Pics of your......radios

[Gayle]

Ashley

Tell me more about this business radio thing. The clueless need more information. Are you saying there is something that looks stock but does all the modern tricks?

[632 Regal]

heres mine, only looks red/orange with power up.

[granit_silber]

Ashley

Tell me more about this business radio thing. The clueless need more information. Are you saying there is something that looks stock but does all the modern tricks?

Gayle,

You can retrofit the business radio from the Z3 into an e34 and have it work. It looks stock 'cause it is. the downside is you have to use the $150 iPod connecter and the radio will only control 6 playlists on the iPod with a maximum (total) of 300 songs.

So, it comes up short on the iPod interface, but I'd be able to play cd's and get rid on the annoying high-pitched whine when the ambient temp in my trunk drops below 60.
-ashley
[edit: You can also use the Denson Ice-Link which is cheaper and controls the entire iPod]

[granit_silber]

Eric,

no pic
not found on server

-ashley

[granit_silber]

Here's mine at night.
JVC KD-AR960
It plays mp3's and cd.
Also has aux input, sub out, and SD card reader!

Josh,
looks good! and I like the flat black face. couldnt find any info on iPod controls.
-ashley

[ILoveMPower]

I would show mine, but it doesn't go well with my interior and I'm sure it's not what you're looking for. But, I didn't buy it, and it works.

[liquidtiger720]

Josh,
looks good! and I like the flat black face. couldnt find any info on iPod controls.
-ashley

It has an aux input....so you could go taht route...and mount the ipod on the vent or something?

[Jon K]

Old:



New:

[1995 525i]

Hey All,

I've been wanting to replace the headunit (and eventually) the components in my car. But I love the look of the stock one and how it fits in with the rest of the cabin (funny how that works). So far the units I've found with features I want have bright shiny faces and buttons or have a contrasting light scheme.

So I'm wondering if you've replaced your headunit could you post some pics of what the unit looks like in day and night?

In terms of feature set I want a headunit that
plays cd's
has an aux in (or other connection think: iPod)
has a light scheme that closly ressembles the stock backlighting

extra's
nav would be cool
LCD screen w/DVD playback would be cool
subtle would be VERY cool

Right now I'm really thinking about the business radio from the Z3.

Thanks!
-ashley

Here's mine:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/668949/3

The head unit matches the interior well and the illumination color (one of 4) matches the interior lights as well. Went with the IPOD adapter in the glove box. IPOD Sits out of sight and I can control it with my headunit.

Good luck!

[granit_silber]

Old:

I think I could handle the shiny knobs and buttons if I had a screen.

New:

Now you're just showing off.
Maybe I should chuck the new radio/iPod idea and go the carpc(MAC) route. hmmm...............MacMini in the glovebox.......(scratches chin)

Honestly Jon, I think if I crossed your car with Brodee's I'd have my perfect e34!
,
-ashley
ps are those ACS pedals?