Ipod interface reco's please
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Hey all, just traded my 2006 Corvette for my 545i and I am not looking back!! What a machine this car is.
Anyways, I am looking at the options for the Ipod interface. I have a 4th gen 30 GB Ipod and would like to be able to control it through the idrive and have it come through the logic 7 sound quanlity.
Is this something I just get done at the dealer, or is it better to do a Tweeter or audio store? I just worry about those audio houses because stuff always seems to rattle after they mess with the panels.
Any suggestions and rough estimates in pricing would be much appreciated!!
Thanks,
Anyways, I am looking at the options for the Ipod interface. I have a 4th gen 30 GB Ipod and would like to be able to control it through the idrive and have it come through the logic 7 sound quanlity.
Is this something I just get done at the dealer, or is it better to do a Tweeter or audio store? I just worry about those audio houses because stuff always seems to rattle after they mess with the panels.
Any suggestions and rough estimates in pricing would be much appreciated!!
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by steveo242' post='394893' date='Feb 23 2007, 11:49 PM
Hey all, just traded my 2006 Corvette for my 545i and I am not looking back!! What a machine this car is.
Anyways, I am looking at the options for the Ipod interface. I have a 4th gen 30 GB Ipod and would like to be able to control it through the idrive and have it come through the logic 7 sound quanlity.
Is this something I just get done at the dealer, or is it better to do a Tweeter or audio store? I just worry about those audio houses because stuff always seems to rattle after they mess with the panels.
Any suggestions and rough estimates in pricing would be much appreciated!!
Anyways, I am looking at the options for the Ipod interface. I have a 4th gen 30 GB Ipod and would like to be able to control it through the idrive and have it come through the logic 7 sound quanlity.
Is this something I just get done at the dealer, or is it better to do a Tweeter or audio store? I just worry about those audio houses because stuff always seems to rattle after they mess with the panels.
Any suggestions and rough estimates in pricing would be much appreciated!!
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Depending on his build date that may not be the case! If it is an early '04 without Navigation, the iPod interface is a no go!! For later models, Raighne is correct. Do a search on the forum, there is a SIB (service bulliten) that details the dates where the iPod is possible. As I recall, if you have Navigation, that means you have Professional Radio which means it is possible. No Nav in early builds means Business Radio and no iPod connectivity...
Even if you can't do the full integration with iDrive, at least you should be able to do the Aux Input which allows playback but all controls are at the iPod level, not the iDrive level (except volume). Not great, but it works!
Even if you can't do the full integration with iDrive, at least you should be able to do the Aux Input which allows playback but all controls are at the iPod level, not the iDrive level (except volume). Not great, but it works!
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2006 Corvette Z51, 2002 Corvette Coupe, 2002 Mustang, 1997 Maxima, 1994 Camry, 1990 Supra
None, and I mean none compare to this 545i. The 06 Corvette was faster, but not by much...
Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='394906' date='Feb 23 2007, 06:20 PM
Depending on his build date that may not be the case! If it is an early '04 without Navigation, the iPod interface is a no go!! For later models, Raighne is correct. Do a search on the forum, there is a SIB (service bulliten) that details the dates where the iPod is possible. As I recall, if you have Navigation, that means you have Professional Radio which means it is possible. No Nav in early builds means Business Radio and no iPod connectivity...
Even if you can't do the full integration with iDrive, at least you should be able to do the Aux Input which allows playback but all controls are at the iPod level, not the iDrive level (except volume). Not great, but it works!
Even if you can't do the full integration with iDrive, at least you should be able to do the Aux Input which allows playback but all controls are at the iPod level, not the iDrive level (except volume). Not great, but it works!
Thanks for the info
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Originally Posted by steveo242' post='394893' date='Feb 23 2007, 05:49 PM
Hey all, just traded my 2006 Corvette for my 545i and I am not looking back!! What a machine this car is.
Anyways, I am looking at the options for the Ipod interface. I have a 4th gen 30 GB Ipod and would like to be able to control it through the idrive and have it come through the logic 7 sound quanlity.
Is this something I just get done at the dealer, or is it better to do a Tweeter or audio store? I just worry about those audio houses because stuff always seems to rattle after they mess with the panels.
Any suggestions and rough estimates in pricing would be much appreciated!!
Thanks,
Anyways, I am looking at the options for the Ipod interface. I have a 4th gen 30 GB Ipod and would like to be able to control it through the idrive and have it come through the logic 7 sound quanlity.
Is this something I just get done at the dealer, or is it better to do a Tweeter or audio store? I just worry about those audio houses because stuff always seems to rattle after they mess with the panels.
Any suggestions and rough estimates in pricing would be much appreciated!!
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by steveo242' post='394946' date='Feb 23 2007, 08:53 PM
I am fine controlling the Ipod, just mainly want the level of sound to be better than the aux jack.
Thanks for the info
Thanks for the info
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='394906' date='Feb 23 2007, 07:20 PM
Depending on his build date that may not be the case! If it is an early '04 without Navigation, the iPod interface is a no go!! For later models, Raighne is correct. Do a search on the forum, there is a SIB (service bulliten) that details the dates where the iPod is possible. As I recall, if you have Navigation, that means you have Professional Radio which means it is possible. No Nav in early builds means Business Radio and no iPod connectivity...
Even if you can't do the full integration with iDrive, at least you should be able to do the Aux Input which allows playback but all controls are at the iPod level, not the iDrive level (except volume). Not great, but it works!
Even if you can't do the full integration with iDrive, at least you should be able to do the Aux Input which allows playback but all controls are at the iPod level, not the iDrive level (except volume). Not great, but it works!
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Originally Posted by Wiu-Bimmer' post='394953' date='Feb 23 2007, 09:23 PM
The Service bulletin has been updated and now the iPod interface can be installed on E60s from Start of Production
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I hope this helps.
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For interfacing an iPod to the car, there is only one choice, and that's BMW's Interface for iPod.
It's really a great interface (I've had one since last June) and is as close to controlling the actual iPod as you'll get.
Only available from your friendly BMW dealer. Prices will vary from dealer to dealer. Expect with installtion $450-550.
N.b. If your car is still under warranty, the upgrade of your car's software to Progman 23 or higher is covered by warranty and you do not have to pay even if the upgrade is performed at the time of installation.
It's really a great interface (I've had one since last June) and is as close to controlling the actual iPod as you'll get.
Only available from your friendly BMW dealer. Prices will vary from dealer to dealer. Expect with installtion $450-550.
N.b. If your car is still under warranty, the upgrade of your car's software to Progman 23 or higher is covered by warranty and you do not have to pay even if the upgrade is performed at the time of installation.