cd player fitment in a radio spec'd csl.

cslsuperfan · 14-01-2009, 01:21 AM

ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GREATFULLY RECEIVED.
CSL FACTORY FITTED WITH BMW RADIO. CAN A BMW BUSINESS CD PLAYER BE FITTED WITHOUT ANY MAJOR MOD'S?

REGARDS

BEN.

**glendog74** · 14-01-2009, 01:50 AM

I would imagine that it would be straight forward as the wiring loom is already in place for the radio.

If i were you i would consider fitting an aftermarket head unit of some description, whether it be a cd player or iPod head unit, as the BMW player is hardly what you could class as 'hi-fi'...

So far i have replaced my old BMW Business CD player with an Alpine iDA-X300 iPod head unit as well as new Rainbow components on the back shelf. I have a second set of Rainbows to go in the front when i get a spare day to do it!

To put a new head unit in, all you need is a wiring adapter harness and aerial connector lead as well as a fascia surround to fill the hole nicely:

NZ_M3 · 14-01-2009, 03:31 AM

It's plug and play - I've done it with mine - the wiring's are exactly the same - even the ipod aux input line will work.

Just make sure that you get the latest CD53 model with the world tuner and sirius ready.

It also sounds a little better too - as rather than being an Alpine made unit, the Business CDs are made by Blaupunk (sp?)

SMD · 14-01-2009, 10:22 AM

Does anyone want to sell there standard BMW head Unit?

_Nathan_ · 14-01-2009, 01:07 PM

Yes, with a dension ipod cable too if you want it.

Will be coming out of the car in approx 2 weeks.

Roland · 14-01-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cslsuperfan

ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GREATFULLY RECEIVED.
CSL FACTORY FITTED WITH BMW RADIO. CAN A BMW BUSINESS CD PLAYER BE FITTED WITHOUT ANY MAJOR MOD'S?

REGARDS

BEN.

Yes, it will fit. Thats what i did, bevor i replaced it with a oem carbon molding.

regards, Roland

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14-01-2009, 01:50 AM	#2
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	I would imagine that it would be straight forward as the wiring loom is already in place for the radio. If i were you i would consider fitting an aftermarket head unit of some description, whether it be a cd player or iPod head unit, as the BMW player is hardly what you could class as 'hi-fi'... So far i have replaced my old BMW Business CD player with an Alpine iDA-X300 iPod head unit as well as new Rainbow components on the back shelf. I have a second set of Rainbows to go in the front when i get a spare day to do it! To put a new head unit in, all you need is a wiring adapter harness and aerial connector lead as well as a fascia surround to fill the hole nicely:

14-01-2009, 03:31 AM	#3
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	It's plug and play - I've done it with mine - the wiring's are exactly the same - even the ipod aux input line will work. Just make sure that you get the latest CD53 model with the world tuner and sirius ready. It also sounds a little better too - as rather than being an Alpine made unit, the Business CDs are made by Blaupunk (sp?)

14-01-2009, 10:22 AM	#4
SMD S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,505 Casino cash: $10726	Does anyone want to sell there standard BMW head Unit?

14-01-2009, 01:07 PM	#5
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Yes, with a dension ipod cable too if you want it. Will be coming out of the car in approx 2 weeks.