[eas] Official DICE iPod integration kit Q/A thread

[Tom G.]

Opinions are up to the end user.

The SILVERLINE PRO utilizes the most used features of the iPod to your steering wheel or radio controls and is a fraction of the cost of the Intravee.

Intravee-related discussions can be continued in a different thread since this is a DICE-specific support thread.

[DVAPower]

I have a 2002 E39 M5 with boot mounted 6 CD changer, I have enquired about the Denison setup but the installers cried off. Is the Dice setup an easy install or will I have to trawl cables to and from the boot?

Thaks for any info. you can give.

Dave

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by DVAPower

I have a 2002 E39 M5 with boot mounted 6 CD changer, I have enquired about the Denison setup but the installers cried off. Is the Dice setup an easy install or will I have to trawl cables to and from the boot?

Thaks for any info. you can give.

Dave

Due to the SatNav, you will need the trunk interface kit - you may or may not have digital DSP, we have a tech article on this subject here:

https://www.europeanautosource.com/s...mod_id=2&id=11

Since this is a trunk interface kit, it will require the cable be run into the cabin area where iPod placement is desired.

[DVAPower]

Originally Posted by Tom G.

Due to the SatNav, you will need the trunk interface kit - you may or may not have digital DSP, we have a tech article on this subject here:

https://www.europeanautosource.com/s...mod_id=2&id=11

Since this is a trunk interface kit, it will require the cable be run into the cabin area where iPod placement is desired.

Ok, I see, just how much of a bugbear is the installation?

Dave

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by DVAPower

Ok, I see, just how much of a bugbear is the installation?

Dave

Since M5s have fold down seats, getting the cable to the cabin area is very easy, most people will place the iPod in the glovebox.

[DVAPower]

Err.. my UK spec. M5 doesnt have fold down rear seats, it has a solid bulkhead and one piece rear seat back and of course the glovebox is on the other side from a stateside one, I'll have a trawl around the boot and rear squab and see how easy it might be, What dimensions are the connector and cable as these will need to be fished/routed?

Thanks

Dave

[BeckMule]

If you keep the iPod in the trunk (I guess you would call it the boot) the installation will take about 5 minutes. I have it that way in my X5 and it is not a problem at all. I thought one day I would run the wire to the front but just haven't found it necessary. I mean, hey, when it was a CD changer I was in the trunk all the time swapping out the CDs anyway. Cheers.