BMW E46 Integrated Bluetooth and Voice Command for Less than $100 Pictorial DIY - Page 4

rellik · 12-10-2009, 10:41 AM

DUDE. Sweet work Delmarco. Three Cheers!

DADON4SHO · 12-10-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by delmarco

As an avid IBM Lenovo T60 user I suck at creating videos and my pictures and video clips are done on a 2004 5 megapix Nikon Coolpix 5200 camera that literally looks like it been thru war. I can't imagine shooting a 10-20 minute video on that thing.

The Bluetooth DIY took about 30 to 40 minutes with the bulk of that time spent trying to remove the upper centre vent and get the C/A connection thru to the upper vent area (its a tight space to work with if you have big manly hands-having someone with tiny hands to help will shave off about 10-15 minutes). The rest of the DIY is as easy as connecting Lego blocks.

For the value, performance and ease of this DIY I don't think there is a better thing you can do for yourself and your car right now.

thanks a lot man.
i really wanna do this. but it seems(and trust me i looked and looked) complicated for me... maybe just have ur gf hold the camera as you do the diy.
i would really appreciate it.

ps:how do you have your ipod set up?
are you using the dice kit? or some other super kool thing like this lol

sna77 · 12-10-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DADON4SHO

thanks a lot man.
i really wanna do this. but it seems(and trust me i looked and looked) complicated for me... maybe just have ur gf hold the camera as you do the diy.
i would really appreciate it.

Wait, you want him to unhook everything and re-do it, but this time making a video? Ha... No offense, but if you can't follow these instructions, which are incredibly detailed, you shouldn't be doing this yourself--pay a professional to do it for you.

BruceJ · 12-10-2009, 06:59 PM

Pulled harder, got the vent out, thought I was gonna break it and thats when it came out. Did the rest in 15 Minutes.

Thanks Delmarco - One of the most straight forward DIY's Ive ever done. The center vent, FYI for anybody else yet to do this: there are two upper and two lower stepped clips on the vent located on the top and bottom about one half inch in from the sides. Thats what is keeping the center vent in. They are designed that as you push the vent in the clips grab on a higher step and lock it tighter. Unfortunately you cant see them until you get the vent out. Maybe you can push down on the the whole vent assembley and then push out from the inside for the top clips and vice versa for the bottom. It's a SOB to get out by pulling and wiggling up and down. After looking at the clips you'll see why. I ended up with the same problem as Steve.325i on the mic. I really want the stealth look as well. I've got a MOTO™ W755 for a phone. I'm going to try cupping some sound insulation around the mic, leaving the mic vent as hopefully the only/major source of sound, soon as I figure out what to use. I may also try to remount and reposition the mic so that it is angled straight down. We'll see. Great MOD. Great DIY. Best bang for the buck on a Bimmer I've seen yet.

rares · 12-10-2009, 07:18 PM

Dude, this is absolutely fantastic, thanks so much for your time invested... This is why BMW rocks.. because of people like u.

steve.325i · 12-10-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DADON4SHO

maybe just have ur gf hold the camera as you do the diy. i would really appreciate it.

... I'm still giggling ... I don't know what else to say ...

steve.325i · 12-10-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceJ

I'm going to try cupping some sound insulation around the mic, leaving the mic vent as hopefully the only/major source of sound, soon as I figure out what to use. I may also try to remount and reposition the mic so that it is angled straight down.

I forgot to mention that. I also tried mounting the mic straight up behind the OEM mic vent making an upside down 'T'. To my surprise it was no improvement.

I also used some light weight packaging foam to surround the mic.

Unfortunately placing the mic below the headliner was the only way I could get it to sound clean.

snowcatxx87 · 12-11-2009, 10:14 AM

Is this removing AUX in / CD changer capabilities?

sycE46 · 12-11-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by snowcatxx87

Is this removing AUX in / CD changer capabilities?

No it doesn't remove AUX in / CD changer. All your accessories should still work.

ZZen330 · 12-12-2009, 12:07 AM

Hmm, I want to do this mod but two guys now have said the mic doesn't work well in the OEM hidden position. I want it stealth and not hanging below the console.

sna77 · 12-12-2009, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ZZen330

Hmm, I want to do this mod but two guys now have said the mic doesn't work well in the OEM hidden position. I want it stealth and not hanging below the console.

then buy the OEM kit...

Keno · 12-12-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sna77

Wait, you want him to unhook everything and re-do it, but this time making a video? Ha... No offense, but if you can't follow these instructions, which are incredibly detailed, you shouldn't be doing this yourself--pay a professional to do it for you.

LOL. people these days...

DANe46 · 12-13-2009, 04:03 AM

Anyone else order their Connects2 CTPPAR007 from www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk... taking forever for them to ship it... ordered this two weeks ago still hasn't arrived?? anyone...

BruceJ · 12-13-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DANe46

Anyone else order their Connects2 CTPPAR007 from www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk... taking forever for them to ship it... ordered this two weeks ago still hasn't arrived?? anyone...

Got mine from Liquid ICE on ebay - took about a week and a half, it is coming from the UK after all.

daytonaviolet · 12-13-2009, 01:55 PM

big props for you for sharing this info and setting up the DIY

ZZen330 · 12-14-2009, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sna77

then buy the OEM kit...

