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12-03-2009, 10:26 PM | #1 |
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Finally got Intravee installed
Finally got the Intravee + KCA-420i installed. My major hurdle was first figuring out that one needed to remove the OEM iPod adapter, and second, figuring out how exactly to go about doing that.
Several hours of fidgeting and re-configuring wiring harnesses later, I'm back in business and have everything hooked up properly. Now I just need to put the trunk back together, which will hopefully not be as challenging as taking it apart. Overall, the Intravee is such an improvement over the OEM iPod adatper I'd say it would be worth twice the install time it took me compared to the enjoyment I'll get out of it. |
12-04-2009, 09:31 AM | #3 |
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I removed some of the trunk carpet, and just pull the rest back out of the way. I did have to take the radio out, but that was only because i had the factory ipod adapter which had to be removed to hook the cd changer wires in the trunk back up.
Intravee is "installed" (stuffed) into the cutout behind the storage console. I drilled a hole for the ipod connector where the blank for the factory cd changer would have been. KCA-420i is mounted with zip ties to the brackets for the bluetooth / com modules behind the trunk carpet. |
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12-04-2009, 07:37 PM | #4 |
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Is the factory ipod adapter standard or did someone put it there for you previously? I am wondering if I need to do the same thing...if it's accessing the trunk...I believe it's not as tedious as having to remove the dash...hence my question...Thanks for answering.
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12-05-2009, 02:20 PM | #5 |
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The adapter I removed was a BMW OEM part that had been installed by a dealer before I bought the car. If you have an iPod connector in the glove box and you didn't put it there, this is most likely what you have.
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12-05-2009, 04:24 PM | #6 |
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Otherwise all your connections are in the trunk right? You only have to pull all the carpet away and make your connections back there?
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12-09-2009, 11:43 PM | #7 |
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I just installed mine too. Only needed in the trunk, I put the ipod cable through the puchout in the center console. I mounted the intravee, 420i and a HD 550 radio module in the trunk, plenty of room behind the seat. I'm really happy with it, using it with the nav screen. I have a 2007 coupe. The istall it really easy, once you get the carpet and other pieces out.
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12-10-2009, 06:00 AM | #8 |
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how is your HD550 working out for you with the intravee? How is the sound quality with HD radio with the Z4 sound system? Does the intravee control it so you can have all your presets just like regular radio? I don't see too much about HD radio on intravee's website...hence my questions. Thanks |
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12-11-2009, 11:12 AM | #11 |
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