All this talk of aux inputs etc.
A few years ago I pulled factory stereo out of my truck which had a CD player. I replaced with with an old Pioneer tape head unit I had laying around, just because it had AUX inputs so I use my iPod or Siruis radio. So a small step backwards and for a huge upgrade.
In my Z3 I tracked down a BMW CD changer -> Kenwood interface converter. I plugged a Kenwood Sirius receiver into it. So now I have Sirius satellite radio that is controlled from the 12 year old factory tape head unit.
Which is nice because I get modern convinces without having to worry about theft. Cause who is going to bother stealing a tape radio.
I also agree with you on the upgrades. I thought about upgrading the head unit in my Z3, but all of the dash and gauge lights are red. All of the aftermarket head units I have seen have blue, green, or white back lighting. That would really stick out and would be distracting at night.
A few years ago I pulled factory stereo out of my truck which had a CD player. I replaced with with an old Pioneer tape head unit I had laying around, just because it had AUX inputs so I use my iPod or Siruis radio. So a small step backwards and for a huge upgrade.
In my Z3 I tracked down a BMW CD changer -> Kenwood interface converter. I plugged a Kenwood Sirius receiver into it. So now I have Sirius satellite radio that is controlled from the 12 year old factory tape head unit.
Which is nice because I get modern convinces without having to worry about theft. Cause who is going to bother stealing a tape radio.
I also agree with you on the upgrades. I thought about upgrading the head unit in my Z3, but all of the dash and gauge lights are red. All of the aftermarket head units I have seen have blue, green, or white back lighting. That would really stick out and would be distracting at night.