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Old 11-14-2011, 11:52 AM
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Came across this product while searching for ways to integrate my iPhone 4s to my 5er http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/ Would this be possible to install to the stock radio and would any programming be necessary?
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not for e60
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Originally Posted by TJBentley
Came across this product while searching for ways to integrate my iPhone 4s to my 5er http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/ Would this be possible to install to the stock radio and would any programming be necessary?
I wish, but I don't think so. As far as I know (I have been looking also) the only options are the OEM BMW Ipod interface or the Dension Gateway 500.
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Actually there's another one, for full integration into iDrive (I mean w/ no additional remote control and/or separate screen etc) it's called "mObridge" ... but I installed Dension GW500 over 3 years ago w/o even considering the other 2, Dension GW500 the only one give USB port and has no song limitation problem like the OEM (dunno about mObridge) and I've been very happy w/ Dension.

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I wish, but I don't think so. As far as I know (I have been looking also) the only options are the OEM BMW Ipod interface or the Dension Gateway 500.
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Originally Posted by BlaSTiWi
Actually there's another one, for full integration into iDrive (I mean w/ no additional remote control and/or separate screen etc) it's called "mObridge" ... but I installed Dension GW500 over 3 years ago w/o even considering the other 2, Dension GW500 the only one give USB port and has no song limitation problem like the OEM (dunno about mObridge) and I've been very happy w/ Dension.
How much did you drop on the GW500? $500ish?
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You can also use one of the parrot units
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Around $400.

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How much did you drop on the GW500? $500ish?
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how about this one ? http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?productid=111
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If you find your car listed under the "Compatibility" table (next to the overview tab) under the pic then you are good to go.

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Originally Posted by TJBentley
Came across this product while searching for ways to integrate my iPhone 4s to my 5er http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/ Would this be possible to install to the stock radio and would any programming be necessary?
Why not install CIC and snap-in? Add Connected drive after that? Everything except e-mail. Even video.
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