Has anybody done the OEM Ipod Interface?

teknic · #1 02-18-2009, 04:49 PM

Im thinking about doing this on my 06 4.4. Ive never done anything like this myself, but my local BMW dealershop wants $185 plus tax for the part, plus $349 for installation. Too much

Any inputs would be appreciated.

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Bimmer360 · #2 02-18-2009, 04:50 PM

go with DICE, its cheaper and easy to install.

teknic · #3 02-18-2009, 04:55 PM

There are mixed reviews regarding Dice. Thats why I want to go with OEM. I just want to do it myself if it is not too complicated.

anerbe · #4 02-18-2009, 05:09 PM

i looked, but ended up going with an OEM aux adapter - I really wanted to use the pandora radio option on my iphone, and it's the cheapest route. I will get a rubber-case for my phone, and set it on top of the cup holder compartment cover. i really dont' like the dash mounts

teknic · #5 02-18-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by anerbe

i looked, but ended up going with an OEM aux adapter - I really wanted to use the pandora radio option on my iphone, and it's the cheapest route. I will get a rubber-case for my phone, and set it on top of the cup holder compartment cover. i really dont' like the dash mounts

So, how was the install?

teknic · #6 02-18-2009, 05:18 PM

Oh, auxiliar adapter and the interface are two different things, right?

skiboats · #7 02-18-2009, 06:05 PM

I use the DICE, works fine and a holder that is on a gooseneck that plugs into the lighter. Not powered but very convenient, gets it's power from the DICE

UCrewX5 · #8 02-18-2009, 06:14 PM

Personally I think the DICE is a much better solution than the OEM unit. If you have nav then also look into the Intravee-II. All can be installed on your own pretty easily.

anerbe · #9 02-18-2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teknic

So, how was the install?

install was very easy - look at the DIY pages in the welcome screen to X5world.

aux adapter is where it connect with a simple stereo plug. you can hook up anybody's audio player, portable dvd, etc.... you cannot control the audio source from the vehicle

Dice uses a special hookup to control your ipod/iphone. However, you cannot use some of the other possible functions like the Pandora Radio.

zerochief · #10 02-18-2009, 07:57 PM

Intravee II - most control options
Dice - fewer controls
OEM - even less (and probably no text support, but I could be wrong

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Do a search here on x5world. There are many threads.

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