[turbologist]

Originally Posted by eagle11401

Cable: Mono price cable works just fine WITH THE USB ADAPTER ABOVE (seems to be some confusion on this) $4 there is also another company that sells this for $10 both work (I have tested both for charging/playing pretty sure its the exact same cable sold by the other company.)

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
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Along with the above listed cable, can you use this Car Charger (Cigarette Lighter) to USB Female Converter - White?
Which BTW, sells for $1.22.

Would this $5 combo work for playing your iPod through the aux input?

[WCM3]

Originally Posted by Weaselboy

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newe...gy/IPH3N1U2AB/

http://www.amazon.com/Micro-USB-Auto...6515530&sr=8-8

Here is a slight variation from what others here have used.

I got the cable from the top link and plugged the 3.5mm end into the AUX in in the center console, then plugged the USB end into the Belkin charger from my second link and you are good to go. One cable that plays audio to AUX and charges the iPhone/iPod. This is no more wiring that the 6FL option Y-cable and works perfectly. The only thing missing from my setup is you cannot control the iPod from iDrive.

I know the cable I got costs more than the similar cable others have listed from Monoprice, but the one I got is black and matches better. The cable has a very firm click when it snaps into the base of the iPhone and seems to be a quality item.

On my 2007 335i this setup will also charge my iPhone 3GS.

Guys, FYI. The cable is now $15 and includes a USB Cigarette lighter jack. I just picked one up for my 2007 335i. I will report back once installed and tested.

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newe...y/AUTO12VUSBB/

[phistyle]

I'm thinking about going for the Kensington LiquidAUX Auxiliary Car Kit with Remote for iPod since my car doesn't have the usb jack and idrive....the wireless remote seems like the best way to control and change my music without lifting the center console and fooling with my ipod....

[turbologist]

Originally Posted by WCM3

Guys, FYI. The cable is now $15 and includes a USB Cigarette lighter jack. I just picked one up for my 2007 335i. I will report back once installed and tested.

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newe...y/AUTO12VUSBB/

...and just to confirm, the steering wheel controls dont work with this setup correct?

[WCM3]

Originally Posted by turbologist

...and just to confirm, the steering wheel controls dont work with this setup correct?

I'm pretty sure they don't.

[Hutch325i]

I used a Liquid Aux Bluetooth on an e46 with aux in through a Blitzsafe. The sound quality was excellent. I found the remote rather cheap and of not much value - grab the player and use its controls.

One issue - and I am using an iPhone - on the e90 I will have next week, I don't know how the phone will react to multiple Bluetooth options - will I be able to answer the phone through the BMW Bluetooth without a bunch of button pushing on the phone? That is yet to be seen.

BTW, I believe the LiquidAux will be an elegant solution - installed in the center console - but you won't be able to use the mic built into the LA as it will not pick up in the console. Of course, the mic is the weakest part of the LA Bluetooth device regardless - IMO.

[Weaselboy]

Originally Posted by turbologist

...and just to confirm, the steering wheel controls dont work with this setup correct?

They will not.

[turbologist]

Originally Posted by Weaselboy

They will not.

Originally Posted by WCM3

I'm pretty sure they don't.

thnx...

that sux... It seems that it would be a PITA to change tracks from the ipod itself...

[wluk]

Here is another one low profile one.

http://www.meritline.com/iphone-usb-...--p-39080.aspx

[td_335]

Here is my ipod Setup. I used the Kensington LiquidAUX and an old 80GB Ipod Video. The ipod sits in the center console on the backing of a clear ipod case I got from a dollar store. I took the wireless remote out of the steering wheel harness and mounted it, works flawlessly.

[v4voodoo]

Originally Posted by td_335

Here is my ipod Setup. I used the Kensington LiquidAUX and an old 80GB Ipod Video. The ipod sits in the center console on the backing of a clear ipod case I got from a dollar store. I took the wireless remote out of the steering wheel harness and mounted it, works flawlessly.

Sweet, just before I pull the trigger on the LiquidAux, can you confirm that you can close the center arm rest just fine with the adapter plugged into the lighter socket? I am just a little worried about the clearance there.

[td_335]

Originally Posted by v4voodoo

Sweet, just before I pull the trigger on the LiquidAux, can you confirm that you can close the center arm rest just fine with the adapter plugged into the lighter socket? I am just a little worried about the clearance there.

I was worried about the same thing but the power adapter has about 1.5 inch clearance after the armrest is closed.

[wluk]

nice and clean setup

[mister wiggles]

anyone know where i can get this mount and cradle from?

[wluk]

Is this the one?

http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionpa...ageid=1&dtype=

[mister wiggles]

the one from proclip has this funky looking strap that goes across the shifter

[v4voodoo]

Originally Posted by td_335

I was worried about the same thing but the power adapter has about 1.5 inch clearance after the armrest is closed.

Thank you, good sir. I went with the LiquidAux and I love it.

[aboji]

Those with using LiquidAux in the center console, how do you select your tracks? I noticed you had the wireless remote near the shifter but how do you select a specific song or artist, do you have to control that by opening the arm rest and use the ipod? Just a little confused....