BMW wants $800 to install my ipod - GoFuckYourself.com

Brad Gosse · 11-20-2006, 08:42 AM

BMW has a new software update which allows me to dock my ipod in the glove box and see my playlists on the nav screen. + I get full control over the unit with my steering wheel.

Seems like a ton of money to spend (I could buy 2 ipods for that here). On the other hand having full access to those features is pretty cool.

I made my appointment for Monday. Go ahead and tell me I am an idiot, I can take it.

Chris · 11-20-2006, 08:44 AM

that would be pretty sweet
thought it would just be a docking station that you controled from the radio
but if you got control from the steering wheel with on screen playlist control and the ipod is not in your way
800 well worth it if you got the cash

fris · 11-20-2006, 08:45 AM

boys love their toys ;)

Brad Gosse · 11-20-2006, 08:47 AM

Here is a video on how it works. Pretty slick IMO. I think I "may" get Sirrius with this update as well.

http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/...ograms/Vodcast

WiredGuy · 11-20-2006, 08:50 AM

There's no aftermarket vendors who can do the installation for cheaper for you?
WG

Jman · 11-20-2006, 08:52 AM

You're not an idiot, you just more successfull then 90% of the GFY'ers ;-)

Brad Gosse · 11-20-2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WiredGuy

There's no aftermarket vendors who can do the installation for cheaper for you?
WG

Well the software update comes from BMW directly. I wouldn't want to have some audio place messing with my nav system etc.

My car audio guy said all of the aftermarket solutions require your ipod to be controlled manually and u can't see the playlists on screen.

I have an aux audio port which handles my ipod already. I just hate having to take my eyes off the road to control it.

Pipecrew · 11-20-2006, 09:02 AM

It's a rip off, I did mine the aftermarket way and hooked it up to my touch screen navigation. Needed to buy 1 adapter and it cost me 100 USD. My steering wheel controls dont work on it, but its touch screen and I like that a lot.

Brad Gosse · 11-20-2006, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Pipecrew

It's a rip off, I did mine the aftermarket way and hooked it up to my touch screen navigation. Needed to buy 1 adapter and it cost me 100 USD. My steering wheel controls dont work on it, but its touch screen and I like that a lot.

Got any more details? Links?

Juicy D. Links · 11-20-2006, 09:04 AM

Some ductape and 10 min yo I could have it in for you

Pure Evil · 11-20-2006, 09:05 AM

damn man at least tell them to spit on it if theyre gonna bend you over that far with no lube

Minte · 11-20-2006, 09:07 AM

I'd ask them why they charge twice what Mercedes does.I got one put in my E55amg for under $400.

Brad Gosse · 11-20-2006, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

Some ductape and 10 min yo I could have it in for you

On my way to NY now ;)

David_MaskTV · 11-20-2006, 09:17 AM

wow cool stuff.
go for it Brad but i think you really spend a tons of money in this.

Pipecrew · 11-20-2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad Gosse

Got any more details? Links?

Depends, do you have the GPS that came with BMW or would you want a nice aftermarket one to hook up your ipod to? The whole project might cost you like 1000, couple hundred more then the ipod hookup, but you get, Touchscreen navigation, dvd player, mp3 player, backup camera.

Nysus · 11-20-2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

Some ductape and 10 min yo I could have it in for you

Red Green all the way.

Matt

Brad Gosse · 11-20-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pipecrew

Depends, do you have the GPS that came with BMW or would you want a nice aftermarket one to hook up your ipod to? The whole project might cost you like 1000, couple hundred more then the ipod hookup, but you get, Touchscreen navigation, dvd player, mp3 player, backup camera.

I already have all the toys loaded on the BMW, GPS and all. So as good as that sounds it would be overkill. + I really don't want my ipod visible in the car.

Pipecrew · 11-20-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad Gosse

I already have all the toys loaded on the BMW, GPS and all. So as good as that sounds it would be overkill. + I really don't want my ipod visible in the car.

I will have to take some pictures of my setup, it still goes through the glovebox. But if you have the BMW nav, might as well just do it your way. I was under the impression the Ipod software/update was only 400 with the cables etc.

Pipecrew · 11-20-2006, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Pipecrew

I will have to take some pictures of my setup, it still goes through the glovebox. But if you have the BMW nav, might as well just do it your way. I was under the impression the Ipod software/update was only 400 with the cables etc.

What sucks, is that anytime someone breaks into your car, they go through the glovebox anyways, locked or not. So either way I am going to be out a 60gb ipod.

Brad Gosse · 11-20-2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Pipecrew

I will have to take some pictures of my setup, it still goes through the glovebox. But if you have the BMW nav, might as well just do it your way. I was under the impression the Ipod software/update was only 400 with the cables etc.

