iPod interface
08-22-2006, 05:50 AM
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My Ride: 530i 2007, Adaptive Headlights (Xenon), Auto AC Extended, Logic7, Bluetooth, PDC
Can it be? They're asking more then $1,000 for the iPod interface to iDrive 
. Also, they say it will take one full working day to complete the job. Anyone?
. Also, they say it will take one full working day to complete the job. Anyone?
08-22-2006, 06:38 AM
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My Ride: 530i 2007, Adaptive Headlights (Xenon), Auto AC Extended, Logic7, Bluetooth, PDC
Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='325289' date='Aug 22 2006, 07:19 PM
What are we talking about here?
08-22-2006, 06:59 AM
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I believe Dension is working on a iPod interface that will be compatible with iDrive and cost around $300. I have Ice>Link from them in my Z3 and it works like a dream.
08-22-2006, 09:27 AM
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The part is only about $300-400, but installation cost is high. If dealer charge you 3 hours, it's equivalent to $510 already + $400 (part) = $910. Tax = 8.25% => $985. Wow, dealer over charge $15 
Well, that's too much for iPod adapter.
Well, that's too much for iPod adapter.
08-22-2006, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='325366' date='Aug 22 2006, 10:27 AM
The part is only about $300-400, but installation cost is high. If dealer charge you 3 hours, it's equivalent to $510 already + $400 (part) = $910. Tax = 8.25% => $985. Wow, dealer over charge $15
Well, that's too much for iPod adapter.
Well, that's too much for iPod adapter.
08-22-2006, 12:40 PM
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The only downside is I'm going to have a remote to control the ipod, not the idrive controller. But I can live with that.
CD changer is good for 50-60 songs, MP3 CD player is good for ~100 songs, DVD MP3 player is good for 400-500 songs. Why do we need iPod controller if it's more than $300-400? It does not make any sense.
In addition, you'll lost your CD changer
08-22-2006, 12:59 PM
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Not sure how different new interface will be, but I have connected Ice>Link in less than 40 minutes in my garage, and that's including taking of panels, routing wires, and putting everything back together.
08-22-2006, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='325456' date='Aug 22 2006, 01:40 PM
Why not using MP3 player? You don't have to store all crapy song on MP3 CD. Just store those you like the most.
CD changer is good for 50-60 songs, MP3 CD player is good for ~100 songs, DVD MP3 player is good for 400-500 songs. Why do we need iPod controller if it's more than $300-400? It does not make any sense.
In addition, you'll lost your CD changer
CD changer is good for 50-60 songs, MP3 CD player is good for ~100 songs, DVD MP3 player is good for 400-500 songs. Why do we need iPod controller if it's more than $300-400? It does not make any sense.
In addition, you'll lost your CD changer
08-22-2006, 09:01 PM
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Well, I would have posted pictures of what my set up would have looked like, but the ipod dock I got doesn't work properly so now I have to return it and try to get a new one.