Today I finished my DAB install, really all quite fiddly, but certainly nothing beyond the average joe.

I have the Intravee unit that replaces the factory CD changer, this acts as a gateway for any Alpine device and enables you to use all the standard SW controls etc and see the info on the screen as if it were factory fitment.

I also have the TUA100-DAB Tuner, this connects to the intravee and provides the DAB radio. The great thing about this unit is it has an input for another Alpine device in it, so in there I have plugged the Alpine KCA-420i iPod adaptor. This allows browsing and playback of everything on the iPod again via the factory controls.

This is my setup:




This is Absolute80's:

Click image to enlarge

Other neat features you get with Intravee are:

Mirror Fold/Unfold on Remote Lock
Real time engine data (temps, speed + other readings)
Plus loads more, but I've only had it a few hours! 

nice job dan....  ... - .- -.




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Looks good Dan. Could you use the intravee for an iPhone for calls etc? Also could you give us a breakdown of costs for the components req?

Rob2529 wrote:

Looks good Dan. Could you use the intravee for an iPhone for calls etc? Also could you give us a breakdown of costs for the components req?

You can't use intravee to take calls with the kit I've got - there may be some alpine modules that do allow this though...

Costs, hmmm:

Intravee box: £150
Alpine KCA-420i: £35
Alpine TUA-100DAB: £235

It's a lot to have DAB in the car - however the ipod and future MP3 changer capability (without having to upgrade the BM54 radio unit) is a great benefit.

I must admit, reception on my drive to work this morning was less than perfect, but I need to sort the antenna out I think. 

Nice work Dan, i'm umming and arring about getting the mk4 dvd, and bm54 radio box, as i'm not too fussed about the dab, so you actually changed the complete head unit in your rr to a bmw one?

dan_uk_1984 wrote:

Other neat features you get with Intravee are:

Mirror Fold/Unfold on Remote Lock
Real time engine data (temps, speed + other readings)
Plus loads more, but I've only had it a few hours!

mattstevenson2005 wrote:

dan_uk_1984 wrote:

Other neat features you get with Intravee are:

Mirror Fold/Unfold on Remote Lock
Real time engine data (temps, speed + other readings)
Plus loads more, but I've only had it a few hours!

How does the remote fold/unfold mirror feature work?

Matt

It listens for the "Remote Lock" iBus command on the network then it broadcasts the "Mirror Fold" command. Then does it the other way round when you unlock the car.

Dan 

Austin wrote:

Nice work Dan, i'm umming and arring about getting the mk4 dvd, and bm54 radio box, as i'm not too fussed about the dab, so you actually changed the complete head unit in your rr to a bmw one?

You already have the BM54 in your car though? Unless you just want the new one for the Aux Input? In which case I would consider Intravee as I looked into getting the later BM54 units but they are a, difficult to find and b, expensive.

I didnt change my screen, that's just a library pic that suited as it is exactly my setup. But our head unit is a BMW head unit.

If you JUST wanted to play your MP3's you could just skip out the TUA-100DAB or if you want the whole lot plus CD changer you could do this:

There is a list of all compatible devices here: http://www.intravention.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1178.0 

I am shocked Dan, I thought you hated all things that mr jobs produces?

Jsb wrote:

I am shocked Dan, I thought you hated all things that mr jobs produces?

I do, however someone left an iPod in my car once and I never saw them again! So it is purely a car audio solution. I've never used the thing in anger. 

How do you use an iPod in anger?

Just in case you haven't yet found appropriate sw, get http://www.copytrans.net/ to dl/ul music from the ipod w/o screwing w/ itunes. This is the best of the itunes work-arounds IMO. 
RRC 2Dr, RRC 4Dr,
P38, and 2 L322s
(wife thinks I'm nuts - prob right, too)

SteveMFr wrote:

How do you use an iPod in anger?

Just in case you haven't yet found appropriate sw, get http://www.copytrans.net/ to dl/ul music from the ipod w/o screwing w/ itunes. This is the best of the itunes work-arounds IMO.

Steve you're a star!! 

Nice diagrams Dan, yeah I'm after a new bm54 with aux, but at 400 its looking like its not worth it!! And I don't think you have full ipod controls with that either.

Austin wrote:

And I don't think you have full ipod controls with that either.

No, you just get a 3.5mm jack. Intravee is £150, KCA420 is £35-£40 So for under £200 you get the whole lot with future expansion ability = Win.