iPhone 3G+BMW

[jasonbot]

Hey,

I have a BMW 320i E46 with the standard business radio with front loading CD and rear CD changer. I also have steering wheel controls.

I want to integrate my iPhone. I already have an iTrip and use my phone for navigation but during calls i just can't hear the people on the other side since the speaker sucks. I want a bluetooth kit but don't know what is best. I would prefer integration with the car as it already has buttons for answering calls but I'm not too sure how the OEM kit works. Do I just get BMW to install it? And can it work in conjunction with the BMW iPod kit?

Anyone know where I can get this done, I'm sure it will be hellishly expensive at an original BMW dealer. I'm on Pretoria so some place close maybe?

Thanks

 

[dj_jyno]

The Parrot CK3000 integrates nicely with the factory-installed radio. Routes the audio through the car speakers and mutes automatically when you have an incoming call. All you'll see of the install is the microphone - the rest is controlled from the steering wheel. Any good installer can install it. I got quotes from a few places here in Cape Town, ranging from R2000 to R2500 fitted.

 

[Ockie]

Hi Jason. I will give the supplier we use for Car Kits a shout tomorrow and enquire about this. Can you perhaps just pop me a pm so that when i log in tomorrow I will remmber.

Regards:
OC

 

[jasonbot]

The Parrot CK3000 integrates nicely with the factory-installed radio. Routes the audio through the car speakers and mutes automatically when you have an incoming call. All you'll see of the install is the microphone - the rest is controlled from the steering wheel. Any good installer can install it. I got quotes from a few places here in Cape Town, ranging from R2000 to R2500 fitted.

I don't like the idea of the microphone And that one doesn't look like it integrates with the BMW controls?

Hi Jason. I will give the supplier we use for Car Kits a shout tomorrow and enquire about this. Can you perhaps just pop me a pm so that when i log in tomorrow I will remmber.

Regards:
OC

Hey, Thanks. Will PM you later

 

[dj_jyno]

I don't like the idea of the microphone And that one doesn't look like it integrates with the BMW controls?

Did a bit of reading - the microphone can fit in the space next to the front interior light, behind the little plastic grille.

Saw a video on Youtube where the Parrot CK3000 Evolution kit has been integrated in an E46 with a BMW Business CD front loader. You can hide the Parrot controller somewhere, since you only need it to perform the initial setup (I think). Best would be to go see a good installer - don't want to imagine what BMW will charge for an OEM Bluetooth kit.

 

[Ockie]

Hi Jason. I am still waiting for my supplier to to come back to me. They do Original Nokia, Motorola and then also the Parrot car kits. He did sound a bit uncertain when I mentioned that it has to integrate properly with the controls on the steering wheel etc. I think he is now just checking and making sure before he gives me the wrong info.

Once he comes back to me I will let you know.

They also have a network of approved installers so would be able to advise as to where to go closest to you.