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      08-28-2009, 10:02 AM   #1
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$800 for 6FL?!?!?!

My '00 3 recently died and I just picked up a '06 325i. I talked to the dealer today about installing the 6FL and the quote was $799!!!!!

I installed a DICE unit in my '00 and loved the integration. Is there anything else I can do that's not going to cost me $800???

I also asked about bluetooth retrofit and was hoping to hear $1k, but if the 6FL retrofit is so expensive, who knows how much the bluetooth will cost!!!
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      08-28-2009, 11:04 AM   #2
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I'm going this route... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184807

The only drawback is not being able to use USB media storage. $300 or so.
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There is no 6FL retrofit. Not sure what he quoted you.
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what the hell is 6fl?
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      08-28-2009, 11:45 AM   #5
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what the hell is 6fl?
USB Aux port in armrest instead of the 3.5mm audio jack. Let's you use flash drives or external hard drives.
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      08-28-2009, 11:57 AM   #6
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mObridge has an interface for iPod and bluetooth integration. EAS as it for $850. It looks like a good product and there are good reviews for the mObridge iPod interface... still looking for comments on the mObridge bluetooth...

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2147
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if all you want is ipod the factory ipod interface will be cheaper, and I can't see 6fl being that expensive- ask the guys at Tischer or Dan at United BMW, they may be able to help
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      08-28-2009, 12:01 PM   #8
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There is no 6FL retrofit. Not sure what he quoted you.
There is a 6LF retrofit part number, for some reason - BMW has not yet released it. For some odd reason, coding was released over 6 months ago.

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mObridge has an interface for iPod and bluetooth integration. EAS as it for $850. It looks like a good product and there are good reviews for the mObridge iPod interface... still looking for comments on the mObridge bluetooth...

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2147
Any specific questions I can answer for you?
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      08-28-2009, 12:03 PM   #9
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There is a 6LF retrofit part number, for some reason - BMW has not yet released it. For some odd reason, coding was released over 6 months ago.



Any specific questions I can answer for you?
Yeah, I was at the dealer yesterday and had them look up the part # but it was listed as not yet available (NYA).
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      08-28-2009, 12:24 PM   #10
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Hi Tom; I added a reply to your mObridge iPod post too ;-)

I've been searching all week for a solution just like the mObgidge product. This looks great; integrated bluetooth AND iPod? Sweet! I also saw your post at M3 post; do you know if there are any DIY's out there for installing this? I would like to know what I'm getting into. Also, is the CDC only programming from the dealer all that's required to make this work?
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Hi Tom; I added a reply to your mObridge iPod post too ;-)

I've been searching all week for a solution just like the mObgidge product. This looks great; integrated bluetooth AND iPod? Sweet! I also saw your post at M3 post; do you know if there are any DIY's out there for installing this? I would like to know what I'm getting into. Also, is the CDC only programming from the dealer all that's required to make this work?
The steps are exactly the same as the BMW iPod kit, I can send you a copy of the instructions in advance if you would like.

For programming, your dealer would need to code the mULF and CDC, it's best to locate an independent shop with an autologic (www.autologic.us) since those units have mObridge-specific programming.

The best part about the mObridge units is that they are end user-upgradeable, meaning that if phones or iPods are significantly changed in the future - a simple firmware upgrade is all that's needed.
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      08-28-2009, 12:57 PM   #12
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Thanks Tom; this really looks like a great product. I have a base '06 325i. The iPod install is pretty straight forward; is there no additional wiring for mic etc. for the bluetooth? Also, is the cabling long enough to route the iPod cable in the center console instead of the glove box?
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Thanks Tom; this really looks like a great product. I have a base '06 325i. The iPod install is pretty straight forward; is there no additional wiring for mic etc. for the bluetooth? Also, is the cabling long enough to route the iPod cable in the center console instead of the glove box?
None - only the mic wire. You are able to route the iPod cable into the center console if needed, we did this on a non-6FL equipped M3 a while back.
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      08-28-2009, 01:28 PM   #14
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Thanks for all the great info Tom. Also, I finally found the thread for this; I had to find it in google (the search here sucks). Can you send me the install instructions? I would like to know what I'm getting into ;-)
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Thanks for all the great info Tom. Also, I finally found the thread for this; I had to find it in google (the search here sucks). Can you send me the install instructions? I would like to know what I'm getting into ;-)
Sure, PM me your email address so I can send over a copy.
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My '00 3 recently died and I just picked up a '06 325i. I talked to the dealer today about installing the 6FL and the quote was $799!!!!!

I installed a DICE unit in my '00 and loved the integration. Is there anything else I can do that's not going to cost me $800???

I also asked about bluetooth retrofit and was hoping to hear $1k, but if the 6FL retrofit is so expensive, who knows how much the bluetooth will cost!!!
This may help offset the cost a bit:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=291350

There is a retrofit for it now.
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This may help offset the cost a bit:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=291350

There is a retrofit for it now.
Hey thanks for the link. That's a great price, but I think I'll spend the extra $$ and go with the mObridge from EAS. It looks like it will do everything, plus it's updatable for future functionality. I just spoke to the dealer and they said they'd install the bluetooth and ipod adapter for $1600 which isn't bad considering the TCU was $1200 - $1300 last year. But, the mObridge is $850 from EAS, installation seems simple, and it seems like a better solution than OEM.

I'll get everything together in a few weeks and put together a write up with install DIY and experiences.

Also, I'm new to this forum (as I'm new to the E90). It's great to see such a responsive community
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Hey thanks for the link. That's a great price, but I think I'll spend the extra $$ and go with the mObridge from EAS. It looks like it will do everything, plus it's updatable for future functionality. I just spoke to the dealer and they said they'd install the bluetooth and ipod adapter for $1600 which isn't bad considering the TCU was $1200 - $1300 last year. But, the mObridge is $850 from EAS, installation seems simple, and it seems like a better solution than OEM.

I'll get everything together in a few weeks and put together a write up with install DIY and experiences.

Also, I'm new to this forum (as I'm new to the E90). It's great to see such a responsive community
Yeah, I only hear good things about Mobridge. Too bad they don't have a bluetooth unit yet for the 09s. I would have bought one too.
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Holy crap. 1600 for that? I had the BMW bluetooth and ipod retrofits installed for 400. If its just labor that is highway robbery.
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USB Aux port in armrest instead of the 3.5mm audio jack. Let's you use flash drives or external hard drives.
It's a USB port in addition to the audio jack. The radio can access and control music on things attached to the USB port. You use both the USB port and the audio jack when connecting an ipod via the special Y cable.
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Yeah, I only hear good things about Mobridge. Too bad they don't have a bluetooth unit yet for the 09s. I would have bought one too.
We are actually starting to look at this now. It will be some months away yet while we complete a couple of other projects so end of year is our projection on this. If only BMW stopped tooling with the car so often....
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We are actually starting to look at this now. It will be some months away yet while we complete a couple of other projects so end of year is our projection on this. If only BMW stopped tooling with the car so often....


That's the best news I've heard all day! The 09+ have no BT pre-wiring so coming up with complete BT kit should reveal a good market for mObridge.
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