Finally the X5 is here, hello everyone.

[Alex_BG]

Here's another question, I want to be able to stream music from my iphone 5s, what is the best option?

I found this product: http://www.amazon.com/DICE-DUO-100-B.../dp/B004I6JR24

Has anyone used it? Or is there better alternative?

Thanks, Alex.

[Ricky Bobby]

Dice mediabridge is good, I also have an ipod/iPhone interface I might be selling in the coming months as well. Do you have DSP?

[Alex_BG]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Dice mediabridge is good, I also have an ipod/iPhone interface I might be selling in the coming months as well. Do you have DSP?

Nope, no DSP just Hi-Fi speaker system with a CD player. How hard is it to pull the MID display out? And do I have to connect the cable to it or to the CD player? I tried to look for a DIY on how it can be taken out but couldn't find anything.

[Alex_BG]

Here's something cool that came with the car

Photo Sep 26, 9 51 18 by alex_at

Photo Sep 26, 9 51 32 by alex_at

[TerminatorX5]

here is something almost as cool...



Vehicle information

Type

Value

VIN 5UXFA13514LU22589
Type code FA13
Type X5 3.0I (USA)
E series E53 ()
Series X
Type GEFZG
Steering LL
Doors 5
Engine M54
Displacement 3.00
Power 170
Drive ALLR
Transmission AUT
Colour BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC (475)
Upholstery LEDER DAKOTA/SCHWARZ (LCSW)
Prod.date 2003-10-24



Options

Code

Description (interface)
Description (EPC)

S1CAA SELEKTION COP RELEVANTER FAHRZEUGE Selection of COP-relevant vehicles
S205A AUTOMATIC GETRIEBE Automatic transmission
S321A EXTERIEURUMFAENGE IN WAGENFARBE Exterior parts in vehicle colour
S386A DACHRELING Roof railing
S403A GLASDACH, ELEKTRISCH Glass roof, electrical
S417A SONNENSCHUTZROLLO HINTERE TUERSCH. Roller sun visor, rear door
S430A INNEN-/AUSSENSPIEGEL AUT.ABBLENDEND Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S438A EDELHOLZAUSFUEHRUNG Fine wood trim
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
S442A GETRAENKEHALTER Drink holder
S459A SITZVERSTELLUNG, ELEKTR.MIT MEMORY Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
S461A SITZLEHNENVERSTELLUNG IM FOND,ELEK. Electric seat backrest adjustment, rear
S464A SKISACK Ski bag
S494A SITZHEIZUNG FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Seat heating driver/passenger

S502A SCHEINWERFER-WASCHANLAGE Headlight cleaning system

Code

Description (interface)
Description (EPC)

S521A REGENSENSOR Rain sensor
S522A XENON-LICHT Xenon Light
S533A FOND-KLIMATISIERUNG Air conditioning, rear
S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning
S555A BORDCOMPUTER On-board computer V with remote control
S639A KOMPLETTVORB. HANDY USA/CDN Preparation f mobile phone cpl. USA/CDN
S650A CD-LAUFWERK CD player
S676A HIFI LAUTSPRECHERSYSTEM HiFi speaker system
S761A INDIVIDUAL SONNENSCHUTZVERGLASUNG Individual sunshade glazing
S785A WEISSE BLINKLEUCHTEN White direction indicator lights
S8SPA COP STEUERUNG Control unit CO2
S926A ERSATZRAD Spare wheel
S945A BERUECKSICHTIGUNG PREISABHAENGK. Dummy-SALAPA



Standard equipment

Code

Description (interface)
Description (EPC)

S249A MULTIFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel
S2KBA LM RAEDER V-SPEICHE 130 BMW LA wheel, V spoke 130
S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
S354A GRUENKEIL-FRONTSCHEIBE Windscreen, green-tinted upper strip
S645A RADIO-STEUERUNG US BMW US Radio
S661A RADIO BMW BUSINESS Radio BMW Business (C43)
S692A CD WECHSLER I-BUS VORBEREITUNG Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S845A AKUSTISCHE GURTWARNUNG Acoustic fasten seat belt reminder
S853A SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH Language version, English
S876A FUNKFREQUENZ 315 MHZ Radio frequency 315 MHz
S992A STEUERUNG KENNZEICHENBEFESTIGUNG Control of number-plate attachment

[TerminatorX5]

You should have an AUX input in your radio - activate the AUX (cable $10-70), get yourself a BT dongle ($10-25), and stream Pandora all day long...

[LVP]

I love the X5's, don't get me wrong, but that E30 does it for me too. Nice ride!

Originally Posted by Alex_BG

Thank you guys, for the warm welcome and the tips. I actually already purchased LED bulbs for the angel eyes of the X from a forum member but one of them came broken so I'll have to get another ones. And I have no problem fixing things, I'll just go ahead and order new cable for the MID screen from ebay and replace it. Hopefully that solves this problem.

Now I did see that ecstuning is a sponsor on here, do we get any discount if we order from them? Theres some plastics in the interior that I want to change cause they are worn and I see that ecs carries all of them, so would they be the best place to order?

And since some of you guys here are also e30 owners I thought I'll post a picture of mine. It's currently abroad but I'm planning to bring it in the States at some point.

Photo Sep 14 by alex_at

[kevinkay]

I also have 04, X5, your wired for cellphone bluetooth but probably don't have the module, buy one on Ebay.

You can wire an aux hook up for pennies if your handy, search for instructions.

Ebay for pixel fix,
BMW Mid Unit Pixel Repair Fix 5 Series x5 M Series | eBay

[Joshdub]

The E30 looks great. What brakes are on there?

[Alex_BG]

Thank you guys! I'll look up for the aux, I think I'll go with what TerminatorX5 suggested cause it seems like the best option for what I want. Or maybe I'll do the Dice Mediabridge so I can also use my steering wheel controls, haven't decided yet.

And thank you for the e30 comments, I've been thru a lot with this car. I've wanted to sell it on couple occasions but then I'll drive it and change my mind right away. Currently the brakes on the front are 316mm rotors from an e38 with custom aluminum hats and Brembo 4 piston calipers also from the 7 series, rears are 298mm from e39 with the stock e39 calipers. My plans are to go 345mm on the front with 4 piston Brembos from Evo8 and 325mm on the back with 2 piston Brembos for the Evo8 again. I know it might be an overkill but I can never get enough of big brakes