Navigation & Audio Blitzsafe Sale 20% discount to NAM
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Originally Posted by blacknblue
I ordered one earlier this week. Was told it would ship today.
Hope it's a cinch to install.
Keeping fingers crossed.
Hope it's a cinch to install.
Keeping fingers crossed.
The difference between the SLD 00 and 01 is that the 00 is just the SkyLink Direct Interface. The 01 allows for retetion of the factory cd changer, or you can use any one of our other Mini interfaces.
You can use the SLD 01 along with our MINI/ALP DMX V.1 to control an Alpine m-bus changer, the MINI/AUX DMX V.1 for an aux. audio input, or the MINI/ALP DMX V.1D to have both the changer and the audio input along with the XM Direct.
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From: SoCal (562)
Originally Posted by Marc@Blitzsafe
The only thing you may have trouble with is finding the connections in the "boot" as you Mini guys call it. Other then that everything should be a piece of cake.
Actually, finding the connection was the easiest part.
Connecting the plugs took no less than a minute.
Running the antenna wire down through the panels required a bit more work- 5 minutes. (only because the damn wire is so long I kept tangling it.)
Because of my impatience, what took the longest was waiting for the activation. (I did that online.) After about 20 minutes, it was up and running. I even have my 18 presets in place!
Thanks for posting the offer.
Anyone who's still leary like I was at first, don't be. The XM-Direct box & Blitzsafe adaptor work great!
-Juan
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any word on the skylink? where should I watch for an announcement? and also if I get the skyfi car kit, will i be able to use the same antenna for the skylink? (if so I can just grab the skyfi for now and use my aux input) 
thanks for any info.
mike
thanks for any info.mike
2nd Gear
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Marc,
Please clarify. I have an '03 Cooper S, with the HK h/u. I've been waiting for the SkyLink so I can have a removeable receiver. Questions:
I need the MINI/SLD 01, yes?
I need the SkyLink, yes?
I don't need a car kit, right? (power is supplied by the SkyLink?)
Do I buy an antenna separately?
Which receivers does, I mean WILL the SkyLink support - SkyFi, SkyFi2, Roady, Roady2?
Thanks.
Please clarify. I have an '03 Cooper S, with the HK h/u. I've been waiting for the SkyLink so I can have a removeable receiver. Questions:
I need the MINI/SLD 01, yes?
I need the SkyLink, yes?
I don't need a car kit, right? (power is supplied by the SkyLink?)
Do I buy an antenna separately?
Which receivers does, I mean WILL the SkyLink support - SkyFi, SkyFi2, Roady, Roady2?
Thanks.
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From: Dobbs Ferry, NY
Why don't you guys just order the MyFi right now. This will do everything you want it do. It is a mobile receiver with car kit and cradle. I'll assume you can interface this with the SLD01 for control using the steering wheel.
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This is how things break down.
The Mini/XM SLD 00/01 is the interface specific to your vehicle.
The SkyLink Direct is the actual cradle in which you house the SkyFi unit in your vehicle.
The Delphi SkyFi unit is the XM receiver.
The SkyLink Direct Cradle and SkyFi unit are generic so to speak, or universal would be a better term. You can use them with an vehicle that we make a SkyLink interface for. Right now the cradle is seeing some last minute changes, but the vehicle specific cables for BMW/Mini are available now. I am not certain if the antenna will be included with the SkyLink Direct Cradle, as you receive one when purchasing the SkyFi unit itself. All the XM antennas use the same connection, so I do not see a problem there. I have not been given a definite release date as of yet on the actual cradle. I am anxious myself for one. As soon as I get one, you guys will be the first to know.
The Mini/XM SLD 00/01 is the interface specific to your vehicle.
The SkyLink Direct is the actual cradle in which you house the SkyFi unit in your vehicle.
The Delphi SkyFi unit is the XM receiver.
The SkyLink Direct Cradle and SkyFi unit are generic so to speak, or universal would be a better term. You can use them with an vehicle that we make a SkyLink interface for. Right now the cradle is seeing some last minute changes, but the vehicle specific cables for BMW/Mini are available now. I am not certain if the antenna will be included with the SkyLink Direct Cradle, as you receive one when purchasing the SkyFi unit itself. All the XM antennas use the same connection, so I do not see a problem there. I have not been given a definite release date as of yet on the actual cradle. I am anxious myself for one. As soon as I get one, you guys will be the first to know.
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From: Dobbs Ferry, NY
So, to break down our options here:
1. Buy the original XMD101 with Terk Box as a package from BMW? Song displays on your radio and you are able to control with your steering wheel but is not portable. Not too sure of price or where to obtain.
