I recently completed the install of the Parrot CK3000 Evolution and the SW100C. In fact, I am the author of the installation guide referenced earlier. Firstly, let me give thanks to Brian-bmw for his insight during this install. I had a hard time locating the radio controls, but Brian-bmw pointed them out to me. Thanks a bunch!

Now on to the install and comments thereafter:
I found that the wiring harness and steering wheel control provided by Quick Connect (http://www.parrotkits.com) made the install a snap. I did have some issues with deciding which mute wires to use and which to tie up and put away. Hopefully my guide will eliminate these issues for anyone else who decides to do this install.

After about 3 weeks of use, I am moderately satisfied.

• My major complaint is volume level. I have to tune the volume on the radio waaaay up to hear anything from the Parrot unit. This could be due a fault in my installation, but for now I am uncertain what the problem is. I’d appreciate any insight from anyone who knows.
• Regarding voice dials: I think the CK3000 Evo supports limited voice dialing (it needs to be “trained”), but I haven’t been able to get it to work with the steering wheel control. Fortunately my phones both have voice recognition; I use them to initiate my calls and the kit picks up immediately upon connect.
• I had to use the Parrot “keypad” to pair my phones prior to installing the sw100C, but that was no big deal. There may be a way to access the Parrot menu using the steering wheel control, but I haven’t been able to do it.
• Folks I call sometime complain about there being static on the call. I think this is due to the fact that my Siemens SX66 (PDA phone) uses an older version of Bluetooth. I don’t get those same complaints when using my Nokia N73.
• I really like the fact that it’s easy to switch between speaker and privacy mode.

Overall I would recommend this for anyone that wants a factory-like install that will work with most any phone. The native BMW Bluetooth kit (manufactured by Motorola) does not support either of my phones. Feel free to ask any additional questions… or make any comments…I know there are a ton out there.