Nah, not going to spend that much $$$ on this. I'll wait to see if others are having the same issue as some seem to be doing ok with it.

To the guys who have ordered the kits, please update when you get them installed. Thanks.

mc5 · 12-14-2009, 07:06 AM

Will this work with the nav unit? The radio is in the trunk. thanks

delmarco · 12-14-2009, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sna77

Wait, you want him to unhook everything and re-do it, but this time making a video? Ha... No offense, but if you can't follow these instructions, which are incredibly detailed, you shouldn't be doing this yourself--pay a professional to do it for you.

lol. Thanks buddy. Sounds like someone needs to fix the resolution on their computer.

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Originally Posted by ZZen330

Hmm, I want to do this mod but two guys now have said the mic doesn't work well in the OEM hidden position. I want it stealth and not hanging below the console.

They are many many many other places you can place the mic that best suit your needs. OEM works and has been working for me perfectly.
That said, my gfriend C Class comes with the Bluetooth mic mounted under the ignition key insert next to the steering wheel column so that is one place you may thing to mount the mic. The mic wiring and parrot kit is very long and allows you to place the mic anywhere in your cabin. Use your imagination.

sycE46 · 12-14-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DANe46

Anyone else order their Connects2 CTPPAR007 from www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk... taking forever for them to ship it... ordered this two weeks ago still hasn't arrived?? anyone...

I ordered mine from there. it took about a week and half. Their customer service kinda sucks. It takes them forever to respond to emails.

farmdog · 12-14-2009, 10:28 PM

Is there a difference between the ck3000 and the ck3000 "black" edition?

12-10-2009, 10:41 AM	#61
rellik Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oregon (OR A GUN) Posts: 816 My Ride: is too slow... View My Garage	DUDE. Sweet work Delmarco. Three Cheers! __________________ 02' Black Sapphire Metallic 330i Sport, Cold Weather and Premium Packages * Dinan TCAI * Dinan Stage II engine software * Dinan performance tranny software * UUC TSE3 * ///M3 Steering wheel * ///M3 lip spoiler * UUC Slotted Front Rotors * Powerflex FCAB's * KONI FSD's * UUC StrutBarbarian * 35% tint * OEM (ULO) clears * 5000k bulbs * NGK Iridiums * Stewart WP * Delmarco's Bluetooth retrofit * LED Angel Eyes * 3K HID Fogs * USA Spec

12-10-2009, 06:59 PM	#64
BruceJ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 40 My Ride: 2007 Z4Si 2003 330i View My Garage	Secret of the Center Vent - It's got retaining clips !! Pulled harder, got the vent out, thought I was gonna break it and thats when it came out. Did the rest in 15 Minutes. Thanks Delmarco - One of the most straight forward DIY's Ive ever done. The center vent, FYI for anybody else yet to do this: there are two upper and two lower stepped clips on the vent located on the top and bottom about one half inch in from the sides. Thats what is keeping the center vent in. They are designed that as you push the vent in the clips grab on a higher step and lock it tighter. Unfortunately you cant see them until you get the vent out. Maybe you can push down on the the whole vent assembley and then push out from the inside for the top clips and vice versa for the bottom. It's a SOB to get out by pulling and wiggling up and down. After looking at the clips you'll see why. I ended up with the same problem as Steve.325i on the mic. I really want the stealth look as well. I've got a MOTO™ W755 for a phone. I'm going to try cupping some sound insulation around the mic, leaving the mic vent as hopefully the only/major source of sound, soon as I figure out what to use. I may also try to remount and reposition the mic so that it is angled straight down. We'll see. Great MOD. Great DIY. Best bang for the buck on a Bimmer I've seen yet. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by BruceJ; 12-13-2009 at 06:55 PM.

12-11-2009, 10:14 AM	#68
snowcatxx87 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 2,459 My Ride: 04 330CI View My Garage	Is this removing AUX in / CD changer capabilities? __________________ My Car \| Why Projector46 Suck \| Fix Crappy P46 w/ F1 Autohaus FXR \| Coupe One Touch Close Vents

12-13-2009, 04:03 AM	#73
DANe46 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 118 My Ride: 2004 BMW 325i E46 View My Garage	Anyone else order their Connects2 CTPPAR007 from www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk... taking forever for them to ship it... ordered this two weeks ago still hasn't arrived?? anyone... __________________

12-13-2009, 01:55 PM	#75
daytonaviolet Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,607 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	big props for you for sharing this info and setting up the DIY __________________

12-10-2009, 07:18 PM	#65
rares Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Downtown Posts: 858 My Ride: 02 S54 View My Garage	Dude, this is absolutely fantastic, thanks so much for your time invested... This is why BMW rocks.. because of people like u.

12-12-2009, 12:07 AM	#70
ZZen330 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,137 My Ride: 2002 330Ci View My Garage	Hmm, I want to do this mod but two guys now have said the mic doesn't work well in the OEM hidden position. I want it stealth and not hanging below the console.

12-14-2009, 07:06 AM	#77
mc5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Burlington Ontario Posts: 33 My Ride: m3 vert 04 View My Garage	Will this work with the nav unit? The radio is in the trunk. thanks __________________

12-14-2009, 10:28 PM	#80
farmdog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 625 My Ride: Acura TL View My Garage	Is there a difference between the ck3000 and the ck3000 "black" edition? __________________

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