Thats what I use, simplest and cleanest. However, I added a A2DP 3.5mm bluetooth device on the end. Now I dont have to use iPOD, but also can use spotify and stream off phone over bluetooth.

Simple, clean and looks OEM. Bluetooth hidden in sunglasses unit.

I just fitted a genuine BMW Aux connector, fitted the female 3.5 jack into the back of the tray (which needs to be countersunk from the back as the tray material is thicker than the thread on the jack is long!!) and run a 2 foot 3.5 jack cable to the ipod.

It is only an aux in so can't control the ipod but as the ipod is closer than the stereo anyway so it's not an issue!

Think I paid £52 from the local BMW dealer, or £62 delivered from the bay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/19070...ff14=83&ff19=0

The plate included from BMW with 'Auxiliary Input' printed on it is removable so the only thing that shows on the inside of the tray is the 5mm diameter female jack socket!!

I've got the same :thumbs: It works a treat.

I've bought this cable, how have people routed it? How does the Bluetooth adapter connect on if I go down that route.

I'm assuming none of this is powered?

Pioneer DEH-X8500DAB
 

Went for a Pioneer DEH-X8500DAB and its awesome - so much so I got 3 of them for our cars.

£170 each at Halfords, £20 for a DAB aerial again Halfords and about £10 for a fascia/fitting kit - this time Amazon.

Streams iPhone (and Android) via Bluetooth or cable (not sure if Android is cable), has built in Parrot hands-free (mic included) and Planet Rock all day on DAB. Also 2 USB ports on the back (extension lead included), an SD card slot and outputs for more serious speaker/amp systems.

Whats not to love????

How it looks :) I'm sure it works very well though.

Haha, yep - that's a fair point, it's like having a bleedin' 70s Disco in the car. More suited to a pimped Saxo I guess. I think it can be toned down, still working out how everything works.

Ah, ah, ah, ah stayin alive, stayin alive . . .