Just got my 4.8...how to Ipod
 

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I just got the 4.8 and drove it home last night. I am trying to figure out the best way to integrate my Ipod. I have a CD changer, sirius and BMW assist.

What are my choices?

Thanks in advance for your help. I have tried to educate myself through this forum, but I do not have a really clear picture.

Tom

The CD Changer is replaced for the iPod interface. Here's the kit you need:

DICE iPod Integration Kit for BMW
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=268

The DICE will allow for control of your iPod via the steering wheel or radio controls, text display and charging of your iPod through a single dock connector.

Everything needed for a complete install is included with the kit. Let me know if you have any further questions!

DICE, DICE, baby!!!!:thumbup:

Thanks Tom...
 

Is there any way to keep the factory CD changer and use an Ipod? Perhaps the Aux input only?

Tom

Yes, that is exactly what I have. I am guessing that your car is new enough that it has the Aux-ready radio and wiring. If that is the case, then a $35 Aux input adapter will give you what you need.

The intention of the iPod is to replace the CD Changer, once it's integrated - the CD Changer is old news. The DICE allows your entire music library (or anyone else's) to travel along with you and allowing steering wheel/radio control and full text display on the radio or NAV screen.

If you're unsure, try the AUX first - I'm positive you'll upgrade to the DICE later. ;)

you should give me the car and it will solve all your problems

You already have one...
 

:beerchug:

not for long

:(

you should....
 

reconsider that.

T

I totally agree with this statement - once you get the iPod in there, why would you want to use the CD changer?? Anything you have on CD can go on the Pod. I have not had a single CD in my car since installing. And if I need to play one, I still have the one in the dash.

I have a damn tape...
 

That is just about the only disappointment I have with the car. My M3 had a CD behind the NAV and this has a Tape...BOOOOO

Tom

I have tape behind my NAV screen also on my M3, I wouldn't use a CD if it was there anyway, I'm hooked on the DICE. :rofl:

I opted to keep the changer just so I can play CD's. If you have navi and the Dice in your X then you won't even have cd as an option.

...BUT on the other hand if you have navi and want to keep the changer, do as i did and add a video module as well as the Valor iLink from Tom @ EAS.

I just did this mod along with a dvd player that accepts memory sticks and added a rev cam as well. Everything installed fine, just trying to figure out how to set up my ipod to be used with the Valor baffles me. But in theory, I should be able to listen to my music look at photos and watch movies that are stored on my ipod all from a remote and the navi screen w/o touching the ipod itself. This Valor is advertised to do all this w/o even being a video ipod. Hopefully I can verify this as soon as it is set up corectly.

I suppose if this Valor doesn't work out I can replace the Valor with the Dice and still use my DVD player as a cd player if I needed to play a CD. Just thinking out loud. Hmm.. maybe I should do that and replace the dvd player with a dvd changer so i can have cd's and dvd movies in the same player! too many options

Let me know what questions you have on the Valor unit by email - I'll be happy to assist.

Thats what I did and i'm happy with the outcome.