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suntigen · Oct 29th, 2005, 06:04 AM

All:

I'm sure this has been asked and answered 100's of times in lots of separate places... but I'm gonna ask it here in one place.

I just bought a beautiful 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible. It is loaded with Navigation, HK Audio, Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Convenience, and Limited Slip Diff.

Here's the thing. I would like to James-Bondify this beast. I like adding features, but I don't like it to be obvious that I have. The features I'm looking for are:

Bluetooth Hands-Free Kit (integrated to stereo, Nav, and MFSW controls)
Sirius Satellite Radio
iPod Interface which displays my songs either on the radio or Nav display
Aux Input
Alarm System which is integrated to my existing Key Fob

All of these additions need to be 100% non-obvious to a casual observer. I don't really want to change out my head unit (although if that's the only way to go, so be it), or have any additional screens (ala the Tom Tom). Any human interface interaction should be done with the existing radio, Nav or MFSW controls (with the possible exception of a bluetooth "pairing button" which would have to be added).

I've searched these forums, and I've found mentions of ICELink from Denison, and I've found references to MINI parts on MINI USA's website. What I'm trying to understand is what are the limits? Can I have all of this simultaneously? If so, what EXACTLY do I need to buy? If not... where are the choices?

Also... I'm in the NYC metro area... and if there are any skilled installers around (there has to be, right?)... I'd love to know who they are. I'm new to the MINI family... but I'm smiling allot more lately.

Thanks to everyone in advance for their assistance. Motor on!

- matthewk (MSK2)

Oct 29th, 2005, 06:04 AM	#1
suntigen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Campbell Hall, NY Local Time: 06:10 AM Posts: 2 Offline	New Cooper S Conv. - now what? All: I'm sure this has been asked and answered 100's of times in lots of separate places... but I'm gonna ask it here in one place. I just bought a beautiful 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible. It is loaded with Navigation, HK Audio, Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Convenience, and Limited Slip Diff. Here's the thing. I would like to James-Bondify this beast. I like adding features, but I don't like it to be obvious that I have. The features I'm looking for are: Bluetooth Hands-Free Kit (integrated to stereo, Nav, and MFSW controls) Sirius Satellite Radio iPod Interface which displays my songs either on the radio or Nav display Aux Input Alarm System which is integrated to my existing Key Fob All of these additions need to be 100% non-obvious to a casual observer. I don't really want to change out my head unit (although if that's the only way to go, so be it), or have any additional screens (ala the Tom Tom). Any human interface interaction should be done with the existing radio, Nav or MFSW controls (with the possible exception of a bluetooth "pairing button" which would have to be added). I've searched these forums, and I've found mentions of ICELink from Denison, and I've found references to MINI parts on MINI USA's website. What I'm trying to understand is what are the limits? Can I have all of this simultaneously? If so, what EXACTLY do I need to buy? If not... where are the choices? Also... I'm in the NYC metro area... and if there are any skilled installers around (there has to be, right?)... I'd love to know who they are. I'm new to the MINI family... but I'm smiling allot more lately. Thanks to everyone in advance for their assistance. Motor on! - matthewk (MSK2)