Originally Posted by fnelson9

I had read some of those, but hadn't been able to put it all together. Your post w/the links really helped.

To summarize:

• For BT w/Assist, I will need the '05 TCU. That's the ONLY way to get BT w/Assist. That is my understanding, yes.
• For VR, I will need the VR module - although I'm not so sure about this. That is my understanding as well. Anyone here with an 05' can verify.
• I will need the proper snap-in for my phone so I can put it in the center console Yup, get the one for the MOTO V710
• I will need either a bumper antenna from BMW or a window antenna and this will need to be routed to the center console and connected to the snap-in. I'm not so sure about this, either, since one of the links discussed .connecting the BMW bumper antenna to a connection in the LR quarter panel.You should already have the bumper antenna. To confirm, take apart the armrest and look for either a purple FAKRA connector, or a mini-coax connector, that is your antenna
• didn't find anything about charging the phone in the cradle

Still confused about VR: Do I need a separate module or is VR now integrated into the '05 TCU? I had read (somewhere - can't find the link) that people with the '05 TCU didn't need the separate VR module. Your eject box should charge the phone, the black connector under the armrest is powered.
Still confused about the antenna: what antenna does the CPT 9000 (my current phone) use? Why can't I use it with a BT phone? This link: http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/all-...bluetooth.html discusses an antenna connection in the LR quarter panel - as if the X5 is pre-wired for an antenna in the center console. However, my service advisor at BMW told me that if I upgrade to the '05 TCU, I won't have an integrated antenna.

Still wondering about charging the phone in the cradle: The Moto E815 uses the same charging/power connection as the V60s/CPT 9000. If the V60 can charge in the cradle, it seems to me I should be able to use the same connection to charge the E815. Has anyone done this?

Once again, Thanks in advance for all the help!