Newbie X5 Owner With Questions... And Pics!

Adam X5 · 03-22-2012, 05:54 AM

Hey people...

Joining your clan tomorrow and picking up this beaut!

Questions....

1. How easy is it to add an ipod with on screen display?

2. Can I upgrade the rear lights to 2011 spec?

3. How DIY is it upgrading the front halo rings? Is there a replacement LED out there that does a good job otherwise?

JLed79 · 03-22-2012, 11:01 AM

Sweet ride dude! I almost got the same one in carbon black, but went with the 4.8 with reg sport package on the 20"s.

JLed79 · 03-22-2012, 11:02 AM

And for your third question, look up Angel Eyes. Should be plug and play.

JLed79 · 03-22-2012, 11:03 AM

And yes you can retrofit new led rear lights.

JLed79 · 03-22-2012, 11:05 AM

Sorry for multiple posts, but yes. You can get the iPhone adaptor from the dealer that will allow use through the onscreen display. I know it works with iPhones and I think it also works with iTouch iPod. The device is about $250 from a dealer.

richard in NC · 03-22-2012, 07:38 PM

Or iPod Nanos. Look in the center console storage area for a USB jack and head phone jack. If both, the iPod connectivity is already there. You'll need the Y cable that plugs into the iPod.

PS: Nice ride!

JLed79 · 03-23-2012, 03:28 PM

Will the USB and y cable allow use through the nav screen?

serge1 · 03-23-2012, 07:45 PM

My old iPhone (used as music player) is simply connected via USB and dropped in the storage bin. No adaptors, etc.
I am able to do basic things via iDrive, such as search for songs, REW/FWD, skip, etc.

You will not be able to control the iPhone via iDrive via Y-cable.

richard in NC · 03-24-2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serge1

My old iPhone (used as music player) is simply connected via USB and dropped in the storage bin. No adaptors, etc.
I am able to do basic things via iDrive, such as search for songs, REW/FWD, skip, etc.

You will not be able to control the iPhone via iDrive via Y-cable.

Correct, the Y cable allows full music integration, but no video. Newer versions (October '11 IIRC) went to a single cable and add album art.
iPhone voice communication is via Bluetooth. If you plug the iPhone to the Y cable, Bluetooth still works. I don't have the bluetooth music option.
But I have an older iPod I keep plugged into the car for music and just carry my phone around.

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Adam X5 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: X5 M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Herts iTrader: (0)	Newbie X5 Owner With Questions... And Pics! Hey people... Joining your clan tomorrow and picking up this beaut! Questions.... 1. How easy is it to add an ipod with on screen display? 2. Can I upgrade the rear lights to 2011 spec? 3. How DIY is it upgrading the front halo rings? Is there a replacement LED out there that does a good job otherwise?
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JLed79 First Lieutenant 96 Rep 394 Posts Drives: Fast, very very fast... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In front of AMGs iTrader: (0)	Sweet ride dude! I almost got the same one in carbon black, but went with the 4.8 with reg sport package on the 20"s.
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JLed79 First Lieutenant 96 Rep 394 Posts Drives: Fast, very very fast... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In front of AMGs iTrader: (0)	And for your third question, look up Angel Eyes. Should be plug and play.
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JLed79 First Lieutenant 96 Rep 394 Posts Drives: Fast, very very fast... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In front of AMGs iTrader: (0)	And yes you can retrofit new led rear lights.
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JLed79 First Lieutenant 96 Rep 394 Posts Drives: Fast, very very fast... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In front of AMGs iTrader: (0)	Sorry for multiple posts, but yes. You can get the iPhone adaptor from the dealer that will allow use through the onscreen display. I know it works with iPhones and I think it also works with iTouch iPod. The device is about $250 from a dealer.
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03-22-2012, 07:38 PM	#6
richard in NC Colonel 1229 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Or iPod Nanos. Look in the center console storage area for a USB jack and head phone jack. If both, the iPod connectivity is already there. You'll need the Y cable that plugs into the iPod. PS: Nice ride! __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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JLed79 First Lieutenant 96 Rep 394 Posts Drives: Fast, very very fast... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In front of AMGs iTrader: (0)	Will the USB and y cable allow use through the nav screen?
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serge1 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 389 Posts Drives: X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X5 35d [0.00]	My old iPhone (used as music player) is simply connected via USB and dropped in the storage bin. No adaptors, etc. I am able to do basic things via iDrive, such as search for songs, REW/FWD, skip, etc. You will not be able to control the iPhone via iDrive via Y-cable.
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