Question about aux/mp3/iphone

[dauntless101]

I know that there are many different posts here where people make custom adapters to allow their Apple products to be integrated, but I wanted to know what all of my options are? Is it best to use a Dice-branded product such as the Media Bridge? Or just connect an aux cable to the back of the stereo?

Also, if I wanted to order a factory made aux cable that plugs directly into the back of the head unit, which should I buy? Really not interested in soldering/making my own like a lot of the threads on here show you how to do.

I have a 2003 Z4 3.0i manufactured 07/2003.

[Mangozac]

I would strongly recommend the Dension Gateway 100 or Gateway 300 (the latter provides support for a flash drive with MP3s on it in addition to iPod connection). I've been running a Gateway 300 for a couple of months now and am VERY happy with it. Installation was simple plug and play. It has full text support on the BMW Business CD head unit so you can see your song name and everything.

Don't get Dice - a lot of people have a lot of problems with them.