UPDATED: Pics of DICE-HD install & BMW Sirius Retrofit by Tom G.
 

Okay, I know my original thread didn't contain pictures. So, here are the pics of the install.

First of all, I had to say goodbye to my Phillips in-dash casette player!!:rolleyes:

Got a 2004 spec, radio with in-dash CD which is made by Alpine. It is compatible with Sirius and Aux.

Also, got the latest BMW Sirius Receiver and DICE-HD.

I also had to get the DICE DSP adaptor since I have digital DSP.

Well, here are various pics of the install.

Tom G really knows his BMW audio electronics and very professional installer.

Pics of the Sirius Antenna install done expertly by Tom G. The wires are hidden well!!

Some more install pics...the DICE-HD module is mounted behind the glovebox. You can see how Tom routes the HD antenna along the A-pillar. Hopefully, that will be the only time I'll see the head airbag!!

cool...:thumbup:

do you have any more pics?

seems like the story abruptly ended

Nope, that's it. However, I'll add pics of the radio text display this weekend.

What about the "after" interior dash pics?

Yes, I'll take some more pics of where the iPod docking cable (in the glove box) and interior dash pics with the radio-text display.

Here are the "after install pics" and you can see where the iPod is connected and also the text display on the MID when using the DICE-HD and Sirius.:thumbup:

COOL!!!

what does the MEMORY 1 mean?

DSP settings.

That's pretty kewl kewl :thumbup: Can you watch TV or movies on that screen as well?

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :tantrum: :tantrum: i want my done.

There was a lot of work in a short amount of time performed on this particular X5, here's a rundown on what was performed:

e39/e53 BMW Business CD Upgrade - iPod/AUX/Sirius compatible
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=289

This replaced the Business Cassette unit with Business CD and made him compatible for Sirius. Since he was a late 01 build, a PlugPak was not needed.

However this was a Digital DSP vehicle so an analog cable was needed for Sirius audio:

Audio Cable for digital DSP-equipped vehicles - 12 pin
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=277

This brought the X5 up to 2004 specs and prepared the vehicle for Sirius:

Sirius Satellite Radio - e53 X5
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=274

The Sirius module was installed underneath the spare tire in the stock location and antenna in the rear spoiler for a 100% stealth installation.

Next it was onto the DICE and HD radio:

DICE High Definition Radio w/ iPod Integration (BMWs w/ Sirius)
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=610

DSP Kit for DICE iPod Integration Kits
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=230

When all was said and done - we have a fully-equipped X5 with iPod integration, Sirius radio, HD radio and in-dash CD without a trace of installation except for a tiny iPod connector in the glovebox. ;)

Yes, I have had the Alpine DVD tuner & TV tuner since even before West Fest 1.

Tom G. converted the RF modulator audio signal for the TV Tuner & DVD player to play through the AUX off the DICE-HD.

Any chance of putting up some detailed instructions for the Sirius module install and antenna? I just got mine from EAS yesterday and hoping to install it this week.

Email me directly for Sirius installation instructions - we place the antennas in the rear spoiler as indicated in this link: http://www.janixworld.com/x5/Sirius/

Thanks for the link Tom.
I sent ya an email too.

That looks great!!