Dension Gateway??

[GBR1]

Hi There,

Just brought a 58 plate (face lift model if it make any difference) E91. I could do with a bluetooth/hands free in the car. Was looking at the Parrot etc and came across the Dension units, I like the idea of using the current head unit and steering wheel controls etc plus I get the Ipod connection. Was wondering if anyone here has any experience with these, any thoughts etc.

Many thanks...

Edited by GBR1 on Thursday 9th February 15:25

[Griff Boy]

I've got one of these systems in my Porsche cayenne, works really well, good control lability and sound quality. Well worth the pennies!

[Crombers]

I've just had the Dension 500 and Spec Dock (ash tray dock) fitted to my E65 and I'm very pleased as far as music integration of the iPhone goes.

However my research suggests that the Bluetooth option whilst working well on Porsches media platform is unreliable and not worth bothering about elsewhere.

Would be keen to hear other users experience of Dension Bluetooth in BMWs though.

[Atlas 12v]

I have just fitted the Dension 500 Gateway to my E90. Bit of faffing to do relating to the Fibre Optic cables but very good results.
Once fitted you need to have the car coded to recognise it. BMW aren't keen to help as it's not their product. I used a place called D and T wise in Bexley, Kent formally BM Wise and they did the coding on their autologic system, this has a Dension specific section on it which makes it easy.

This is my thread from E90post which I needed to get help with.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635...

[Crombers]

The car should only need coding if you don't have a CD changer fitted as this is what it emulates.

[Atlas 12v]

That is correct. However all E90 have CDC preparation (Cables in the right place) these need to be adjusted at the MOST connector and coding carried out.