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Old 03-28-2012, 04:51 PM
95M3Gretchen_&_06X5Rolf 95M3Gretchen_&_06X5Rolf is offline
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Originally Posted by JCL View Post
If you don't want it there, put it somewhere else. Here are two threads with alternate mounting locations for the standard AUX input:

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...vd-stereo.html

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...le-x5-nav.html

I used an Icelink, later called the DICE, it worked well.
The links are helpful, thanks. I used to do plenty of car audio work but money to spare + no time to spare = have someone else do it, so I liked the idea of having the local dealer install the stock kit since I'm weary of creating creaks and rattles (It's nice to let someone else fix them if THEY cause them!!)...BUT, in the first link you provided, the picture where he shows his chosen location is perfect (reattached here) and the second link is a perfect guide to do it myself;

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...le-x5-nav.html

I think I'll get the stock BMW part and then wire the jack to the inside of the console ashtray, it's a perfect spot for my Droid3 Global and will be hidden when the ashtray is closed. Also, I'm not an iOS fan so no iphone port is needed, hence the DICE isn't a great option for me.

Thanks again.
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