E39 Japanese Import - radio & sat nav

[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 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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A few more photos

[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

[Billy Greenbush]

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

Great John H thanks

[Billy Greenbush]

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

[Gar]

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

[JohnH]

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

[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.

[RossYB]

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.

[Billy Greenbush]

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.

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