Intravee group buy 2

robrwalker · 04-01-2011, 11:28 AM

Half way there.

1. robrwalker
2. boondocksaint
3. Shakib
4. ShakyDog
5. The Broker

ShakyDog · 04-01-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

My car is a 2006 3.0si without NAV, so it has the one-line display. My problem is that I have no appreciation for the benefit of one of these units. Can anyone comment?

My understanding is that the prime benefit is that I can use the multi-function wheel to scroll through songs on an iPod. Is that basically it?

Goto this thread and look at response #6 and play the videos...

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=508992

Steve

fighting_fish · 04-01-2011, 12:17 PM

Would you still have to source the Alpine KC420i unit for it to work? I did some googling didn't see any.

Swashplate · 04-01-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fighting_fish

Would you still have to source the Alpine KC420i unit for it to work? I did some googling didn't see any.

Yes, you do still need it.

I did. You probably had trouble due to the fact it is called a KCA-420i.

There are plenty around.

fighting_fish · 04-01-2011, 01:50 PM

Thanks Broker, got a lot more hits! Still having a bit of trouble sourcing one though. It looks like you'll also need a Scosche passPORT so it works with an iPhone 5.

Huz-Z · 04-01-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fighting_fish

Thanks Broker, got a lot more hits! Still having a bit of trouble sourcing one though. It looks like you'll also need a Scosche passPORT so it works with an iPhone 5.

SO the Alpine unit is a cable that costs around $20 or so with shipping. So, can I use that to connect an IPod? Is anything else needed?

Perhaps I can stop yodelling soon!

fighting_fish · 04-01-2011, 02:16 PM

No the alpine unit is a whole box, that cost 100 when new, but has been discontinued for a while now.

Edit: the $20 passPORT adapter is so it charges your new iPhone or iPod. The Alpine unit was meant for old ipod charging, so you need an adapter for new iPods/iPhones.

Huz-Z · 04-02-2011, 08:18 AM

So, $275 for the Intravee, $100 for the Apline, plus $150 for an iPod? Around $500 in total then?

I think I'll pass.

boondocksaint · 04-02-2011, 09:05 AM

It's really rather meant for peeps who already have the iPod or iPhone.

bucko521 · 04-02-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

So, $275 for the Intravee, $100 for the Apline, plus $150 for an iPod? Around $500 in total then?

I think I'll pass.

If you already have an iPod, and do not have a 'screen', then give the Dice Silverline a go...I picked up the Silverline DUO for under $150.

fighting_fish · 04-02-2011, 03:59 PM

Looks like there's 5 Alpine units on ebay. I also found 2 here on this site from Japan.

I'm on the fence on this GB, need to first see what my new car has (new M should arrive this week, sold my 2.5i today!), and do some thinking if I'm going to do it this way or just aux cable.

robrwalker · 04-08-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fighting_fish

Looks like there's 5 Alpine units on ebay. I also found 2 here on this site from Japan.

I'm on the fence on this GB, need to first see what my new car has (new M should arrive this week, sold my 2.5i today!), and do some thinking if I'm going to do it this way or just aux cable.

Yeah - I lived with the aux cable for a while, but it is garbage, plus I like the ability to run everything through the car and using Nav screen

MIKe86 · 04-08-2011, 07:41 PM

Had anybody had both the Dice unit and the Intravee unit? How do they compare? Pros/cons of each?

RichardP · 04-09-2011, 08:33 AM

Same user

DICE

Intravee

Swashplate · 04-10-2011, 03:28 PM

Sorry Chaps, Had an offer I couldnt refuse for a bearly used Intravee 2, alpine and cord set up. So please remove me from the list.

MIKe86 · 04-11-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardP

Same user

Thanks. Such a helpful post.

robrwalker · 04-11-2011, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBroker

Sorry Chaps, Had an offer I couldnt refuse for a bearly used Intravee 2, alpine and cord set up. So please remove me from the list.

FYI - to those on the list... Both me and The Broker have gone and procured our own intravees. So, I am bowing out of this quest.

Here is the list as it stands if anyone wants to pick up the mission:

1. boondocksaint
2. Shakib
3. ShakyDog

I could potentially go back on the list if this works in my wife's 2005 530i, but I do not know.

good luck

RichardP · 04-12-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MIKe86

Thanks. Such a helpful post.

You asked if anyone has used both, this guy has. At the end of the 2nd video he gives details of how you can contact him and ask him questions. Is that not helpful?

3002 tii · 04-12-2011, 08:51 AM

Btw, I know a local indy shop that might be interesed in buying multiple units so they could fill the remaining orders. PM me for info.

neoexodus · 04-21-2011, 03:05 PM

Still on, or complete, or otherwise disposed of?

robrwalker · 04-21-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by neoexodus

Still on, or complete, or otherwise disposed of?

Just FYI I was the proponent of this post until I got my own intravee another way.

Maybe you could pick up the reigns to get this done for those who want it.

I am officially signing off this thread. good luck to all.

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