Dension USA ice>Link Plus Group Buy - Going on until May 31st! - $179 Shipped!

[DensionUSA]

Greetings all!

This is the official Group Buy for the Dension ice>Link Plus for BMW. The ICE Link will be applicable to most BMW models from 1996-2005 - see the description for specific details on your vehicle.

SPECIAL NOTES
Closing date: May 30th, 6PM PST

Below is a 16-page booklet giving a full description of the ice>Link Plus kit for your BMW. This requires that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed:

http://densionusa.com/forum/Product_Catalogue_BMW.pdf
[860kb, 14 pages] Requires Adobe Acrobat 5.0 or later to view

APPLICATIONS

3-series, including M3 [1996-2005]
5-series, including M5 [1996-2003]
7-series [September 1998-2001]
X3 [2003-2005]
X5 [2000-2005]
Z3, including M-Roadster [1996-2002]
Z4 [2003-2005]
Z8 [2000-2003]

K1200LT Motorcycle [1998-2005]

The ice>Link Plus is compatible with BMW stock radios of the following:

BMW Business Cassette
BMW Business CD
Navigation

PRICING FOR BMW & Mini APPLICATIONS

Retail price: $199 + shipping
40+ GB price: $179 shipped*
Minimum number of people needed for GB pricing: 40

*CA residents have to pay tax

At this time, there is no discount on mounts. However, if you purchase a pro clip mount, this will not add on additional shipping.

[DensionUSA]

SHIPPING AND APPLICABLE TAXES
Shipping will be FedEx ground and is included in the group buy pricing above. If you purchase more than one unit, then it is still $179 for each unit all with free shipping + Tax if you reside in CA.

Information (including ID3v2 text & installation manuals) regarding the ice>Link Plus can be found in this link:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=237661

For ALL technical questions, or GB status please contact Tom Guagliardo at tom@densionusa.com or 562.595.5153 x115.

MOST IMPORTANT PART: HOW TO GET IN ON THIS GB
If you want in on this GB, you need to contact myself via phone/email to verify a position on the list with the following information, once approved – you will be given a Participation number as confirmation.

-name
-billing/shipping address
-contact number
-times you prefer to be contacted
-year, make and model of vehicle
-head unit you have
-connection you want (Radio Interface or CD changer interface)
-Interface desired (Active Cradle or Docking Cable)
-iPod model you have
-Mount or accessories you want- these are NOT included in the $179 shipped price

[B]Important points:

If you have the following options, you will require the Trunk Interface kit, other vehicles can choose between the Radio Interface or Trunk interface – each offers the same features:

Bluetooth
Sirius Radio
Digital Sound Processing (not applicable to 3-series)

Tracking Numbers will be provided via email when orders are shipped. As soon as the minimum orders are met - we will need 7 days to complete orders and ship, however, we expect orders to be shipped much sooner.

All inquiries/participants can contact Tom Guagliardo @ Dension USA at 866.822.3673 x115 or via email tom@densionusa.com.




shameless plug: Keep in mind, installation is available for those within the SoCal area as well, email me for details. :hi:

[DensionUSA]

Confirmed Group Buy Participants:

1. backdoc

Those who have replied will be added to the list soon.

[kbz808]

what's the difference on Radio Interface and CD changer ingerface?
also the Interface desired, Active Cradle or Docking Cable??
TIA :)

[DensionUSA]

what's the difference on Radio Interface and CD changer ingerface?
also the Interface desired, Active Cradle or Docking Cable??
TIA :)

Radio Interface: Connects behind radio, require radio to be removed but no cabling needs to be run.

Trunk Interface: Uses CD Changer connection in trunk, does not require radio to be removed.

Active Cradle: "Docking Station" for iPod, requires Pro Clip for mounting or a flat surface.

Docking Cable: Small iPod Connector - allow for "stealth" install, such as eurotray, glovebox or sunglass holder.

