Looking for some guidance on Iphone/Aux ...

[Paza3]

Hi Guys

I have an 07 Coupe and have the addition Aux in under the air-con , so was looking for some guidance on the best route I just want to play the music , and happy to control via iphone , would be nice via the radio but not fundamental.

Now am looking for a stealth look so no wires so not looking to hang a wire down under the controls, I found this thread which looks great

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31987 , so want to this in mine so happy here.

Just wondering how I can do this? and handwire in, or is there a better route?

Thanks in advance

Paza

 

[Redzedfour]

I use one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FiiO-L1-Line-out-Dock-Cable-iPhone-iPod-iPad-3-5mm-/110794055604?pt=UK_Computing_Apple_Mac_Accessories&hash=item19cbd71fb
The lead is long enough so that my ipod lays on the ashtray cover,with no stray wires it works for me.

 

[Paza3]

Did you just plug it in then? job done

Would something like this work?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-iPOD-10-PIN-AUX-INPUT-INTERFACE-ADAPTER-CABLE-/150623107477?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item2311d63995

Plug direct into the Radio then?

 

[Redzedfour]

Did you just plug it in then? job done

Plug it into the aux socket and the dock connector to your iphone/ipod and it is job done

 

[Redzedfour]

Here is a pic of the lead to give you a better idea

 

[Paza3]

Thanks for the pic mate , so you control it via the phone or the Radio?

 

[Redzedfour]

Via the ipod i usually just set it to shuffle so really don't need to operate it

 

[Paza3]

Just ordered a cable and cradle have an idea , should be a busy day will install my bluetooth kit at the same time

 

[Taz]

i would fit it to a brodit mount rather than leave it loose

did you consider the parrot? that as got bluetooth and ipod function

 

[Paza3]

I purchased a nokia bluetooth car kit , CKW - 7 i think I also have a full speaker loom , so works via cars speakers , I managed to get all that for just under a tenner.

Just ordered a cradle and cable going to reproduce the thread I originally posted. Will update the progress, all in should cost me less than £20 quid so cannot complain

 

[thefmister]

I ordered a E46 aux cable so I will be installing an aux-in soon. Most of you install it under the controls or in the ashtray but that means my iphone or ipod will be visible and I hate loose stuff or cables in the car. I rather have it in the glovebox, so I can leavy my ipod in there. Has anybody done this before?

 

[inkey$]

I purchased a nokia bluetooth car kit , CKW - 7 i think I also have a full speaker loom , so works via cars speakers , I managed to get all that for just under a tenner.

Just ordered a cradle and cable going to reproduce the thread I originally posted. Will update the progress, all in should cost me less than £20 quid so cannot complain

Look forward to seeing this develop. Make sure you post lost of pic and spec/shopping list with link. Like to see how this solution is tackled. Seems to produce some nice ideas.