I would love to see those pics. I think my dealer is overcharging because they have only done this once on an M6 last week. It took them all day because the software takes 4 hours to DL into the car.

I checked with a few other dealers and the price is the same.

Brad Gosse · 11-20-2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Pipecrew

What sucks, is that anytime someone breaks into your car, they go through the glovebox anyways, locked or not. So either way I am going to be out a 60gb ipod.

Oh yeah I saw those Pioneer kits at Future Shop. Looks nice in your M

Pipecrew · 11-20-2006, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad Gosse

I would love to see those pics. I think my dealer is overcharging because they have only done this once on an M6 last week. It took them all day because the software takes 4 hours to DL into the car.

I checked with a few other dealers and the price is the same.

The above pic is the only one i could find on my computer, i dont know what i named the others.

Here is a guy that installed the same GPS i have in his car, he also has the ipod attachment. I just like it cause once its closed and you take the faceplate, it looks like a very basic deck, nobody is going to bother to steal your shit.

http://www.ski-epic.com/sentra_gps_a...er_avic_n2.mpg

Pipecrew · 11-20-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad Gosse

Oh yeah I saw those Pioneer kits at Future Shop. Looks nice in your M

If you are close to the US border, you should maybee drive over and have them do it for you.

http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/07/...ector_reviewed

149 + 49 for installation.

Brad Gosse · 11-20-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Pipecrew

If you are close to the US border, you should maybee drive over and have them do it for you.

http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/07/...ector_reviewed

149 + 2 hours installation.

Thats because his install was on the car without Nav. I was told it costs more to update the nav computer.

Fluid · 11-20-2006, 09:44 AM

I cheaped out on my bmw when they told me the price, and bought one of those little fm broadcaster units that also charges my ipod while I drive. It's a pain to control, but I can unplug it easily and carry it with me when I leave the car.

Jenny S. · 11-20-2006, 09:58 AM

all 2005 and up bikmmers do that just by plugging a harness into a wire that's already in teh glove box (plug & play) but it's possible to rewire older models 2002 and up.

Read also

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2004/jun/21bmw.html

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...FRMWFQodXjgpdg
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_g...=ipod+i n+bmw

marko13 · 11-20-2006, 10:02 AM

if you have money for that do it....

FuqALot · 11-20-2006, 10:06 AM

if you want to do it yourself, it's possible.

this is what i did with a 330ci.

you buy a dicepod module. then you install the dicepod instead of the cd changer. and you're done. you are able to use the steering wheel and stuff. i left the ipod in the trunk becos there's no reason why you would have to put it with your handgloves. but if you want, it's possible to route it to the handgloves.

greeting.

BOSS1 · 11-20-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad Gosse

Well the software update comes from BMW directly. I wouldn't want to have some audio place messing with my nav system etc.

My car audio guy said all of the aftermarket solutions require your ipod to be controlled manually and u can't see the playlists on screen.

I have an aux audio port which handles my ipod already. I just hate having to take my eyes off the road to control it.

Thats bs

andrej_NDC · 11-20-2006, 10:17 AM

$800 is not that much if you use it often. I'm converting my CDs to 1 big DVD with MP3s and thats enough sound for me. I can get about 1000 songs on one DVD.

Peaches · 11-20-2006, 10:49 AM

I just use the satellite radio in my car or cds. I'm so boring

Ace_luffy · 11-20-2006, 11:02 AM

wow nice toy... BMW...

bdld · 11-20-2006, 11:27 AM

bmw dealerships are notoriously expensive.

tehHinjew · 11-20-2006, 11:34 AM

thats fucking expensive dude
your pioneer has its own kit to use your own ipod
my friend has an alpine

Kimo · 11-20-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

Some ductape and 10 min yo I could have it in for you

Mr. Romance · 11-20-2006, 11:45 AM

I love my ipod...do it

Mr. Romance

11-20-2006, 08:42 AM	#1
Brad Gosse Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Carpal Tunnel Posts: 2,616	BMW wants $800 to install my ipod BMW has a new software update which allows me to dock my ipod in the glove box and see my playlists on the nav screen. + I get full control over the unit with my steering wheel. Seems like a ton of money to spend (I could buy 2 ipods for that here). On the other hand having full access to those features is pretty cool. I made my appointment for Monday. Go ahead and tell me I am an idiot, I can take it. __________________ Free Clipart

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Jenny S. Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Europe and SE US Posts: 582	all 2005 and up bikmmers do that just by plugging a harness into a wire that's already in teh glove box (plug & play) but it's possible to rewire older models 2002 and up. Read also http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2004/jun/21bmw.html http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...FRMWFQodXjgpdg http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_g...=ipod+i n+bmw __________________ Jenny Seemore Pornography is the bloody gladiator who stands guard over the First Amendment

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