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henryko
08-06-2011, 02:28 AM
Hi guys,

I am thinking of upgrading the stock HU with an aftermarket stereo. But I am new to upgrading stereos, so I just wonder if I can pick you guys' brains a little bit.

What do you guys suggest for a HU for 2005 MZ3? The must have function that I want is bluetooth connection for handsfree and song playback, works with the steering controls, and of cuz, radio!

Any knowledge sharing is greatly appreciated!

Thanks guys in advance!
Meaty G
08-06-2011, 05:31 AM
I have an older Alpine for mine. I never bought the steering wheel module for it to enable the buttons though. It's the Alpine CDA-9855. Works quite well with the factory speakers. I bought it back in 05 when I purchased my M3. Spend the extra few bucks on the proper mounting kit though, as its well worth the money. It makes for a much cleaner factory look as opposed to some who use the universal one that sticks out.
aris
08-06-2011, 09:46 AM
I just bought in January a alpine CDA-117 and this thing sounds awesome

As for steering wheel control you have to buy another adaptor which I think is well over $100

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af102/aristeidis/4b9b1756.jpg
henryko
08-11-2011, 11:29 AM
thx for the info guys! i think i will go stereo shopping this wkend!!
DarkKilla
08-12-2011, 12:36 AM
If your going for a single DIN deck with majority of popular features, I am quite fond of this deck
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/pioneer-pioneer-mp3-wma-cd-car-deck-with-usb-interface-ipod-control-deh-6300ub-deh-6300ub/10166325.aspx?path=f923fb7bcc6edf31206d36caa2b32a7 1en02
henryko
08-12-2011, 12:40 AM
If your going for a single DIN deck with majority of popular features, I am quite fond of this deck
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/pioneer-pioneer-mp3-wma-cd-car-deck-with-usb-interface-ipod-control-deh-6300ub-deh-6300ub/10166325.aspx?path=f923fb7bcc6edf31206d36caa2b32a7 1en02

Seems not a bad deck...too bad it's out of stock...

btw, when getting a single DIN deck, do i need a deck kit like the double DIN deck ones?
S.F.W.
08-12-2011, 12:42 AM
Seems not a bad deck...too bad it's out of stock...

btw, when getting a single DIN deck, do i need a deck kit like the double DIN deck ones?

yes..
really though try and go double din/
henryko
08-12-2011, 12:45 AM
yes..
really though try and go double din/

Oh, in that case, yeah, i may as well just go for a double! thx!!