i pod connection for e46 m3 widescreen nav

[m3dan]

does anyone know the best way to connect an i pod to my e46 m3. i have been quoted £250 at the dealer but this is twice as much as the i pod!!.
the fella at the dealer says it will show all the i pod display on the screen but i still dont think its worth that much.
is there an easier way or should i say cheaper?

[Vixpy1]

Try a car audio shop, should be cheaper than a dealer

[f13ldy]

Have you tried the Denison Ice Link. Should be around £110 and you can fit yourself...

Also Intravee is a good bet, but the waiting times for units to be manufactured are quite long, I'm currently entering my 6th week of waiting.

[Harsh]

i've got the Denison.

if you've go the pro sat nav it's a mare to fit as you've got to run wires from front to rear and then back again.

works well though

[DL-C]

Any idea if the track name etc from the i pod is displayed on the standard e46 m3 sterio using the Dension Ice Link Plus?

Edited by DL-C on Tuesday 21st August 15:56

[m3dan]

not very hands on to be honest, do either of these still maintain the use of the steering wheel buttons to control things like track choice etc ?

[markxw]

anyone tried plugging an iphone into their denison icelink?

[SFM]

just had dension ice link fitted to mine, it took the stereo shop guys 4 hours to fit! works well, but the only thing you can control from the steering wheel is the volume.

[drgav2005]

The intravee system is excellent. Must have taken me all of about 20 minutes to fit. I can see what tracks are playing on the widescreen and can search and control tracks very easily. iPod sits in boot where CD changer used to be - you can install it inside the cabin if you want, but most owners stick it in the boot and forget about it.

You'll need the Intravee (approx £125) and the Kenwood KCA420i (around £60) to link the intravee to the BMW system.

Worth every penny in my book!

I think www.bimmernav.com were stocking the Intravee system - alternatively go to www.intravention.co.uk and sign up there for more details!