Hi guys w/ technology package, is this what i need so that i can change songs iphone?

[Christiaan]

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462


or what the difference between this and the Iphone crate thingy...?

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...&productId=920

[FirstBMW]

I think you need the IPOD option which was $400 when I bought my car last year. It is worth it, you have total control of your IP though the IDrive.

[Christiaan]

the vehicle actually does have that ipod option for $400..... my question is if i need any of the two above to make the thing work.... i actually dont have my car yet.. its in transport...

[brian5]

Originally Posted by Christiaan

the vehicle actually does have that ipod option for $400..... my question is if i need any of the two above to make the thing work.... i actually dont have my car yet.. its in transport...

The Phone Snap-in adapters in your second link have nothing to do with playing your iPod music. All that phone snap-in adapter does is:
1. power your phone (or iPhone)
2. utilize the built-in antenna to (normally) provide you with a stronger cell-phone signal

[Christiaan]

Originally Posted by brian5

The Phone Snap-in adapters in your second link have nothing to do with playing your iPod music. All that phone snap-in adapter does is:
1. power your phone (or iPhone)
2. utilize the built-in antenna to (normally) provide you with a stronger cell-phone signal

Thanx brian!
but i do need the fist cable adaptor if the vehicle has the $400 ipod option?

[FirstBMW]

Nope, the $400 option comes with all you need. There will be a cable that connects to a plug in the center storage compartment. Plug in your Ipod, close the compartment and forget about it. The Ipod is totally controlled from the Idrive.