E39 Japanese Import - radio & sat nav

I am importing an E39 525i from Japan and am wondering how to retune the radio to pick up Irish stations and possibly upgrade the sat nav maps also

Thanks
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Originally Posted by Billy Greenbush

I am importing an E39 525i from Japan and am wondering how to retune the radio to pick up Irish stations and possibly upgrade the sat nav maps also

Thanks
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Billy
I have upgrade sat Nav discs including firmware from
http://www.satnavupgrades.co.uk/id47.html
It was option 7 I picked. I'll have it in a few days so will let you know how it goes

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Originally Posted by JohnH

Billy
I have upgrade sat Nav discs including firmware from
http://www.satnavupgrades.co.uk/id47.html
It was option 7 I picked. I'll have it in a few days so will let you know how it goes

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Great John H thanks

Lads, can you recommend the best tires to put on her when she arrives?

I believe the Japanese tires on it already won't pass the NCT even though they are in good nick

Michelin Ps3
Contisports
Eagle f1's
Vredesteins
Kumhos
Hankooks
Uniroyal
Toyos

Any of the above should be grand

Congrats on the purchase looks great love the trim

Billy
I just put Michelin PS3s on the back of my 530 and find them great. I have Dunlops on the front (not sure what model but I'll check)

FWIW, Michelin PS3s came 3rd in teh 2014 Evo Tyre test but top place for comfort.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2014-EVO-Max-Performance-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm
HTH

I know I mentioned over on the other forum but the units can be re-coded very quickly using NCS expert software. In the old days guys would add a band expander to be able to use the radio in Europe (Ireland). The coding essentially expands the band that the unit can pick up.

Yes Jap tyres won't pass an NCT because there not E marked, If there's decent branded tyres on it could always just borrow a set of wheels for the NCT instead of throwing out otherwise decent rubber. :)

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Originally Posted by rebel.ranter

I know I mentioned over on the other forum but the units can be re-coded very quickly using NCS expert software. In the old days guys would add a band expander to be able to use the radio in Europe (Ireland). The coding essentially expands the band that the unit can pick up.

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Where could I get that done ?I'm up in Dublin. Also sat nav would need new maps I guess.

Been wondering too about pairing my iPhone with the factory bluetooth...is this possible.? Be nice to be able to use it

Thanks man

Germaniks could do it up here.
Pairing an iPhone won't be a prob, though the only thing I notice with an iPhone 5 or 6 is that when you call someone you don't hear the ringing through the speakers. The first thing you hear is someone saying hello!

Try this

1. Switch on radio2. Within 10 seconds, press and hold down the 'm' button until the serial number appears (takes around 10secs) to enter the radio's service menu.3. Use the + or - buttons to cycle through the menu settings until you see AREA JAPAN or just JAPAN (varies a bit depending on radio)4. Use the 1...6 buttons to select EUROPE -. Switch radio off to store the change

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Originally Posted by GERMANIKS

Try this

1. Switch on radio2. Within 10 seconds, press and hold down the 'm' button until the serial number appears (takes around 10secs) to enter the radio's service menu.3. Use the + or - buttons to cycle through the menu settings until you see AREA JAPAN or just JAPAN (varies a bit depending on radio)4. Use the 1...6 buttons to select EUROPE -. Switch radio off to store the change

Thanks , I'll try that when she gets here

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