Which is Best, Aux Kit or Dice Kit?

[6EXO]

Hi guys

I’m about to have IPod wired up to my X5 3.0I and I was wondering which is better or recommended?
Bear in mind that I don’t have a CD Changer or Sat Nav in my X5
1) A simple Aux input kit installation?
Or
2) The Dice iPod integration kit?

Regards

[anerbe]

Pro's for Aux and IPOD
- Simplifies installation
- Can us any other source
- Use of IPOD to control

Con's
- No radio interface; display nor controls
- Does not Charge

I had an integration kit in my M3, I kept the IPOD in the glove compartment at all time. I NEVER navigated through the songs with the car interface - took forever. I always just put it on shuffle whole library.

I put the Aux kit in my X5. I keep my Iphone on top of the cup tray, with another power cable running from the rear power source. Works great. I can control my music at my hands, it automatically fades out when bluetooth is in use, and when done, it fades music back in. It's like a full integration with the interface of the iphone. Only thing it doesn't do is show music up in the NAV screen, but it's always on map.

[driftingricegod]

whats the difference between the 2?
I got a CD changer, could i keep the CD changer and hook up a MP3 player/ipod and have BT?

[LPMM]

Originally Posted by anerbe

Cons
- Does not Charge

It does if you get something like this Monster iCarCharger AUX 1000 for iPhone and iPod - Apple Store (U.S.)
I've had that (the Griffin version) for the past 3 years in another vehicle and it has worked like a charm. Of course, as you said you have to use the iPod to control songs, but it doesn't bother me since I leave the iPod near the shifter.

I have thought of the Dice unit but there are too many people experiencing problems. I wonder if one could modify the Spec Dock to tie it in an Aux connection?

[driftingricegod]

I believe i am like this guy... we dont have an AUX port. I got a 2001 BMW with a standard radio + CD changer...
From what I read, both options disconnects the CD changer. I might do it just cause why do you need a CD changer if you have a MP3 player.
Will there be something that mutes my radio when I get a BT call coming in... I can install a Motorola hardwire unit. It has a wire that will mute a radio and I know how to hook it up to an aftermarket radio. I just never messed around with a OEM BMW radio. Wondering if I can do the same.

[powers1]

Originally Posted by 6EXO

Hi guys

I’m about to have IPod wired up to my X5 3.0I and I was wondering which is better or recommended?
Bear in mind that I don’t have a CD Changer or Sat Nav in my X5
1) A simple Aux input kit installation?
Or
2) The Dice iPod integration kit?

Regards

I would get this eas - 714.369.8524 | DICE - SILVERLINE PRO iPod Integration Kit for X5 00-06 (Trunk Interface)

Connects to your cd changer plugs and you keep your st.wheel controls.
Just ask Tom he will look after you

[secretaznsauce]

thats what I have in the x5, x3 and 325i. works great and charges iphone. and in my wifes car, she just plugs it/ has bluetooth

[prgsxr]

I mucked around with a couple of bits trying to hook up to the aux input with out luck , ended up bying one of those tape units ,just put the tape in tape deck run the wire out of it down to the centre ashtray and plug in the i pod , dosn't charge the i pod but sound is fine and it only cost $18

[driftingricegod]

i really like that silverline pro. WOW, its what i wanted for music... I am picking one up even without the BT
the website said nothing about it having bluetooth. Could you tell me how you got BT with this unit?

[JavX5]

You may want to look into the Intravee II sold by Bimmernav.com. I had it in my 540 and it worked better than any other one I've seen or used. The interface with the Navigation screen was awesome. Check out this picture