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11-09-2009, 04:32 AM
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Per the title really, does anyone know what the going rate is for an aftermarket E60 fully fitted and working with i-drive:
1) aux input or
2) ipod connection
Am not liking my local stealers price!
Thanks
1) aux input or
2) ipod connection
Am not liking my local stealers price!
Thanks
11-09-2009, 08:03 AM
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My Ride: 2006 520d - 19" 172s- Remapped - LCI taillights V6 cables - LCI xenon headlights - Denison 500 with BTA1500 - led interior lights - OEM led number plate lights
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I got a quote the other day to get Dension 500 fitted, programmed with bluetooth as well - ?650. I think just the Dension installed with programming was about ?450.
11-09-2009, 08:40 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
Model Year: 2006
If you tell us what you have on the car maybe we can suggest a few things.
11-10-2009, 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='1050801' date='Nov 9 2009, 05:40 PM
If you tell us what you have on the car maybe we can suggest a few things.
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11-10-2009, 02:30 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
Model Year: 2006
I was looking to see if you had the CDC but seems like you don't. So you are going to have to get 'something' programmed in.
I would suggest that you get a Dension like unit. There are a lot of them in the market, Dension is just the most popular. You then will not only get ipod but also USB and AUX. Yes its a bit more expensive but the clarity of the AUX that runs off the MOST BUS is so much better than the OEM AUX that is programmed into the iDrive.
I would suggest that you get a Dension like unit. There are a lot of them in the market, Dension is just the most popular. You then will not only get ipod but also USB and AUX. Yes its a bit more expensive but the clarity of the AUX that runs off the MOST BUS is so much better than the OEM AUX that is programmed into the iDrive.
11-10-2009, 02:47 AM
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My Ride: 2006 520d - 19" 172s- Remapped - LCI taillights V6 cables - LCI xenon headlights - Denison 500 with BTA1500 - led interior lights - OEM led number plate lights
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Folding mirrors - Modmynav kit - High gloss shadowline trim -
Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='1051535' date='Nov 10 2009, 11:30 AM
I was looking to see if you had the CDC but seems like you don't. So you are going to have to get 'something' programmed in.
I would suggest that you get a Dension like unit. There are a lot of them in the market, Dension is just the most popular. You then will not only get ipod but also USB and AUX. Yes its a bit more expensive but the clarity of the AUX that runs off the MOST BUS is so much better than the OEM AUX that is programmed into the iDrive.
I would suggest that you get a Dension like unit. There are a lot of them in the market, Dension is just the most popular. You then will not only get ipod but also USB and AUX. Yes its a bit more expensive but the clarity of the AUX that runs off the MOST BUS is so much better than the OEM AUX that is programmed into the iDrive.
11-10-2009, 03:44 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
Model Year: 2006
In the UK I dont think there was such as thing as CDC prep. That was a US option. Even with the CDC prep the car 'may' still need to be programmed when the CDC is actually connected. Prep sometimes just means that BMW put the wiring in.
To check if you have CDC prep you need to look in the area above the front fuse box in the recess behind the glove box to see if there are wires there. You are looking for the MOST Bus loop and the power cables with a plug.
To check if you have CDC prep you need to look in the area above the front fuse box in the recess behind the glove box to see if there are wires there. You are looking for the MOST Bus loop and the power cables with a plug.
11-10-2009, 04:25 AM
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My Ride: 2006 520d - 19" 172s- Remapped - LCI taillights V6 cables - LCI xenon headlights - Denison 500 with BTA1500 - led interior lights - OEM led number plate lights
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Thanks Bruce.
I had a brief look a few days and there is definately a cage for a CDchanger and some sort of thick wire. It looked liked this could be split to obtain the fibre optics but I didn't notice a second cable/wire for the power soure.
I had a brief look a few days and there is definately a cage for a CDchanger and some sort of thick wire. It looked liked this could be split to obtain the fibre optics but I didn't notice a second cable/wire for the power soure.
11-10-2009, 05:46 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
Model Year: 2006
Originally Posted by jas_r_1' post='1051568' date='Nov 10 2009, 01:25 PM
Thanks Bruce.
I had a brief look a few days and there is definately a cage for a CDchanger and some sort of thick wire. It looked liked this could be split to obtain the fibre optics but I didn't notice a second cable/wire for the power soure.
I had a brief look a few days and there is definately a cage for a CDchanger and some sort of thick wire. It looked liked this could be split to obtain the fibre optics but I didn't notice a second cable/wire for the power soure.
11-11-2009, 12:07 PM
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My Ride: 2006 520d - 19" 172s- Remapped - LCI taillights V6 cables - LCI xenon headlights - Denison 500 with BTA1500 - led interior lights - OEM led number plate lights
Planned mods:
Folding mirrors - Modmynav kit - High gloss shadowline trim -
Managed to have a proper look today and found the power plug with the red and brown wire going into the plug. Now all I need is a Dension and programming.
Steve.r - Hopefully this has provided you with some useful info because I have standard everything as well. Best thing to do is have a look in the glove compartment yourself to see iff you got the wiring.
Steve.r - Hopefully this has provided you with some useful info because I have standard everything as well. Best thing to do is have a look in the glove compartment yourself to see iff you got the wiring.