the trunk sometimes being the cause of no sound too!

[@J_2peezy]

Damn man I felt your vibe change after there was no audio, I would’ve been quite annoyed also 😂 good video tho!

[@J_2peezy]

On that day

[@davidplenderleith4176]

Change input to aux

[@francisbali937]

Am having the same issue and have no idea on to resolve it......they won't refund it either

[@Dark_Helmet15]

I love these videos! They influence people to mod there cars and lowers the amount that are still OEM which is driving OEM prices higher! Keep it up :D

[@prodigyairsoft1929]

Please do a review of the BMW Preformance gear selector and shift boot. It brings the e9x interior up to date

[@DailyDrivenMotorbike]

Great video👏👌 I did upgrade from ccc to cic. Now bt and aux dosnt work. I saw u get audio from aux sooo... if my aux dosnt work than addroid 10 dash wont working too 🤨🤔

[@ExhaustNoteChannel]

I just did my coding on the 2010 335i conv I just bought and I noticed that the Headunit module in bimmercode app showed CIC. My car is not the LCI as in exterior changes, but maybe BMW did change the head units on 2010's from CCC to CIC. Thoughts?

[@stevewest6628]

I haven't read all the comments and really don't have time now. I just recently saw this and I love it. I have a 2011 E90 328i. My head unit looks exactly like yours. This should wok in mine don't you think? Also, how can I tell which version of the idrive I have?

[@mahmoudwaleed2818]

you have cic

[@youngodyssey16]

Cool video,is this possible for 2013 328i ??

[@igo4bmx]

Fyi you can make custom start up logo and animations! It's covered in the f30 forums

[@andriusvaiciulis8177]

I would like to see how would you use touchscreen with that second screen :))

[@skullofserpent5727]

Bro, link your playlist. It's FIRE!

[@VehicleVirals]

It's all over the place honestly lol.

[@skullofserpent5727]

@@VehicleVirals noice

[@notfst]

should have gone with the MMI Prime style box - way easier install, you can keep OG iDrive available, and if you get the chinese version it’s pretty cheap too.

[@truculenttabasco]

Yeah, but no touch screen, no MHD monitoring, no 4G/LTE support, etc. -- seems like it's lacking in comparison?

[@notfst]

@@truculenttabasco The car’s design wasn’t built for a touchscreen. It’s not a good place to reach, being recessed, and who cares if you have 4G if it’s connected to your phone. It is lacking the MHD monitoring but it’s much cleaner, easier to remove, faster, easier to install, and not a $200 android tablet stuffed into a hole in the dash.

[@02fostb]

@@truculenttabasco it works off the phone so of course it has 4G/5G/whatever Android Auto ends up supporting 🤔 As for touch screens, try using one in a car. They are awful.

[@Hellrzr66gmail]

Great video , I have a question to be sure ,, I have a 2005 645ci what do I use ?