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#1 User is offline   schulrog 

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Posted 31 July 2008 - 07:32 PM

Here's some pics of the install. I think they are pretty self explanatory except that the CD-Changer screws don't come out. They just loosen and then permits you to pull the unit out. I fixed the iPod interface with the supplied cable ties. No drilling no nothing. Plug n Play.

PM me if you want the BMW service bulletin that will permit you to get the mp3 retrofit done for free, which enables you to play MP3 CD's or use the iPod interface. Or if you want the official BMW ipod interface installation instructions.

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Posted 31 July 2008 - 07:45 PM

Looks good, congrats....now about that music selection :whistle: j/k :P

Nice pics, thanx for sharing...
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Posted 31 July 2008 - 07:47 PM

View PostGENEaTALS, on Jul 31 2008, 08:45 PM, said:

Looks good, congrats....now about that music selection :whistle: j/k :P

Nice pics, thanx for sharing...


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Posted 31 July 2008 - 08:54 PM

so theres no way to have cd changer and ipod?

Roger... how about usb input?
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Posted 31 July 2008 - 10:30 PM

View Posttbal, on Jul 31 2008, 09:54 PM, said:

so theres no way to have cd changer and ipod?

Roger... how about usb input?


:( nope it's either one or the other. no USB unless it came factory already and there is no retrofit for 6ers
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Posted 31 July 2008 - 11:13 PM

damn :(

this post should get stickyed or moved to DIY section...
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Posted 31 July 2008 - 11:30 PM

View Postschulrog, on Jul 31 2008, 07:32 PM, said:

Here's some pics of the install. I think they are pretty self explanatory except that the CD-Changer screws don't come out. They just loosen and then permits you to pull the unit out. I fixed the iPod interface with the supplied cable ties. No drilling no nothing. Plug n Play.

PM me if you want the BMW service bulletin that will permit you to get the mp3 retrofit done for free, which enables you to play MP3 CD's or use the iPod interface. Or if you want the official BMW ipod interface installation instructions.


Great job! What MY is your car and do you have NAV?
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Posted 31 July 2008 - 11:46 PM

what's MY? yep have NAV. it comes standard on the 6
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Posted 01 August 2008 - 12:12 PM

View Postschulrog, on Aug 1 2008, 12:46 AM, said:

what's MY? yep have NAV. it comes standard on the 6


I did this same install on my 6 when I bought it two months ago. After the install I
remembered I should have taken pics. I would suggest you order the cover which
will fill that HUGE whole in your glovebox. Its only like $10 from the parts dept.
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Posted 01 August 2008 - 12:47 PM

View Postschulrog, on Jul 31 2008, 05:32 PM, said:

Here's some pics of the install. I think they are pretty self explanatory except that the CD-Changer screws don't come out. They just loosen and then permits you to pull the unit out. I fixed the iPod interface with the supplied cable ties. No drilling no nothing. Plug n Play.

PM me if you want the BMW service bulletin that will permit you to get the mp3 retrofit done for free, which enables you to play MP3 CD's or use the iPod interface. Or if you want the official BMW ipod interface installation instructions.


Looks great, congrats, what is the part number for the interface and can you e-mail me the Bulletin (even though my car is out of warranty for 3 months now!)

Thanks

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Posted 01 August 2008 - 12:50 PM

View Postschulrog, on Jul 31 2008, 05:32 PM, said:

Here's some pics of the install. I think they are pretty self explanatory except that the CD-Changer screws don't come out. They just loosen and then permits you to pull the unit out. I fixed the iPod interface with the supplied cable ties. No drilling no nothing. Plug n Play.

PM me if you want the BMW service bulletin that will permit you to get the mp3 retrofit done for free, which enables you to play MP3 CD's or use the iPod interface. Or if you want the official BMW ipod interface installation instructions.


I wonder if there is a way to extend the cable to exit from the drivers right hand council (the box)? So it will be easier to have access to the phone each time I get inn and out of the car??? What do you guys think? :rolleyes:

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Posted 01 August 2008 - 12:53 PM

View PostVaqua, on Aug 1 2008, 12:47 PM, said:

Looks great, congrats, what is the part number for the interface and can you e-mail me the Bulletin (even though my car is out of warranty for 3 months now!)

Thanks


Sure thing.. PM me your email addy and i'll send over the bulleting and install instructions. warranty or not doesn't matter! they'll have to do the mp3 retrofit free of charge:)
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Posted 01 August 2008 - 12:55 PM

View PostVaqua, on Aug 1 2008, 12:50 PM, said:

I wonder if there is a way to extend the cable to exit from the drivers right hand council (the box)? So it will be easier to have access to the phone each time I get inn and out of the car??? What do you guys think? :rolleyes:


I was thinking the SAME thing. but, i came to the conclusion that i will just buy an iPod (have come down in price soo much) that i'll leave in the glovebox and keep my iPhone in the center console in case i need to reply to txt's while driving lol
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Posted 01 August 2008 - 01:31 PM

View Postschulrog, on Aug 1 2008, 01:55 PM, said:

I was thinking the SAME thing. but, i came to the conclusion that i will just buy an iPod (have come down in price soo much) that i'll leave in the glovebox and keep my iPhone in the center console in case i need to reply to txt's while driving lol



Yeah I just put my old 60gig Ipod Photo in the car. Its easier.

As for alot of people asking, I will post up the info for the cover.

Part number is:

51 16 7 114 806: Insert, cover

Cost is $9.96

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Posted 05 August 2008 - 07:04 PM

so i got the faceplate today and put it in. here's what she looks like with the face plate:) had to do a couple things different but worked out very good.

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Summer: 20" M6 Replicas, H&R Spacers 20mm Front & Rear, Falken 452 Front: 255/35/20 Rear: 285/30/20
Winter: 19" Flower Power Wheels, H&R Spacers 20mm Rear, Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 Front/Rear: 245/40/19
Eibach Springs 1.2" Front and Rear
AE's: MTEC 2.0
AE's wired to interior lighting (AE's illuminate when vehicle is unlocked)
AE's DRL's
High Beam Lights: MTEC Cosmos Blue H7 (100W)
Low Beam Lights: D2S 8000K
Fog Lights: 9006 8000K HID-Kit
Parking Lights Delete
Licence Plate LEDs
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