Hey guys, Happy Thanksgiving!

I just found out about the IceLink Plus and think it is the ultimate and best solution! Has anyone ordered their's already? I really would like to order, because I think they might sell out. If you guys have ordered, which mounting option are you going for and do you know anything about installation and mounting? Allright, thanks guys! Ice-Link plus forum, right here.

 

Anyone?

 

Waiting to find out more details and compare with the Monster iCruze. But one or the other of these two sounds like just what I want!

 

What is the Monster iCruze?

 

Just ordered the Plus and iPod 20G bundle with ProClip mount a couple days ago. Tom said the shipment date will be on Dec 2. That means, it will be at least 2 more weeks to receive it in Vancouver BC.

Ken

 

The Monster iCruze is supposed to do advanced control and head unit display also. It has also just been announced recently and not fully detailed or on sale yet. Here's a link:
http://www.monstercable.com/press/p...4_11_icruze.asp

Sounds like direct competition for Desion and the iceLink.

 

That ICE Link Plus looks like the perfect iPod interface. It looks like it kicks the factory ipod/mini adapters butt. I'll be ordering it forsure.

 

So now it comes down to choosing between the IceLink Plus and the Monster iCruze. WHICH ONE?!

 

I have XM with Blitzsafe and am wodering if I need Icelink Plus to connect Ipod?

 

I'm going with Ice Link Plus, but who knows, since my track record with Audio has not been the most impressive.

 

How do you wire the IceLink Plus to the front of the car?

 

It's basically a wiring harness that you just link inline with the existing one on the back of the stock head unit.

 

How much for the bundle?

 

Hey all!

I have had the icelink installed in my Cooper "S" since May of 04. Have a 3rd Gen Ipod and have had no flaws/troubles. Ordered the "proclip" along, an feel this is the best way for #1 switching to different playlists, and different tracks. The icelink allows all the back radio controls found on the steering wheel to be used, and also if needed to switch to the head units disc, or radio.

The icelink charges the ipod along he way. I had looked into the dealer installing their stock ipod but i didnot want the ipod in the glove compartment because i could not see the the different tracks, or playlists i have.

For the install, they include instructions. If concerened take the car/ipod/icelink to a high end car audio tech. and they can do it in less then an hour. Just t remember to nhook the battery terminal and re-hook for this to work properly.

Just my opinion, happy motoring!

Tommy

BTW: 03 cooper "S" Black/black, white roof, driving lights, dual sun roofs.

 

Just got my iPod photo, looking to order, what do y'all think? How do you route the wires to the front of the car?

 

Well, it's not as hard as you might think, but it basically involves taking your stock head unit off and plugging in an extra wiring harness.

Here's a really good How-To on the original Ice Link:

http://mini.uglydoris.com/archives/000023.html


Hope that helps!

 

the details i've been able to gleem are a little fuzzy to me still. is it true that with the IceLink Plus we'll now be able to see the song info on the factory hu? And...that we'll be able to use all our playlists instead of just a few?

 

i've ordered and am expecting delivery on monday. i'll report back after install - it looks amazing!

- drew

 

I believe that's all correct. It looks like pretty much the ultimate unit. And, it charges the iPod to boot.

 

My only concern is the function of the iPod while in use with the unit. I wonder if it is hard to control and such. Anyways, I think the iPod goes into a certain mode and you cannot function the iPod by using the iPod controls, only radio controls. This might be tough when looking for an artist/album you would like the hear that isn't readily available. If this is true, it would probably be a better route to use just the plug instead of the cradle... because you don't need to access the iPod. What do you all think? Anyone have any specifics on the actual controls of this or the Monster iCruze? Anyone going with the iCruze over the IceLink+? I really want either of the two...

 

your link didn't work.

how's this:
http://www.monstercable.com/press/pr..._11_icruze.asp

 

If you don't mind. What was your total price?

 

Given the fact that operating the iPod in general takes a bit of concentration, honestly I'd prefer you didn't try searching for an artist/album using the iPod itself while driving, at least not around me....

If you have the MFSW, you should be able to Navigate the iPod that way, instead of having to fiddle with the radio to do it... Given that the display on the radio is bigger and easier to read than the iPod's this would seem to be a safe way to do your searching. Even if only one line of text is displayed at a time, the large size of the radio display is easier and faster to read than the iPod display.

 

True, but it would still be nice to have that option if you maybe wanted to switch it up to a completely different playlist. Say, at a light or while stopped?

I agree with you otherwise though

 

Yeah totally, I never fiddle with it while driving. I think the IceLink is the way to go because the monster doesn't talk about text display through the head unit.