Conervting Stock Nav to OEM Single Din?

Sasquatch(E46) · Wed, Oct-27-2010, 06:38:00 PM

I'm wishing to convert the stock nav on my E46 to a Kenwood KDC-X794 single din unit. Been told all I need is a dash kit but have so far been unsucessful to find one. Also been told I would have to basically convert the dash by bringing the climate control up as stock single din for it to work properly.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Sasquatch(E46) · Tue, Nov-02-2010, 08:22:09 AM

Thanks for no help. Converting my car to stock single din with the CC up. Figured this was the best and cheapest option.

Gregs///M · Tue, Nov-02-2010, 06:40:07 PM

Metra dash kit 99-9300
Metra wiring harness 70-8591 or 70-9003
Metra 40-EU10

All can be found by using google.com

Byronn · Sat, Nov-06-2010, 09:54:06 PM

why? the stock nav is plenty capable.

Sasquatch(E46) · Thu, Nov-11-2010, 01:03:43 AM

First off, gman, I needed a kit for double DIN to fill the gaping hole that would be left after removing the Nav. I already checked Google, Amazon, and Ebay for kits and found only kits explicitly for aftermarket Nav.

Second off, I want to replace the stock Nav because it is crap. The stereo itself is very nice and have had no problems but the Nav is crap. I'd rather remove the dead weight and get something useful which is an aftermarket unit to help power my new system. I'm putting in two 12" kickers and need something, other than a bass knob, to separately adjust the sub bass levels.

God Given · Thu, Nov-11-2010, 09:01:25 PM

Back in the day I had a VW corrado with 2 12 kickers and ice ice baby would pump in there !!!!!

SimpleSimon · Fri, Nov-12-2010, 10:19:28 AM

Best way to swap OEM Nav to non Nav is to sell the car and buy another without it.

Alternatively, strip out everything and start as though you had no ICE at all.

Wed, Oct-27-2010, 06:38:00 PM	#1
Sasquatch(E46) E46 Owner Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3 Reputation: 0 Location: Redding	Conervting Stock Nav to OEM Single Din? I'm wishing to convert the stock nav on my E46 to a Kenwood KDC-X794 single din unit. Been told all I need is a dash kit but have so far been unsucessful to find one. Also been told I would have to basically convert the dash by bringing the climate control up as stock single din for it to work properly. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Tue, Nov-02-2010, 06:40:07 PM	#3
Gregs///M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,688 Reputation: 0 Location: SF Bay Area	Metra dash kit 99-9300 Metra wiring harness 70-8591 or 70-9003 Metra 40-EU10 All can be found by using google.com __________________ 2003 Alpine White BMW M3 Coupe Modifications:Dice Ipod Interface [] Focal Utopia 6.5in components speakers(front), Focal Utopia 5.25in component speakers (rear) []JL Audio W3V3 Sub Woofer [] Eclipse Xa5000 5 ch amplifier [] Clifford 50.7 two way pager [] Custom interior trim (OEM Alcantara) [] Dinan Stage I tune. []

Sat, Nov-06-2010, 09:54:06 PM	#4
Byronn I used to hate pistons. Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 269 Reputation: 0 Location: Queens, NY	why? the stock nav is plenty capable. __________________ 2003 TiAg/IR M3 Coupe - Stock, for now... FS: Euro Headers & Euro Cats (Euro Section 1) FS: Tein SS-P Coilovers Pm me for details.

Thu, Nov-11-2010, 09:01:25 PM	#6
God Given Is Everything And A Little More Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,109 Reputation: 0 Location: Westchester, NY	Back in the day I had a VW corrado with 2 12 kickers and ice ice baby would pump in there !!!!! __________________ 2006 ///M3 Alpine White / Cinnamon

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Tue, Nov-02-2010, 08:22:09 AM	#2
Sasquatch(E46) E46 Owner Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3 Reputation: 0 Location: Redding	Thanks for no help. Converting my car to stock single din with the CC up. Figured this was the best and cheapest option.

Thu, Nov-11-2010, 01:03:43 AM	#5
Sasquatch(E46) E46 Owner Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3 Reputation: 0 Location: Redding	First off, gman, I needed a kit for double DIN to fill the gaping hole that would be left after removing the Nav. I already checked Google, Amazon, and Ebay for kits and found only kits explicitly for aftermarket Nav. Second off, I want to replace the stock Nav because it is crap. The stereo itself is very nice and have had no problems but the Nav is crap. I'd rather remove the dead weight and get something useful which is an aftermarket unit to help power my new system. I'm putting in two 12" kickers and need something, other than a bass knob, to separately adjust the sub bass levels.

Fri, Nov-12-2010, 10:19:28 AM	#7
SimpleSimon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 33 Reputation: 0	Best way to swap OEM Nav to non Nav is to sell the car and buy another without it. Alternatively, strip out everything and start as though you had no ICE at all.