[DensionUSA]

Confirmed Group Buy Participants:

1. backdoc
2. topspd
3. sig5x
4. 0zerocool0
5. carbonBlack
6. TLP-96M3/2

More being added as we speak. :thumbup:

[Nick@Jlevi SW]

Very cool man...too bad I didn't wait. I am happy with my icelink :)

[Eduardo1971]

Radio Interface: Connects behind radio, require radio to be removed but no cabling needs to be run.

Trunk Interface: Uses CD Changer connection in trunk, does not require radio to be removed.

Active Cradle: "Docking Station" for iPod, requires Pro Clip for mounting or a flat surface.

Docking Cable: Small iPod Connector - allow for "stealth" install, such as eurotray, glovebox or sunglass holder.

Tom: the active cradle also functions in 'charging' one's iPod? The Docking Cable does not?

In addition, since I have a OEM Navi screen how difficult is the 'running' of the cable? Err, where do I run it (the cable) to (oh wait-the iPod right!)?
How visible is the cable (since my E46 is pre-wired for the CD changer).

Cheers!

[DensionUSA]

Tom: the active cradle also functions in 'charging' one's iPod? The Docking Cable does not?

In addition, since I have a OEM Navi screen how difficult is the 'running' of the cable? Err, where do I run it (the cable) to (oh wait-the iPod right!)?
How visible is the cable (since my E46 is pre-wired for the CD changer).

Cheers!

The Dock Cable and Active Cradle offer the same features, the Active Cradle just "shocases" the ipod for you and offers a sturdy mount. Cable visibility depends on installation, usually you only see about 3-4".

[DensionUSA]

Confirmed Group Buy Participants:

1. backdoc
2. topspd
3. sig5x [awaiting complete information]
4. 0zerocool0 [awaiting complete information]
5. carbonBlack
6. TLP-96M3/2 [awaiting complete information]
7. loosejuice
8. brettm3
9. john0990
10. jiriki [awaiting complete information]
11. nyman
12. STALKER [awaiting complete information]
13. kbz808 [awaiting complete information]
14. Marcopolo
15. Carl Highley
16. KC-10boom

More being added as we speak. :thumbsup:

[Eduardo1971]

The Dock Cable and Active Cradle offer the same features, the Active Cradle just "shocases" the ipod for you and offers a sturdy mount. Cable visibility depends on installation, usually you only see about 3-4".

For the trunk installation where do I run the cable through (do I remove part of the carpet?)

How much do charge for installation (trunk)?

Any pictures demonstrating cable visibility?

Cheers!

[DensionUSA]

For the trunk installation where do I run the cable through (do I remove part of the carpet?)

How much do charge for installation (trunk)?

Any pictures demonstrating cable visibility?

Cheers!

Here are the Trunk Interface instructions, pictures and all:

ice>Link Plus Trunk Interface Kit Installation Instructions:
http://densionusa.com/forum/Installs/ice_Link/I20BMWT0305_inst.pdf
[736kb, 7 pages] Requires Adobe Acrobat 5.0 or later to view

As for installation, please contact me via email with your location and I will provide a quote.

[bluecougar]

Stupid ques:

Can I purchase just the active cradle? I already have a direct hook up to my aftermarket headunit and I've been looking for an ipod holder...

[DensionUSA]

Stupid ques:

Can I purchase just the active cradle? I already have a direct hook up to my aftermarket headunit and I've been looking for an ipod holder...

It will work as a holder, but not charge or provide any other interface for the iPod.

to be perfectly honest, the Pro Clip Mounts/Holders may be what you are looking for. You will need the vehicle specific mount and iPod holder for a complete solution.

www.proclipusa.com

[bluecougar]

Thx Tom for the quick reply, but we both know the Dension holder looks way way way way better :P

How much for the holder alone?

[DensionUSA]

Thx Tom for the quick reply, but we both know the Dension holder looks way way way way better :P

How much for the holder alone?

Active Cradle alone is $39 - feel free to contact me directly to place an order!

