Unichip CarPlay Group buy for E70/E71

[starwilling]

Originally Posted by SimSimmah

Yes, they have an NBT compatible version.

PM sent, please check! thanks!

[SimSimmah]

We have over 10 units for this order!

That means a. We all just saved each other a little money! and b. I'm placing the order with the manufacturer TOMORROW 07Feb2019 by 12p EST. If you are on the interested list but have not paid, please consider this your last chance to get payment in.

[SimSimmah]

The cut off has come/gone, and the order has been placed/paid for! Since our order was for more than 9 units, the vendor adjusted the invoice to reflect the $285/unit bulk price.

Next steps:

1. I'll update the group once the order ships from the factory.
2. Once I have the order in hand, I'll calculate shipping charges to each of you. If shipping is less than $14, I'll refund you the difference. If shipping is more than $14, I'll invoice for however much extra is needed.

[Pudgypepper]

WOOOO!!!!! So excited. You rock!

Originally Posted by SimSimmah

The cut off has come/gone, and the order has been placed/paid for! Since our order was for more than 9 units, the vendor adjusted the invoice to reflect the $285/unit bulk price.

Next steps:

1. I'll update the group once the order ships from the factory.
2. Once I have the order in hand, I'll calculate shipping charges to each of you. If shipping is less than $14, I'll refund you the difference. If shipping is more than $14, I'll invoice for however much extra is needed.

[M3hii]

Hi everyone, greeting from Houston, Texas!


Hi SimSimmah,
Thanks for organizing this group buy!
I am interested in getting one. Is it too late to include my order? Does this work on 2009 E90 M3?

[sj22]

Also interested, if more can be added, let me know.

[SimSimmah]

Originally Posted by sahiljain22

Also interested, if more can be added, let me know.

Originally Posted by M3hii

Hi everyone, greeting from Houston, Texas!
Hi SimSimmah,
Thanks for organizing this group buy!
I am interested in getting one. Is it too late to include my order? Does this work on 2009 E90 M3?

Hey guys, the order has already been placed but not yet shipped. Let me message the factory to see if there's anything to be done. I'll PM you individually.

[Erie Von Otto]

I ordered the AVINUSA unit specifically so I can use it for Car Play. Does this work with CIC without combox? I have a 2010 E70. And will there be another group buy? Im in for 299 or less but not full price.

Thanks!

[SimSimmah]

Originally Posted by Erie Von Otto

I ordered the AVINUSA unit specifically so I can use it for Car Play. Does this work with CIC without combox? I have a 2010 E70. And will there be another group buy? Im in for 299 or less but not full price.

Thanks!

I'm sorry Erie Von Otto, but I'm not sure about the answer to your question. I'd have to kick it over to the factory. Will there be another group buy? I think that will depend on the experience of everyone that just picked up a box, how well it works and if anyone wants to organize another group. I organized this one for selfish reasons... I wanted CarPlay in my E70!

[SimSimmah]

As of Feb 15, 2019, 8:28 AM EST, the factory states our order has shipped! I'll update again once I know when we can expect it in the CONUS.

[Erie Von Otto]

Originally Posted by SimSimmah

I'm sorry Erie Von Otto, but I'm not sure about the answer to your question. I'd have to kick it over to the factory. Will there be another group buy? I think that will depend on the experience of everyone that just picked up a box, how well it works and if anyone wants to organize another group. I organized this one for selfish reasons... I wanted CarPlay in my E70!

Can you please find out for us? Id really consider this. Please let me know. I appreciate it.

[Pudgypepper]

Originally Posted by SimSimmah

As of Feb 15, 2019, 8:28 AM EST, the factory states our order has shipped! I'll update again once I know when we can expect it in the CONUS.

YESSSSSS

[E46_TommyP]

Originally Posted by SimSimmah

As of Feb 15, 2019, 8:28 AM EST, the factory states our order has shipped! I'll update again once I know when we can expect it in the CONUS.

[SimSimmah]

Originally Posted by SimSimmah

As of Feb 15, 2019, 8:28 AM EST, the factory states our order has shipped! I'll update again once I know when we can expect it in the CONUS.

18 Feb 19 12:04 AM - Customs status updated - CINCINNATI HUB,UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

[chazmink]

Well I missed the boat on this for my 2013 328i Msport with a CIC Head. If someone else organizes a group buy please let me know.
Thanks,
Charlie
Medford, NJ

[SimSimmah]

The good news: Our package has cleared customs in the US and is currently scheduled for delivery TOMORROW! I've already messaged a few of you in preparation for in person hand offs. I'll message everyone that needs shipping after I have the package in hand and costs for the last leg of the journey calculated.

The bad news: We just got hit with an Import Duty/Tax Payment (in hind sight, I should have seen this coming) in the amount of $190.82. We've got 14 units in this order, so that's an extra $13.63 charge/unit in taxes. Sorry for the last minute expense.

More information on DHL's Duties & Taxes: http://www.dhl.com/.../duties_taxes_receivers.html

[Kraftwerk AG]

Hi Sim, thanks for the update. Can I send you the grand total after you calculate the shipping? Or... Lucky to those who can pick up locally!

[SimSimmah]

Originally Posted by DeeO

Hi Sim, thanks for the update. Can I send you the grand total after you calculate the shipping? Or... Lucky to those who can pick up locally!

That totally works. No sense in multiple small transactions.

[laselvasurf]

+1

I'm hopefully picking up an E70 X5M on Friday and if that happens I'll be looking to do this upgrade.

Originally Posted by chazmink

Well I missed the boat on this for my 2013 328i Msport with a CIC Head. If someone else organizes a group buy please let me know.
Thanks,
Charlie
Medford, NJ

[E46_TommyP]

Originally Posted by SimSimmah

The good news: Our package has cleared customs in the US and is currently scheduled for delivery TOMORROW! I've already messaged a few of you in preparation for in person hand offs. I'll message everyone that needs shipping after I have the package in hand and costs for the last leg of the journey calculated.

The bad news: We just got hit with an Import Duty/Tax Payment (in hind sight, I should have seen this coming) in the amount of $190.82. We've got 14 units in this order, so that's an extra $13.63 charge/unit in taxes. Sorry for the last minute expense.

More information on DHL's Duties & Taxes: http://www.dhl.com/.../duties_taxes_receivers.html

Well that sucks, it is what it is though.. when you figure out shipping I will send what I owe you, if that’s ok. Thanks again KP!

[SimSimmah]

The shipment JUST arrived! I hope to unbox and have pictures to post this evening.

[Kraftwerk AG]

Originally Posted by SimSimmah

The shipment JUST arrived! I hope to unbox and have pictures to post this evening.

Yay!