[EVOgone]

Can someone send me the link for the i-pod connector lead, i-pod to aux.
Also i hear that there are differences in sound quality, im after the best one which i think also powers the i-pod via the cig lighter.

Many thanks .........

[NFS]

Originally Posted by EVOgone

Can someone send me the link for the i-pod connector lead, i-pod to aux.
Also i hear that there are differences in sound quality, im after the best one which i think also powers the i-pod via the cig lighter.

Many thanks .........

This is the lead I would recommend. It charges the ipod and provides an unamplified 'line out' audio connection which is best for sound quality.

http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=120584&partner=froogle

You will also need a 3.5mm male/male phono cable to connect the 'line out' to the 'aux input'. These are suprisingly difficult to find, but Currys stock a good range:

http://www.currys-ishop.co.uk/cgi-bi...ry=%20%20cable

Finally, I'd also recommend that you buy one of these covers:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-Sport.../dp/B000FSF6EW

They are also available from PC World. Essentially it's a litle neoprene sleeve which stops the ipod getting scratched. But ... it's also non-slip, so you can rest your connected ipod on the centre console while driving. This lets you reach the clickwheel to adjust it with no risk of it sliding off onto the floor.

I have tested this with some extreme cornering. Not least following Beauforty through the peak district at the last UK meet.

[simonbenn]

Hi,

Originally Posted by needforspeed

...
You will also need a 3.5mm male/male phono cable to connect the 'line out' to the 'aux input'. These are suprisingly difficult to find, but Currys stock a good range:

http://www.currys-ishop.co.uk/cgi-bi...ry=%20%20cable

Try this instead. £7.99 from branches of HMV.
http://www.ixos.co.uk/en/ixos-produc...31&Category=12
Yes I know it's expensive, but I found 2m of lead just gets in a tangle.

Regards

Simon

[peterg1965]

Sorry to go off piste a bit, if you specify the 6FL/IPOD option does this come with an iPOD cable?

[NFS]

Originally Posted by peterg1965

Sorry to go off piste a bit, if you specify the 6FL/IPOD option does this come with an iPOD cable?

In North America - yes

In the UK - you need to kick up a fuss - some people have been charged an extra £40 for the cable.

There is nothing else on the market that works with an ipod in quite the same way as the BMW cable.

[G33]

thanks for that have u got a part number jus so i can warn the dealer before hand?!

[greatbm]

Originally Posted by G33

thanks for that have u got a part number jus so i can warn the dealer before hand?!

61 12 0 422 099 By the way I was not charged for cable.

[bmw330d]

What is the above cable? Does it give you the ability to control the ipod from the idrive?

[NFS]

Originally Posted by bmw330d

What is the above cable? Does it give you the ability to control the ipod from the idrive?

Only on the latest cars with the optional 6fl usb connection.

[greatbm]

Originally Posted by bmw330d

What is the above cable? Does it give you the ability to control the ipod from the idrive?

Gives the ability with the 6fl option for all iPod functions via iDrive or standard.

[bmw330d]

Is this option retro fitable?

[peterg1965]

Originally Posted by bmw330d

Is this option retro fitable?

I think that I read on here somewhere that it is. However, at a cost (high).

[NFS]

Originally Posted by bmw330d

Is this option retro fitable?

I don't think it is.

[peterg1965]

There is some stuff about after market iPod/USB connection in this thread.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64872