Would it be difficult to reomove the stock e36 headunit and replace it with a aftermarket headunit? Will i ahve to change anything, and are their special tools required?

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why do you want a aftermarket headunit?

to handle a better sound system

Its very easy, theres two little flaps on the sides of the headunit in the middle all you need is an allen key, you unscrew it buy a headunit and a wireingharness and plug it in, There are many out there they even have the amber lighting to look stock, myne doesn so now im transferring all my interior lights to blue. With this car its acutally easier because you dont need a mouting kit like most cars. Also watch out because some units will blow the stock amp.

why do you want a aftermarket headunit?

same reason why you have euro lights? Because I want it.

Have you ever seen the small screw covers on the unit?

btw, any one knows the most "stock" looking aftermarket headunit for e36?

Becker and Blaupunkt make some pretty nice stock looking stereos. Try www.midwestelectronics.com (http://www.midwestelectronics.com) for some great deals on Blaupunkt radios. I paid $56 for my Blaupunkt Casablanca. Here's a refurbished Blaupunkt Tampa Bay (http://www.midwestelectronics.com/blaupunkt-tampa-bay-cd51-p-342.html) for $55

Everybodys right about the allen screws after the screws are undone radio will pull right out. best way is to buy aftermarket wiring harness that plugs into stock harness behind radio (9.99 plus shipping) slamminnjammin@yahoo.com and going through stock amp will work but it is true can burn up stock amp or your new head unit if not totally bybassed. for instructions email or PM me. and if you want killer deals on the rest of your components email me.

Yea for the stock amber look there is.. the JVC AR-5500 theyre forsale on ebay and many audio stores, that one is touch screen which is cool, theres also the the blaupunkt like everyone said. And i noticed at circuit city there is a eclipse that is amber

Everybodys right about the allen screws after the screws are undone radio will pull right out. best way is to buy aftermarket wiring harness that plugs into stock harness behind radio (9.99 plus shipping) slamminnjammin@yahoo.com and going through stock amp will work but it is true can burn up stock amp or your new head unit if not totally bybassed. for instructions email or PM me. and if you want killer deals on the rest of your components email me.

This is incorrect. If you use the correct wire harness adapter and antenna adapter there will zero issues with the OEM amplifier. I currently have a 1999 M3 Coupe with HK. I have had 4 Panasonics, 1 Blaupunkt, 1 Alpine. The first unit was put in the car in 2003.

For your vehicle you need the following accessories with any head unit:

Wire Harness:
http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/product.php/II=350/_cid=302

Antenna Harness:
http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/product.php/II=357/_cid=302

In terms of units that I would recommend I am going to lean towards 2 units since color matching sounds to be important to you.

1. Blaupunkt Bahama:

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/images/fullsize/BP.BHM.MP46_fs.jpg

2. Panasonic CQ-C7413U:

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/images/fullsize/PN.CQ-C7413U_fs.jpg


The Panasonic unit is the better of the two(and the unit I use in my personal vehicle now) for many reasons:

7 band EQ built in
Adjustable Crossover points
XM/Sirius ready
Bluetooth Read
iPod ready.

Let me know if you have ANY additional questions about head unit installation or if you have questions about the accessories you need or about the above posted units(or any other for that matter.)

Wopperjr:

For your 97 everything is the same except you need a different antenna harness for your vehicle:

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/product.php/II=352/_cid=302

Let me know if you have ANY other questions!

same reason why you have euro lights? Because I want it.
I was just wondering, if you want blue and green lights glareing you in the face go ahead. I didn't like the alpine that i had so i bought a factory blaupunkt so it matches the rest of the dash. But its simple to take the other radio out it takes like 5 min max. Be carful of the plug on the back it can break pretty easy.

Wopperjr:

For your 97 everything is the same except you need a different antenna harness for your vehicle:

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/product.php/II=352/_cid=302

Let me know if you have ANY other questions!I have a '97 and I just removed my stock head unit, but the connectors for the antenna look more like the picture for the '98+ (http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/product.php/II=357/tb=8/_cid=302/#tabs) than the '97 you just mentioned. It has the single large connector and one much smaller one that plugged in next to it. Which adapter is correct for my vehicle?

Wopperjr:

For your 97 everything is the same except you need a different antenna harness for your vehicle:

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/product.php/II=352/_cid=302

Let me know if you have ANY other questions!

Thanks! will do

I have a '97 and I just removed my stock head unit, but the connectors for the antenna look more like the picture for the '98+ (http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/product.php/II=357/tb=8/_cid=302/#tabs) than the '97 you just mentioned. It has the single large connector and one much smaller one that plugged in next to it. Which adapter is correct for my vehicle?

The difference is in that 98+ needs a turn on for the antenna amplifier. That is the small red wire lead coming off the antenna adapter for the 98+ antenna adapter.

The 97 requires the one without the wire lead. The same one I mentioned to wopper. The smaller one will not be used with the aftermarket head unit.

The difference is in that 98+ needs a turn on for the antenna amplifier. That is the small red wire lead coming off the antenna adapter for the 98+ antenna adapter.

The 97 requires the one without the wire lead. The same one I mentioned to wopper. The smaller one will not be used with the aftermarket head unit.

I have a 95 and just replaced my stock with and Alpine yesterday. I didn't hook up the antenna because i didn't think i'll need an adapter. Anyways, my stock antenna wire has the thin wire with the red end but the Alpine doesn't have a place to plug it in. Also noticed that the Alpine antenna hole is not deep enough to reach the antenna wire. Ireally need help in finding the right one. Thanks
BTW, it's the 9853 model

I have a 95 and just replaced my stock with and Alpine yesterday. I didn't hook up the antenna because i didn't think i'll need an adapter. Anyways, my stock antenna wire has the thin wire with the red end but the Alpine doesn't have a place to plug it in. Also noticed that the Alpine antenna hole is not deep enough to reach the antenna wire. Ireally need help in finding the right one. Thanks
BTW, it's the 9853 model

This is all you will need:

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/product.php/II=352/_cid=302

This is all you will need:

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/product.php/II=352/_cid=302

Thank you very much!

No problem!

What parts will I need to install the Panasonic CQ-C7413U into my stock 1999 323iC (E36)? Will I need this (Crutchfield is saying I will) --> http://www.crutchfield.com/S-DSSiTpJzkH3/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=127OEM2&s=0&cc=01

Or only the atenna adaptor and wiring harness?

For a OEM look, and OEM lighting... I think its pretty hard to beat a Nakamichi CD400 or CD500.

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