[DensionUSA]

Confirmed Group Buy Participants:

1. backdoc
2. topspd
3. sig5x [awaiting complete information]
4. 0zerocool0 [awaiting complete information]
5. carbonBlack
6. TLP-96M3/2 [awaiting complete information]
7. loosejuice
8. brettm3
9. john0990
10. jiriki [awaiting complete information]
11. nyman
12. STALKER [awaiting complete information]
13. kbz808 [awaiting complete information]
14. Marcopolo
15. Carl Highley
16. KC-10boom
17. just_johnny

[jazzy_james]

Is there a difference in purchasing the dension ice>link plus from this group buy versus Best Buy besides the price? $179 versus $199?

Just want to know since there's a 10% coupon (http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/en_US/images/external/emailpdf/Best%20Buy%20Coupons.pdf) online for Best Buy.

May pick up an ice>link plus this weekend if it's the same. Please let me know.

[DensionUSA]

Is there a difference in purchasing the dension ice>link plus from this group buy versus Best Buy besides the price? $179 versus $199?

Just want to know since there's a 10% coupon (http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/en_US/images/external/emailpdf/Best%20Buy%20Coupons.pdf) online for Best Buy.

May pick up an ice>link plus this weekend if it's the same. Please let me know.

Same kit, however this is for the Trunk interface (not sure if you are looking for radio version) and includes the Active Cradle. If you do not reside in CA, you will save sales tax as well.

Things to keep in mind before ordering!

[jazzy_james]

Looks like the same kit at Best Buy too with Active Cradle. See here (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7049384&type=product&id=1108124556237).

Thanks...

[kbz808]

I would get it from Dension since they're the site sponsor here, but if we can't get 40 people by the end of the month, I guess that leave me/us no choice but to get it at BestBuy..

[DensionUSA]

:clap:

[loosejuice]

Quick question, I looked at the Best Buy description, and they say you can cycle through 5 play lists. I was under the impression that you can have more than that. Was I mistaken? Also, the ID tags will be shown on the Business CD screen correct? Thanks for any light shed on this!

[DensionUSA]

Quick question, I looked at the Best Buy description, and they say you can cycle through 5 play lists. I was under the impression that you can have more than that. Was I mistaken? Also, the ID tags will be shown on the Business CD screen correct? Thanks for any light shed on this!

Playlists 1-5 are quick buttons. Playlists 6 and greater must be accessed through the ice>Link Playlist Browser.

[audiphile]

Playlists 1-5 are quick buttons. Playlists 6 and greater must be accessed through the ice>Link Playlist Browser.


How about the ID Tags on the radio - has that function been released yet?

thanks

[DensionUSA]

How about the ID Tags on the radio - has that function been released yet?

thanks

ID3 text has been out for some time now (since early Jan).

[DensionUSA]

Confirmed Group Buy Participants:

1. backdoc
2. topspd
3. sig5x [unconfirmed - awaiting complete information]
4. 0zerocool0
5. carbonBlack
6. TLP-96M3/2
7. loosejuice
8. brettm3
9. john0990
10. jiriki
11. nyman
12. STALKER [unconfirmed - awaiting complete information]
13. kbz808 [unconfirmed - awaiting complete information]
14. Marcopolo
15. Carl Highley
16. KC-10boom
17. just_johnny
18. Vader
19. kidsdoc
20. kbz808
21. ptrhld
22. LI_BIMMER
23. kbs
24. NVNCIBL330

[kbz808]

any update? do we have enough of people?? :bump:

[aLRighT]

any update? do we have enough of people?? :bump:

I emailed him this afternoon but got no reply yet -

[DensionUSA]

I emailed him this afternoon but got no reply yet -

Still need 14 more people by tomorrow evening! :eeps:

[LCB]

1. backdoc
2. topspd
3. sig5x [unconfirmed - awaiting complete information]
4. 0zerocool0
5. carbonBlack
6. TLP-96M3/2
7. loosejuice
8. brettm3
9. john0990
10. jiriki
11. nyman
12. STALKER [unconfirmed - awaiting complete information]
13. kbz808 [unconfirmed - awaiting complete information]
14. Marcopolo
15. Carl Highley
16. KC-10boom
17. just_johnny
18. Vader
19. kidsdoc
20. kbz808
21. ptrhld
22. LI_BIMMER
23. kbs
24. NVNCIBL330
25. LCB

[Nyman]

update? i hate waiting...thanks!

