BMW BUSINESS CD43 in my 89 E34

[uscharalph]

I know this has been talked about many times and there was already a thread show a walkthrough, but the picture's links had expired.

My next project is to install a business CD43 head unit in my 89 525i. I know the head unit connections don't line up as mine has the older connectors. My plan is to build an adapting harness.

I know I want the cd version of the head unit, but are there different models? I want to be sure to get the best one.

Next up would be adding DICE iPod integration, possibly even the unit which adds HD radio. Another additional add-on would be to install a trunk multi-cd player which would require me routing the appropriate cable. This add-on might be redundant if I can get my iPod connected.

Any tips or suggestions would be welcomed as well as if someone has that writeup (including pictures) where this was done before.

[Paul in NZ]

the dice part of the recent group buy has an "aux input".
here is the group buy thread
There is apparently a harness you can buy from bmw to adapt any car to the cd43.When i went to the dealer they couldnt tell me what i needed without actually looking at the wiring...they were too busy at the time.