77-AUDIO Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I have a friend that wants to keep the factory radio (as much as possible) in his 2003 BMW 745i. He wants to add the use of his iPhone and iPod to the car. Car has the navigation, with the i-Drive controls and steering wheel controls. I looked around and found a couple options and I was curious if anyone on here has done this before and what did they use. Quote PPI dbl dinDC Level 31.77cubes net tuned to 33htz.DC audio 2.0kCT Pro Audio 8" in front, 6.5 in rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Cheap way is to add the factory aux Bout 300 after programming For on screen ipod control is bout 1400 after programming Quote 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 what about a piece like this ray? http://www.dension.com/product/iPod-iPhone-car-adapters/gateway-five Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08tahoe Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I got this one in my car and I love it and it works great http://www.crutchfield.com/p_581PA15HON/USA-Spec-iPod-Interface-for-Honda.html?tp=120&nvpair=FFBrand%7CUSA+Spec I think this one should work for your car http://www.crutchfield.com/p_581PA12BMW/USA-Spec-iPod-Interface-for-BMW.html?tp=120&nvpair=FFBrand%7CUSA+Spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 You can also use a gateway. Their around 600 Cool piece Quote 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Id have to check and see if that usa spec piece would actually give on screen controls with idrive. Im almost positive it doesnt. The gateway works over the MOST system. Full data and control Quote 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisLun Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 The JL Audio Clean Sweep wouldnt work? I have used them a time or two Quote 2006 Dodge Charger (2) Kinetic 3800 (1) DC Power 270XP (4) T1-12D4 (1) T2500BDCP (2) T400.4 7.5 cubic ft. (2) 6 in ports thru the rear deck (2) T165.2 (2) T169.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownm3 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I used DICE Electronics when they first came out and that integrated well with my factory HU. But one thing to also look out for is the user interface. My current set up sucks because I have to actually use the ipod to control it with no HU controls. But i believe DICE has made some major improvement and that might be a good route. Quote BrownM3 Build Log BrownM3's Youtube Channel "Csbrown147" My Official Feedback Thread (UBL) BrownM3 Jeep Build (UBL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownm3 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Try this link for dice: http://diceelectronics.com/dice_validator.php Quote BrownM3 Build Log BrownM3's Youtube Channel "Csbrown147" My Official Feedback Thread (UBL) BrownM3 Jeep Build (UBL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77-AUDIO Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I got this one in my car and I love it and it works great http://www.crutchfield.com/p_581PA15HON/USA-Spec-iPod-Interface-for-Honda.html?tp=120&nvpair=FFBrand%7CUSA+Spec I think this one should work for your car http://www.crutchfield.com/p_581PA12BMW/USA-Spec-iPod-Interface-for-BMW.html?tp=120&nvpair=FFBrand%7CUSA+Spec'>http://www.crutchfield.com/p_581PA12BMW/USA-Spec-iPod-Interface-for-BMW.html?tp=120&nvpair=FFBrand%7CUSA+Spec http://www.crutchfield.com/p_581PA12BMW/USA-Spec-iPod-Interface-for-BMW.html?tp=120 works on all but the 7 series Quote PPI dbl dinDC Level 31.77cubes net tuned to 33htz.DC audio 2.0kCT Pro Audio 8" in front, 6.5 in rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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