New iPod Interface
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Finally its here. The moment we have all been waiting for but I think BMW is out of their minds for selling this item at this price. Why don't they just put a gun to our heads. Why am I venting? Just like you I am just going to pull out that credit card and pay for it anyway. I am pissed off. 
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Just spoke to BMWNA and got the scoop.
The current configuration will not be compatible with the adaptor for E60's built before 03/05. The problem relates to the software in the older head units not being compatible with the adaptor.
A new SW (progman) release is forthcoming which will make the adaptor compatible with ALL E60's produced and the E65 as well.
Good news for us with the early production vehicles and thanks to Elijah at BMWNA for the straight goods on the issue.
The current configuration will not be compatible with the adaptor for E60's built before 03/05. The problem relates to the software in the older head units not being compatible with the adaptor.
A new SW (progman) release is forthcoming which will make the adaptor compatible with ALL E60's produced and the E65 as well.
Good news for us with the early production vehicles and thanks to Elijah at BMWNA for the straight goods on the issue.
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I think anyone who pays for this is nuts.
The adapter costs as much as a new iPod itself.
Just get a MosterCable charger with line output. $40
The adapter costs as much as a new iPod itself.
Just get a MosterCable charger with line output. $40
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Originally Posted by needforspeed' post='318569' date='Aug 3 2006, 09:05 AM
I don't think it's going to be ready THAT soon.
my530i - you are the forums resident electrical genius - why can't they sort it out?
my530i - you are the forums resident electrical genius - why can't they sort it out?
One simple thing is just the steering wheel for pre and post-09/05. They're not compatible. Talking about BMW electronic stuffs, they're pooping their mess every single model they design with helps from Siemens, Alpine, Bosch, etc.
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Originally Posted by unclebnz' post='323197' date='Aug 16 2006, 11:00 AM
Finally its here. The moment we have all been waiting for but I think BMW is out of their minds for selling this item at this price. Why don't they just put a gun to our heads. Why am I venting? Just like you I am just going to pull out that credit card and pay for it anyway. I am pissed off.
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wow. i was hoping for a 150 price tag. this is outlandish. but i did beat my 130 dollar speeding ticket today in court... hrmm what to d, what to do...
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Does anyone know if the E60 has to be equipped with navigation for the iPod interface to be completely functional?
I assume it's the iDrive and "standard" screen that handles the interface, and so navigation would not be necessary.
If for some reason it is required, I may consider changing my recent order just for that.
I assume it's the iDrive and "standard" screen that handles the interface, and so navigation would not be necessary.
If for some reason it is required, I may consider changing my recent order just for that.
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Originally Posted by beldredge' post='323449' date='Aug 16 2006, 10:48 PM
Does anyone know if the E60 has to be equipped with navigation for the iPod interface to be completely functional?
I assume it's the iDrive and "standard" screen that handles the interface, and so navigation would not be necessary.
If for some reason it is required, I may consider changing my recent order just for that.
I assume it's the iDrive and "standard" screen that handles the interface, and so navigation would not be necessary.
If for some reason it is required, I may consider changing my recent order just for that.
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Originally Posted by ademitt' post='323539' date='Aug 17 2006, 08:26 AM
All that is required is that it be an E60. There is no difference in the part number for cars with or without NAV.
The only issue is that the e 60 can't have the 6 cd changer. The interface runs on the cd changer menus.