cubbijo Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Hi all, New to the site and have really been enjoying reading all the content. After fixing the audio going to try and convince the mrs to let me remap through DMS! Quick question that I can't seem to find the answer for: I have just bought a 2007 e60 535d m sport with the professional sat nav and want to install the iPod interface. On speaking with my local dealer the other day they explained that while they can install the cable in the glove box I won't be able to see track listings etc. (i.e. the full integration with idrive is not possible). I told them kindly that this didn't sound right and I had seen the full integration kit with tracks, playlists etc. on bmw.co.uk (!!!) they said a number of customers had said the same but that it is not available. This seems to contradict pretty much everything I have seen in this forum and elsewhere online. Have I just struck someone with no idea or do they have a point? If they are wrong, can anyone recommend anywhere around St Johns wood (don't mind if it's a good local BMW dealer or a car audio specialist) that may be able to help. P.S. I just got the car so I'm going to stick with the factory set-up until I can evaluate a bit more whether I need to install some new speakers, although BMW quality seems to be going up in this area versus a few years back when they used to use cheap nokia junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I have the DVD sat nav (is that professional?) which has the widescreen iDrive and have the ipod interface and have track listings. Somebody at work has the small iDrive screen (and no sat nav) and has been told he can't have the track listings. I installed mine - which just means unplugging the autochanging and removing and plugging in the module. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 The Dension 500 might tick the boxes for you, I'm a Dension dealer so if you need any info just let me know. I could also do the remap for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubbijo Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks guys! DaveP: Yes, I have the DVD satNav. I assume that I could install by following the same method as you. I had heard that BMW need to install as they need to plug in their computers do do some software upgrades on the iDrive to make it work but that sounds like it may not be true. shark_90: I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to this so, why would I go for a Denison 500 over just using the BMW manufactured kit? Is it vastly superior? Do you think there are any other functions that it provides that I would find useful? cheers again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 To be honest I don't know the capabilities of the BMW kit so I'm not sure what advantages or disadvantages there may be. I believe the Dension is more flexible and Bluetooth functionality can be added very cheaply. The AVR unit is also very interesting :D Take a look at Dension: Gateway 500 for more details on the Gateway 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 If you have MP3 capability from your CD player (head unit only?) then it should work (it did on mine and that seemed to be the key thing - that the car was coded to cope with MP3). When I looked, the gateway 300 gave you a bit more (switchable CD autochanger) and the 500 was better but more expensive and seemed to be vapourware at the time. Doesn't the 500 allow you to plug in a plain USB stick as opposed to just an iPOD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Yes, iPod, USB, Aux, Bluetooth (including A2DP) and AVR if you are feeling fruity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Hi ya Sharky, Could you look up which is the cheapest Denison kit I can fit to the new car? It's an E60 LCI M5, Oct 07. Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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