TECH TOYS!!!!
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This weekend my 2004 530i will be finally catching up with the rest of the world in terms of car tech, being that I have such and early model I wasn't enjoying the finer things in life like some of the rest of you already were. I will be striping the car down and installing the Following.......
Back Up Camera using mod my nav unit.
Ipod ashtray dock using Spec Doc
Ipod Video on Nav Screen using mod my nav interface
Bluetooth Retrofit (using newer TCU and coding myself with NCS)
Music via Bluetooth (using Blackberry Bluetooth Gateway)
Aux jack in arm rest
USB power female jack custom fit inside armrest
(please note pictures not mine)...So wish me luck pictures of the install to come, im super excited
Back Up Camera using mod my nav unit.
Ipod ashtray dock using Spec Doc
Ipod Video on Nav Screen using mod my nav interface
Bluetooth Retrofit (using newer TCU and coding myself with NCS)
Music via Bluetooth (using Blackberry Bluetooth Gateway)
Aux jack in arm rest
USB power female jack custom fit inside armrest
(please note pictures not mine)...So wish me luck pictures of the install to come, im super excited
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When you get to do this will have a few questions for you ie coding for Aux input and the specdock.. thats what I was going to go with. So the specdock and the aux input are two separate things??
Good luck
Good luck
This weekend my 2004 530i will be finally catching up with the rest of the world in terms of car tech, being that I have such and early model I wasn't enjoying the finer things in life like some of the rest of you already were. I will be striping the car down and installing the Following.......
Back Up Camera using mod my nav unit.
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Ipod ashtray dock using Spec Doc
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Ipod Video on Nav Screen using mod my nav interface
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Bluetooth Retrofit (using newer TCU and coding myself with NCS)
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Music via Bluetooth (using Blackberry Bluetooth Gateway)
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Aux jack in arm rest
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USB power female jack custom fit inside armrest
Attachment 131438
(please note pictures not mine)...So wish me luck pictures of the install to come, im super excited
Back Up Camera using mod my nav unit.
Attachment 131424Attachment 131425
Ipod ashtray dock using Spec Doc
Attachment 131426
Ipod Video on Nav Screen using mod my nav interface
Attachment 131427
Attachment 131428
Bluetooth Retrofit (using newer TCU and coding myself with NCS)
Attachment 131435
Music via Bluetooth (using Blackberry Bluetooth Gateway)
Attachment 131436
Aux jack in arm rest
Attachment 131437
USB power female jack custom fit inside armrest
Attachment 131438
(please note pictures not mine)...So wish me luck pictures of the install to come, im super excited
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Yes spec doc and aux jack are 2 different things the spec doc is completely not needed to add ipod or any audio device to your e60 , its just for looks if you are a neat freak like me, and want a doc for your I device. It comes with several different connection methods that cater to what you are trying to do with it I chose one that has av rca cables and charges at the same time it will be plugged into my modmynav for audio and video. You don't need to get it coded if you get one. As far as aux its a simple 3.5 mm audio jack that gets wired straight to your radio you can plug anything that accepts headphones to it and enjoy.... That however does require coding, its fairly easy even for an ncs beginner like me
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
NICE! Pix when it's all done! 
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My Ride: 2008 AW N52 with sports package & premium package; natural brown interior
MODs:
Orion V2s
3000K H8 Yellow Fogs
Matte Black Kidney Grills
20" Miro 111
Hankook V12 Tires
H&R Sport Springs
Special coding via Simon (dbl flash hazards, digital velocity, etc.)
LED Side Markers from Trinity Autosports
LED License Plate Lights from Trinity Autosports
Carbon Delete
BMC Air Filter
RPI Scoop
RPI GT Exhaust
Future MODs:
Mtech Kit
KW Variant 2 Coilovers
CIC Retrofit
Upgrade Audio System
Can't wait to see it when it's done. I am really interested in the backup cam and being able to play video from the iPhone.
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Well you can take the same route as me and use the the blackberry stereo remote Bluetooth audio gateway.... Don't let the name fool you it works with most if not all Bluetooth devices not just blackberries LOL...... However you need an aux input in your car to use it, in which case instead of buying one you could just plug your ipod straight to the aux jack instead . Don't quote me on this cuz I'm not sure but I also remember reading somewhere that if you don't have aux u can use it via fm transmitter. But if you live in a city area that will sound pretty crappy.
