Subject: SUCCESSFUL IPOD integration!!! Author: zigor911 : member since February, 2004 : 2014 posts Posted on: 2005-02-25 18:29:53

After several weeks of research, evaluating variety of products and options, I’ve decided to pursue IPOD integration using Dension IceLink+ kit. I’m not going to go into details, but this is THE BEST IPOD integration with BMWs available on the market. PERIOD!
The kit even supports ID3 text display on Nav (or MID) screen. It’s in beta, but I do have early access to the needed files…
However, as many other aftermarket kits, IceLink+ leverages CDC 3pin and coaxial input into DSP and acts as CDC– another words, I would have loose factory CDC in favor of IPOD. I didn’t want to settle for this, and designed distribution box (3pin and audio) with remote control (switch) that would allow me to toggle between CDC and IPOD. I researched and found all necessary connectors from AMP and TYCO, relay, switch and aluminum enclosure to make it total PnP and OE look.
I opted for trunk installation option – I had to run 1 fairly thick wire from the trunk all the way to the center console. I followed the phone harness route, including the center tunnel.(boy, that was fun!!!)

I’ll post some pictures in a few days….

Meet The "Silver Bullit '01"

• SUCCESSFUL IPOD integration!!! - zigor911 2005-02-25 18:29:53 (2058 views)
  • is the mp3 id3 text as described in this link on the other board?? (url) - pauljghosh 2005-02-27 02:14:32 (428 views)
    • It is in beta, and those types of issues should be addressed - zigor911 2005-02-27 18:12:25 (226 views)
  • pics of nav/mid display - is it stable? icelink had issues - see link (url) - pauljghosh 2005-02-26 22:36:30 (423 views)
    • icelink+ is a next genof iceLink product - zigor911 2005-02-27 18:13:33 (313 views)
  • OT, but where'd you get that bra? - msix 2005-02-26 00:12:27 (270 views)
    • it's Colgan sport bra. search the net - you can buy one - zigor911 2005-02-26 09:05:11 (191 views)
      • Cool. Thanks. (nt) - msix 2005-02-26 12:20:26 (255 views)
  • Congrats - trailblazer! - jcarey 2005-02-25 21:36:58 (245 views)
  • Yes, details please! (nt) - davidc 2005-02-25 19:42:36 (224 views)
  • Congrats! I must read up on this ID3 text as my alpine CDC/MP3 has this ability - silber98 2005-02-25 19:18:03 (337 views)