[Tutankhamon]

update? i hate waiting...thanks!

same here, is this GB over with or has it been extended. I believe I may be interested.

[DensionUSA]

same here, is this GB over with or has it been extended. I believe I may be interested.

There was a mistake with the dates over the holiday weekend, the GB will be ending today, May 31st.

[DensionUSA]

25. LCB

I will need your information before you can be added to the listing. PLease contact me via phone or email by the end of today to be verified!

[DensionUSA]

Ok - last day! We need 5 more people to make this a go!

Confirmed Group Buy Participants:

1. backdoc
2. topspd
3. sig5x
4. 0zerocool0
5. carbonBlack
6. TLP-96M3/2
7. loosejuice
8. brettm3
9. john0990
10. jiriki
11. nyman
12. kbz808
13. Marcopolo
14. Carl Highley
15. KC-10boom
16. just_johnny
17. Vader
18. kidsdoc
19. kbz808
20. ptrhld
21. LI_BIMMER
22. kbs
23. NVNCIBL330
24. Mr.Incredible
25. Nag725
26. wuzin
27. amanb
28. beedeeman
29. aLRighT
30. Bimmer54
31. BM-MAN
32. ChrisFastM3
33. mooch
34. JaredT
35. zracat


UNVERIFIED Participants (awaiting complete information):

1. STALKER [unconfirmed - awaiting complete information]
2. No Screen Name
3. LCB [unconfirmed - awaiting complete information]

[DensionUSA]

Confirmed Group Buy Participants:

1. backdoc
2. topspd
3. sig5x
4. 0zerocool0
5. carbonBlack
6. TLP-96M3/2
7. loosejuice
8. brettm3
9. john0990
10. jiriki
11. nyman
12. kbz808
13. Marcopolo
14. Carl Highley
15. KC-10boom
16. just_johnny
17. Vader
18. kidsdoc
19. kbz808
20. ptrhld
21. LI_BIMMER
22. kbs
23. NVNCIBL330
24. Mr.Incredible
25. Nag725
26. wuzin
27. amanb
28. beedeeman
29. aLRighT
30. Bimmer54
31. BM-MAN
32. ChrisFastM3
33. mooch
34. JaredT
35. zracat
36. suds325


UNVERIFIED Participants (awaiting complete information):

1. STALKER [unconfirmed - awaiting complete information]
2. No Screen Name
3. LCB [unconfirmed - awaiting complete information]

[Nyman]

come on people!

[DensionUSA]

Confirmed Group Buy Participants:

1. backdoc
2. topspd
3. sig5x
4. 0zerocool0
5. carbonBlack
6. TLP-96M3/2
7. loosejuice
8. brettm3
9. john0990
10. jiriki
11. nyman
12. kbz808
13. Marcopolo
14. Carl Highley
15. KC-10boom
16. just_johnny
17. Vader
18. kidsdoc
19. kbz808
20. ptrhld
21. LI_BIMMER
22. kbs
23. NVNCIBL330
24. Mr.Incredible
25. Nag725
26. wuzin
27. amanb
28. beedeeman
29. aLRighT
30. Bimmer54
31. BM-MAN
32. ChrisFastM3
33. mooch
34. JaredT
35. zracat
36. suds325
37. realshakazulu
38. achiu99


UNVERIFIED Participants (awaiting complete information):

1. STALKER [unconfirmed - awaiting complete information]
2. No Screen Name
3. LCB [unconfirmed - awaiting complete information]

[DensionUSA]

Guys - looks like we met the 40 minimum people needed to make this happen! If your name is not on the list below, contact me by end of business day today to be placed on the list.

