[i8BestCar]

Looking to get a used 2014 i8, and my biggest concern is that it does not come with modern convenience features such as Blind-spot assist and CarPlay.

- How difficult/feasible is it to install blind-spot or lane-change assist? I would be uncomfortable driving without this safety feature.

- I've seen aftermarket CarPlay devices, but is it possible to add CarPlay (pref wireless) while maintaining as much of the original BMW system as possible?

Thanks!

[Coastali8]

I don’t think either feature is available.
The right side mirror is convex so there is no blind spot.

[MinusWorlds]

Originally Posted by i8BestCar

Looking to get a used 2014 i8, and my biggest concern is that it does not come with modern convenience features such as Blind-spot assist and CarPlay.

- How difficult/feasible is it to install blind-spot or lane-change assist? I would be uncomfortable driving without this safety feature.

- I've seen aftermarket CarPlay devices, but is it possible to add CarPlay (pref wireless) while maintaining as much of the original BMW system as possible?

Thanks!

I don’t believe either blind-spot or lane-change are available.

CarPlay can be added in one of two ways.

You can upgrade your iDrive system via the NAT EVO system from Bimmer-tech.net which is $1750. This is a complete iDrive upgrade and give you the latest iDrive setup. It’s a new head unit.

You can add the CarPlay MMI Prime also from Bimmtech for $700. This module plugs into the back of your head unit and gives you wireless Apple CarPlay, but retains your current iDrive system.

Install is similar for both. The NAT EVO replaces the whole head unit and MMI Prime plugs into the back of your current. Both will look completely factory.

I may be selling my still new MMI Prime if you are interested.

[RichTimpa]

Originally Posted by MinusWorlds

I don’t believe either blind-spot or lane-change are available.

CarPlay can be added in one of two ways.

You can upgrade your iDrive system via the NAT EVO system from Bimmer-tech.net which is $1750. This is a complete iDrive upgrade and give you the latest iDrive setup. It’s a new head unit.

You can add the CarPlay MMI Prime also from Bimmtech for $700. This module plugs into the back of your head unit and gives you wireless Apple CarPlay, but retains your current iDrive system.

Install is similar for both. The NAT EVO replaces the whole head unit and MMI Prime plugs into the back of your current. Both will look completely factory.

I may be selling my still new MMI Prime if you are interested.

Originally Posted by MinusWorlds

I don't believe either blind-spot or lane-change are available.

CarPlay can be added in one of two ways.

You can upgrade your iDrive system via the NAT EVO system from Bimmer-tech.net which is $1750. This is a complete iDrive upgrade and give you the latest iDrive setup. It's a new head unit.

You can add the CarPlay MMI Prime also from Bimmtech for $700. This module plugs into the back of your head unit and gives you wireless Apple CarPlay, but retains your current iDrive system.

Install is similar for both. The NAT EVO replaces the whole head unit and MMI Prime plugs into the back of your current. Both will look completely factory.

I may be selling my still new MMI Prime if you are interested.

Has anyone put in the NAT EVO system? Are there any other benefits in doing that over the Mmi prime?