[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by J08M3

just do as the instructions in this thread
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97545

I've had mine hardwired for almost 1.5 years like this with no issues at all

Good DIY. Only improvement I would make is install a phone jack coupler in the console face so you can directly plug in a short (12") cable rather than having it hanging down all the time. This is how I did my E46. I've got the parts for this car, just need to get around to it.