Wanted BMW CD43

[WEZ1963]

Mine is a Rover CD43 one (pictured above) and the colour matches perfectly!

Can you please confirm if yours is a Rover or MG one as you’ve stated both for the same unit?

 

[Mus Musculus]

This is getting a bit silly and too geeky, but I spent a long time reading and searching for the right type of CD43. The illumination colours are, per branding:

BMW: Red
Rover: Red
MG: Orange
Land Rover: Green

So, if you want an absolute match, you need to find a BMW or Rover branded CD43.

 

[Ianmc]

Agree, but I would say the BMW and Rover ones are orange, as is the rest of the BMW interior lighting!! One mans orange might be a another mans red though.

 

[Mus Musculus]

Agree, but I would say the BMW and Rover ones are orange, as is the rest of the BMW interior lighting!! One mans orange might be a another mans red though.

Eh, I think the difference between cameras and lighting will change the colour. But, if we want to be precise, the BMW and Rover branded CD43 have a red background colouring, and kind of orange letters… IMHO

 

[WEZ1963]

Eh, I think the difference between cameras and lighting will change the colour. But, if we want to be precise, the BMW and Rover branded CD43 have a red background colouring, and kind of orange letters… IMHO

Well I’ve got an MG one on its way along with the recommended Bluetooth Module so we’ll see what it looks like.

 

[WEZ1963]

Like I mentioned before, I am not trying to con anyone into thinking an MG radio is the same as the BMW, but boy, can we make it look the part?

I've found a chap in the US producing vinyl transfer decals that look like the original "BMW Business CD" lettering. This is my first test using a small piece cut off of a mobile phone case. Note: it's hard to take a picture that's legible enough, considering the small size, so the logo looks much better in person:

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I've got an acrylic paint pen that matches the colour of the radio pretty well, and the old MG logo is gone. I am now waiting for a second transfer decal to use on the radio itself. Seems much better to me than the various BMW/M logos used for the same purpose.

Would you mind sharing your source as I’m looking to do the same when mine arrives?

 

[Mus Musculus]

Do you mean the vinyl transfer decal? If so, the eBay link is :

Business CD Radio Decal BMW

If you are after the pen, here's the Amazon link:

Edding 4040 DECO MARKER FINE 1-2MM NIB - BLACK (SINGLE PEN

Now, I just say that the transfer decal worked pretty well on my trial (using a bit of plastic from a mobile case), but when I tried to apply it to the radio itself it didn't work as well. Instead of buying a third set of the decal, I just decided to paint over the logo and that was that.

 

[WEZ1963]

Just a quick update on the installation of my CD43.

Firstly I now understand the difference in the display colours of the various versions available. MG version is Orange but not the vivid BMW Orange; close enough for me though.

Secondly the sound quality is so much better than the aftermarket model it replaced.

Finally, I had some BMW domed gel stickers made up to stick over the original MG logo. I have a few spare in both Blue / White and Black / White versions. I’ll get a pic up tomorrow if anyone wants one.

 

[WEZ1963]

Just to revive this thread for anyone interested.

Does anyone know where I can source the side cover caps for the CD43 (none on Fleabay).

I’ve finally managed to source a genuine BMW CD43 for a “friendly” price so my MG version will be appearing in the For Sale Section in the next few days.