2. Buy the SkyFi and the car kit to use with aux-in and of course no control with steering wheel and songs are displayed on your SkyFi, but not on your HU. This is the least expensive route.
3. Purchase the new SLD01, the SkyFi cradle, and the SkyFi so that you have everything that #1 offers, but you also have another gadget to install in your car and remove each time for portability's sake. This will also be undoubtedly the most expensive option. I suppose if the SkyFi/cradle were in the cockpit, I would be more inclined to use the SkyFi's controls and not the steering wheel's control nor the HU's controls, thus negating the added "convenience" of this option. I'm sure there is much more to this I'm missing....
1. Buy the original XMD101 with Terk Box as a package from BMW? Song displays on your radio and you are able to control with your steering wheel but is not portable. Not too sure of price or where to obtain.
2. Buy the SkyFi and the car kit to use with aux-in and of course no control with steering wheel and songs are displayed on your SkyFi, but not on your HU. This is the least expensive route.
3. Purchase the new SLD01, the SkyFi cradle, and the SkyFi so that you have everything that #1 offers, but you also have another gadget to install in your car and remove each time for portability's sake. This will also be undoubtedly the most expensive option. I suppose if the SkyFi/cradle were in the cockpit, I would be more inclined to use the SkyFi's controls and not the steering wheel's control nor the HU's controls, thus negating the added "convenience" of this option. I'm sure there is much more to this I'm missing....
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So the SLD 01 would be $180, given the 20% discount. What will be the approximate price of the SkyLink Direct? I hope not too much or this XM solution is getting pretty pricey, just to have h/u display and steering wheel controls.
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From: Pawleys Island South Carolina
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MARK, i WANT TO ORDER THE MINI/SLD/01. AM I RIGHT TO ASSUME THIS WILL WORK WITH THE XM DIRECT TUNER BOX AND MY MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL? LET ME KNOW, CAEL SCHILLER(CARL)cschiller@sc.rr.com
Originally Posted by Marc@Blitzsafe
Blitzsafe is proud to offer 20% Off all of our products. These products include our Alpine changer interfaces, Auxlliary audio interfaces and the XM/SkyLink Direct cable. Prices includes DHL Ground shipping anywhere in the US. This offer is basically a revolving group buy with a set price discount. Interested parties need to reply to this thread so I can keep track of everyone. Once they reply, they can call our office and place the order.
You will need to will need to include you user name here on NAM and the group buy event code. Orders placed during the week will be shipped by that Thursday. Orders placed on Thursday may not ship till the following Thursday.
The sales departments phone number is 1-800-597-7233
The group buy event code is SLD-01
Any technical questions can be directed to Marc@blitzsafe.com
Some products include,
MINI/AUX DMX V.1 LIST $120.00 SALE PRICE $95.00
MINI/ALP DMX V.1 LIST $120.00 SALE PRICE $95.00
MINI/ALP DMX V.1D LIST $140.00 SALE PRICE $110.00
MINI/SLD 00 LIST $210.00 SALE PRICE $170.00
MINI/SLD 01 LIST $220.00 SALE PRICE $180.00
For a full list of all ouf our products please visit our website
www.blitzsafe.com
All prices include free DHL Ground shipping anywhere in the US!!!!!
You will need to will need to include you user name here on NAM and the group buy event code. Orders placed during the week will be shipped by that Thursday. Orders placed on Thursday may not ship till the following Thursday.
The sales departments phone number is 1-800-597-7233
The group buy event code is SLD-01
Any technical questions can be directed to Marc@blitzsafe.com
Some products include,
MINI/AUX DMX V.1 LIST $120.00 SALE PRICE $95.00
MINI/ALP DMX V.1 LIST $120.00 SALE PRICE $95.00
MINI/ALP DMX V.1D LIST $140.00 SALE PRICE $110.00
MINI/SLD 00 LIST $210.00 SALE PRICE $170.00
MINI/SLD 01 LIST $220.00 SALE PRICE $180.00
For a full list of all ouf our products please visit our website
www.blitzsafe.com
All prices include free DHL Ground shipping anywhere in the US!!!!!
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From: Charleston, SC
Carl,
The one you want will work with your mfsw and the xm direct tuner as well as allow you to use the factory changer. The reason I know this for a fact is I ordered one and received it last Friday, installed it and happily listen to XM and my changer!
Chris
The one you want will work with your mfsw and the xm direct tuner as well as allow you to use the factory changer. The reason I know this for a fact is I ordered one and received it last Friday, installed it and happily listen to XM and my changer!
Chris
