ipod inteface
 

hi
is thera anybody outhere who has e70 , 2007 model dosent have usb interface..cause decided to get this ipod interface and my dealer asking including parts and labour gbp555.00 (Cd player will be no no longers used, which is fine with me.) prices looks bit high for me if you can tell me if anyone who had smilliar work done.cheers
x5 e70/2007 space grey,

I got quoted a similar price. But didn't go for it in the end because of bad reviews of the kit. Slow etc. If you get it and it's any good, PM me please.

many thanks. i have spoken with BMW they say new sotware is much better, i ll see then will let you know.

What new software?

I have the Ipod interface. My dealer offered to give it to me for free in exchange of my 6disc changer. I still get to keep my changer though.

It is quite slow. I see a lot of "CD content is loading" and the names won't show up on the screen. A couple of restart engine help to fix it but cmon its a hassle.

hi
thanks for your reply, BMW says ipod performance depends on ipod software and memory size..anyway I decided go a head but i will let you know how its works, car boooked for 18 aug 08 ( I am keeping m 6 cd player incase.)

I have a 2007 X5 without the USB kit (was not available when I ordered the car)...as it has been hashed out many times here, no possible way to retrofit (which I personally think is BS)... Either case, I did have my dealer install the iPod kit, which eliminates the 6-Disc glove compartment changer (I won't miss that piece of shit, so painful to eject/load CDs). Now in place - a lonesome iPod connector cable which works with all three of my iPods (40GB Photo, 8GB Nano and iPhone). Here are my Pros/Cons on the solution:

Pros:
* Works directly with iDrive
* Displays text / directory structure / song details
* Navigation simple

Cons:
* Works directly with iDrive...meaning, a little slow.
* Must spin wheel like mad to move through directories, etc...
* Navigation is retarded. If I pick a playlist beginning /w the letter L (for example, Led Zepplin) and now I want to go play The Doors (starts with T), it puts you back at the top (A) and makes you work your way back down...EACH TIME. Frustrating.
* Directly browsing Artist names is STUPID SLOW.
* Directory browsing song titles is BEYOND STUPID SLOW.

If you stick to Playlists, you're good...but navigation sucks. If you try Artists browse...you will wait. And wait you will! With BMW iPod interface, less information on the iPod will vastly improve your experience. I have a 40GB Photo on mine, it's mostly full... I probably should really scrape that down a bit and keep on there what I *really* want to hear.

All in all, I still like it. CDs suck and we all know that changer bites the big one. There's very little option if you're stuck with a pre-USB X5...

Scott

Unless you have the factory installed option of iPod interface, the dealer installed version will not only look different but will cost you significant money. it's a different way of connecting the iPod if it's the dealer installed kit. My understanding is that it will also connect and work with the iDrive system differently. I have the factory installed option and it pretty well integrated with iDrive. Sorry couldn't really tell you how the dealer version functions. Should work just fine though. Good luck. I also think it's worth it.

I have the 4.8i space grey with 214 wheels and it looks very similar to yours. However, yours looks stunning with the angle and the lights in the picture. great photo. :thumbup:

many thanks for your info..really appricated..

scott, its a big thanks , now i know how its works.cheers..

Well, mines getting done on friday. If it sucks it sucks. The CD Changer is tosh so can't be much worse than that.

dealer installed ipod interface last week, and working prety good, , playlist works very fast but artists and song browsing a bit slow, over all i m happy to get it done ..
cheers

Few questions

1 When you restart the car, does the music start from where you left it
2 Is there a long delay after connecting the ipod before its accessible

1 When you restart the car, does the music start from where you left it:

Answer is YES

2 Is there a long delay after connecting the ipod before its accessible:

Answer is NO, connects prety fast..no delays

cheers

Hello guys,

I posted this on another thread too, can anyone tell me why i cannot get songs playing under playlist? when i press and enter in playlist it says " no entries found" but this is weared because the only way i play songs on my ipod is though playlists... i have tried both my 4gb and 160gb ipods , any idea...

thanks,

p.s. a great pro about the usb adapter is that it works with usb sticks too!:thumbup: so i am thinking of getting a 16gb usb now...

hi
do you have an ipod interface kit or factory installed 6FL USB..?? i have got ipod interface kit dealer installed 8gb nano+30gb classic+16gb ipod touch and they all works well.it might be ipod sotware issue...??

Mine getting installed tomorrow. Compare notes then.

Hi,

you are right. i have 6FL USB installed as i checked from the order.... but could that be the reason i cannot find any files in playlist... only my usb stick works perfect. and both my ipods are uptodate!


thanks,

Installed today. Excellent. Everything that i was looking for. Only a shame that BMW can't put the artwork/videos on the screen. As speedy as the CD changer. Doesn't charge my ipod 3g.

glad to hear that, mine also working really well,it was a good decision to get rid off Cd player..enjoy it..

I have the Smart Playlist entries listed ok for my ipod ?