Has anyone bought any accessories yet?

CC 330i · 05-26-2005, 01:09 AM

I am thinking about aluminum pedals and floormats to start, but haven't had any luck finding them for sale at dealers yet. Can they be ordered now that the BMW part numbers are available?

Any word on a PHATBOX type system yet that will hook up to the CD changer wiring? I think with the MP3 capability on the in dash CD player (without nav), I will forego a CD changer in favor of a PHATBOX type system...

If you know where I can order them for a decent price in CA, let me know please.

marcus330i · 05-26-2005, 01:16 AM

You should consider the all weather mats...the yhold a ton of water and lots of sand. I'll never use carpet mats again. I can't wait to get the alum. pedals either. Try Circle BMW...they have discounted OEM accessories and they are in NJ so no sales tax:
http://www.circlebmw.com/parts/acc.htm

HINT: Just enter E90 for the "series" and hit SEARCH....don't fill in anything else.

Athos · 05-26-2005, 01:22 AM

I'd be interested in a phatbox, too. I went to their website but they don't appear to be compatible with BMW stereo head units. Not sure, though. Let us know if anyone knows better. I also wonder if this type of device lets you store sound files in a very high quality format (requiring more disk storage) so that you get CD sound quality.

CC 330i · 05-26-2005, 01:29 AM

I just did a little research and it appears you are right about Phatbox. They don't look like they offer BMW compatibility. (funny because the illustration on their website shows an e46...). I am sure you can rip the songs in whatever bit rate you want on the phatbox, just like with an Ipod, but it looks like the phatbox won't be availble for us....

Icelink looks like a good alternative though. I like the fact that I can take my Ipod with me too when I go to work or to the airport for a trip. It's nice to have your tunes all in one place.

Thanks for the tip on the other accessories.

Athos · 05-26-2005, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Athos

I'd be interested in a phatbox, too. I went to their website but they don't appear to be compatible with BMW stereo head units. Not sure, though. Let us know if anyone knows better. I also wonder if this type of device lets you store sound files in a very high quality format (requiring more disk storage) so that you get CD sound quality.

Correction. It does look like phatbox is available for at least some BMWs. Here's a link:

http://store.yahoo.com/phatnoise/bmw.html

Looks like you can get 40, 60, and 80GB.

Athos · 05-26-2005, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CC 330i

I just did a little research and it appears you are right about Phatbox. They don't look like they offer BMW compatibility. (funny because the illustration on their website shows an e46...). I am sure you can rip the songs in whatever bit rate you want on the phatbox, just like with an Ipod, but it looks like the phatbox won't be availble for us....

Icelink looks like a good alternative though. I like the fact that I can take my Ipod with me too when I go to work or to the airport for a trip. It's nice to have your tunes all in one place.

Thanks for the tip on the other accessories.

CC330i,

Please see my second post. Also, I just sent phatnoise an email asking them about compatibility with E90 and if they know of any issues. If I get a response that seems worthwhile, I'll post it on this thread.

deutschmann59 · 05-26-2005, 09:00 AM

I bought the BMW alarm for $300.00. It won't be in at the dealer until June, but I'll feel a lot better once it's in. I always feel better when I lock the doors and I hear some kind of sound saying the car is armed.

Nathan · 05-26-2005, 09:05 AM

In one of the commercials, when the guy hit the unlock button on the key, the angel eyes automatically came on. Is this something that can be programmed at the dealer?

MPowerE90 · 05-26-2005, 09:38 AM

What's a phatbox? *blush*

matrix · 05-26-2005, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sharp1183

I bought the BMW alarm for $300.00. It won't be in at the dealer until June, but I'll feel a lot better once it's in. I always feel better when I lock the doors and I hear some kind of sound saying the car is armed.

I'm thinking of getting the Alarm also. Did they quote you a price for installing it? Hopefully it's not much considering the car comes pre-wired for the alarm.

matrix · 05-26-2005, 09:54 AM

I ordered the Carbon Fiber front lips, the rear spoiler, and the aluminum pedals. I just got off the phone with my CA who said my car just came in and they're installing the above accessories as we speak....Tomorrow is the big day for the pickup....won't be able to sleep tonight

deutschmann59 · 05-26-2005, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by matrix

I'm thinking of getting the Alarm also. Did they quote you a price for installing it? Hopefully it's not much considering the car comes pre-wired for the alarm.

The delaer quoted me about $65.00 for installation, so about $365.00 when all is said and done. I don't think that's too bad because I was thinking the BMW alarm alone was around $600.00. I don't know where that figure came from though

icedragon · 05-26-2005, 11:07 AM

For me, I plan to get
-Alarm
-Rear parking sensors
-Rear deck spoiler
-Front turn signal --> clear
-Top part of rear lights --> clear

I plan to get the alarm and parking sensors from the dealership, since those involve wiring. For the other exterior parts, I will get them aftermarket. By the way, the parking sensors are very helpful! I have them on my Legacy and they've helped me get out of tight spaces. It's also helpful when you're backing out, and a pedestrian suddenly walks behind your car. You will hear a warning sound and avoid killing that pedestrian.

jiggax23 · 05-26-2005, 11:54 AM

I got floormats thrown in. Not a fan of the pedals, thinking about getting the alarm.

