lilei82 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 hello everyone, I have a 2003 Bmw x5 4.4 (which was made in japan). I had given up nav convertion because its cost. But i really like use ipod to listen mp3 and watch video through nav screen and speakers. Anyone could help me? Which one is the best? Dice or dension? Thanks for viewing my post. Kind regards Lee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 Hey, I'm going thru the same thing at the moment for my E39. Go to www.gadgets4u.co.nz for DICE. Richard seems really good - I am buying a setup off him as we speak. They're supposedly very easy to install! A few others here have good opinions on this stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilei82 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 Thanks. How can i contact Richard? How much is Dice kit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camera doctor 25 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) I too have just fitted a DICE from Richard to my E39 Touring The first unit had some issues, and Richard replaced it no worries! 2nd unit works great. So easy to install: 1. Disconnect Car Battery 2. Locate and disconnect the two plugs to the CD Changer ( I took changer right out and left it out ) 3. Run cable to front of car 4. Find a suitable place for the DICE box ( mine is just in the glovebox at present ) 5. Plug cable from DICE box to ipod 6. Reconnect Car battery 7. Program DICE features, such as where to view song Text etc ( Goto DICE website for manual ) Edit for spelling mistakes ! Edited May 31, 2010 by camera doctor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) Go to http://gadgets4u.co.nz/index.php?pr=Contact_Us Or call 021 506 597 And mine was $265. He also mentioned that he is getting new bluetooth integrated ones from the States if you are interested. Thanks. How can i contact Richard? How much is Dice kit Edited May 31, 2010 by brunch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilei82 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 Thanks camera doctor. Brunch, yours can play video thru widesrceen? That's so cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablo23 1 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 got a dice last year there great wonder what new features the next version will have Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 No I believe mine is audio only (not interested in videos). Just give Richard a call - he's a helpful guy and will have what you need. Thanks camera doctor. Brunch, yours can play video thru widesrceen? That's so cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilei82 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2010 ok. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 I have a 2003 Bmw x5 4.4 (which was made in japan). I had given up nav convertion because its cost. Hi, Did you know you can convert your X5 Japane nav+TV system with not-so-nice fonts graphics to a full Euro compliant TV system 8without the nav) just by unplugging one connector? If you unplug the Jap nav, the system will reboot next time in TV-only mode, and you will have the standard Euro look and feel TV system, with nothing Japanese left in. That means: More screen real-estate Better fonts Multi-lingual for all 6 languages And it stays totally integrated with everything you currently have And if you don't like it, just plug the nav back in and reboot the system, and you are back to where you were. To try it: unplug the connector on the nav computer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted June 6, 2010 I picked up a DICE unit from Richard last year, there were some software glitches with the earlier units but I have to say Richard was simply top self to deal with, always quick repies even met me in Wellington to test a replacement unit. I couldn't be happier with the unit. Money well spent. Install was very straight forward less than 20mins. Go for it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilei82 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Thanks for jochen's help. I have unplugged it. It works very well. Japanese nav is unuseful at all. I apperiate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites