confused: BMWPILA, Soundgate, Blitzsafe

michelito · 05-06-2003, 04:21 PM

Yes, I did search, but I'm going into information overload...
I have a new 2003 325ci. I'd like to plug in an MP3 or MD player, so I need an AUX input. Eventually, I may want to plug in something like a PhatBox (waaaaayyyy too expensive in $CAN for now) or a CD/MP3 changer, although I can't say that I would want to use that much space in the trunk (when you have to replace the left trunk liner)...
What's my best option?
I've read about BMWPILA, Soundgate, Blitzsafe... which one should I get, and where (best price...)

Thanks all!

MCD007 · 05-06-2003, 05:42 PM

I have a BMWPILA if you want to buy it.

Dev · 05-06-2003, 07:01 PM

You can run the Alpine CHA-S634 MP3/CD changer.

Parts needed:
a. Alpine CHA-S634 CD Changer (estimated: $250 US)
b. SoundGate or Blitzsafe adapter (estimate: $99 US)
c. Alpine KCA130B adapter (estimate: $20 US)

You may be able to find cheaper prices on the net. Those are just estimates. Go to this page and look for the images that WolfGang posted (you may have to scroll down a bit).

johnhab · 05-06-2003, 10:49 PM

Yes, you want the Blitzsafe. Note there's two kinds -- one allows you to connect ONLY an aux input, but no changer, while the other allows you to connect BOTH an aux input and a changer.

Peripheral makes their "Docking Station" product, but it's way too expensive, unless you think you're going to need to connect more than ONE aux device, as it allows multiple aux inputs.

05-06-2003, 04:21 PM	#1
michelito Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 72 My Ride: 2003 325ci SP View My Garage	confused: BMWPILA, Soundgate, Blitzsafe Yes, I did search, but I'm going into information overload... I have a new 2003 325ci. I'd like to plug in an MP3 or MD player, so I need an AUX input. Eventually, I may want to plug in something like a PhatBox (waaaaayyyy too expensive in $CAN for now) or a CD/MP3 changer, although I can't say that I would want to use that much space in the trunk (when you have to replace the left trunk liner)... What's my best option? I've read about BMWPILA, Soundgate, Blitzsafe... which one should I get, and where (best price...) Thanks all!

05-06-2003, 05:42 PM	#2
MCD007 Im The Man Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 1,191 My Ride: 325ci View My Garage	I have a BMWPILA if you want to buy it. __________________

05-06-2003, 07:01 PM	#3
Dev PSHOPWERKS Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: E46Fanatics.com Posts: 4,526 My Ride: Yellow Porsche GT2 View My Garage	You can run the Alpine CHA-S634 MP3/CD changer. Parts needed: a. Alpine CHA-S634 CD Changer (estimated: $250 US) b. SoundGate or Blitzsafe adapter (estimate: $99 US) c. Alpine KCA130B adapter (estimate: $20 US) You may be able to find cheaper prices on the net. Those are just estimates. Go to this page and look for the images that WolfGang posted (you may have to scroll down a bit). __________________ PSHOPWERKS Mods: 1 Inch Nail in Tire \| Purple painted calipers (you know you like Purple calipers) Current Hate Level: 10 \| Previous Hate Level: 9 The hatin' level on the E46Fanatics.com board. Last edited by Dev; 05-06-2003 at 07:04 PM.

05-06-2003, 10:49 PM	#4
johnhab Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 690 My Ride: '02 330xi View My Garage	Yes, you want the Blitzsafe. Note there's two kinds -- one allows you to connect ONLY an aux input, but no changer, while the other allows you to connect BOTH an aux input and a changer. Peripheral makes their "Docking Station" product, but it's way too expensive, unless you think you're going to need to connect more than ONE aux device, as it allows multiple aux inputs. __________________ Better picture coming!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: