Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 Install - Modern features/retro look

[tfi_friday]

This is the bracket I made to attach to the factory mount at the rear



and where it attaches to the rear of the dash board.

[bmwman91]

Yep, I flush mounted mine. I removed the lip that sits around the HVAC panel, in the same way as the CD43 flush install. Then I made a bracket so the rear of the radio attached to the dash support (6511370841) that pushes into the rear of dash.

Nice, that is super clean! I will have to keep this in mind.

[tfi_friday]

Yep, I flush mounted mine. I removed the lip that sits around the HVAC panel, in the same way as the CD43 flush install. Then I made a bracket so the rear of the radio attached to the dash support (6511370841) that pushes into the rear of dash.

[bmwman91]

Resurrecting this thread...

Has anyone gotten one of these to install so that the front is flush with the HVAC panel? From the photos it looks like it sticks out ~10mm. I am wondering if I can 3D print a collar for the back side that allows the metal installation sleeve to sit further inside.

Also, can someone measure the length of the unit (faceplate to back of heat sink)? I am interested to know the installation depth.

[monty23psk]

you can fix the side to side, by pressing a few more tabs on the cage.

[netcsk]

I purchased and installed one a couple months ago and updated the firmware at the time of install. It seems to stay on bluetooth streaming if my phone connects quickly enough and overall the quality is decent. You're definitely paying for the look versus the feeling of great build quality, IMO.

I used the preamp outs for my install and it all works well. My sub amp wants stereo input so I just split it at the HU without issue. The amp/antenna turn on is active if the unit is on so I routed a cheap switch to the glove box to control the antenna and did the same with a USB extension cable connected to the rear port.

Just as previously mentioned, it slides side to side when pressing on it, though not badly enough to make me do something about it so far. I was shocked at how shallow it is, which is awesome.

Calls with the built in mic are adequate though not great, according to my wife, which is good enough for me for this very much not DD use.

[Max325ix]

Cool! Let's see pics if you get it installed. I'm curious if anyone else who has installed one had any issues with the deck being able to slide back and forth, like I described in my original post?

I should have it installed by the end of the month. All that remains to finish my E30 (aside from some minor cosmetic exterior body touch ups) is installing this radio, speakers (which just discovered are shot), new hood insulation and finally an alignment. Hope its done by end of month. My mechanic is doing the install. I’ll point him to your original thread to inquire if he encounters the same issue. When its compete will post a picture.
Max

[Nate37]

Just ordered this same Radio for my 89 325ix. Should arrive in 3 days. It was a tossup between sourcing a working used original, having my unit rebuilt but that would take months (which I may still do in the long run), or getting the VDO Continental. Since I didn’t want to wait decided to purchase a new old school looking radio. Went with the Bermen SQR 46 over the VDO for three reasons. 1, the Blaupunkt was in stock ready to ship, VDO would take a couple of weeks from my retailer of choice. 2. The more OEM period correct looks, I didn’t love the chrome trim around the volume knob. 3. Probably the one reason that got me, the color can be adjusted to match more accurately to original dash lighting whereas the VDO unit cannot. Ended up purchasing from crutchfield since they had it in stock, was all most the cheapest on the web only second by $5 higher but offered free shipping plus no charge floating ground connector.

Cool! Let's see pics if you get it installed. I'm curious if anyone else who has installed one had any issues with the deck being able to slide back and forth, like I described in my original post?

[Max325ix]

Just ordered this same Radio for my 89 325ix. Should arrive in 3 days. It was a tossup between sourcing a working used original, having my unit rebuilt but that would take months (which I may still do in the long run), or getting the VDO Continental. Since I didn’t want to wait decided to purchase a new old school looking radio. Went with the Bermen SQR 46 over the VDO for three reasons. 1, the Blaupunkt was in stock ready to ship, VDO would take a couple of weeks from my retailer of choice. 2. The more OEM period correct looks, I didn’t love the chrome trim around the volume knob. 3. Probably the one reason that got me, the color can be adjusted to match more accurately to original dash lighting whereas the VDO unit cannot. Ended up purchasing from crutchfield since they had it in stock, was all most the cheapest on the web only second by $5 higher but offered free shipping plus no charge floating ground connector.

[Vincenze]

man, i would be all over this...but why the mono channel for the subwoofer? that kills it for me. i love everything else about it.

If I understand correctly, it's a preamplifier output. If you wish, you can connect a subwoofer amplifier to the other stereo preamplifier outputs.

[MoreMayhem]

well, were this a cheaper, lower end unit, it would be "whatever" - but considering they're $500/US/each, yeah, i'm gonna bitch. it's certainly not the end of the world and i will probably end up buying two of them, anyway, lol

Ah, I see your point now and I agree. Also still going to buy one!

[e30austin]

I must not be as much of an audiophile. Single sub channel has never bothered me. Does it really make that much of a difference if there's no stereo separation in the subs?

well, were this a cheaper, lower end unit, it would be "whatever" - but considering they're $500/US/each, yeah, i'm gonna bitch. it's certainly not the end of the world and i will probably end up buying two of them, anyway, lol

[MoreMayhem]

man, i would be all over this...but why the mono channel for the subwoofer? that kills it for me. i love everything else about it.

I must not be as much of an audiophile. Single sub channel has never bothered me. Does it really make that much of a difference if there's no stereo separation in the subs?

[e30austin]

man, i would be all over this...but why the mono channel for the subwoofer? that kills it for me. i love everything else about it.

[moatilliatta]

Yeah, thinking.. Man be cool to have and HVAC panel that accommodated all these mantel looking head units.. Sounds expensive.. Probably nobody would by them...

Maybe one day when everyone cracks their HVAC panel and we need a repro version..