Guten Abend.

I have a 2005 M3 convertible and want to get my IPOD configured in the cockpit to listen to the tunes I so deligently have downloaded.

I tried the Belkin garbage and took that back. I see where Bavarian Soundwerks (I think) has a kit that plugs into the CD exchanger?

Anyone who has had good success with a kit that allows for true sound? The dealer wants my firstborn to have a "technician" install. There's got to be a better way.

Thanks for the input.

Johann M3

You probably want DICE. Check with Tom at EAS: http://www.europeanautosource.com/

We have you covered. This is the kit you need:

DICE - SILVERLINE iPod Integration Kit for 3 Series/M3 99-06 (Trunk Interface)
http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?products_id=1621

The DICE iPod Kit will integrate perfectly with your BMW and offer steering wheel control as well as ID3 text and charging of your iPod. Full CD Quality can be expected after installation. There's even an integrated AUX port for other devices.

New features of DICE SILVERLINE iPod Integration kit include:

- Direct integrated connection, without the need for FM transmitters or cassette adapters
- Full Text Display on your factory radio or Navigation screen
- Full control of your iPod via the radio buttons while in play
- Browse by Individual Song
- Browse by Individual Playlist
- Browse by Individual Albums
- Source Selector w/ Integrated AUX input
- Album Selection
- Full charging mode for iPods through included dock connector

The kit will come with everything needed w/ the docking cable. The iPod can be safely stored away in the glove compartment for 100% stealth installation and accessed completely from the steering wheel controls. The DICE comes with a 15-foot cable length to reach anywhere in the vehicle you like. We have tutorials at the following links:

http://www.europeanautosource.com/support-center/index.php

Let me know if you have any further questions.

The DICE module is fantastic. I got mine from Bavarian Soundwerks (gotta support my local sheriff) along with the 2.5 dock (http://www.2point5.com/) which makes for easy mounting and access.

My only issue is that depending on how long the car is off, the DICE module "forgets" what track it's on in a playlist/album/artist. It's guaranteed overnight and when I'm out and about, sometimes I come back and it picks right back up on the last song and sometimes not. Weighed against my whole music collection (as well as some friends') at my fingertips, that's a drop in the ocean, though.

Welcome.......Dice is the way to go.

The DICE module is fantastic. I got mine from Bavarian Soundwerks (gotta support my local sheriff) along with the 2.5 dock (http://www.2point5.com/) which makes for easy mounting and access.

My only issue is that depending on how long the car is off, the DICE module "forgets" what track it's on in a playlist/album/artist. It's guaranteed overnight and when I'm out and about, sometimes I come back and it picks right back up on the last song and sometimes not. Weighed against my whole music collection (as well as some friends') at my fingertips, that's a drop in the ocean, though.
+1 on the DICE kit along with the specdock. Pretty simple DIY and stealth install with the specdock. I added the dock after installing the DICE module. Works flawlessly in my '02 m3 vert.

you can get the dice at BSW.com too....it's bavarian sound works website, they sell good stuff for the radio there.