OEM radio

[m_jermyn]

I think I am going to go full OEM homo and I would like to replace my alpine head unit back to the original E30 tape deck...

Is there a way to get an ipod to work off the original OEM tape deck?

Or can you suggest another oem looking radio that will do the job? Maybe out of a later model BMW.

Mike

[beemerbird]

Rob (gooner1) found a link to a site that gave instructions for adding an iPod input to an old radio cassette. Just did a quick search and couldn't find it, but will have another look for you.

It is dependent on you being good at soldering / fearless in the face of pcbs, however

[beemerbird]

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=

There you go

My thoughts about this were to fit a mini Jack socket into a blank on the run of three switch positions (where the hazards, rear de-mist etc) are, so that when you're not using your iPod, you're just left with a neat little socket that doesn't detract from any oem homo aesthetic

[m_jermyn]

Wow thanks,

Did you end up doing the mod yourself?

back at ya

[beemerbird]

No, I didn't, Mike, but my other half is hopefully collecting my old oem radio for me tomorrow (it's hundreds of miles away from where I am) and I have a spare switch blank in 'stores'.

If the plan comes together I'll do a write up / pictures / report back to you

[m_jermyn]

Wonderful I will be waiting with anticipation

[m_jermyn]

Would this radio from Germany work?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BMW-e36-radio-e2 ... 500wt_1154

Do all countries use the same radios?

Mike

[beemerbird]

As far as I know, radios are internationally interchangeable. I think you're getting mixed up with the PAL / NTSC division you get with video products.

Does that one have an auxilliary input? My German doesn't get me much further than ordering beer!

[Alex]

ive bought an 80w 80's graphic equaliser off ebay with cd in so i can connect my tunes