iPod & USB Interface
04-04-2009, 01:20 PM
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AFAIK in term of compatibility Dension GW500 is the only one that will work w/ E60.
http://www.dension.com/compatibilityDataba...mp;carMaker=BMW
http://www.dension.com/compatibilityDataba...mp;carMaker=BMW
Originally Posted by TheYeti' post='836385' date='Apr 4 2009, 04:10 PM
Has anyone installed the dension icelink one? I.e. The one that just connects through the aerial socket? Im another one who cant justify paying out 350 for a gateway 500 :-). If it means having to control the ipod manually i can live with that!
04-04-2009, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TheYeti' post='836385' date='Apr 4 2009, 05:10 PM
Has anyone installed the dension icelink one? I.e. The one that just connects through the aerial socket? Im another one who cant justify paying out 350 for a gateway 500 :-). If it means having to control the ipod manually i can live with that!
04-04-2009, 01:49 PM
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To me it looked on the website that it wasnt a transmitter as such. It physically connected to the aerial so track info could be displayed. Hence the talk about it not working with chryslers cos they use a non iso aerial connector. Agree on the fm transmitters tho they are cack. No aux input on my car either :-(.
04-05-2009, 03:29 PM
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Hey guys (first post, yey)!
I have a 10/2006 520d with no navigation. I'm desperately looking for some USB option. The 6FL retrofit looks quite good (ignoring the price for now
), but it seems it's only available for cars made after 03/2007, as noted in this installation manual: http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/aktion/Atta...chmentId=637554
What's the way to go if I only want the bloody USB socket? The whole ACM + ACM USB adaptor seems like shooting a bird with a cannon here
Dension/mObridge also seem not easy, as I don't have a CD changer and thus no cables installed in the glovebox.
Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!
I have a 10/2006 520d with no navigation. I'm desperately looking for some USB option. The 6FL retrofit looks quite good (ignoring the price for now
), but it seems it's only available for cars made after 03/2007, as noted in this installation manual: http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/aktion/Atta...chmentId=637554What's the way to go if I only want the bloody USB socket? The whole ACM + ACM USB adaptor seems like shooting a bird with a cannon here
Dension/mObridge also seem not easy, as I don't have a CD changer and thus no cables installed in the glovebox.Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!
04-06-2009, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ingenious' post='837250' date='Apr 5 2009, 07:29 PM
Hey guys (first post, yey)!
I have a 10/2006 520d with no navigation. I'm desperately looking for some USB option. The 6FL retrofit looks quite good (ignoring the price for now ), but it seems it's only available for cars made after 03/2007, as noted in this installation manual: http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/aktion/Atta...chmentId=637554
What's the way to go if I only want the bloody USB socket? The whole ACM + ACM USB adaptor seems like shooting a bird with a cannon here Dension/mObridge also seem not easy, as I don't have a CD changer and thus no cables installed in the glovebox.
Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!
I have a 10/2006 520d with no navigation. I'm desperately looking for some USB option. The 6FL retrofit looks quite good (ignoring the price for now
), but it seems it's only available for cars made after 03/2007, as noted in this installation manual: http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/aktion/Atta...chmentId=637554What's the way to go if I only want the bloody USB socket? The whole ACM + ACM USB adaptor seems like shooting a bird with a cannon here
Dension/mObridge also seem not easy, as I don't have a CD changer and thus no cables installed in the glovebox.Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!
04-06-2009, 02:27 AM
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My Ride: 11/2007 E60 LCI 530d ///M Sport - Deep Sea Blue - M Double Sp 172 19" Mixed Wheels - Sports Automatic Transmission - Cream/Beige Dakota Leather - Dark Wood Bamboo - Full Visibility Package - Full Media Package - Heated Seats - Auto-Dim Int+Ext Folding Mirrors - M Rear Spoiler - Sun Protection Glazing - Voice Control
The problem with the Denison or any other 3rd party retrofit is that I understand that it will invalidate any remaining warranty on your car for this area, or at worst if you do have a problem with anything to do with the iDrive system it simply gives BMW a reason to blame the 3rd party installation.
The demand for just a USB port seems very high across this forum so there must be a way to get this done with some cost effectiveness.
Out of the ?928.00 quoted for 6FL, apparently around ?400.00 is parts and the rest labour !! Does anyone of the installation instructions, or can anyone get it from ASAP system so that I can see whether it would be an installation that I could undertake myself ??
Cheers
The demand for just a USB port seems very high across this forum so there must be a way to get this done with some cost effectiveness.
Out of the ?928.00 quoted for 6FL, apparently around ?400.00 is parts and the rest labour !! Does anyone of the installation instructions, or can anyone get it from ASAP system so that I can see whether it would be an installation that I could undertake myself ??
Cheers
04-06-2009, 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by russdx' post='837647' date='Apr 6 2009, 11:44 AM
you can remove the dension within 5min and have no trace of it wot so ever
Does anyone have a photo shoot of the Denison install ?? (Bruce Miranda perhaps as I know you have this MOD) ??
Any help appreciated.
Cheers, Melv
04-06-2009, 03:39 AM
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Have you try our friend, the 'Search' menu on the upper right corner?
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=54922
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=54922
Originally Posted by Melv' post='837653' date='Apr 6 2009, 06:05 AM
I looked at the Denison website and downloaded the installation instructions which looked to me like it was not plug 'n' play as the power had to come from somewhere. Is this not the case? is it just a case of fitting into all existing plugs and connectors?
Does anyone have a photo shoot of the Denison install ?? (Bruce Miranda perhaps as I know you have this MOD) ??
Any help appreciated.
Cheers, Melv
Does anyone have a photo shoot of the Denison install ?? (Bruce Miranda perhaps as I know you have this MOD) ??
Any help appreciated.
Cheers, Melv