Athos · 05-26-2005, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MPowerE90

What's a phatbox? *blush*

It's an MP3 jukebox. Think of it as a substitute for a 6-disk CD changer except that it stores countless tracks in MP3 format and doesn't store CDs. Therefore, it can store a lot more music than a CD changer without the fuss of handling CDs. It mounts in the trunk much like a CD changer and is controlled through the stereo head unit (if compatible.)

LWL · 05-26-2005, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icedragon

For me, I plan to get
-Alarm
-Rear parking sensors
-Rear deck spoiler
-Front turn signal --> clear
-Top part of rear lights --> clear

I plan to get the alarm and parking sensors from the dealership, since those involve wiring. For the other exterior parts, I will get them aftermarket. By the way, the parking sensors are very helpful! I have them on my Legacy and they've helped me get out of tight spaces. It's also helpful when you're backing out, and a pedestrian suddenly walks behind your car. You will hear a warning sound and avoid killing that pedestrian.

Isn't PDC is a factory option?? aren't the ones that dealer install are those with black plastic sensor?? I am waiitng for the clear front lights too, hopefully someone would import the euro version to US.

icedragon · 05-26-2005, 12:56 PM

Oh yes, sorry, I meant the ones that are factory installed.
But aftermarket parking sensors now come in some common colours other than black, like silver.

05-26-2005, 01:09 AM	#1
CC 330i Captain 44 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Blk/Alum Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Has anyone bought any accessories yet? I am thinking about aluminum pedals and floormats to start, but haven't had any luck finding them for sale at dealers yet. Can they be ordered now that the BMW part numbers are available? Any word on a PHATBOX type system yet that will hook up to the CD changer wiring? I think with the MP3 capability on the in dash CD player (without nav), I will forego a CD changer in favor of a PHATBOX type system... If you know where I can order them for a decent price in CA, let me know please.
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marcus330i Lieutenant 42 Rep 524 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Point Loma, California iTrader: (0)	You should consider the all weather mats...the yhold a ton of water and lots of sand. I'll never use carpet mats again. I can't wait to get the alum. pedals either. Try Circle BMW...they have discounted OEM accessories and they are in NJ so no sales tax: http://www.circlebmw.com/parts/acc.htm HINT: Just enter E90 for the "series" and hit SEARCH....don't fill in anything else. __________________ Realtor Mobile: 6spd / Sport / Prem / Navi / ED 3-30-06 73 3.0s/84 528e/90 525i/97 M3 4dr/99 M3 Conv/2001 330i/2004 545i ED/2006 330i ED June 05 You're in control...is there anywhere you want to go ? -------------------------
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Athos Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6-spd Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0)	I'd be interested in a phatbox, too. I went to their website but they don't appear to be compatible with BMW stereo head units. Not sure, though. Let us know if anyone knows better. I also wonder if this type of device lets you store sound files in a very high quality format (requiring more disk storage) so that you get CD sound quality.
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05-26-2005, 01:29 AM	#4
CC 330i Captain 44 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Blk/Alum Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	I just did a little research and it appears you are right about Phatbox. They don't look like they offer BMW compatibility. (funny because the illustration on their website shows an e46...). I am sure you can rip the songs in whatever bit rate you want on the phatbox, just like with an Ipod, but it looks like the phatbox won't be availble for us.... Icelink looks like a good alternative though. I like the fact that I can take my Ipod with me too when I go to work or to the airport for a trip. It's nice to have your tunes all in one place. Thanks for the tip on the other accessories.
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deutschmann59 Captain 176 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	I bought the BMW alarm for $300.00. It won't be in at the dealer until June, but I'll feel a lot better once it's in. I always feel better when I lock the doors and I hear some kind of sound saying the car is armed.
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Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	In one of the commercials, when the guy hit the unlock button on the key, the angel eyes automatically came on. Is this something that can be programmed at the dealer?
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MPowerE90 Private 1 Rep 80 Posts Drives: BMW E90 2005 Join Date: May 2005 Location: BELGIUM iTrader: (0)	What's a phatbox? blush
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matrix Private 2 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I ordered the Carbon Fiber front lips, the rear spoiler, and the aluminum pedals. I just got off the phone with my CA who said my car just came in and they're installing the above accessories as we speak....Tomorrow is the big day for the pickup....won't be able to sleep tonight
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icedragon guardian of ice and snow 67 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 128i, 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 325xi [0.00]	For me, I plan to get -Alarm -Rear parking sensors -Rear deck spoiler -Front turn signal --> clear -Top part of rear lights --> clear I plan to get the alarm and parking sensors from the dealership, since those involve wiring. For the other exterior parts, I will get them aftermarket. By the way, the parking sensors are very helpful! I have them on my Legacy and they've helped me get out of tight spaces. It's also helpful when you're backing out, and a pedestrian suddenly walks behind your car. You will hear a warning sound and avoid killing that pedestrian.
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jiggax23 Private First Class 9 Rep 169 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: so. california iTrader: (0)	I got floormats thrown in. Not a fan of the pedals, thinking about getting the alarm.
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icedragon guardian of ice and snow 67 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 128i, 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 325xi [0.00]	Oh yes, sorry, I meant the ones that are factory installed. But aftermarket parking sensors now come in some common colours other than black, like silver.
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