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Review on 🚘 Dynavin Double DIN Stereo Dash Kit with Single Row Style HVAC Relocation Bracket for BMW 3-Series (1998-2006) by Marc Zitnik

Revainrating 3 out of 5

An almost perfect moving bracket, except for minor imperfections.

The Dynavin AC Mover bracket cleaned the interior fairly well and looks great although despite the minor imperfections I would suggest some minor tweaks to the design. The first downside is that it doesn't come with its own 12V cigarette lighter plug, so you'll have to re-use the plug from the factory mount. This creates unwanted play in the cigarette lighter plug itself and sometimes pulls it out when you try to unplug something from it, e.g. a phone charger. The second flaw that annoys me the most is the design, the HVAC buttons sit perfectly within it. Bracket and the bracket itself has no play. But you can't constantly change what's connected to the cigarette lighter, for example you have a Bluetooth FM radio transmitter connected to the cigarette lighter and you need to unplug it for some reason. The center panel on the switch bezel (not sure if automatic transmission cars have this problem too) interferes with the cigarette lighter socket, so on my BMW with a standard transmission I had to remove my shifter, switch bezel and center panel with windows. turn off everything in the cigarette lighter. Also, the HVAC relocation bracket is well made, doesn't feel flimsy or insanely cheap, and the only tools needed are a #2 bit screwdriver and a T15 or T20 Torx bit to take the shock bracket apart. to remove the wire harness and knobs and attach them to the new transfer bracket. All screw holes are perfectly aligned for easy installation.

Pros
  • Compatible with BMW 3 Series E46 1998-2006
Cons
  • Some bugs