2015-2016 X5 Center Console Bin with Smart phone base

Nonopr01 · 03-01-2016, 12:26 PM

Does anyone has the phone adapter base in their center console bin.
I want to see a few photos to get an idea how much space does it takes.
Should be option Smartphone Integration.
Appreciated if someone can send a few photos of the inside of the bin with this phone base.

Kzang · 03-01-2016, 12:42 PM

It takes up a LOT of space to make the center consol almost unuseable.
I had it on my previous E70 and didn't get it on my current F15. Snapping in the phone every time I drove the car was a hassle as well.

Here is the pic of it from google

Line Drive · 03-01-2016, 12:54 PM

Like Kzang, I got it for my wife's X5 but didn't get it for mine. Between the cost and lost functionality/room, it's not worth it IMO. I'm not missing it at all.

r33_RGSport · 03-01-2016, 01:00 PM

Don't get it.
Most of us ended up removing them to reclaim the storage space.

stewy604 · 03-01-2016, 01:41 PM

It's still on my list to do, the phone cradle delete. Hate how much room it occupies.

c3r2z8f30i · 03-01-2016, 01:58 PM

Not worth it. Every time a new phone come's out you'll have to buy a cradle for it and if you buy a plus size phone it won't fit.

onfireX5 · 03-01-2016, 02:49 PM

Removed mine.

Nonopr01 · 03-01-2016, 02:53 PM

Thanks for the comments. I think by just connecting the apple USB cable if I wanted to do anything will be enough.
Thanks to all.

ajob · 03-01-2016, 03:10 PM

If you install together the "universal adapter + antenna amplifier + reminder", the whole outfit starts making sense, increasing the phone range and reducing RF radiation inside the car.

I removed the annoying phone holding clip off the adapter and the iPhone 6+ is held by a brick-sized piece of 1" thick packaging foam attached with double-side tape to inside of the cover panel.

r33_RGSport · 03-01-2016, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nonopr01

Thanks for the comments. I think by just connecting the apple USB cable if I wanted to do anything will be enough.
Thanks to all.

You should also skip the enhanced bluetooth option, since it is code-able. Saves you some money.
The only difference is just additional microphone on the passenger side.

Nonopr01 · 03-01-2016, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nonopr01

Thanks for the comments. I think by just connecting the apple USB cable if I wanted to do anything will be enough.
Thanks to all.

You should also skip the enhanced bluetooth option, since it is code-able. Saves you some money.
The only difference is just additional microphone on the passenger side.

Already have the enhanced bluetooth option

roadkillrob · 03-01-2016, 06:02 PM

+1 don't get it, took it out in my F25, didn't order in the F15, way more room and you can code everything else for free.

alphaod · 03-01-2016, 11:43 PM

It takes up a lot of room and with the iPhone 6 adapter, it still doesn't seem to improve reception.

taxjoc · 03-02-2016, 11:18 AM

Not to be a contrarian, but I definitely like my smartphone adaptor and I am glad I ordered that option. Yes, it takes up room in the center console and yes it is a pain to snap in every time you get in the X5 but I still like it. I don't like the exposed wire hanging around. Yes, the Bluetooth connection avoids the need for a cable, but I just like the direct connection that the snap in adaptor provides. Plus, you get a neat icon in the iDrive screen to let you know it is connected and it does charge my iPhone. I have an iPhone 6 plus so I had to opt for the universal adaptor which works fine (I liked the idea of the foam to hold it in place rather than the cheap clip that comes with the universal adaptor.

Nonopr01 · 03-02-2016, 11:24 AM

Ok, Guys thanks for the feedback. I settle for just the regular enhanced bluetooth and cable.
I was looking to see if the parts to retrofit the adapter are worth the $230.00 but I am not going to spend the money to try to find out.
I already have the 2016 X5 in my hands...... Fully opt all the way with the exception of the smartphone base.
The car was from an Executive at the BMW plant in the USA and I got lucky to get that fully option X5 for a sweet deal with only 7,000 miles. Appreciate the feedback always.

Nonopr01 · 03-02-2016, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by onfireX5

Removed mine.

Do you still have the parts you remove?

HansRobert · 03-04-2016, 07:05 AM

So when Smartphone Integration is ordered just what is that you are getting?

onfireX5 · 03-04-2016, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nonopr01

Do you still have the parts you remove?

Yes

Nonopr01 · 03-04-2016, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onfireX5

Yes

Would you like to sell them to me? or maybe send me photos of the parts you have taken out? I am still on the fringe to get this outfitted in my car.
I have the snap in adapter from my M4 still here in my desk.

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Kzang Major General 3237 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	It takes up a LOT of space to make the center consol almost unuseable. I had it on my previous E70 and didn't get it on my current F15. Snapping in the phone every time I drove the car was a hassle as well. Here is the pic of it from google __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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c3r2z8f30i Private First Class 43 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2020 540ix & 2021 x5 40i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Not worth it. Every time a new phone come's out you'll have to buy a cradle for it and if you buy a plus size phone it won't fit.
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onfireX5 Brigadier General 3618 Rep 4,532 Posts Drives: F90M5,F85X5M Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	Removed mine.
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Nonopr01 Lieutenant 122 Rep 595 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Juan, PR iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the comments. I think by just connecting the apple USB cable if I wanted to do anything will be enough. Thanks to all.
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ajob Lieutenant 456 Rep 493 Posts Drives: X5 M Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Monaco iTrader: (0)	If you install together the "universal adapter + antenna amplifier + reminder", the whole outfit starts making sense, increasing the phone range and reducing RF radiation inside the car. I removed the annoying phone holding clip off the adapter and the iPhone 6+ is held by a brick-sized piece of 1" thick packaging foam attached with double-side tape to inside of the cover panel. Attached Images
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alphaod Mmmmm… 1148 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	It takes up a lot of room and with the iPhone 6 adapter, it still doesn't seem to improve reception.
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03-02-2016, 11:18 AM	#14
taxjoc Private First Class 95 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 50i & 2015 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Jacksonville, Florida iTrader: (0)	Not to be a contrarian, but I definitely like my smartphone adaptor and I am glad I ordered that option. Yes, it takes up room in the center console and yes it is a pain to snap in every time you get in the X5 but I still like it. I don't like the exposed wire hanging around. Yes, the Bluetooth connection avoids the need for a cable, but I just like the direct connection that the snap in adaptor provides. Plus, you get a neat icon in the iDrive screen to let you know it is connected and it does charge my iPhone. I have an iPhone 6 plus so I had to opt for the universal adaptor which works fine (I liked the idea of the foam to hold it in place rather than the cheap clip that comes with the universal adaptor.
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Nonopr01 Lieutenant 122 Rep 595 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Juan, PR iTrader: (0)	Ok, Guys thanks for the feedback. I settle for just the regular enhanced bluetooth and cable. I was looking to see if the parts to retrofit the adapter are worth the $230.00 but I am not going to spend the money to try to find out. I already have the 2016 X5 in my hands...... Fully opt all the way with the exception of the smartphone base. The car was from an Executive at the BMW plant in the USA and I got lucky to get that fully option X5 for a sweet deal with only 7,000 miles. Appreciate the feedback always.
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HansRobert First Lieutenant 71 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 xDrive 40e Join Date: May 2014 Location: South Central PA iTrader: (0)	So when Smartphone Integration is ordered just what is that you are getting?
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