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celtictricky · Aug 23rd, 2006, 03:52 PM

Hi,

This is my first post here - so be gentle guys n' gals :-D

Ok, I am just thinking about ordering a new Cooper later this week (If the wife likes the drive of it!)

It appears that the Radio Boost allows the use of an ipod - I would love this to be plug and play, but of course it looks like you need "an interface" cable. Its seems that BMW/MINI want to charge the earth for this - and I just wondered if its a standard cable or whether it really is a specific cable?

Any help/comments would be appreciated on this.

Thanks

Celtic

Trophy160 · Aug 24th, 2006, 12:31 PM

Hi,

The spec of the websites says an aux input cable, I'd guess this is the same as other BMWs, so is simply a 3.5mm jack that feeds the headphone output into the audio system in the car. Full automation with steering wheel control and display on headunit will probably cost more or be aftermarket.

Regards

Paul;

SimonSJR · Aug 27th, 2006, 03:00 PM

If you plan on ordering a new Cooper would you not be better to order the new shape and pick up in November / December

celtictricky · Aug 29th, 2006, 08:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SimonSJR (original)

If you plan on ordering a new Cooper would you not be better to order the new shape and pick up in November / December

Hi Simon,

Yes you might be right, but the deal is a good one

and besides I am not so sure that I like the new shape having seen the pictures etc.

I'll take it now, and then I can start enjoying it!

Cheers

Rich

smartbomb · Sep 29th, 2006, 05:16 PM

Is there a iPod connector available ? I was told that the stereo would be able to take it I guess via an AUX, but is there a dock/kit ?

Paul · Sep 29th, 2006, 05:20 PM

Comes with Aux as standard, but there will be/is an ipod kit also.

smartbomb · Sep 29th, 2006, 05:28 PM

Thanks, thought there would be but my dealer had no info and knew nothing about it !

miniman23 · Sep 30th, 2006, 01:02 PM

I read somewhere that the ipod link will be in the glovebox so I gather that you control the ipod via the integrated system somehow?

Chris.F · Sep 30th, 2006, 01:07 PM

Can control from multifunction St/Wheel. Goes in glovebox. Must be 5th Generation I-Pod. Dealer fit £180 inc VAT fitted. Costly!

Edit - Only taken the 5th Gen from the spec sheet. Wonder why its stated if it works with others?

jordangpboy · Sep 30th, 2006, 01:30 PM

I had the iPod link put in mine, the iPod can controlled from the radio & steering wheel....Also my iPod is an 4th gen Mini 6GB and works fine.

I did get the connection as a freebie as its £170 option....much better than having a Aux point with no control.

jordangpboy · Sep 30th, 2006, 01:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by miniman23 (original)

I read somewhere that the ipod link will be in the glovebox so I gather that you control the ipod via the integrated system somehow?

Yeah iPod sits in the glovebox and is controlled the same way a CD changer is used.

Disc 1 - to Disc 5 is for you own types of playlists ie disc 1 - rock, disc 2 - dance.....etc

and disc 6 is the entire ipod music collection...you can also put the ipod on random....which is useful.

Olly. · Sep 30th, 2006, 01:37 PM

Is there anyway of searching and selecting a particular artist or does it only play playlists?

smartbomb · Oct 1st, 2006, 03:05 PM

Great, thanks for the info.

Aug 23rd, 2006, 03:52 PM	#1
celtictricky A Mini Severn Adventure Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edge Of The Cotswold Local Time: 05:24 PM Posts: 44 Offline	Ipod and Radio Boost Hi, This is my first post here - so be gentle guys n' gals :-D Ok, I am just thinking about ordering a new Cooper later this week (If the wife likes the drive of it!) It appears that the Radio Boost allows the use of an ipod - I would love this to be plug and play, but of course it looks like you need "an interface" cable. Its seems that BMW/MINI want to charge the earth for this - and I just wondered if its a standard cable or whether it really is a specific cable? Any help/comments would be appreciated on this. Thanks Celtic

Aug 29th, 2006, 08:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
celtictricky A Mini Severn Adventure Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edge Of The Cotswold Local Time: 05:24 PM Posts: 44 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SimonSJR (original) If you plan on ordering a new Cooper would you not be better to order the new shape and pick up in November / December Hi Simon, Yes you might be right, but the deal is a good one and besides I am not so sure that I like the new shape having seen the pictures etc. I'll take it now, and then I can start enjoying it! Cheers Rich Powered by Mini celtictricky -------------------------------------------- Mini Cooper, Pure Silver, Chilli Pack, 56 Plate, Black Cooper Bonnet Stripes, Ipod Ready.

Sep 30th, 2006, 01:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chris.F MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennines Local Time: 04:24 PM Posts: 326 Offline	Can control from multifunction St/Wheel. Goes in glovebox. Must be 5th Generation I-Pod. Dealer fit £180 inc VAT fitted. Costly! Edit - Only taken the 5th Gen from the spec sheet. Wonder why its stated if it works with others? Last edited by Chris.F : Sep 30th, 2006 at 02:15 PM.

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Aug 24th, 2006, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trophy160 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Local Time: 05:24 PM Posts: 247 Offline	Hi, The spec of the websites says an aux input cable, I'd guess this is the same as other BMWs, so is simply a 3.5mm jack that feeds the headphone output into the audio system in the car. Full automation with steering wheel control and display on headunit will probably cost more or be aftermarket. Regards Paul;

Aug 27th, 2006, 03:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
SimonSJR SimonSJR Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Local Time: 05:24 PM Posts: 205 Offline	If you plan on ordering a new Cooper would you not be better to order the new shape and pick up in November / December

Sep 29th, 2006, 05:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 04:24 PM Posts: 2,437 Offline	Is there a iPod connector available ? I was told that the stereo would be able to take it I guess via an AUX, but is there a dock/kit ?

Sep 29th, 2006, 05:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:24 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Comes with Aux as standard, but there will be/is an ipod kit also.

Sep 29th, 2006, 05:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 04:24 PM Posts: 2,437 Offline	Thanks, thought there would be but my dealer had no info and knew nothing about it !

Sep 30th, 2006, 01:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
miniman23 MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London Local Time: 05:24 PM Posts: 376 Offline	I read somewhere that the ipod link will be in the glovebox so I gather that you control the ipod via the integrated system somehow?

Sep 30th, 2006, 01:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
jordangpboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 05:24 PM Posts: 214 Offline	I had the iPod link put in mine, the iPod can controlled from the radio & steering wheel....Also my iPod is an 4th gen Mini 6GB and works fine. I did get the connection as a freebie as its £170 option....much better than having a Aux point with no control.

Sep 30th, 2006, 01:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
jordangpboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 05:24 PM Posts: 214 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by miniman23 (original) I read somewhere that the ipod link will be in the glovebox so I gather that you control the ipod via the integrated system somehow? Yeah iPod sits in the glovebox and is controlled the same way a CD changer is used. Disc 1 - to Disc 5 is for you own types of playlists ie disc 1 - rock, disc 2 - dance.....etc and disc 6 is the entire ipod music collection...you can also put the ipod on random....which is useful.

Sep 30th, 2006, 01:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 05:24 PM Posts: 3,492 Offline	Is there anyway of searching and selecting a particular artist or does it only play playlists?

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Oct 1st, 2006, 03:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 04:24 PM Posts: 2,437 Offline	Great, thanks for the info.