need a better interface

neverdone · 02-18-2015, 09:19 PM

As you all know, the bmw radio interface is ugly and useless, especially when using USB with an IPod. Without replacing the unit, what can I do about getting a better interface, someone mentioned to me a parrot Bluetooth with USB, any other suggestions?

neverdone · 02-21-2015, 09:04 PM

Anyone?

neverdone · 03-02-2015, 03:39 PM

Seriously, no one has anything to suggest?

6MT_Addict · 03-03-2015, 09:25 AM

Replace it with a double din touch screen unit if you want, it's been done before.

neverdone · 03-03-2015, 08:23 PM

I thought it can't be done, or it has to be custom..?

ChiBimmer · 03-05-2015, 12:18 AM

this company in germany makes a face plate for e82 double din. http://www.janus-design.net/english/...-din/index.php

there's a cheaper faceplate on ebay but that puts the climate controls above the radio and doesn't look as good imho.

Mossberg128i · 03-08-2015, 03:55 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231317143528...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

This one looks promising.

neverdone · 03-08-2015, 09:26 AM

That's pretty damn cool, thanks for that!

Jackal · 03-18-2015, 03:21 PM

I've recently been looking as well. I like the Janus one, but my E82 has the separate controls for the heated seats, so it appears that it will not work for me.

I've been looking for a good double din as well and think I'll give the Pioneer SPH-DA120 a try. It looks to have a decent integration for the Iphone (I sold my soul).

I'm only worried about what happens when the stock radio is removed. In very preliminary research I hear that the 135i (Non Idrive) have a requirement for the stock radio and make the use of an aftermarket radio problematic.

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neverdone Major 327 Rep 1,397 Posts Drives: X5, 335, Ford Lightning, 63 me Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: calgary iTrader: (0)	need a better interface As you all know, the bmw radio interface is ugly and useless, especially when using USB with an IPod. Without replacing the unit, what can I do about getting a better interface, someone mentioned to me a parrot Bluetooth with USB, any other suggestions?
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neverdone Major 327 Rep 1,397 Posts Drives: X5, 335, Ford Lightning, 63 me Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: calgary iTrader: (0)	I thought it can't be done, or it has to be custom..?
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ChiBimmer Second Lieutenant 68 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2010 135i 6MT Sold Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	this company in germany makes a face plate for e82 double din. http://www.janus-design.net/english/...-din/index.php there's a cheaper faceplate on ebay but that puts the climate controls above the radio and doesn't look as good imho.
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Mossberg128i Private 43 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	http://www.ebay.com/itm/231317143528...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT This one looks promising.
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03-08-2015, 09:26 AM	#8
neverdone Major 327 Rep 1,397 Posts Drives: X5, 335, Ford Lightning, 63 me Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: calgary iTrader: (0)	That's pretty damn cool, thanks for that!
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03-18-2015, 03:21 PM	#9
Jackal Private First Class 33 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MC (Bianca) Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Calgary Canada iTrader: (0)	I've recently been looking as well. I like the Janus one, but my E82 has the separate controls for the heated seats, so it appears that it will not work for me. I've been looking for a good double din as well and think I'll give the Pioneer SPH-DA120 a try. It looks to have a decent integration for the Iphone (I sold my soul). I'm only worried about what happens when the stock radio is removed. In very preliminary research I hear that the 135i (Non Idrive) have a requirement for the stock radio and make the use of an aftermarket radio problematic.
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