And another one. I have one more radio prepped, 3 on deck that would ship next week
Fully refurbished OEM BMW Alpine CM5907 and CM5908 slider radios, Trunk Amps
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I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts. -
Ok prepped radios gone. Next units will ship out early next weekI BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.Comment
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Due to bad yields and very high labor needed on the tape decks I've had to raise prices on that version again. That Cantaloupe Ready option is looking rlike a really good bargain in comparison.. AND you get better audio while keep the OEM function and appearance.
I'm not giving up on the tape mechanism, but until I find replacement parts it's going to be hard to find good ones with reliable transports. Hopefully I'll get this sorted and will be able to offer these at a more affordable price.Last edited by bradnic; 02-06-2019, 07:03 AM.I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.Comment
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Had a great discussion with @jaysterling at Cantaloupe Radio. If you buy the "Cantaloupe Ready" version of my refurbished radios I can now 'officially' install your Cantaloupe bluetooth board for you too!
All you need to do is order the board WITH the installation option at http://cantalouperadio.com and specify that the board be shipped to me.
Two orders already pending! THANK YOU. You're gonna love the bluetooth!I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.Comment
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Brad, This is really good stuff. My lcd is not bleeding, it’s clear and bright but very pale compared to factory color scheme as in the pictures here. Any ideas? I will be opening it up soon for the cantaloupe bt retrofit kit v2. So wondering
Sorry for asking in your thread.Comment
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Basic advice: follow @jaysterling’s excellent directions to the letter and don’t touch anything else.I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.Comment
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One more Cantaloupe ready with install sold. I will have 4 radios available SundayI BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.Comment
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Can’t say enough good things about Brad and his services. If you are thinking of getting a radio from him, do it. One of my best experiences buying online.
I ordered a Cantaloupe board from Jay and had it shipped to Brad. He installed it for me and kept me up to date on the status. He also took/sent me pics of the radio powered on before shipping it to me.
Thanks much Brad!Last edited by slippery; 02-16-2019, 10:42 AM.Comment
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Gotta add my thoughts here. Brad is the real deal awesome community guy. Bought one from him and he has totally stood by his pledge of full functionality. I don't think I could say enough good things about him here. Good, fast communication and just a stand up guy.
If you are looking to stay OEM, you can't do better than getting one from him here. In fact, I think you would be crazy to go anywhere else!Last edited by pj29; 03-10-2019, 11:05 AM.Comment
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i Want a clean tape deck version!
I have one to trade for credit with the tape deck functioning. But the display isn’t effect and the volume knob is noisy. I can also throw in my premium amp. (Replacing with aftermarket)Comment
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@Jordan installed his refurbished 5908 recently in his incredible 318is build. 1st power up:
THANKS JORDAN!
more details on his radio:
Making it Jordan-worthy took about 15 hours of work, mixing and matching bits from 12 (!) different radios.
- Hardest part was getting a properly functioning tape deck together that was quiet and reliable. The tape deck that was delivered has components from 5 different radios. Tape head was cleaned and degaussed using professional solvents and tool, all rollers were cleaned as well. I finally found a source for tape deck belts too which is great news for cassette junkies.. As I find replacement rollers, capstans an other bits I'll add them to my tape deck refurb service.
- The amplifier is completely rebuilt (all the 5907s and 5908s from @jaysterling, Levent, myself are).
- Hardware is hand picked and correct, including the colored screws holding the tape deck in place
- all lighting replaced with new
- top and bottom covers are mint (I am going to start getting covers replated in the future)
- faceplate and knobs ultrasonically cleaned and detailed by hand. In fact we replaced the faceplate that shipped with an immaculate one I obtained later.
- heatsink was cleaned and polished to remove scratches (not functional but it brings it up to the snuff with the other external bits)
- external radio harness replaced (these parts are NLA, and replacing them requires disassembly of the amp
Here's the radio on Jordan's bench - he pulled the covers off to swap out an A- faceplate for an A+ one
-the LCD assembly on the right is from 3 radios and has a new backlight in it
-all the orange looking bulbs are new, as is the anti-theft LED
-all the buttons were cleaned. the green button LEDs checked out ok so were left alone
-all the high temp insulating tape is replaced with new
-the tape deck is reassembled from 5 different units as mentioned above. It's very difficult to find 30+ year old components with both the mechanical and electronic bits functioning properly. The mechanicals are incredibly complex too, with multiple motors levers and switches.
-the volume control was replaced with a refurbished part. it has 4 different parts to it including the on/off switch and push button.
-the joystick has 4 switches on it, and it's common for the left and right ones to go out requiring replacement.I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.Comment
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Original radios are not necessarily my thing, but seeing the level of skill, work, and patience required i felt i had to say something, kudus to you sir for providing the service for the guys here that like this sort of thing. I think guys like you are a huge asset for the community, and i personally appreciate it.
Oh, and I’ve read your calypso thread page by page. I’m sure you get this a lot, but it’s ain inspiration to me and my modest little build by comparison.Comment
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4 radios in process. drop me a PM if you need advice or refurbishment service. Will have news to share soon about that.Nothing like the original radios :-).
Original radios are not necessarily my thing, but seeing the level of skill, work, and patience required i felt i had to say something, kudus to you sir for providing the service for the guys here that like this sort of thing. I think guys like you are a huge asset for the community, and i personally appreciate it.
I'm also upgrading to BMW sound system and a 5 channel trunk amp with subwoofer on Cosmo, my 86 325. That's going to be my demo car :-)Last edited by bradnic; 04-20-2019, 07:16 AM.I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.Comment
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