question on E88 2012 - headunt

[jaye944]

Hey guy's sorry long time,

I wanna make sure I'm using the the right terminlogy.

a 2012 1 series convertible 128 is an E88?

a question on the head unit, can you use an aftermarket headunit in its place.

I heard that if I dont use the BMW one, there is a problem to do with software updates, and errors?

thankxs

[jaye944]

anyone please?
thankxs

[Sticky]

It is an E88, yes.

It depends on the head unit but changing it can cause issues. Do you have an i-drive screen?

[jaye944]

hey Sticky,
i don't actually have the car yet

I'm looking around, one of the things I want to be able to do is change out the Head unit. For one I already have.
I don't think the one I'm looking at has an i-drive screen

if it does? does that matter,

I think you mean GPS? or is it a bit more involded than that

thankxs Stick !

[Sticky]

I'm not sure if they all came with I-drive screens or not. All I know is that complicates things somewhat.

Changing headunits on my modern German cars I've noticed they have used fiber optic cables which makes it a pain or can cause compatibility issues. Some companies specialize just in audio on the modern BMW's.

I really don't pay much attention to electronics, interior, audio, etc. on the cars. I think @ModBargains @ModBargains.com can help you with this.

[jaye944]

thankxs stick