[rasel800]

Hello,

I've been looking for display upgrade for a while and surprisingly, available options are extremely limited for RHD.
So, I came across this 12.3 screen which I decided to give a try even though it is not available or manufactured for X3 specifically yet.
The one I ordered is for F10/F11 NBT, hoping that might work with NBT EVO ID5, with some effort off course...



Initially the original car video was not showing up in Android display, at first I though it is due to the NBT vs. EVO LVDS voltage difference, bought an NBT cable and voltage regulator, modified the cable myself, didn't work, later fixed by coding APIX2 --> APIX1 using the OEM NBT cable without any voltage regulator.
Few observations I'd like to share:

• Wheel controller working in Android completely
• Original car display resolution still 1280x480 (APIX1 limitation possibly) where as display native resolution 1920x720
• Has built in Android Auto and CarPlay. Although I had OEM CarPlay from BMW, I am using the one came with display just because of the CarPlay resolution 1920x720 looks awesome. OEM CarPlay still running at 1280x480 and looks significantly poor in higher resolution display.
• No need for external cable for display audio to car audio, the power harness has direct audio input from Android to HU.
• 12.3 display compared to 8.8 is just amazing to look at, specially since it is hard to find bigger display for RHD X3.
• Display has a blue tint, they say for anti-reflection, it bothers a bit during the day as the blue tint is visible from some angles time to time, I am happy to ignore though
• Viewing angle and clarity is not as good as OEM, but then there is no OEM solution and even if there would, it would cost like hell, still I am happy to ignore...
• Now the only problem remains is the plastic back plate for F10 (which I knowingly ordered since there is none for X3) obviously doesn't fit in the space, I need to cut it properly keeping the smooth finish, I am still working on it. Apparently cutting plastic smoothly is not as simple as I'd imagined, also figuring out the right dimensions is a bit tricky, for the time being I am just using a plastic tape...

Will keep posted..

[aspame82]

excellent work!!

I did it using OEM 10.25 in touchscreen (from G30). Check my post maybe you can do something similar to fit the screen:

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1547464

[fame21]

Great work rasel800!
Any chance of showing how it looks with the camera when You put the car in reverse?

[rasel800]

Originally Posted by aspame82

excellent work!!

I did it using OEM 10.25 in touchscreen (from G30). Check my post maybe you can do something similar to fit the screen:

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1547464

Thanks mate, frankly speaking I've checked your post many times in the past and really inspired me to take the shot, you know the uncertainty of ordering something in AliExpress knowing that there is a very good chance it's not going to work and you probably won't get your money back even though you return the item, but you do it anyway...

The thing is, the display sits on top of the air vents nicely and space is also sufficient as you can see below, but since the OEM display had to be taken out completely, there is nothing available for RHD X3 to fill the gap, except the plastic backplate for F10 that came with the display. Although the display is quite big and entirely covers the gap, nothing is visible from both front seats.

Nonetheless, I am still determined to cut the plastic piece, finding right dimension is massive challenge, as I won't get a second chance. Funny thing is, I actually tried use a 3D scanner to 3D scan the gap and the plastic plate, import in 3d modeling software to identify the intersection lines, not going very well though from precision point of view, need to figure some way around, although the red plastic tape solution is also not bothering me as much now a days...

[wolfchan]

Recently I saw taobao already have seller selling 12.3 inch for X3 F25, even for RHD. Don't know will it also sell on aliexpress or not.

[hardparker]

Originally Posted by wolfchan

Recently I saw taobao already have seller selling 12.3 inch for X3 F25, even for RHD. Don't know will it also sell on aliexpress or not.

Link to this offering?

[wolfchan]

Originally Posted by hardparker

Link to this offering?

This is link to taobao, all in Chinese. Seller say can fit F25 RHD, but I haven't try
https://m.tb.cn/h.4jC77AJ?sm=a5bd20

[Widnesmick]

Originally Posted by wolfchan

This is link to taobao, all in Chinese. Seller say can fit F25 RHD, but I haven't try
https://m.tb.cn/h.4jC77AJ?sm=a5bd20

Followed the link but like you say “ it’s all in Chinese “ how did you find out they do a R/H version ? I can’t understand a single word. 😫

[teapotshortnstout]

Hi all, I'm residing in Sydney as well which limits the aftermarket Android head units I could purchase. I ended up going with a 8.8inch screen just with touch screen capabilities. Wish I had known the 12.3 inch screen was an option!

This is my video when I installed it.

[wolfchan]

Originally Posted by Widnesmick

Followed the link but like you say “ it’s all in Chinese “ how did you find out they do a R/H version ? I can’t understand a single word. 😫

I found one from Ali express, that seller said can fit RHD

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOheW6b

[Xavvi]

I was able to purchase one from AliExpress. Made specifically for F25. But I had to so some rewiring for it to work.

Here is my review of it.