We will keep the buy open until 6PM PST.

Those that are marked "unconfirmed" - I still need your information!

Confirmed Group Buy Participants:

1. backdoc
2. topspd
3. sig5x
4. 0zerocool0
5. carbonBlack
6. TLP-96M3/2
7. loosejuice
8. brettm3
9. john0990
10. jiriki
11. nyman
12. kbz808
13. Marcopolo
14. Carl Highley
15. KC-10boom
16. just_johnny
17. Vader
18. kidsdoc
19. kbz808
20. ptrhld
21. LI_BIMMER
22. kbs
23. NVNCIBL330
24. Mr.Incredible
25. Nag725
26. wuzin
27. amanb
28. beedeeman
29. aLRighT
30. Bimmer54
31. BM-MAN
32. ChrisFastM3
33. mooch
34. JaredT
35. zracat
36. suds325
37. realshakazulu
38. achiu99
39. 1quickCBLKM3
40. daytonaviolet


UNVERIFIED Participants (awaiting complete information):

1. STALKER [unconfirmed - awaiting complete information]
2. No Screen Name
3. LCB [unconfirmed - awaiting complete information]

[eelnoraa]

Is the group buy still good now?

I did not see this group buy post until now.

eel

[DensionUSA]

Is the group buy still good now?

I did not see this group buy post until now.

eel

If you want to be on the GB, call me NOW! It "officially" ended 1 minute ago. :omg:

Phone number is in my signature.

[DensionUSA]

Group Buy Closed

Thanks all for making this happen, to those who are participating, we will be calling for confirmation within the next 1-2 days.

:thumbup:

[eelnoraa]

If you want to be on the GB, call me NOW! It "officially" ended 1 minute ago. :omg:

Phone number is in my signature.

I called and left a message. I guess you guys are off. I will call you guys again tomorrow.

eel

[kbz808]

Group Buy Closed

Thanks all for making this happen, to those who are participating, we will be calling for confirmation within the next 1-2 days.

:thumbup:

:clap: :bump:

[chal2les]

Call me first! :bow:

[Mark@vfive]

Hey, can I stilll get in on this group buy? I posted my name in the original thread, but it must have gotten deleted somehow when the list was copied to this thread..my name was in between kidsdoc and kbs

heres a link of the original thread,

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=256477&page=3&pp=20&highlight=mark%40vfive



thanks

[loosejuice]

Any word on whether or not shipping has begun?

[DensionUSA]

Any word on whether or not shipping has begun?

Shipping begins on Monday, we are collecting the last details of billing information as we speak!

[IGotId]

Shipping begins on Monday, we are collecting the last details of billing information as we speak!

thanks for the great service Tom! :thumbup:

[kbz808]

thx Tom :thumbup:

[BimmerDoc]

Hey, can I stilll get in on this group buy? I posted my name in the original thread, but it must have gotten deleted somehow when the list was copied to this thread..my name was in between kidsdoc and kbs

heres a link of the original thread,

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=256477&page=3&pp=20&highlight=mark%40vfive



thanks
Tom,
same here, did not know gb was switched here. Can you add us? :dunno:

[DensionUSA]

Tom,
same here, did not know gb was switched here. Can you add us? :dunno:

Sorry, all 40 GB units were spoken for as of Tuesday. :cry:

[aLRighT]

Got it today...
Fedex called when I was at work... I was able to hold him there and quickly drive home

Took me a long time to find the hidden cables behind the HK AMP (while the cover kept falling on my back)...

After that it was easy breezy.... I am now happy and gonna go for a sweet dream

[aLRighT]

Got it today...
Fedex called when I was at work... I was able to hold him there and quickly drive home

Took me a long time to find the hidden cables behind the HK AMP (while the cover kept falling on my back)...

After that it was easy breezy.... I am now happy and gonna go for a sweet dream
oh no.... not happy anymore...
I was just going through the threads about ID3 text and found a problem...

