If you have a model year 2003 or higher BMW*, your car is equipped from the factory to allow for optional Sirius Satellite Radio. But BMW leaves you without any alternative options; if you want satellite radio, Sirius is the only choice -- until now. The BSW XM Direct Satellite Radio System allows you to have XM Satellite Radio with all the benefits of a factory installed system.
*Please see CRITICAL vehicle
compatibility information under "Fitments" tab above before
purchasing!
How the BMW XM Direct System by BSW Works
Video below outlines operation with BSW Sirius Direct
kit.
XM Direct kit operation is identical in every single
way.
BSW XM Direct for BMW - Features:
Superb Sound Quality Because XM Satellite Radio is all digital, sound quality
is excellent, so you'll not only have more music to listen to,
but you'll also enjoy it more! (XM claims CD-quality sound, but
we think it's closer to a high quality MP3; much better than AM
or FM Radio, but not quite as good as a CD).
Factory look with full factory control - including text
display The BSW XM Direct Kit requires no unsightly external
modules or cumbersome gadgets to work. Instead, the install is
100% stealth (if antenna is installed inside vehicle cabin), text
information displays right on your radio or nav screen, and the
system is controlled using your factory radio and steering wheel
controls.
Expandable! Includes al passthrough for your CD changer (or DICE
iPod Integration Kit), you can keep your existing CD changer
or DICE kit and use your XM Satellite Radio, too! And if you don't
have a CD changer or iPod integration kit, you can always add
one later. (iPod not included)
Simple, Do-It-Yourself Installation Your factory BMW satellite radio connections are used,
so there's no cutting or splicing - just plug in the connections,
mount your antenna, and go. Installation takes around 45 minutes,
includes detailed instructions, and requires no previous experience.
And because all components are extremely small, the install is
virtually invisible!
100% Complete Package
We've put together absolutely every item you need so that your
installation is completely seamless. The BSW XM Direct Satellite
Radio system also includes detailed installation instructions
to walk you through every step of the process!
Performance Guaranteed
Unconditionally guaranteed to exceed all your expectations or
your money back. No catches, no restocking fees, no funny stuff. Click here for more details.
*XM Satellite Radio requires a separate monthly subscription. For more details on XM Satellite Radio, visit www.xmradio.com.
The BSW XM Direct Satellite Radio System is compatible with:
BMW 3 Series / M3 w/o Nav: Built 09/02 through MY2006
BMW 5 Series / M5 w/o Nav: Built 09/02 through MY2003
BMW X5 w/o Nav: Built 09/02 through MY2006
BMW X3 w/o Nav: Built 12/03 or later
BMW Z4's w/o Nav: Built 10/03 or later
IMPORTANT NOTE: BSW also offers BMW
radio upgrades to allow vehicles built outside the above date ranges to
install this kit.
BSW offers a Sirius
Connect Kit which is compatible with BMW's built outside the above listed
date ranges. Operation and function is similar, but is more limited.
IMPORTANT Compatibility Notes:
The BSW XM Direct Kit is compatible with vehicles equipped with
a tape deck, but a BMW
radio upgrade is required.
The BSW XM Direct Kit is NOT compatible with vehicles equipped with
Navigation. For navigation equipped vehicles, you may use a BSW BSW
Sirius Direct Kit.
The BSW XM Direct Kit is NOT compatible with Original BMW iPod Integration
Kits. (It is compatible with the BMW
iPod Integration Kits we offer).