Is dealer installed iPOD interface EXACTLY the same as factory?

[rezf]

I would like to add the iPOD adaptor, which unfortunately, the X5 4.8 that I have just purchased did not have it as an option from the factory.
I remember with the 3-series dealer installed iPOD adapter, you had a wire sticking out of the glove compartment and the interface was buggy.
Has this changed for the E70 X5?
Is the dealer installed iPOD exactly like the factory, i.e. fitted in the glove compartment and interface works happily with iDrive?

Thanks
RezF

[Fastbuck]

No, it's completely different. Have a look at the accessory catalogue on the home page of this forum, i'm pretty sure there's a picture of it there.

[rezf]

Originally Posted by Fastbuck

No, it's completely different. Have a look at the accessory catalogue on the home page of this forum, i'm pretty sure there's a picture of it there.

Thanks for the response Fastbuck,
The home page shows accessory catalogs for X5 from previous generation E53. I can't locate the accessory catalog for E70

[Fastbuck]

BMW iPod Interface Adapter Feature
The BMW iPod Interface Adapter kit includes 2 wiring harnesses and an interface box. The interface is connected to the back of the radio and a cable runs into the glove box of the vehicle. The connector located in the glove box connects to the iPod and charges the unit while connected if the vehicle is running.

[rezf]

Originally Posted by Fastbuck

BMW iPod Interface Adapter Feature
The BMW iPod Interface Adapter kit includes 2 wiring harnesses and an interface box. The interface is connected to the back of the radio and a cable runs into the glove box of the vehicle. The connector located in the glove box connects to the iPod and charges the unit while connected if the vehicle is running.

Thanks for the info. how about the interface visually? Is it the same on the idrive screen or is it modfied. I read that if your car is fitted with the 6 disk changer, then that has to be disabled for the ipod to work. I have also read that it is much slower, but these responses were from 2007....so not sure if things have improved for 2008.