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1) What newer OEM head units will fit in an '04 M3? There appear to be some decent deals on ebay for 06-07 head units, but I don't know if they'll work.
2) Is there any info anywhere on what I'd need to be aware of for handling any anti-theft mechanism in the radio. I'd seem mention, but nothing specific, and I'd hate to get stuck with a head unit that won't work.
3) What additional hardware is necessary to integrate Sirius to the OEM head unit? The XM tuners and adapters are fairly inexpensive, but from what I've found so far, the Sirius hardware is fairly expensive.
4) Do the newer head units have an aux out port for MP3 players etc, or do they still require something like the AuxMod Basic from http://www.sylfex.com?
5) What does everyone else prefer? Would I be better off just replacing the head unit with an aftermarket system? I'd like to keep OEM appearance, but depending on the cost of all the components, I might just choose to replace the whole head unit.
Thanks!!
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1) Only '05 is a direct replacement. A '06-'08 (not '08.5) will work, but you'll have to manually splice the LCD into the HU's harness
2) No anti-theft (i.e. a code you have to input when removing the stereo)
3) In addition to a HU with the SAT button you need the sirius receiver/wiring/antenna. That comes in a kit.
4) The ACI isn't integrated to the HU, rather it plugs into the stereo. If you just want a simple input you'd be better off going with an AuxMod or a grom unit.
5) To each his own. Compared to many aftermarket HU's, and stand alone SAT units the OEM one isn't all that great, esp. since it doesn't auto-scroll the text info. From Mazda the sirius kit is ~$300, though you can usually find them on ebay for around $150.
1) What newer OEM head units will fit in an '04 M3? There appear to be some decent deals on ebay for 06-07 head units, but I don't know if they'll work.
2) Is there any info anywhere on what I'd need to be aware of for handling any anti-theft mechanism in the radio. I'd seem mention, but nothing specific, and I'd hate to get stuck with a head unit that won't work.
3) What additional hardware is necessary to integrate Sirius to the OEM head unit? The XM tuners and adapters are fairly inexpensive, but from what I've found so far, the Sirius hardware is fairly expensive.
4) Do the newer head units have an aux out port for MP3 players etc, or do they still require something like the AuxMod Basic from http://www.sylfex.com?
5) What does everyone else prefer? Would I be better off just replacing the head unit with an aftermarket system? I'd like to keep OEM appearance, but depending on the cost of all the components, I might just choose to replace the whole head unit.
Thanks!!
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1) Only '05 is a direct replacement. A '06-'08 (not '08.5) will work, but you'll have to manually splice the LCD into the HU's harness
2) No anti-theft (i.e. a code you have to input when removing the stereo)
3) In addition to a HU with the SAT button you need the sirius receiver/wiring/antenna. That comes in a kit.
4) The ACI isn't integrated to the HU, rather it plugs into the stereo. If you just want a simple input you'd be better off going with an AuxMod or a grom unit.
5) To each his own. Compared to many aftermarket HU's, and stand alone SAT units the OEM one isn't all that great, esp. since it doesn't auto-scroll the text info. From Mazda the sirius kit is ~$300, though you can usually find them on ebay for around $150.
