Ipod and my car - United Bimmer Community

**dinan540** · 12-27-2005, 03:08 AM

Received an ipod nano and I want to connect it to my factory head unit. I would love suggestions and ideas about how to do it.

Thanks in advance!

**Dudesky** · 12-27-2005, 05:30 AM

If you have a cassette player, your best option is a cassette adapter. If not a wired FM modulator will give you much better performance than a wireless modulator. Anything beyond those options and you're probably spending more money than the Nano is worth.

**c1apton** · 12-27-2005, 05:40 AM

Bavauto shows an IPOD interface for $139 beans which means you should be able to find one for $100 or less elsewhere. Rooz mught be a good source too.

Addition: One of my cohorts just e-me'd this site:
www.discountcarstereo.com

said they have a couple of "Blitz safe" adapters available and aren't going to "cripple" your wallet (aka Crutchfield)

**Dudesky** · 12-27-2005, 05:52 AM

^^^Oooh, my bad, nice find. I forgot about the CD changer input on stock radios- definitely go with that.

**Rooz** · 12-27-2005, 09:02 AM

First and foremost, do you have an aux. input? IF not...

If you have a changer port, that's a direct way to connect it, but then you would lose your CD changer. If that is not an option, then we can go FM modulated.... If that isstill not an option, well, I have this new line of product that says then can add an Ipod to any car, we were supposed to get a rep this week, but I seriously doubt it....

Let me know...

**komodo** · 12-27-2005, 10:32 AM

Rooz beat me to it. When I install my new headunit next week, I'm going to run an RCA cable from my AUX input to my glove box, so I can hook up a laptop or ipod to my car sound system.

**01Mike330i** · 12-27-2005, 11:12 AM

I don't want to hijack the thread...but, does anyone know of an FM transmitter that will stay plugged into the lighter outlet?

I have a Monster FM transmitter, and it won't stay plugged into the lighter.

**Rooz** · 12-27-2005, 02:53 PM

Just hardwire it.....

**dinan540** · 12-27-2005, 03:40 PM

I have the factory 6 disc changer and in theory, if I have my ipod hooked up, I shouldn't need the changer anymore. Where is the auxiliary input? Do I need to get an adapter to connect the ipod to the auxilliary input? How about locations to mount the the ipod? Are there any systems that will integrate with the computer and indicate song title and artist on head unit display? If someone has pics about how do this stuff, it would be helpful for me to see.

Paul

**Rooz** · 12-27-2005, 04:08 PM

/\ Yes there is... 01 540i, give me a little while and I'll get something up for you

**Spieluhr** · 12-27-2005, 09:22 PM

check out a dension ice link

this guy on BF.c has one for sale... http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=459823

DEATH2000 · 12-28-2005, 01:46 AM

Well if u wanna upgrade ur HU, Alpine makes an iPod ready/compantible one.

**dinan540** · 12-28-2005, 04:46 PM

Thanks for all of the input everyone.

Rooz, I will wait to see what you come up with.

I didn't want to upgrade the HU yet. I want to wait and have a dvd and nav system integrated as well after the wedding this summer.

**Rooz** · 12-28-2005, 11:08 PM

OK, sorry was swamped at work today, I did look into it for a little while, so far I found a piece from monstercable that will run you 129.99, but give me a bit more time to look into it farther...

**dinan540** · 12-29-2005, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c1apton

Bavauto shows an IPOD interface for $139 beans which means you should be able to find one for $100 or less elsewhere. Rooz mught be a good source too.

Addition: One of my cohorts just e-me'd this site:
www.discountcarstereo.com

said they have a couple of "Blitz safe" adapters available and aren't going to "cripple" your wallet (aka Crutchfield)

thanks for the link. Good info. It sounds simple enough to do.