I ran my VIN on the BMW site and found that my car has a code # S692A, described as "Preparation, BMW 6-CD Changer I-bus". To the best of my knowledge, and scoping everywhere in the car, I cannot find any 6CD cartridge location. Was this bit a "standard" option when the HK radio option was installed? I do show the line for the HK radio, then another one for a CD player. The radio has a single slot CD player but from what I understand the 6CD player was the style that took the 6 disc cartridge, not one that you fed the discs in the dash slot one at a time like my Audi had.
In the hardtops, the wire that would plug into the optional CD changer, was taped just inside tge right rear trunk access panel/storage area by the rear taillight... Not sure about the cabrio...I seem to remember something about under the seat. CD changers can be bought cheap used...a mp3 cd, or using a aux in jack and a phone can hold more...even using lossless compression if you wish so you can get cd quality or better music...
"Preparation" means that if you bought a CD changer, you can just plug it in. Without preparation, you would also have to install the wiring harness.
Wow, I forgot CD changers still existed. There is a Bentley manual for a Conestoga Wagon that has pretty good "how-to" for installing one, if you need it.
Ah, man... I gotta learn some MORE new technology??? 8 tracks. Now THERE was some Stuff! Nuthin' compressed about them things...
I used that CD connection in the boot to hook a Blitzsafe adapter in so I can run my XM Direct through the radio. Works like a charm.
A CD is a higher quality audio source. Although depending on how loud your exhaust is it might not matter.
The Crosley CR85 Collegiate Stack-o-Matic Turntable plays 6 records in sequential order. I'm sure you can fit one in the boot of MINI.
I prefer phosphor/bronze, but I have to sit in the passenger seat or the tuning pegs scratch the window tint...
Loves the vinyl pure sound.... pop snap pop skip [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3EPib5LWFo"]John Hartford - Ramblin - 09 - Don't Leave Your Records In - YouTube[/ame]
+1 There were two versions of the blitz safe....one let you have it with a CD changer... One was in its place.... Has been a great, simple way to get XM to my stock radio, no modulator, with full factory controls!!
If anyone is looking I saw one of those setups for sale on the sewing site. Best way to get Sirius XM into your R50-R53 MINI.