06-23-2010, 01:49 PM | #1 |
Registered
1
Rep 4
Posts |
My Sparkling Bronze E84 xDrive 118d
Hi all,
I took delivery of my new car last saturday. i'm liking how it feels on the road! http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6661/dsc7284.jpg I ordered some nice extras like the hi-fi sound system, cruise control, multifunctional steering wheel, park distance control and automatic air conditioning. I didn't go all the way because i was on a budget Navigation with idrive was definatily too expensive... Without the navigation it seemed like a waste of money to order the bluetooth option and the 6FL option. I did not want to spend money on a useless radio unit upgrade and spend another 50 bucks on an ipod cable just to control my phone and ipod on a two-line display! Instead, I ordered the portable navigation pro. It still has to be installed but it will allow me to make phone calls using bluetooth, it's a clean install, and it uses the on-board speakers. I am also looking to fit the bmw ipod kit for radio business. I would like to be able to use the controls on my steering wheel to browse my ipod, and it would charge my ipod too. I have found the installations instruction, but should check how to remove the radio and glove compartment box. I wanted to fit it in myself because it looks quite easy, and also because i want to put my ipod in the glove compartment and not in the center console underneath the air conditioning unit as it says in the manual. I don't want my ipod to be visible all the time, or having to remove it after every ride... ciao! Alexe |
06-23-2010, 03:26 PM | #2 | |
--X1--
1
Rep 27
Posts |
Quote:
(Do you have to recode the radio to tell it it has something on the connection?)
__________________
318i E36, 320i E36 Touring, 530DSE E39, 525DSE E60,
325i Sport E46, 318Ci Convertible E46, Now in an X1 sDrive20d SE E84 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2010, 03:50 PM | #3 |
Registered
1
Rep 4
Posts |
Hi,
here is the link to the manual: http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0...ZmUyMjgy&hl=en i've got some good news and some bad news... the good news is, the manual explains very well how to install the kit and it does not seem that hard. On top of that, the manuals says no coding is required to get you playing around with your ipod once you installed the retrofit kit. However, in order to install the kit you should remove the air conditioning unit, the radio and the glove box... the does not says how... anyone can help? |
Appreciate
0
|
06-28-2010, 07:59 AM | #4 | |
Mario
26
Rep 981
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-28-2010, 08:47 AM | #5 |
STEVIL Empire
223
Rep 6,297
Posts |
Best of luck with your new ride!
Interesting color...does it have a purplish hue or is it just the photo? Reminds me of a lighter shade of Sparkling Graphite.
__________________
2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD)
2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD) |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|