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      06-11-2011, 08:28 PM   #1
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Best iPod integration kit

I know DICE makes a nice one but BMW offers one as well. Which is the best one of an 04? I have "premium" sound if that matters?
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I had the Dice, but didn't care for the sound or operation, switched to USA Spec PA12 BMW it has a way better sound quality for me.
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Look into the intravee solution. A number of zpost guys/gals have this including myself and it is the best solution available.
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I bought a dice setup, a year later and several attempts to get it working and it is still sitting on the bench. I've been on the phone with the dealer, and with Dice to no resolution. I would not recommend the product....
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I'm going cheap and easy right now since my car already has the CD Changer, I just use the AUX input.
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I bought a dice setup, a year later and several attempts to get it working and it is still sitting on the bench. I've been on the phone with the dealer, and with Dice to no resolution. I would not recommend the product....
Your car is probably missing a required cable to connect it (my '05 was). Is the situation you can't find the proper cabling?
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I bought a dice setup, a year later and several attempts to get it working and it is still sitting on the bench. I've been on the phone with the dealer, and with Dice to no resolution. I would not recommend the product....
Sounds like you're saying "no dice" to this product



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+1 and +2 for the intravee, running it in the moupe and the 740, great support.
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I know DICE makes a nice one but BMW offers one as well. Which is the best one of an 04? I have "premium" sound if that matters?
I have the DICE DUO... works flawlessly.

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...tegration-Kit/

Some of the older models behaved badly, but since they came out with the SilverLine, and Mediabiridge...these things have been rock solid.
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does the intravee setup work with apps like pandora?
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I just did the Mediabridge solution...Intravee II is no longer available...couldn't find it. So far Mediabridge took me 15 mins to hook up and worked fine. Added BT, IPOD, USB, and Sirius too flawlessly. It did take me another 1.5 to clean up the install, re-route cables and route the mic somewhere to the interior of the car.

So far I'd say it accomplished what I wanted for under $360 total cost and which I could do myself without excessive modification or extra cost taking the car to a dealer/installer. With Mediabridge I now have sat, ipod, and BT operation in a 5 yr old car (it had factory BT [no codes] and NAV but no ipod) not exactly designed for the latest and greatest tech stuff (i.e. iphone 4, BT streaming, Sirius, USB connectivity,etc) and I can't comment on the other options as I've never seen them. Just me 2cents.
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I have the Duo from Bavarian Soundwerks as well and it works fine. I routed the cable in to the center storage compartment and keep my ipod vlecroed to the door. Since it locks when the car is locked I just leave it in there. I also have sirius sat radio and that works as well. The Nav display is a one line affair, so not as much info as the intravee.
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+1 and +2 for the intravee, running it in the moupe and the 740, great support.
I was wondering do you have oem or aftermarket sat radio?

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does the intravee setup work with apps like pandora?
Not at the moment but cool things have popped up recently with intravee updates. (data logging ie you drop off the car at the dealer you can see the how fast they drove it and how they revved it.)

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I just did the Mediabridge solution...Intravee II is no longer available...couldn't find it. So far Mediabridge took me 15 mins to hook up and worked fine. Added BT, IPOD, USB, and Sirius too flawlessly. It did take me another 1.5 to clean up the install, re-route cables and route the mic somewhere to the interior of the car.

So far I'd say it accomplished what I wanted for under $360 total cost and which I could do myself without excessive modification or extra cost taking the car to a dealer/installer. With Mediabridge I now have sat, ipod, and BT operation in a 5 yr old car (it had factory BT [no codes] and NAV but no ipod) not exactly designed for the latest and greatest tech stuff (i.e. iphone 4, BT streaming, Sirius, USB connectivity,etc) and I can't comment on the other options as I've never seen them. Just me 2cents.
Intravee units are still available at toysinyourcar.com...its the alpine unit kca-420 that is tough to come by. And you can add sirius with the sir-alp1 module for like 45 bucks. All in all it isnt as cheap as the mediabridge but I like having the peace of mind of it not being a dice product. I just heard too many horror stories about the older dice products.
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I had the Dice, but didn't care for the sound or operation, switched to USA Spec PA12 BMW it has a way better sound quality for me.
I have Premium Sound with Nav and DSP. Can someone who has or has had the PA12 with the same system summarize what iPod functionality the PA12 provides and what information is displayed on the system/Nav screen?

