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05-07-2010, 05:01 AM | #1 |
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Bluetooth/Heated Seat/12v Power Questions - Confused!
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I've searched high and low and am still a little confused, so apologies in advance. I'm about to place an order through my Company for a 320d EfficientDynamics. Three things leave me a little confused though, so hopefully you'll be able to help. I'm speccing the Sports Seats and wanted to add the Heated Seats option too however I read through the BMW accessories/options and it stated Heated Seats cannot be specified in conjunction with Sports Seats. Is this right? I've seen nothing on the BMW car configurator that states this isn't allowed. Secondly, Bluetooth...! I am not specifying Sat-Nav/Media but assume (from all my reading) that Bluetooth is not possible without these packages. Am I right or completely wrong here? Last of all - 12v Power Sockets In the options/accessories there is an option for 4 x 12v Power Sockets to be fitted. Whereabouts are these fitted in the car? I will be deleting the smokers pack so assume that the cigarette lighter would be replaced by a single 12v socket anyhow. Thanks in advance for your help, Steve |
05-07-2010, 05:11 AM | #2 |
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Hi Steve,
1. Heated seats elements cannot be dealer retrofitted into sports seats but they can be ordered from the factory with them. The options and accessories catalogue you have will be for post-build dealer fit parts not factory orders. 2. Of course you can spec bluetooth and telematics without nav and idrive. Thats for sure. 3. Again are you looking in the post-build accessories brochure?? Factory orders with the Extended storage option 2 extra sockets in the rear centre console. Standard you get 1 in the front console and 1 in the boot. There are 2 brochures usually, 1 is the main brochure and 1 is the 'accessories' brochure. Last edited by doughboy; 05-07-2010 at 05:18 AM.. |
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05-07-2010, 05:46 AM | #3 |
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Hi doughboy,
Thanks for the quick (and detailed) reply. Heated Seats are in then.... Okey dokey - bluetooth. Am I right in thinking I need to specify:
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05-07-2010, 05:56 AM | #4 | |
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USB is not required for Bluetooth Phone Prep. It basically adds a USB socket in the arm rest so that you can plug your ipod in via usb, and control it through the car You can get Bluetooth phone Prep on it's own...about a £275 option i think. You can't have it with telematics however if you don't have iDrive. As far as heated seats are concerned, I have them in mine, and compared to my Touareg, they are like rockets on your a*se |
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05-07-2010, 06:10 AM | #5 | |
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I understand what you're saying about the USB connection now - I won't need that then (or the Bluetooth Audio Connection). On the configurator, Bluetooth Preperation is around £530! I wish it was £275. Steve |
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05-07-2010, 07:52 AM | #6 |
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Bare in mind if you delete the smoker package, you lose the cig lighter/12 volt socket entirely and instead of having a lid that matches the rest of the trim, you will have a shallow plastic hole.
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05-07-2010, 09:39 AM | #7 |
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Get the USB connection. You will really regret it if you don't. If money is not too tight I personally would also get DAB and HIFI stereo.
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05-07-2010, 11:36 AM | #8 |
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IMO, USB is only beneficial with iDrive, as trying to scroll through on the prof radio is a nightmare....Also, he might not listen to music
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05-07-2010, 11:40 AM | #9 |
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I think that it still has it's uses with the prof radio even if you just set it to random play. I've got the ipod interface with prof and find that it is really good for audio books as well as music. (And USB is much better than the ipod interface)
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I assumed the one in the boot was an E91 thing |
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05-08-2010, 05:38 AM | #11 |
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So USB with no i-drive is a pain to use? How many tracks can see you on the prof radio screen?
If you're just going to use random, then you may as well use the standard AUX-in socket, perhaps with a Kensington Liquid thingy. |
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Only disadvantage is it doesn't charge it, but 1) New ipods batteries last forever, and 2) On my E91, there's a 12v socket in the armrest anyway, so you can just plug in a car charger. |
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05-08-2010, 03:44 PM | #14 |
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Yes it is cheaper but the aux is fed from the jack (headphone) output of the iPOD, you are therefore using the iPODS own amp to output the songs. The sound quality is better from the iPOD connector. Also if you use playlists ytou don't have to scroll through everything.
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05-08-2010, 04:54 PM | #15 | |
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Basically, Chris likes it, I don't (well i do with my iDrive, but not on the prof) He does speak the truth when he says the quality is better though :P Best thing is, pop down to your dealers and have see if they have anything with usb and prof radio....If it's anything like my local dealer, they seem to spec every demo with USB interface....Maybe Chris and Boyd work there? Last edited by CHG; 05-08-2010 at 05:02 PM.. |
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05-09-2010, 05:55 AM | #16 | |
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Pic below: Now this is not as good as the proper iphone integration, and I of course prefer USB / Bluetooth on a new car with Idrive, but if you're on a budget and aren't getting iDrive I think this could be a good option. This was also a while ago too and there maybe better options on the market now. |
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05-10-2010, 12:21 PM | #17 | |
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I didn't spec USB in the end....I do listen to music but one thing in addition to the above quote is that I have an iPod with a LOD (Line Out Dock) adapter > 3.5mm cable so it will be perfect for the AUX port. |
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05-10-2010, 06:04 PM | #19 | |
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The brodit mount is as attached link.... http://www.car-mounts.co.uk/proddeta...od=915246_3539 ....its a "pass through" version, so will take any iphone connectors. I screwed it (self tappers) to the phone cradle 'blank' and put some foam tape on the backing to prevent any damage - the blank is easily replaceable from a dealer. |
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05-11-2010, 03:55 AM | #20 |
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05-11-2010, 02:42 PM | #22 | |
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Having posted all this - if it were a new car that I was speccing without nav (not that I'd do that), I'd probably still spec USB! I would probably still get a Brodit dock though and use the BMW Y-cable with it - the fact you can plug it in without looking and faffing with cables is a major plus. |
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