Ipod

[FL318is]

Does anyone have an Ipod setup in their car?

 Also is there a way to determine the OEM radio code.  We disconnected the battery and I don't think I have the code in my paperwork.

[M42boy]

Does anyone have an Ipod setup in their car?

 Also is there a way to determine the OEM radio code.  We disconnected the battery and I don't think I have the code in my paperwork.

Unfortunately, you need to give the dealer the code off the back of the radio, as well as a copy of your registration.  They will supply you with the code.  

But, look through the paperwork in your glovebox first.  Maybe the previous owner kept his code card or wrote it down in the back of the Owner's Manual (like I did).  

For removing the radio, you need to unscrew the tiny allen screws holding it in.  I don't know if it's a standard metric size, but you can buy the radio tool from Bavarian Autosport for pretty cheap.

[M42boy]

^^
Also, forgot to mention...   Look for a CD changer or Aux plug at the back of the factory radio.  If there is one present, it should be relatively easy to add a direct link for your iPod.  

Call these guys.  They may have an adapter hookup for our factory radio to interface with the iPod.  

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/ourphilosophy.php

[FL318is]

Thanks for the info.  Will keep everyone posted.

[Crunk3]

i got the new alpine 9857 and the ipod cord....it works amazingly u can controle your ipod from the deck wiht no wait for song to load

[Eurospec]

i got the new alpine 9857 and the ipod cord....it works amazingly u can controle your ipod from the deck wiht no wait for song to load

How's the sound quality?

[Febi Guibo]

I researched this a little last year and...

- my OEM radio (like most of us) was the alpine infrared slider thing; it predates later alpine radios that had a more sophisticated CD changer cable bus thing;

- there wasn't an IPOD type adaptor available for the OEM radios

I swapped in a C43 cassette deck (blaupunkt) from a 99 E36 m3 (I think) and used a metra harness adaptor and antenna adaptor (motorola to 'euro') and it works pretty well.



with the C43 deck (or the C33 I think) ...there are a ton of aftermarket Ipod hookups, plus, their is a factory aux cable kit; you can also home-brew yer own changer cable relatively easily. I think someone used the plug end off an internal CD-ROM computer cable and matched the pins up ...or something.

[FL318is]

...like a plan.

[M42boy]

I swapped in a C43 cassette deck (blaupunkt) from a 99 E36 m3 (I think) and used a metra harness adaptor and antenna adaptor (motorola to 'euro') and it works pretty well.

I think your IMG link went dead...  Can you send us a picture of your dash with the head unit in it.  I'd like to see what you got going.

[Febi Guibo]

replaced img link... getting it now?

[FL318is]

Received!

[Crunk3]

How's the sound quality?

same as cd quality

[BrandC]

Does anyone have an Ipod setup in their car?

I have a really ghetto Ipod setup in my car, I'll take pics tomorrow.

I just used velcro on one side of my Ipod case and one on the e-brake console, and use an analog tape player that you use with your portable CD players. Works great, way better than the Itrip radio tuner.

[M42boy]

same as cd quality

Yeah, if you use a "direct link" the quality is amazing.  

BrandC is right...  The FM modulated options (like using iTrip) SUCK!!!  I bought one and took it back the next day.  The tape deck method is a ghetto setup, but much better than FM.  

I might try the tapedeck method in the meantime as well though!  :cool:

Febi..  that unit looks great!  The display matches the OBC perfect and everything.  Looks factory original, and I see the CD-BUS option, so iPod wiring made simple.  

Is there NO aux input on the stock 318iS radio at all??

[Febi Guibo]

I looked, and short of deconstructing the Cd cable pinouts (not hard I suppose) or opening up the unit itself, no aux inout for the alpine slider radio.

I have to confess, the C43 radio looks great in an E30; I shaved the HVAC panel to get it to sit flush, and epoxied some mounting ears to get it to stay put with the headunit's retaining clips.