Dension ice link 500 US E60 installation
07-26-2007, 10:53 AM
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Anyone going to give this a shot? Looks amazing wtih AUX, USB, and IPOD for Pre-LCI E60. Idrive driven. Video input option. Looking at the manual, it looks to be a self-install if you already have the CD-changer and your head-unit already plays MP3.
E90 installation here:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71123
Installation instructions here:
http://support.dension.com/downloads/GW500..._2007.06.25.pdf
Apparently someone in the E90 thread called the US/Canada distributor. The part cost $549 + 40 delivery to California.
Thinking about being a guinea pig on this one...
Looks great
E90 installation here:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71123
Installation instructions here:
http://support.dension.com/downloads/GW500..._2007.06.25.pdf
Apparently someone in the E90 thread called the US/Canada distributor. The part cost $549 + 40 delivery to California.
Thinking about being a guinea pig on this one...
Looks great
07-26-2007, 11:03 AM
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wow.. cool! looks to have more features than a BMW ACM Module or TvNav2go... for cheaper price than ACM module.. I guess u wouldnt have rear backview camera option with this.
07-26-2007, 11:09 AM
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From E90 post:
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will the video functionality be available as well?
AFAIK, video is limited to the AV extender to use with an Ipod 5G - I do not have this part and have no intention of buying it. There's also a bluetooth module for a wireless connection to a bluetooth music player and/or phone. Again, I don't have this.
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will the video functionality be available as well?
AFAIK, video is limited to the AV extender to use with an Ipod 5G - I do not have this part and have no intention of buying it. There's also a bluetooth module for a wireless connection to a bluetooth music player and/or phone. Again, I don't have this.
07-26-2007, 11:32 AM
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I do not believe the Dension 500 will be capable of displaying video on the iDrive screen. You can probably connect it up to screen capable of accepting an RCA connection e.g. headrests etc. So as such the ACM is still superior. However the Dension does allow you to connect everything via standard plugs.
07-26-2007, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='452305' date='Jul 26 2007, 03:32 PM
I do not believe the Dension 500 will be capable of displaying video on the iDrive screen. You can probably connect it up to screen capable of accepting an RCA connection e.g. headrests etc. So as such the ACM is still superior. However the Dension does allow you to connect everything via standard plugs.
If it can play mp3s from USB harddrive, thats a BIGGGGG PLUS
07-26-2007, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by coolguy' post='452307' date='Jul 26 2007, 02:38 PM
If it can play mp3s from USB harddrive, thats a BIGGGGG PLUS
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=1062 = $449 + shipping
http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/stor...l/BMW_IPOD.html = $499 + $11 shipping to california.. 14 day return policy.. I think I will order and hope it works.. can always return it!
Too bad the video-output isn't to the Idrive monitor but to an external monitor.. would still need ACM... but, hard drive via USB is awesome...
07-26-2007, 12:53 PM
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Great! foolio go for it man.. I am inline next, once you install it
Yah someway to get Video too work too, that would be lovely!!!
Yah someway to get Video too work too, that would be lovely!!!
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Well I just received mine today.
I was wondering if there is any one who can help on installation on E60 5 series.
It does not look like it is a DIY installation though. It may require some panel removal.
I am not sure. I may use BMW knowledgeable HiFi installer if I can find one in Dallas area.
I will take some pictures as we install it and post result soon.
In the mean time my car is at a dealer for some other problem today.
I was wondering if there is any one who can help on installation on E60 5 series.
It does not look like it is a DIY installation though. It may require some panel removal.
I am not sure. I may use BMW knowledgeable HiFi installer if I can find one in Dallas area.
I will take some pictures as we install it and post result soon.
In the mean time my car is at a dealer for some other problem today.