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Raify · Oct 4th, 2004, 09:35 PM

I bought a MINI MD head unit from ebay, and when I asked BMW to put it in they reckon it wasn't compatible.

I know, should have checked, but I assumed that all the md units would be compatible, and yes I do have radio boost.

Anyway, before I sell it on, can anyone confirm that it definitely isn't compatible:

May2003 MCS with radio boost, cassette head unit + cd changer. Is it compatible with MD head unit model number MD53 R50? If it is o.k. I'll sacrifice the skin on my knuckles and have a go at DIY install!

btw, are the MINI MD head units MDLP compatible?

Thanks in advance,

Nathan

TomH · Oct 4th, 2004, 09:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Raify

Ibtw, are the MINI MD head units MDLP compatible?

The recent ones are. But as far as I know this was introduced sometime in 2003. From the photo, it looks like the unit you have was made in 2002, so it might not handle MDLP.

Can't help with the question of compatibility...

mikeythemini · Oct 4th, 2004, 09:57 PM

Don't take it as gospel but I would say it will fit
All Boost units have the same wiring plug

Raify · Oct 6th, 2004, 07:16 AM

I've just worked out why it doesn't work.

the bleedin specifications of the car when I bought it (used) stated boost, but I just checked the newministuff website and found I only have a Wave radio!!

So, looks like an aftermarket minidisc player for me after all

mikeythemini · Oct 6th, 2004, 07:40 AM

We do sell a wave to boost upgrade kit

Raify · Oct 6th, 2004, 07:54 AM

Very interesting! Especially as I've just confirmed from this site that the beleedin cd changer won't work with any aftermarket head units.

Edited to add: just found the kit on your site Mike. Looks great.

I don't suppose you or anyone else would know if a 2002 BMW minidisc unit model MD53 R50 would be MDLP compatible?

thanks!!

Raify · Oct 7th, 2004, 06:43 AM

mikeythemini · Oct 7th, 2004, 06:47 AM

not sure on the LP

Raify · Oct 8th, 2004, 11:33 AM

Does anyone else know if an BMW MD head unit as pictured above (in a 2003 MINI) will play MDLP discs?

Many thanks!

Oct 4th, 2004, 09:35 PM	#1
Raify MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 130 Offline	MD head unit compatibility I bought a MINI MD head unit from ebay, and when I asked BMW to put it in they reckon it wasn't compatible. I know, should have checked, but I assumed that all the md units would be compatible, and yes I do have radio boost. Anyway, before I sell it on, can anyone confirm that it definitely isn't compatible: May2003 MCS with radio boost, cassette head unit + cd changer. Is it compatible with MD head unit model number MD53 R50? If it is o.k. I'll sacrifice the skin on my knuckles and have a go at DIY install! btw, are the MINI MD head units MDLP compatible? Thanks in advance, Nathan Attached Thumbnails Milhouse: "We have to spread this stuff around - let's put it on the internet!" Bart: "No, we have to reach people whose opinions actually matter."

Oct 4th, 2004, 09:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	Don't take it as gospel but I would say it will fit All Boost units have the same wiring plug Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Oct 6th, 2004, 07:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Raify MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 130 Offline	I've just worked out why it doesn't work. the bleedin specifications of the car when I bought it (used) stated boost, but I just checked the newministuff website and found I only have a Wave radio!! So, looks like an aftermarket minidisc player for me after all Milhouse: "We have to spread this stuff around - let's put it on the internet!" Bart: "No, we have to reach people whose opinions actually matter."

Oct 6th, 2004, 07:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	We do sell a wave to boost upgrade kit Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Oct 6th, 2004, 07:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Raify MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 130 Offline	Very interesting! Especially as I've just confirmed from this site that the beleedin cd changer won't work with any aftermarket head units. Edited to add: just found the kit on your site Mike. Looks great. I don't suppose you or anyone else would know if a 2002 BMW minidisc unit model MD53 R50 would be MDLP compatible? thanks!! Milhouse: "We have to spread this stuff around - let's put it on the internet!" Bart: "No, we have to reach people whose opinions actually matter." Last edited by Raify : Oct 6th, 2004 at 05:51 PM.

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Oct 4th, 2004, 09:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
TomH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Raify Ibtw, are the MINI MD head units MDLP compatible? The recent ones are. But as far as I know this was introduced sometime in 2003. From the photo, it looks like the unit you have was made in 2002, so it might not handle MDLP. Can't help with the question of compatibility...

Oct 7th, 2004, 06:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Raify MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 130 Offline	bump Milhouse: "We have to spread this stuff around - let's put it on the internet!" Bart: "No, we have to reach people whose opinions actually matter."

Oct 7th, 2004, 06:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	not sure on the LP Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Oct 8th, 2004, 11:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Raify MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 130 Offline	Calling all MD head unit owners Does anyone else know if an BMW MD head unit as pictured above (in a 2003 MINI) will play MDLP discs? Many thanks! Milhouse: "We have to spread this stuff around - let's put it on the internet!" Bart: "No, we have to reach people whose opinions actually matter."

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