Which is Best, Aux Kit or Dice Kit?
 

Hi guys

I’m about to have IPod wired up to my X5 3.0I and I was wondering which is better or recommended?
Bear in mind that I don’t have a CD Changer or Sat Nav in my X5
1) A simple Aux input kit installation?
Or
2) The Dice iPod integration kit?

Regards

Pro's for Aux and IPOD
- Simplifies installation
- Can us any other source
- Use of IPOD to control

Con's
- No radio interface; display nor controls
- Does not Charge

I had an integration kit in my M3, I kept the IPOD in the glove compartment at all time. I NEVER navigated through the songs with the car interface - took forever. I always just put it on shuffle whole library.

I put the Aux kit in my X5. I keep my Iphone on top of the cup tray, with another power cable running from the rear power source. Works great. I can control my music at my hands, it automatically fades out when bluetooth is in use, and when done, it fades music back in. It's like a full integration with the interface of the iphone. Only thing it doesn't do is show music up in the NAV screen, but it's always on map.

whats the difference between the 2?
I got a CD changer, could i keep the CD changer and hook up a MP3 player/ipod and have BT?

It does if you get something like this Monster iCarCharger AUX 1000 for iPhone and iPod - Apple Store (U.S.)
I've had that (the Griffin version) for the past 3 years in another vehicle and it has worked like a charm. Of course, as you said you have to use the iPod to control songs, but it doesn't bother me since I leave the iPod near the shifter.

I have thought of the Dice unit but there are too many people experiencing problems. I wonder if one could modify the Spec Dock to tie it in an Aux connection?

I believe i am like this guy... we dont have an AUX port. I got a 2001 BMW with a standard radio + CD changer...
From what I read, both options disconnects the CD changer. I might do it just cause why do you need a CD changer if you have a MP3 player.
Will there be something that mutes my radio when I get a BT call coming in... I can install a Motorola hardwire unit. It has a wire that will mute a radio and I know how to hook it up to an aftermarket radio. I just never messed around with a OEM BMW radio. Wondering if I can do the same.

I would get this eas - 714.369.8524 | DICE - SILVERLINE PRO iPod Integration Kit for X5 00-06 (Trunk Interface)

Connects to your cd changer plugs and you keep your st.wheel controls.
Just ask Tom he will look after you:thumbup:

thats what I have in the x5, x3 and 325i. works great and charges iphone. and in my wifes car, she just plugs it/ has bluetooth

I mucked around with a couple of bits trying to hook up to the aux input with out luck , ended up bying one of those tape units ,just put the tape in tape deck run the wire out of it down to the centre ashtray and plug in the i pod , dosn't charge the i pod but sound is fine and it only cost $18

i really like that silverline pro. WOW, its what i wanted for music... I am picking one up even without the BT
the website said nothing about it having bluetooth. Could you tell me how you got BT with this unit?

You may want to look into the Intravee II sold by Bimmernav.com. I had it in my 540 and it worked better than any other one I've seen or used. The interface with the Navigation screen was awesome. Check out this picture