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Old 02-17-2008, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='532604' date='Feb 18 2008, 01:20 AM
I argee, but looks like MidnightRider did not order the USB/iPod set up in his new car...
Right, but he should be able to use MP3 discs in the dash and, as I said above, you can fit a bunch of stuff on one disc -- more than the changer can hold...
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Originally Posted by stevej2001' post='532589' date='Feb 18 2008, 12:43 AM
the reason for a cd changer? The answer is: Audio Books.
Not really. Much better on an iPod or MP3 player.
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Originally Posted by MidnightRider' post='532594' date='Feb 18 2008, 12:51 AM
The wheels are very sharp but they will be a bear to keep clean. I am a fanatic for a clean car.
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Originally Posted by MidnightRider' post='532594' date='Feb 18 2008, 12:51 AM
Jeff - I am still amazed at how great a car the 550 is. The new one seems to pull stronger although it has the same engine. I like the smaller, fatter steering wheel with the sport package. I am not so sure I wanted to pay for the aero kit that came with the sport pkg but it sure does look kewl. The wheels are very sharp but they will be a bear to keep clean. I am a fanatic for a clean car. The sport seats are really nice and I like the hug they give me when I start up the car. The SAT is very nice and I use it much more than I thought I would. I just installed a Blinder radar jammer and I will be posting pictures asap on the DIY pages. It was a very clean and nice install. I like the carbon black and can't wait for a nice spring day to clay and wax the car to bring out all of the hues in the paint. The first thing I noticed was the exhaust note which resonates power. Now if I could just sell my 06 550 I would be all set.
Can you talk about the radar jammer a bit??
Old 02-25-2008, 06:38 PM
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Sure Jeff - I have pics of the install and have to get them organized to post the installation. I got a Blinder M25. It has two heads that mount in the front bumper. It was one of the highest rated jammers amongst the common brands. There are others that seemed to perform better but they were either one-offs or in beta testing. In my last E60 I installed the ZR3 which performed flawlessly, had a better user interface, and rear protection for about the same price as the Blinder (just front protection). I can add the rear heads but they are very pricy. My interface in the car is just a simple toggle switch and LED which is very discrete. I added them next to the shifter. Let me know what you think.

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If interested, I have a 6 CD changer laying around (after my conversion to Ipod interface).
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Originally Posted by MidnightRider' post='536046' date='Feb 25 2008, 10:38 PM
Sure Jeff - I have pics of the install and have to get them organized to post the installation. I got a Blinder M25. It has two heads that mount in the front bumper. It was one of the highest rated jammers amongst the common brands. There are others that seemed to perform better but they were either one-offs or in beta testing. In my last E60 I installed the ZR3 which performed flawlessly, had a better user interface, and rear protection for about the same price as the Blinder (just front protection). I can add the rear heads but they are very pricy. My interface in the car is just a simple toggle switch and LED which is very discrete. I added them next to the shifter. Let me know what you think.

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Very nice but can you please explain what it does exactly. Also, when do you turn it on?? I assume that because there is an on off switch you don;t use it all the time. Do they have a website??

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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='532573' date='Feb 18 2008, 12:00 AM
I can't imagine why the changer would even be desirable at this point.
Because there are people around who actually still own CD's and want to listen to them without having to rip and copy the songs. Looks like I'm one of them.
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='536385' date='Feb 26 2008, 04:19 PM
Very nice but can you please explain what it does exactly. Also, when do you turn it on?? I assume that because there is an on off switch you don;t use it all the time. Do they have a website??

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Sorry Jeff - I jumped ahead on you. A laser jammer distorts the signal of police laser speed measurement devices. It prevents your vehicle speed from being measured by laser. I leave the switch in the on position most of the time and have the device switched on and off by the ignition so the device is passive. When I am targeted by police laser, I validate that I am operating within the posted speed limits (slow down) and turn the device off to allow the police to measure my speed to avoid suspicion. Although completely legal in most states , I would not want to get stopped and harassed.

http://www.blinder.net/
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Felix - thanx for making me feel less like a dinosaur. I don't have the passion for endless hours of downloading, ripping, sorting and organizing my music, playlists, et cetera. Sometimes I just want to throw in a disc and jam to the tunes. I am glad I am not the only one.
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