BMW iPad Integration

samarth128 · 12-23-2011, 06:39 AM

Hey. I have a BMW X1 but it has no i-drive as it's a lower model . Unfortunately it comes without a screen . I want a screen in my car .
I am thinking of installing an iPad in the car . But I dont know how to do it neatly .
Any holders that look neat and do not spoil interior ?

Blue Bottle · 12-23-2011, 12:11 PM

If you look on this page u will find what you are looking for, and may I suggest you can also use the search function on here to view other threads and issues

Happy Christmas..

http://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=569973

Redbaron1973 · 12-23-2011, 02:29 PM

OP suggest you ignore the post above.... he clearly hasnt read yours!

That thread is about iPhone and iPod.

For iPad there is a mount for use by rear seat passengers but that is it.

Blue Bottle · 12-23-2011, 02:54 PM

Come on an i

Pad in the front of the car, you could also try a 42" LCD TV....Sure he means i phone

rob_378 · 12-24-2011, 08:35 AM

Samarth, do you mean in the front, or for rear passengers? I couldnt possibly imagine an ipad sitting around the dashboard...

But as redbaron wrote, there are a few threads here of integrating iphones, and GPS inside the top storage compartment. Some are quite impressive.

Redbaron1973 · 12-25-2011, 02:43 AM

I think an iPad up front would be cool but not sure where it will go... mine lives between seat and transmission tunnel and is just plugged in the usb/aux the normal way.

samarth128 · 12-28-2011, 04:04 AM

I use the car alone and 364 days without anyone on the rear seat

so i find it pointless to install it on the front seat headrest. I am trying to put it somewhere such that I can use it to change the music at least on signals while driving alone

samarth128 · 12-28-2011, 04:06 AM

There're replacement kits available . but they take out your dashboard and put a modified one . Surely it looks classy but when it will go for repairs the dealer will surely raise his voice

samarth128 · 12-28-2011, 04:12 AM

I found someone who can install this in the storage part on the top of the dashboard

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-uHCifqh...-TME-S370.html

rob_378 · 12-28-2011, 05:40 AM

This is somewhat smaller than the ipad you mentioned originally? About half the size? Im sure it will look great though

Post some pics when its done!

gIzzE · 01-02-2012, 05:46 AM

The Alpine screen is really nice, it is really bright and has an ambient light sensor so dims depending on how bright the car is.

Along with an ipod video cable and mirroring it could be a good choice.

Have a look at this...

They say it is a couple of weeks away, but certainly could make it a nice solution.

I have PM'd Ecoveon and asked him to measure the iphone station trim to see if the Alpine will fit in there....

DragonRider · 03-15-2012, 02:05 AM

gIzzE, very interesting choice. I am counting down to seeing it on the market soon. But during the time, do you have more details on this?

Thank you

gIzzE · 03-15-2012, 03:47 AM

The app is on the app store, so you can down load it and see what you think.

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samarth128 New Member 3 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW X1 sDrive20d Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: India iTrader: (0)	BMW iPad Integration Hey. I have a BMW X1 but it has no i-drive as it's a lower model . Unfortunately it comes without a screen . I want a screen in my car . I am thinking of installing an iPad in the car . But I dont know how to do it neatly . Any holders that look neat and do not spoil interior ?
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Blue Bottle Lieutenant 10 Rep 533 Posts Drives: X1 x Drive 2.0L D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Swindon iTrader: (0)	If you look on this page u will find what you are looking for, and may I suggest you can also use the search function on here to view other threads and issues Happy Christmas.. http://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=569973
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Redbaron1973 Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 219 Posts Drives: F82 M4 and G02 X4 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	OP suggest you ignore the post above.... he clearly hasnt read yours! That thread is about iPhone and iPod. For iPad there is a mount for use by rear seat passengers but that is it.
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Blue Bottle Lieutenant 10 Rep 533 Posts Drives: X1 x Drive 2.0L D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Swindon iTrader: (0)	Come on an i Pad in the front of the car, you could also try a 42" LCD TV....Sure he means i phone
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rob_378 HongKongX1 6 Rep 69 Posts Drives: X1 sDrive18i SPORT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Samarth, do you mean in the front, or for rear passengers? I couldnt possibly imagine an ipad sitting around the dashboard... But as redbaron wrote, there are a few threads here of integrating iphones, and GPS inside the top storage compartment. Some are quite impressive.
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Redbaron1973 Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 219 Posts Drives: F82 M4 and G02 X4 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I think an iPad up front would be cool but not sure where it will go... mine lives between seat and transmission tunnel and is just plugged in the usb/aux the normal way.
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samarth128 New Member 3 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW X1 sDrive20d Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: India iTrader: (0)	I use the car alone and 364 days without anyone on the rear seat so i find it pointless to install it on the front seat headrest. I am trying to put it somewhere such that I can use it to change the music at least on signals while driving alone
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samarth128 New Member 3 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW X1 sDrive20d Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: India iTrader: (0)	There're replacement kits available . but they take out your dashboard and put a modified one . Surely it looks classy but when it will go for repairs the dealer will surely raise his voice
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samarth128 New Member 3 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW X1 sDrive20d Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: India iTrader: (0)	I found someone who can install this in the storage part on the top of the dashboard http://www.crutchfield.com/S-uHCifqh...-TME-S370.html
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rob_378 HongKongX1 6 Rep 69 Posts Drives: X1 sDrive18i SPORT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	This is somewhat smaller than the ipad you mentioned originally? About half the size? Im sure it will look great though Post some pics when its done! Last edited by rob_378; 12-28-2011 at 07:04 AM..
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gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	The Alpine screen is really nice, it is really bright and has an ambient light sensor so dims depending on how bright the car is. Along with an ipod video cable and mirroring it could be a good choice. Have a look at this... They say it is a couple of weeks away, but certainly could make it a nice solution. I have PM'd Ecoveon and asked him to measure the iphone station trim to see if the Alpine will fit in there....
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DragonRider New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E84 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Thailand iTrader: (0)	gIzzE, very interesting choice. I am counting down to seeing it on the market soon. But during the time, do you have more details on this? Thank you
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gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	The app is on the app store, so you can down load it and see what you think.
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