Group Buy: CD43 In Dash BMW CD Player

[JMI]

About those connectors, do you have any or a part number?

Thanks

[95///M3]

About those connectors, do you have any or a part number?

Thanks

There are two versions....

2 Kanal - 65 12 8 350 192 -$54
4 kanal - 65 12 9 410 558 -$43

You may need the antenna adapter too:
65 12 1 388 950 -$13

I have the 4 channel piece on its way to me right now.

This Group Buy has been extended due to the fact that the whole process even to where we are now I have been learning more and more facts. Everything has come together nicely, these final details will be awesome if everything works out!

Jimmy

[Elekta]

thanks!

I will take what ever connectors or pigtails you make also, just let me know if you need some more scratch.

The elekta has no working deck in it, and I have no idea what shape the head unit connector is in. The touring did not have the rear CD player and therefore I assume no prewire to the rear, and I can only surmise this because of the boot panel cover being sculpted and not bulbous (see left area)

[JMI]

There are two versions....

2 Kanal - 65 12 8 350 192 -$54
4 kanal - 65 12 9 410 558 -$43

You may need the antenna adapter too:
65 12 1 388 950 -$13


Jimmy

Jimmy,

Do you know if the connectors will make the CD43 a plug and play unit on a 1989 535i (11/88 build)? Be a big help if you know.

TIA

Jim

[95///M3]

Ideally that is the plan. I expect to have the BMW harness here on Friday (it is coming from Germany).

Jimmy

[swenpro]

COMPLETE!

Ok, so if you ordered a CD43... you should have received it by now.

If you ordered a CD43 and DICE... they wlll go out tomorrow along with the custom harness.

Just to clarify, Jimmy, did these in fact ship out on 5/30/07 (so I know if I should be expecting a package) or are you still waiting on these other parts for those of us who ordered CD43 + DICE for late model E34s?

Greg

[swenpro]

Just to clarify, Jimmy, did these in fact ship out on 5/30/07 (so I know if I should be expecting a package) or are you still waiting on these other parts for those of us who ordered CD43 + DICE for late model E34s?

Greg

Got your PM, thanks!

[95///M3]

I received in the "4 Channel" adapter for those who dont have the newer 17 pin connection. If your stock radio has 2 little white and 2 black round conncetors, this is the adapter for you. I have some "2 Channel" adapters on the way for the other versions. For some reason I have a hunch that most will be the 2 channel.

Also, to those who had DICE units shipped. I think I forgot to include the three 3M t-tap connectors. I greatly apologize and can get these out to you ASAP. Please let me know who I missed so I can make it right for you. I apologize and will make sure to double check on future shipments!

Jimmy

[PScalfano]

I received my CD43 and DICE, and had the CD43 put in within a few minutes. The CD43 is a very nice plug and play upgrade. The biggest improvement I have noticed so far is a much improved soundstage when the top and windows are down. Does anyone know where I can get a user's manual for the CD43, whether it's PDF or if I can order it somewhere?

I think you may have forgotten the T-Tap connectors though Jimmy. I looked for some locally but the only ones I found would force me to cut the harness you built. So at your convenience please send the T-Taps. I am really pleased with the wiring harnesses you made and the instructions you enclosed. Can't wait to get the DICE up and running, but as for now the CD player is serving me very well.

Pictures to come after DICE is installed. Thanks Jimmy!

[95///M3]

I apologize for not including the connectors. It pisses me off because I thought I was more on top of shipping them out. I will put them in an envelope and get them out to you first thing on Monday.

Also, for the manuals. I ordered in 2 for myself. I think they are around 8 bucks or so. If you want one let me know.

Jimmy