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#226
Gang, I'm looking for a local shop that can install a simple Aux jack for my iPod. I'm in the Bay Area (No Cal) and a good referral would be invaluable. Dealer wants to charge over $450 for parts & labor. I'd rather rip out my dash on my own (which I can't do) than pay that much.
I've been reading through many posts to find a shop, but there's so much valuable info here, I just haven't run across it yet ...
Any referrals??
I've been reading through many posts to find a shop, but there's so much valuable info here, I just haven't run across it yet ...
Any referrals??
#227
Gang, I'm looking for a local shop that can install a simple Aux jack for my iPod. I'm in the Bay Area (No Cal) and a good referral would be invaluable. Dealer wants to charge over $450 for parts & labor. I'd rather rip out my dash on my own (which I can't do) than pay that much.
For that kind of $$, I'd be tempted to drive up from Phoenix and do it for ya....
I've seen the instructions in another thread here, and it looks like it's not hard at all to get in there and plug it in. Try searching on "aux jack" and you'll probably find it. The dash doesn't need to be pulled all apart. You can sneak your hand in around the left side if you just undo the knee panel under the steering wheel, IIRC.
C ya,
Dutch
#230
#231
DICE iPod integration kit install
Link to the install.
http://rides.webshots.com/album/579381913SBJMwy
http://rides.webshots.com/album/579381913SBJMwy
#234
Got a DICE ipod/iphone interface few months back. Install was easy. Posted to webshots, but here's the final. Very convenient having full control from the steering wheel and still be able to use the iphone mounted on the dash.
http://rides.webshots.com/album/579381913SBJMwy
Check it out!
http://rides.webshots.com/album/579381913SBJMwy
Check it out!
#238
DICE Silverline Pro does not work with iPhone 4S
I recently determined that my DICE Silverline Pro is NOT compatible with my new iPhone 4S. DICE suggested kindly recommended I upgrade to their current model the DICE Silverline Duo at a discounted rate.
I'll be upgrading soon enough. I expect all I'll need to replace is the control unit under the passenger foot well.
http://diceelectronics.com/duo-integ...rius-mini.html
I'll be upgrading soon enough. I expect all I'll need to replace is the control unit under the passenger foot well.
http://diceelectronics.com/duo-integ...rius-mini.html
#239
Installed iSimple today; could not be happier!
I got my iSimple today. The install went perfectly and it worked instantly. I managed to get a "new in the box" iSimple on eBay for $31 plus shipping (). It may not be the most high end unit of its type but it does what it's suppose to do, sounds good, and, in my case, the price was right. One try of an FM transmitter-type unit convinced me that avenue wasn't going to work though it was nice that the name of the song and artist was displayed on the head unit display. I can heartily recommend the iSimple interface.
#240
I got my iSimple today. The install went perfectly and it worked instantly. I managed to get a "new in the box" iSimple on eBay for $31 plus shipping (). It may not be the most high end unit of its type but it does what it's suppose to do, sounds good, and, in my case, the price was right. One try of an FM transmitter-type unit convinced me that avenue wasn't going to work though it was nice that the name of the song and artist was displayed on the head unit display. I can heartily recommend the iSimple interface.
My question is about cable routing. I connected the iSimple to the rear quarter panel (where the satellite radio unit used to be) and I'm now trying to figure out the best way to route the cable either to the glove box or to the cupholder area.
Any tips?
#241
I just got my iSimple from Crutchfield yesterday. While I didn't score your awesome price I'm just glad to be able to have something that I can play my tunes with.
My question is about cable routing. I connected the iSimple to the rear quarter panel (where the satellite radio unit used to be) and I'm now trying to figure out the best way to route the cable either to the glove box or to the cupholder area.
Any tips?
My question is about cable routing. I connected the iSimple to the rear quarter panel (where the satellite radio unit used to be) and I'm now trying to figure out the best way to route the cable either to the glove box or to the cupholder area.
Any tips?
