ACM/USB retrofit just released
05-15-2008, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='581148' date='May 15 2008, 02:34 PM
ACM : NOT YET AVAILABLE
USB : ?233.54 from BMW-AG
The warehouse man told me ?450+vat the ACM (they have it there because a customer asked it then refused) and the USB ?260+vat .
05-15-2008, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='581164' date='May 15 2008, 04:00 PM
This is cool but until I see something that clearly specifies this will be available in the US (as a retrofit), I'll remain skeptical. We never get any of these cool things over here... 
05-15-2008, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='581279' date='May 15 2008, 01:06 PM
Maybe if you guys could contact Gary and foward the pdf - maybe he can chase up some reliable info on this.
'Anyone got the english version of the PDF? I can email it to Garry once i get that. =) I think this will be the next big purchase...
Btw, is installing that hard? or is it overrated in hardness? (ACM Module I meant)
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I have the very first version of the ACM module installed, my USB interface will be here in about 5-6 days, so I'll let you guys know shortly...
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='581298' date='May 15 2008, 06:30 PM
'Anyone got the english version of the PDF? I can email it to Garry once i get that. =) I think this will be the next big purchase...
Btw, is installing that hard? or is it overrated in hardness? (ACM Module I meant)
Btw, is installing that hard? or is it overrated in hardness? (ACM Module I meant)
Installing the ACM is not hard - but there is a lot of work involved : wiring to the rear, centre console removal to get to the idrive knob etc.
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awesome!
a little disappointed that audio will be via an aux in jack. will have to confirm if this is in fact the case.
a little disappointed that audio will be via an aux in jack. will have to confirm if this is in fact the case.
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Andy, this sounds almost too good to be true! 
What a perfect way to have all imaginable media on your idrive screen! Thank you for sharing this news!!
I will try to ask dealers in Luxembourg and Trier for their quotes (although ones in Luxembourg seem not to know much about our cars.... :thumbsdown: )
Anyway, please keep us updated on the installation progress (of course, I assume you will go for it?)
If it all works as they describe, I will seriously consider such mod, even though it is a bit pricey....
I am only wondering how to find out whether ACM+USB will be compatible with the 6th generation iPods (160G
and with their sending the video out (it is not via USB cable, but only via a special Apple converter cable which ends with either component or composite cables). This is the Ipod I use and I could have lots of fun having all the videos on the idrive screen if it all worked this way... WOW!
What a perfect way to have all imaginable media on your idrive screen! Thank you for sharing this news!!
I will try to ask dealers in Luxembourg and Trier for their quotes (although ones in Luxembourg seem not to know much about our cars.... :thumbsdown: )
Anyway, please keep us updated on the installation progress (of course, I assume you will go for it?)
If it all works as they describe, I will seriously consider such mod, even though it is a bit pricey....
I am only wondering how to find out whether ACM+USB will be compatible with the 6th generation iPods (160G
and with their sending the video out (it is not via USB cable, but only via a special Apple converter cable which ends with either component or composite cables). This is the Ipod I use and I could have lots of fun having all the videos on the idrive screen if it all worked this way... WOW!
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Originally Posted by luxembourg' post='581916' date='May 16 2008, 04:32 PM
Andy, this sounds almost too good to be true!
What a perfect way to have all imaginable media on your idrive screen! Thank you for sharing this news!!
I will try to ask dealers in Luxembourg and Trier for their quotes (although ones in Luxembourg seem not to know much about our cars.... :thumbsdown: )
Anyway, please keep us updated on the installation progress (of course, I assume you will go for it?)
If it all works as they describe, I will seriously consider such mod, even though it is a bit pricey....
I am only wondering how to find out whether ACM+USB will be compatible with the 6th generation iPods (160G and with their sending the video out (it is not via USB cable, but only via a special Apple converter cable which ends with either component or composite cables). This is the Ipod I use and I could have lots of fun having all the videos on the idrive screen if it all worked this way... WOW!
What a perfect way to have all imaginable media on your idrive screen! Thank you for sharing this news!!
I will try to ask dealers in Luxembourg and Trier for their quotes (although ones in Luxembourg seem not to know much about our cars.... :thumbsdown: )
Anyway, please keep us updated on the installation progress (of course, I assume you will go for it?)
If it all works as they describe, I will seriously consider such mod, even though it is a bit pricey....
I am only wondering how to find out whether ACM+USB will be compatible with the 6th generation iPods (160G
and with their sending the video out (it is not via USB cable, but only via a special Apple converter cable which ends with either component or composite cables). This is the Ipod I use and I could have lots of fun having all the videos on the idrive screen if it all worked this way... WOW! 
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Installing the ACM is quite a lot of work if you are not familair with removing the trim of your car. It took me a couple of days before the install was complete. The good news is that it does NOT neet coding.
I now see that my ACM is already an older version as I have no menu option "USB".
I now see that my ACM is already an older version as I have no menu option "USB".