Re: Need info on cd-chager and security sys

[Derek Ziglar <dziglar@xxxxxxxxx>]

>I'm not sure whether to go with the BMW 
>changer or the Pioneer changer.  What's the 

If you mean the BMW/Alpine versus the BMW/Pioneer, then  the consensus
of what I've heard is that the BMW/Alpine is the better choice. The
only disadvantage if that the  CD cartridges are about $30 for the
Alpine versus $20 for the Pioneer. Also I've found sources of the
Pioneer/JVC type cartridge for as low as a 3-pack for $27. But have
not found discount sources for the alpine cartridges.

But if you are comparing the BMW changers to the aftermarket Pioneer,
then it gets more complicated. The BMW ones work with your car
immediately. 6 screws and two connectors later, you've got music. With
the aftermarket, you have to get just the right model changer and the
correct special adapter. 

Can be done, but follow the advice of someone who already did it with
the Alpine5 head-end unit like you have. You'll go to extra effort and
risk, but probably save some money. Your choice. If you *did* screw up
your existing stereo, you'll have blown several times what you tried
to save.

>I'm also looking to buy a security sys for my car.  
>Does the BMW sys have any features that an after 
>market security sys doesn't?  I saw someone's

The BMW security system is very basic. But, like the CD changer, is
pretty much plug and play.

Other makers have much fancier features and several claim to plus and
play in the pre-wired BMWs. Again, you assume the risk when you wire
some other makers stuff into your BMWs electrical system. 

For security, you just have to assess what you really need. If you are
seldom in a bad area, a minimal system may be sufficient. Check out
this link to the National Insurance Crime Bureau for more info:
http://www.nicb.org/.

Derek (92 525i E34, Atlanta GA)
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