Mine is on firmware 2.1B and I have NAV!

Mr Tom.... please don't tell me I need to return it and wait for 30 days?

[eelnoraa]

Hi Tom

I just received mine today. Thanks for the GB and quick service.

I notice the my version number is V2.02. And I heard the newest version for NAV should be V2.07. Is there a way to update the firmware? What has change between V2.02 and 2.07?

eel

[loosejuice]

Thank you Tom, top notch service, top notch product. I installed it the day it arrived *yesterday* and don't have any complaints. Everything looks on the up and up!

[DensionUSA]

oh no.... not happy anymore...
I was just going through the threads about ID3 text and found a problem...

Mine is on firmware 2.1B and I have NAV!

Mr Tom.... please don't tell me I need to return it and wait for 30 days?

There's 2 things you can do.

1) don't enable text and reamin using 2.B1
2) If you would like to see text (keep in mind - still in beta for NAV vehicles), you must downgrade to v2.07 - this can be done on your end. Email me and I will give you instructions on how.

[DensionUSA]

Hi Tom

I just received mine today. Thanks for the GB and quick service.

I notice the my version number is V2.02. And I heard the newest version for NAV should be V2.07. Is there a way to update the firmware? What has change between V2.02 and 2.07?

eel

You're looking at the sticker on the bottom of the ILP module, which is the hardware version. You should have 2.B1 as well, this can be verified by looking atr the top right hand corner of the iPod screen during the warning message when connected to the ice>Link Plus.

[eelnoraa]

You're looking at the sticker on the bottom of the ILP module, which is the hardware version. You should have 2.B1 as well, this can be verified by looking atr the top right hand corner of the iPod screen during the warning message when connected to the ice>Link Plus.

Hi Tom

I just installed the ice>link, everything went smoothy. And yes, I do have firmware version 2.B1. I now have a few questions, I hope you can give me some ideas:

1. From other thread in this forum, I though 2.B1 is not for cars with NAV, is this true? If I have NAV, what is going to go wrong? If true, should I go back to a compatiable version?

2. So far, I have had time to play with it too much, but it seem that the ice>link menu is different than the one in the user manual on dension website. The menu has less items. I wonder if this is because I have NAV?

3. So is ID3 tag availabe for NAV through update? I ask because I have seen both YES and NO from you and Dension website. So should I go the update for ID3?

Thank you for your time and support.

eel

[DensionUSA]

1. From other thread in this forum, I though 2.B1 is not for cars with NAV, is this true? If I have NAV, what is going to go wrong? If true, should I go back to a compatiable version?

Firmware v2.B1 will work with cars with NAV, but only until text support is activated. Once text is activated, the menu disappears from the iPod and is trying to be written to an area that does not exist (non-NAV radio). This is why I suggest not running 2.B1 with NAV vehicles.

2. So far, I have had time to play with it too much, but it seem that the ice>link menu is different than the one in the user manual on dension website. The menu has less items. I wonder if this is because I have NAV?

This is because everything has been moved to the MID screen.

3. So is ID3 tag availabe for NAV through update? I ask because I have seen both YES and NO from you and Dension website. So should I go the update for ID3?

ID3 for NAV is available, but is still in Beta. If you plan on using NAV with the ice>Link Plus, the ID3 will overwrite the maps on the screen.

[kbz808]

big prop to Tom @ Dension, great item w/ instruction, easy to install.
for those who hesitate, i say IceLINK is a must!!! :thumbup:

*you got PM, Tom

[ChrisFastM3]

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Just got my ICELINK yesterday!!!! I havent installed it yet but, everything looks great :) Very clean and easy to follow instuctions too.

Thanks Again :hi:

[BM-MAN]

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Just got my ICELINK yesterday!!!! I havent installed it yet but, everything looks great :) Very clean and easy to follow instuctions too.

Thanks Again :hi:
Nice can't wait till mine get here. Should be tomorrow!!!! :woot:

Guys post pics of where u install your ipod....