IPOD connections

Hornet · 08-23-2005, 03:13 PM

Wonder if this kit could be easily installed by myself or should the dealer install it?

Joker · 08-23-2005, 03:20 PM

Wonder if this kit could be easily installed by myself or should the dealer install it?

My thoughts exactly. Does anyone know how the kit is connected to the radio. I mean if it costs 269€ + the installation, it just isn't worth it...

Bananenboom · 08-23-2005, 03:22 PM

269 is without installation. I think you can do it bij yourself. If you see all the manuals by DIY. The instructions are very clear.

Joker · 08-23-2005, 03:24 PM

OK. I ordered an iPod Mini and a Griffin airclick remote. Total cost 248€. I allready have a 3.5mm <-> 3.5mm cable so this way I can control the iPod even when it's hidden in the center armrest. And didn't cost too much either.

Hornet · 08-25-2005, 12:11 PM

I've been thinking about this setup and would like to hear your opinions.

- iPod mini Silver (4GB)
- Belkin Auto charger with audio for iPod
- Belkin Mini-Stereo Audio Cable - 6'

The cable is the only 3.5mm mini-stereo cable that apple store lists. Is it any good or do I have to buy the cable elsewhere?

"This Belkin 6’ PRO Series Audio Cable connects a PC Sound Card, iPod, multimedia speakers, or any mini-home stereo audio source with 3.5mm jacks to multimedia speakers. Featuring 3.5mm nickel-plated plugs."

Thanks in advance!

garethpeate · 08-25-2005, 12:51 PM

I just used a standard male-to-male (ahem) 3.5mm jack I'd found at work in a box of cables. It had come new with some PC and never been used. Works fine!

Although the volume was very quiet, even with iPod at max. Later found out that it's set that way by a firmware revision on EU iPods which can be removed easily enough with some third party software update.

Hornet · 08-25-2005, 01:05 PM

LOL, I did a quick search and actually found two 3.5mm (m-to-m) cables.

Bananenboom · 08-25-2005, 02:53 PM

I would take the ons from Monster.

http://www.monstercable.com/mp3/prod...r%20the%20Road

It's small, gold plated, good reviews. You only need a short 3,5 cable

riky1111 · 05-01-2006, 06:45 PM

http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/...tm?article=268

08-23-2005, 03:13 PM	#23
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08-23-2005, 03:22 PM	#25
Bananenboom Private 19 Rep 92 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	269 is without installation. I think you can do it bij yourself. If you see all the manuals by DIY. The instructions are very clear.
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Joker Private First Class 8 Rep 143 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320i [0.00]	OK. I ordered an iPod Mini and a Griffin airclick remote. Total cost 248€. I allready have a 3.5mm <-> 3.5mm cable so this way I can control the iPod even when it's hidden in the center armrest. And didn't cost too much either. __________________ Last edited by Joker; 08-24-2005 at 09:13 AM..
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08-25-2005, 12:11 PM	#27
Hornet Lieutenant 59 Rep 410 Posts Drives: g20 330d xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	I've been thinking about this setup and would like to hear your opinions. - iPod mini Silver (4GB) - Belkin Auto charger with audio for iPod - Belkin Mini-Stereo Audio Cable - 6' The cable is the only 3.5mm mini-stereo cable that apple store lists. Is it any good or do I have to buy the cable elsewhere? "This Belkin 6’ PRO Series Audio Cable connects a PC Sound Card, iPod, multimedia speakers, or any mini-home stereo audio source with 3.5mm jacks to multimedia speakers. Featuring 3.5mm nickel-plated plugs." Thanks in advance! Last edited by Hornet; 08-25-2005 at 05:29 PM..
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08-25-2005, 12:51 PM	#28
garethpeate Private 1 Rep 53 Posts Drives: BMW 325iSE (E90) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England iTrader: (0)	I just used a standard male-to-male (ahem) 3.5mm jack I'd found at work in a box of cables. It had come new with some PC and never been used. Works fine! Although the volume was very quiet, even with iPod at max. Later found out that it's set that way by a firmware revision on EU iPods which can be removed easily enough with some third party software update.
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08-25-2005, 01:05 PM	#29
Hornet Lieutenant 59 Rep 410 Posts Drives: g20 330d xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	LOL, I did a quick search and actually found two 3.5mm (m-to-m) cables.
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08-25-2005, 02:53 PM	#30
Bananenboom Private 19 Rep 92 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	I would take the ons from Monster. http://www.monstercable.com/mp3/prod...r%20the%20Road It's small, gold plated, good reviews. You only need a short 3,5 cable
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