Ipod Again

[bindieye]

Hi all,
I'm in Australia: i have a 2004 X5 3.0d. I reeeeeally need some way to integrate the ipod into the controls: and i'm at this stage so desperate i'll be happy to only have volume control through the steering wheel.
My dealer tells me that as i have satnav and CD stacker, there is NO way of making the ipod integration happen. I think this totally sucks: there must be a way of making the ipod a part of the sound system.
ALSO.... is it relatively easy for an auto electrician to disable the speed control override on the in dash TV?
Thanks so much everyone - looking forward to hearing from people that know the machine!

cheers

j x

[ekaz]

:xoutpost:
Contact Tom G. at EAS for an Icelink to integrate your iPOD into your X5.

Contact Tom

[Tom G.]

PM replied!

[bindieye]

thanks so much Tom - i'll print all this out and try to find a reputable bmw auto electrician. (my CD changer is in the trunk section of the vehicle)
cheers and thanks again
julie

[bindieye]

it seems we can't actually use the Icelink without disengaging the Cd stacker for ever. .... So i guess the dealer is right? seems odd we can't arrange for some sought of splitter system. A shame. Thanks anyway for your help!
best regards

julie

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by bindieye

it seems we can't actually use the Icelink without disengaging the Cd stacker for ever. .... So i guess the dealer is right? seems odd we can't arrange for some sought of splitter system. A shame. Thanks anyway for your help!
best regards

julie

We are working on a splitter/source selector for the devices in the meantime. Stay tuned!

[fangbosun]

Originally Posted by bindieye

it seems we can't actually use the Icelink without disengaging the Cd stacker for ever. .... So i guess the dealer is right? seems odd we can't arrange for some sought of splitter system. A shame. Thanks anyway for your help!
best regards

julie

Welcome from another Oz diesel owner. Is your name derived from you being NOT someone to step on?? ( for those that don't know a bindii - pronounced bindieye - is a lovely weed found in Australian lawns that are very small and spiky)

[bindieye]

Yep pretty much! well spotted fellow Aussie. see you in the forums!

[ekaz]

I haven't use my cd changer (stacker) since I've started listening to my iPOD in my X5. Just my .02.

[bindieye]

Hi ekaz..
what's your opinion on the sound quality of the mp3 (compressed) signal as opposed to the CD signal thru the system? i know it would be very easy to get used to the convenience of the ipod, but sometimes there's nothing better on a long drive than an earsplitting music blast. I don't know that the mp3 would hold up (maybe my ears wouldn't either!) anyway, just interested. thanks for the reply.