IPOD MOST integration

mechanicallion · 04-07-2006, 09:27 AM

I don't understand why BMW can't somehow get the i-drive controller to function as the click whell on the ipod. I'm not a computer guru but it doesn't seem like it should be too hard

SpanX · 04-07-2006, 10:34 AM

Hey seriously....someone direct me where i can purchase one - like the link - and i will buy it today and all these questions will be answered.

Jackdaw · 04-07-2006, 11:03 AM

It isn't for sale in the UK yet either - I've been told at the end of the month (provisionally!)

JSpira · 04-07-2006, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by marmite

Excuse my ignorance, but does anyone know whether my E91 (assume same for E90) is likely to have pre-wiring for cd changer in it already? I don't have iDrive, just Professional cd/radio system.
If so, where is it??

All I know is that all U.S.-bound BMWs have the pre-wire. It's likely that with the Professional system you have it also. Would suggest calling the dealer to enquire.

snaveman · 04-08-2006, 11:30 AM

Has anyone seen this: http://www.mp3yourcar.com ? Their Neo iOn product (although pricey) seems like the ticket. It appears to connect via the CD changer interface, but not sure of the details. I am going to give the call to find out. If you have any experiences, please share.

DrPowers · 04-08-2006, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by snaveman

Has anyone seen this: http://www.mp3yourcar.com ? Their Neo iOn product (although pricey) seems like the ticket. It appears to connect via the CD changer interface, but not sure of the details. I am going to give the call to find out. If you have any experiences, please share.

I'm fairly sure that that solution is for the convertable 2006's only... which are not e90s.

Jackdaw · 04-12-2006, 02:39 AM

The Dension page now says
the end of June for BMW cars.

DrPowers · 07-05-2006, 11:25 AM

The dension site now looks like its available in europe. Does anyone have this yet? I'm interested in seeing how it works and if It'lll work with US spec cars.

bsjd00 · 07-05-2006, 01:30 PM

I spoke with Jessie, the US rep for Dension, about the e90. As of two weeks ago, it did not look hopeful that the company would be able to develop a kit for the e90 because each car needs to be reprogrammed by a BMW dealership after installation of the kit. They seem to still be working, but don't get your hopes up.

Also, keep in mind that the site for Dension USA is densionusa.com, not dension.com which is Europe.

But why does it matter, actually, since BMW will have their kit out in a few weeks. Cost will probably be the same, and you can rest assured that any problems will have to be ironed out by a BMW dealership.

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mechanicallion Enlisted Member 2 Rep 47 Posts Drives: Jet Black 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	I don't understand why BMW can't somehow get the i-drive controller to function as the click whell on the ipod. I'm not a computer guru but it doesn't seem like it should be too hard
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SpanX Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 Black 335i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Utah iTrader: (3)	Hey seriously....someone direct me where i can purchase one - like the link - and i will buy it today and all these questions will be answered.
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DrPowers Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (0)	The dension site now looks like its available in europe. Does anyone have this yet? I'm interested in seeing how it works and if It'lll work with US spec cars.
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bsjd00 Lieutenant 38 Rep 407 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	I spoke with Jessie, the US rep for Dension, about the e90. As of two weeks ago, it did not look hopeful that the company would be able to develop a kit for the e90 because each car needs to be reprogrammed by a BMW dealership after installation of the kit. They seem to still be working, but don't get your hopes up. Also, keep in mind that the site for Dension USA is densionusa.com, not dension.com which is Europe. But why does it matter, actually, since BMW will have their kit out in a few weeks. Cost will probably be the same, and you can rest assured that any problems will have to be ironed out by a BMW dealership.
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