07 E92, best option for iPod control? I have BT, Voice, Assist, no iDrive

riot · 05-10-2010, 12:56 PM

I've been casually researching this ever since I got my used 335i a few weeks ago. In my excitement I purchased a 6FL cable and found no USB port to plug it into. I looked at so many 07's that I mistakenly imagined that the one I purchased had USB too.

I'd love to skip / FF and see some kind of track information the display and be able to charge my iPhone. Right now I plug into the AUX under the armrest.

My car has Blue Tooth, Voice Control, Comfort Access, BMW Assist, no iDrive or 6 Disc changer. Ideally I'd like to do 6FL retrofit, but sounds like the MOST interface is an option. There's a lot of threads, part numbers and talk but with it comes the confusion

michael1284 · 05-10-2010, 02:10 PM

just got my MOST interface installed...it's okay, but I've had a lot better ones before on my previous cars.

I'm not sure how it works w/ out idrive, as i have navi and everything displays through there, but it cost me $310 from circlebmw and then another $200 for install/programming. I know you can install yourself, but you still need to take it in for programming. For me, it was worth it to just pay the extra $80 bucks for install.

There is some quirky/annoying stuff

-takes forever to load when i'm trying to view it by "songs" since i have a ton of music
-can't FF to next track and keep it on random
-idrive is laggy/slow sometimes
-displays song names only - shows artist only after you have selected/played song

feel free to ask away!

fdriller9 · 05-10-2010, 02:57 PM

BlackBerry Stereo Gateway:

$30 (maybe closer to $40 with shipping) on Amazon
CD quality streaming to your AUX port.
Pair it with your iPhone and that's it.
Music will fade with incoming calls and fade back in when the call is done.
You control everything from your iPhone.

200Duece · 05-10-2010, 03:34 PM

get the retro fit cable installed from teh dealer and you can plug your ipod into the headun it directly where you will then control and charge you ipod while its in the glovebox

Wosby · 05-18-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 200Duece

get the retro fit cable installed from teh dealer and you can plug your ipod into the headun it directly where you will then control and charge you ipod while its in the glovebox

Is there an aftermarket version of this retro-fit, or are there any sponsors that sell it instead of going through dealer?

andy92782 · 05-21-2010, 12:04 PM

Do NOT get a Kensington LiquidAUX adapter. It's a piece of junk. It actually discharges the iPod when you turn the car off.

HuuuWeee · 05-21-2010, 12:23 PM

I say go with the mobridge system offered from eas. It's a pretty hefty price but it's eactlh what ur want in quality and function

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riot ... 7 Rep 64 Posts Drives: '07 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (2)	07 E92, best option for iPod control? I have BT, Voice, Assist, no iDrive I've been casually researching this ever since I got my used 335i a few weeks ago. In my excitement I purchased a 6FL cable and found no USB port to plug it into. I looked at so many 07's that I mistakenly imagined that the one I purchased had USB too. I'd love to skip / FF and see some kind of track information the display and be able to charge my iPhone. Right now I plug into the AUX under the armrest. My car has Blue Tooth, Voice Control, Comfort Access, BMW Assist, no iDrive or 6 Disc changer. Ideally I'd like to do 6FL retrofit, but sounds like the MOST interface is an option. There's a lot of threads, part numbers and talk but with it comes the confusion
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michael1284 Colonel 210 Rep 2,629 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (44)	just got my MOST interface installed...it's okay, but I've had a lot better ones before on my previous cars. I'm not sure how it works w/ out idrive, as i have navi and everything displays through there, but it cost me $310 from circlebmw and then another $200 for install/programming. I know you can install yourself, but you still need to take it in for programming. For me, it was worth it to just pay the extra $80 bucks for install. There is some quirky/annoying stuff -takes forever to load when i'm trying to view it by "songs" since i have a ton of music -can't FF to next track and keep it on random -idrive is laggy/slow sometimes -displays song names only - shows artist only after you have selected/played song feel free to ask away!
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	BlackBerry Stereo Gateway: $30 (maybe closer to $40 with shipping) on Amazon CD quality streaming to your AUX port. Pair it with your iPhone and that's it. Music will fade with incoming calls and fade back in when the call is done. You control everything from your iPhone.
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	get the retro fit cable installed from teh dealer and you can plug your ipod into the headun it directly where you will then control and charge you ipod while its in the glovebox __________________ 1988 E28 535is Euro Conversion --- sold 2009 E90 335 6MT --- sold 2003 E39 540iT Msport --- sold
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andy92782 Private First Class 7 Rep 164 Posts Drives: '10 C2S, '04 4Runner 4x4 V8 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: OC, CA iTrader: (0)	Do NOT get a Kensington LiquidAUX adapter. It's a piece of junk. It actually discharges the iPod when you turn the car off.
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HuuuWeee Lieutenant 30 Rep 523 Posts Drives: e92 328 AW Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los angeles iTrader: (3)	I say go with the mobridge system offered from eas. It's a pretty hefty price but it's eactlh what ur want in quality and function
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