adding sat radio??

BarryC · 01-06-2012, 06:06 PM

Can sat radio be added to a car without nav or sat radio? Considering an '11car with ipod/aux connection and nothing else.

Thx,
BC

Technic · 01-06-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BarryC

Can sat radio be added to a car without nav or sat radio? Considering an '11car with ipod/aux connection and nothing else.

Thx,
BC

No iDrive = replacing your OEM Professional Radio with another with built-in Sat tuner.

kmarei · 01-06-2012, 07:47 PM

Isn't there a sirius app for the iPhone?
Cheaper than messing with the head unit

quads · 01-06-2012, 09:00 PM

patryk @ bimmertech can do it for you.

I'm their installer in Georgia

JJsM3 · 01-09-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 4sevens.com

patryk @ bimmertech can do it for you.

I'm their installer in Georgia

Is this a difficult / expensive retro-fit? I'd also be interested.

Technic · 01-09-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JJsM3

Is this a difficult / expensive retro-fit? I'd also be interested.

Again, you need a new radio (if no iDrive), the activation codes and then coding. If your M3 is an E93 then you will need the antenna ($145 or so, plus install).

Savage_M3 · 09-25-2012, 04:29 PM

Sorry I am new here and this seemed the closest to what I was looking for...

I just purchased a used 2011 M3 that is pretty much fully loaded. One of the few options I noticed it was missing is the satellite radio.

I DO have iDrive, so will it only require a software update to enable the satellite radio or will I need the antenna installed? How much do you think that this will this cost? I assume the dealer is the only one who can do it.

Thanks again...

Patrys@BimmerTech · 09-29-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Savage_M3

Sorry I am new here and this seemed the closest to what I was looking for...

I just purchased a used 2011 M3 that is pretty much fully loaded. One of the few options I noticed it was missing is the satellite radio.

I DO have iDrive, so will it only require a software update to enable the satellite radio or will I need the antenna installed? How much do you think that this will this cost? I assume the dealer is the only one who can do it.

Thanks again...

If your M3 is not a convertible then you do not need any additional hardware.
Your dealer is definitely not the only one who can do it - http://www.bimmer-tech.net/index.php...ive-retrofits/

djseto · 09-29-2012, 06:41 PM

The satellite radio sounds like crap in my 08 E92 and sounded just as bad in my 10 335i. I have sat radio in my Infiniti SUV and it sounds great but for whatever reason, BMWs implementation is less than stellar...so much so that I won't even pay the subscription to keep it on in my M when the 3 month trial runs out. If you have HD radio, go with that or download something like MOG, Spotify, or Pandora via the iPhone integration. If you remotely care about audio quality, the sat radio will greatly dissapoint you.

SaNGRia · 01-16-2014, 08:09 PM

I have 2008 E93 M3 + iDrive. What should i do to have SAT radio? Thank you!

BPMSport · 01-24-2014, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SaNGRia

I have 2008 E93 M3 + iDrive. What should i do to have SAT radio? Thank you!

Easiest way for you would be to purchase the external tuner and install it using the trunk prewiring, and then have your Idrive programmed. You may also need the antenna since it's an E93.

The other solution would be to purchase the newer navigation system and retro-fit it, and then add the satellite antenna wiring- this will be much more pricey.

socrates42 · 04-10-2014, 12:43 AM

Would you happen to know where a write up is about this pre wiring? Or possibly a diagram? I've got a e90 M3 08 and this sounds like the easiest fix.

chuckvic · 04-10-2014, 12:39 PM

no problems with sar radio retro fit on my 2008 with Navigarion. receiver in trunk, 1 year free subscription, very easy at dealer.

chuck

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Savage_M3 Lieutenant 301 Rep 527 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 & 2022 X3M Comp Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	Sorry I am new here and this seemed the closest to what I was looking for... I just purchased a used 2011 M3 that is pretty much fully loaded. One of the few options I noticed it was missing is the satellite radio. I DO have iDrive, so will it only require a software update to enable the satellite radio or will I need the antenna installed? How much do you think that this will this cost? I assume the dealer is the only one who can do it. Thanks again... __________________ 2011 M3 Sedan - ZCP, DCT 2022 X3M Competition
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djseto Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	The satellite radio sounds like crap in my 08 E92 and sounded just as bad in my 10 335i. I have sat radio in my Infiniti SUV and it sounds great but for whatever reason, BMWs implementation is less than stellar...so much so that I won't even pay the subscription to keep it on in my M when the 3 month trial runs out. If you have HD radio, go with that or download something like MOG, Spotify, or Pandora via the iPhone integration. If you remotely care about audio quality, the sat radio will greatly dissapoint you.
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SaNGRia Major 985 Rep 1,346 Posts Drives: LCI E93 M3 + F85 X5M Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I have 2008 E93 M3 + iDrive. What should i do to have SAT radio? Thank you! __________________ E93 M3 6MT , Nav, Prem, Cold Weather, Sports package, & CA, RGBW DTM with RGB Demons + Eisenmann Race + BE + ARP + Brembo GT 380s, $3AG, $5AC, $508, $6NF, $601 Please "Appreciate" If you like my post! DIYs : OEM Camera Retrofit, FLA Retrofit , Drive Shaft Ticking , Starting Issue, , F85 ACC Retrofit
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socrates42 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Sedan / 04 WRX Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wash, DC iTrader: (0)	Would you happen to know where a write up is about this pre wiring? Or possibly a diagram? I've got a e90 M3 08 and this sounds like the easiest fix.
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chuckvic Private First Class 22 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: el paso iTrader: (0)	no problems with sar radio retro fit on my 2008 with Navigarion. receiver in trunk, 1 year free subscription, very easy at dealer. chuck
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