Much thanks!

Edit: I just looked at the USASPEC website and sadly it seems the PA12 is not compatible with the Premium Sound/Nav system . Is this correct information?

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Intravee 2 with alpine kca420i is best solution

search around forum and you will find video comparisons and explanations.

sorry - would provide link, but am running out the door.
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I was wondering do you have oem or aftermarket sat radio?



Not at the moment but cool things have popped up recently with intravee updates. (data logging ie you drop off the car at the dealer you can see the how fast they drove it and how they revved it.)



Intravee units are still available at toysinyourcar.com...its the alpine unit kca-420 that is tough to come by. And you can add sirius with the sir-alp1 module for like 45 bucks. All in all it isnt as cheap as the mediabridge but I like having the peace of mind of it not being a dice product. I just heard too many horror stories about the older dice products.

+1 on Intravee

When I was looking into integrated aftermarket sat radio I wanted to avoid Dice - too much frustrations from other forum members. The OEM module was just not an option for the $$$$.

There are usually a dozen or so KCA-420's on ebay and they will run $50 - $100. I paid $90 NIB and then added the wake up mod chip myself for around $8. I keep my 3rd Gen Nano in the car all the time - any newer ipods will need a charge adapter. Info about this is on the intravee forums. Either the ALP-1 (Sirius) or TUA-T020XM (XM) modules can be had on ebay for $25 and up.

The intravee is what cost a pretty penny. Toysinyourcar.com is the place http://www.toysinyourcar.com/acatalog/intravee.html This is a UK website and between the VAT and exchange rate your looking at $250-$300. Once in a blue moon one will come up on ebay. There was also a group buy on this forum a while back. The latest firmware version for the intravee has a lot of cool options especially if you have Nav.
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[QUOTE=mdrobc13;9802052]........ With Mediabridge I now have sat, ipod, and BT operation in a 5 yr old car (it had factory BT [no codes] ........QUOTE]

Shame on the BT codes - The BT code (PK) is on the back of the TCU in the trunk facing forward. I found mine by popping off the drivers side subwoofer cover and looking through to the trunk with a flashlight.

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...bluetooth+code
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........ With Mediabridge I now have sat, ipod, and BT operation in a 5 yr old car (it had factory BT [no codes] ........QUOTE]

Shame on the BT codes - The BT code (PK) is on the back of the TCU in the trunk facing forward. I found mine by popping off the drivers side subwoofer cover and looking through to the trunk with a flashlight.

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...bluetooth+code
Ah I see now...remember seeing that part when I did my install. Wish I knew what it was then...now am looking at a full take down of carpet and unbolting to find the TCU as its not easily readible from the unit while attached to the back firewall. Until then...Mediabridge BT will do fine I think. Thanks for the additional info!
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I bought a dice setup, a year later and several attempts to get it working and it is still sitting on the bench. I've been on the phone with the dealer, and with Dice to no resolution. I would not recommend the product....
basically,.....no dice.
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basically,.....no dice.
Mine worked right out the box. Took me 5 mins to connect it and my ipod in the trunk just laying out...didn't tuck anything away just to ensure functionality. Worked great and as advertised. Controls are a bit rudimentary I must admit but its functional. Granted its not idrive or audi MMI by any means. Now the tear down of the carpet and mounting and wiring routing after I confirmed it worked DID take me about a good 1.5 hrs but otherwise don't see what the big fuss everyone is making about it is for as it seems to work as advertised on youtube and other places.
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Mine worked right out the box. ....otherwise don't see what the big fuss everyone is making about it is for as it seems to work as advertised on youtube and other places.
I agree.... DICE seems to have made huge strides in their devices. I know of two people with the Mediabridge and one other with the same DUO as I have....everyone loves the units. I think the prior history of settings and glitches seems to continue to hamper the reputation of the current crop of products that the older series of devices received.
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