#243
ScanGaugeII / Phone/ GPS / Radar Mounting
ScanGaugeII / Phone/ GPS / Radar Mounting w/ Coupe Sunroof view ...
http://www.blendmount.com/ Radar Mount Mirror Tap 1000/2000
http://www.cravenspeed.com/ W mount for ScanGauge and SmartPhone
http://www.mountek.com/ For Garmin GPS or other accessories ...
Less than one hour total installation once everthing arrived ......
Gauge Mount installs with Sunroof view ...
Gauge Install:
http://www.blendmount.com/ Radar Mount Mirror Tap 1000/2000
http://www.cravenspeed.com/ W mount for ScanGauge and SmartPhone
http://www.mountek.com/ For Garmin GPS or other accessories ...
Less than one hour total installation once everthing arrived ......
Gauge Mount installs with Sunroof view ...
Gauge Install:
#244
I got my iSimple today. The install went perfectly and it worked instantly. I managed to get a "new in the box" iSimple on eBay for $31 plus shipping (). It may not be the most high end unit of its type but it does what it's suppose to do, sounds good, and, in my case, the price was right. One try of an FM transmitter-type unit convinced me that avenue wasn't going to work though it was nice that the name of the song and artist was displayed on the head unit display. I can heartily recommend the iSimple interface.
Went out to my car - set it up and it works perfectly - yes, I'll have to occasionally fuss with changing frequencies - big deal - I can live with it
#245
My forum search skills are lacking - but my old ipod nano (gen3) is getting ready to bite the dust. I've a new nano on order and they now have Bluetooth. Anyone here know if the Bluetooth to stereo will work w/o having MINI connect?
If not, I will be ordering a lightning to 8pin adapter and hardwiring it in the old fashioned way.
EDIT TO ADD:
Never mind. More searches and select option to show posts, not threads yielded this info:
[SIZE=5]Sealy[/SIZE]
6th Gear
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Cottage City, MD
Posts: 1,366
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Yes, you can. Matter of fact, if I can anyone can. Hundreds of posts and threads if you do a search of the forum. Here's a couple.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ing-setup.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.com...connected.html
If not, I will be ordering a lightning to 8pin adapter and hardwiring it in the old fashioned way.
EDIT TO ADD:
Never mind. More searches and select option to show posts, not threads yielded this info:
[SIZE=5]Sealy[/SIZE]
6th Gear
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Cottage City, MD
Posts: 1,366
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Gallery
Yes, you can. Matter of fact, if I can anyone can. Hundreds of posts and threads if you do a search of the forum. Here's a couple.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ing-setup.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.com...connected.html
Last edited by soon2b; 05-12-2013 at 12:03 PM.
#246
iPhone - ProClip - Media Bridge
Here is my install:
the mount is from ProClip
the Interface is a AudioVox Media Bridge
and I used a Belkin USB cable instead of the extension that the MediaBridge comes with, as it was black and a little thicker cable, the media bridge is actually on top of the Radio.
the mount is from ProClip
the Interface is a AudioVox Media Bridge
and I used a Belkin USB cable instead of the extension that the MediaBridge comes with, as it was black and a little thicker cable, the media bridge is actually on top of the Radio.
#249
Ah, k, the one with the dual gauge on the steering column. I hadn't looked that far inside one of those.
It's a nice looking gauge set! Still, though, with the "normalization" going on with the water temp gauge on mine, it makes me wonder about how much the oil pressure or temp data might be "massaged" as well on the Chrono gauge set.
I'm glad to have the ScangaugeII reading me the real number...
C ya,
Dutch
It's a nice looking gauge set! Still, though, with the "normalization" going on with the water temp gauge on mine, it makes me wonder about how much the oil pressure or temp data might be "massaged" as well on the Chrono gauge set.
I'm glad to have the ScangaugeII reading me the real number...
C ya,
Dutch
#250
Media Bridge on Sale
Just a note if anyone is considering the iPod/iPhone Intergration route, that ECS Tuning has them on sale:
http://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_C...idge_Sale_2013
http://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_C...idge_Sale_2013