Promising iPod solution

[wires12]

The folks at Neo Car Audio have a very nice iPod adapter for factory radios. A small adapter connects to the trunk CD connector on the back of the radio and allows control of the iPod via the radio. Pricing is in the $200 range.

It is available for 5 series models from 1997.

My interest is in getting one for my 1992 525. I would hope there are others here who have the same desire. If so please follow the link below and get on the waiting list. A good response could motivate availability...

http://www.neocaraudio.com/advanced_...icle_year=1992

I have no connection to the company. I just want to hook up my iPod and I don't want to give up my old fashoned radio with a volume knob, diversity antennas and understated lighting.

[wingman]

aahhhh the ipod dilema... I'm in the process of making a holder so my ipod (30gb gen 5) will sit in the console. I've got spare headliner material that I'm covering it with but so far it looks like shite. I'm quite happy with the Kmart cassette adaptor to the original anti-theft radio/cassette I just hate the ipod sliding around when I hit 4g in the corners.

[CharlesAFerg]

Ew. Get an archos with a guarantee or something.... Even with an extended warrany it's less expensive than an Ipod... Besides, they're so much more open ended and less restrictive.

[wires12]

Ew. Get an archos with a guarantee or something.... Even with an extended warrany it's less expensive than an Ipod... Besides, they're so much more open ended and less restrictive.

Each to his own but...

What good is a guarantee on a product you don't want and costs MORE? I got a 30G Video iPod directly from Apple for $190 delivered with tax. Any Archos product with that much capacity costs at least $100 more. Besides there is NO ecosystem for any other portable music product like the iPod.

I have yet to use iTunes with my iPod. There are plenty of alternatives.

[aabdelhamid]

it broadcasts the ipod on a selectable FM frequency. Very nice but needs to be controlled from the ipod and not through the radio though. But quite a good and CLEAN connection. The cable is a shitty solution my wife has it on her Mercedes B-Class and very annoying.

[VentoGT]

The FM Modulator blows too...The only correct way to get an iPod to sound the way it should is with a hardwire solution.

[steve0suprem0]

i got a cassette adapter that actually controls the ipod. 25 bucks from target. i think it's made by griffin, i'll check at my next break.

anyway, i pulled out the ashtray, removed the shiny top part and replaced. now all i do is wind up the cord, slip in the ipod, and shut the ashtray. all you see is about four inches of white wire.

the controls are decent, hit the > button twice to skip to the next song. i'd read complaints, but i have none.

ideally, though, would be an oem stereo that will actually control AND display the ipod info. dunno if that'll happen, tho. considering a mkiv vw stereo, but i dunno if i even wanna hassle with it.

[mzarifkar]

I used the "belt clip" put it where the empty slot is next to the fog switch, then hid the cassette adapter wire behind the trip and voila.

[gmannino]

I dont recall any Ipod controlling devices from any manufacturer that will work with 95 and older radio's. I am an authorized vendor for Peripheral, Pie, Pac, Axxess and many other brands and I dont have any ipod or even aux audio inputs for 95 and older radio's. Best to double check with that company to verify that they have tested their product in a e34 radio.

[wires12]

I dont recall any Ipod controlling devices from any manufacturer that will work with 95 and older radio's.

That is the point of the original posting.

Neo has an adapter for later models and depending on interest they can add firmware/cable to support earlier models. It shouldn't be hard but they are not going to do it without some indication they can sell them.

I posted the link to try to drum up some interest in a hardwire product that is superior to any sort of cassette/fm modulator adapter hack.

I looked at "Peripheral, Pie, Pac, Axxess and many other brands" but they did not seem to be interested in customer feedback and/or they were not in active development.

If you click the link this is what it says:

The Products that work with your 1992 BMW 5-Series/M5

Coming Soon
Click here to be added our waiting list. We use popular demand to decide for which vehicles and products to develop, so be sure to sign up to let us know you're interested. We will be able to notify you when this product becomes available.

Put in a valid email address and see if these people will do what the others have not.