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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Here's where you can get some short 3.5mm patch cords!

I did a search to see if anyone had a real short stereo patch cord (none of
that 3' or 6' crap), didn't see it... so here it is.

I ordered 3 of the 8" length ones 1hr ago and i already received my
UPS tracking number!!!

http://www.htd.com/whole-house-audio...mm-Patch-Cable
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Radio Shack carries a 12" version
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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that's 4" too long.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Retractable versions like ZipLinq can retract to 4" (and extend to 48"). For my iPod, I use their direct dock cable, which gives better sound than the headphone jack.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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^^ yah, but the primary purpose of running a short cord is so
you can hide it under the center dash without any dangling.

 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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Just got them in my hands.

much better quality than expected. the cord is nice and thick yet soft
and high quality elastomer coating. will hook it up to my ZEN and see
how it works later on tonight.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Thanks for the link kenchan. 12" is fine with me, but I cannot stand walking into a Radio Shack...and the 4'-er has got to go!!!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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^^ np!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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Just wanted to confirm, these work great!

the length is perfect too. forget those long sagging 12" cords, 8" is the
way to go. (20mm).
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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I discovered while putting in my new gauge face plate that once the dash piece is out and the center gauge removed, it is a great opportunity to clean-up the lengths of cables. Zip ties and Velcro behind the dash and all is neat and tidy with no vibrations.
Besides with the dash pieces out it is a great time to get rid of scratches with Prima Swirl and get a good wax layer on like Prima Epic. Now I can just use Prima Hydro for upkeep.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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yes, i agree with Minimaybee.

it is time you guys all try Prima Hydro.
www.detailersparadise.com


 
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 04:07 AM
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how did we go from patchcords under the dash to Hydro?.....oh yeah: Kenchan.........
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 05:32 AM
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^^ you bet.


well, im pretty much done with presenting the new patch cord so
wanted to also bring in some extra's that i felt was extremely good
products. (as my signature states).
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 07:02 AM
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I knew this was coming....
Originally Posted by kenchan
yes, i agree with Minimaybee.

it is time you guys all try Prima Hydro.
www.detailersparadise.com


 
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
^^ you bet.


well, im pretty much done with presenting the new patch cord so
wanted to also bring in some extra's that i felt was extremely good
products. (as my signature states).
You need to stop this thread Hydrojacking. You're becoming very predictible.

Did I mention I just ordered a gallon container?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by minimk3
I knew this was coming....
i need to change my approach as it appears it's becoming
slightly predictable.


Originally Posted by PaulCIssa
You need to stop this thread Hydrojacking. You're becoming very predictible.

Did I mention I just ordered a gallon container?

blahahaha!!! you made the right choice! welcome to the
gallon club.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by rkw
Retractable versions like ZipLinq can retract to 4" (and extend to 48"). For my iPod, I use their direct dock cable, which gives better sound than the headphone jack.
do they make this, but with one end a 3.5mm jack, and the other end with red/white audio cables?
 
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