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DrSyn · Jan 13th, 2008, 12:01 AM

Hi all,

First of I should say Hello as this is my first post here. I do not currently own a mini, but plan to purchase a 2008 cooper s this spring and I have some questions.

Lets say I wanted to go with an aftermarket stereo rather then the HK premium radio upgrade (alpine iDA-X100 head end unit, some new component speakers for the front, a JL stealth box and an amp to drive it). I *do* plan to purchase the navigation system!

My questions are:

1) Will I still be able to use the ipod connection and control my ipod from the steering wheel?
2) Will the navigation system still work? If so what will replace the "joystick" from the factory radio? How will this work?
3) Can I use the steering wheel controls with this alpine head unit? It says it supports steering wheel controls so I am guessing yes.
3) If I decide to not upgrade to this Alpine system and instead simply add a JL Stealth box sub to the premium sound system how easy is this to configure? (Does the premium system have a line out from the factory stereo where I can just add an amp?)

Thanks guys, appreciate your suggestions!

airbusA346 · Jan 13th, 2008, 08:50 AM

Hi, you CAN NOT change the head unit on the R56.

DrSyn · Jan 13th, 2008, 03:10 PM

Really... Well does the HK stereo have any line outputs? How hard would it be to connect up a sub+amp in the back?

airbusA346 · Jan 13th, 2008, 03:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DrSyn (original)

Really... Well does the HK stereo have any line outputs? How hard would it be to connect up a sub+amp in the back?

Well if you go onto New Mini Stuff, Mikey does the correct looms to add amps etc.

oldnell · Jan 13th, 2008, 04:44 PM

Just to clarify. Unless DrSyn is talking about a 2008 Cooper S Convertible, then no you cannot change the head unit. The convertible is still the first generation and so you can change the head unit on these cars.

Lucky Dave · Jan 13th, 2008, 08:23 PM

Guys its true you cannot replace the stereo in a R56 but its very easy to fit an additonal one in the upper glove box area behind the panel, and use the mfsw controls to operate the aftermarket headunit.

So better still, it looks stock and all the best bits are hidden.

mikbmini · Jan 13th, 2008, 10:22 PM

If you do that though then surely you won't be able to see the display?

airbusA346 · Jan 14th, 2008, 02:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original)

Guys its true you cannot replace the stereo in a R56 but its very easy to fit an additonal one in the upper glove box area behind the panel, and use the mfsw controls to operate the aftermarket headunit.

So better still, it looks stock and all the best bits are hidden.

But you can only do that if you have the secret compartment.

Quote: Originally Posted by mikbmini (original)

If you do that though then surely you won't be able to see the display?

True unless you were to drive around with the lid open.

FergusM · Jan 14th, 2008, 06:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original)

Guys its true you cannot replace the stereo in a R56 but its very easy to fit an additonal one in the upper glove box area behind the panel, and use the mfsw controls to operate the aftermarket headunit.

So better still, it looks stock and all the best bits are hidden.

better to just get the amp etc from newministuff...and that way you retain standard looks with much better sound.

jamesbeaumont · Jan 14th, 2008, 09:31 PM

The previous generation model (pre 07) had the HK upgrade and a conventional head unit style (1st pic), the new generation mini has the stereo built in to the speedo (pic 2) but a 10 speaker and amp upgrade is available, I love it but some people seem to have been unlucky with theirs in which case go to newministuff as above

DrSyn · Jan 20th, 2008, 05:15 PM

Hmm. What do you guys suggest? Should I get the upgraded hifi system? I am thinking of going that route, then add a JL stealthbox sub in the boot (along with the loom from newministuff).

adam_Randell · Feb 9th, 2008, 09:47 AM

to connect an amp, you have to get into the 6x9 speakers lines in the back - simple blue electrical clips then with a high level input to the amp

snid · Feb 9th, 2008, 11:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DrSyn (original)

JL stealthbox

As far as I know, there is not a new Stealthbox for the 2007+ MINI. The one for the older MINIs will not fit the 2007+ MINI. I have both cars, and a stealthbox for the older one. The box will not fit the new cars.

Jan 13th, 2008, 12:01 AM	#1
DrSyn MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:42 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Replacing factory stereo (suggestions wanted!) Hi all, First of I should say Hello as this is my first post here. I do not currently own a mini, but plan to purchase a 2008 cooper s this spring and I have some questions. Lets say I wanted to go with an aftermarket stereo rather then the HK premium radio upgrade (alpine iDA-X100 head end unit, some new component speakers for the front, a JL stealth box and an amp to drive it). I do plan to purchase the navigation system! My questions are: 1) Will I still be able to use the ipod connection and control my ipod from the steering wheel? 2) Will the navigation system still work? If so what will replace the "joystick" from the factory radio? How will this work? 3) Can I use the steering wheel controls with this alpine head unit? It says it supports steering wheel controls so I am guessing yes. 3) If I decide to not upgrade to this Alpine system and instead simply add a JL Stealth box sub to the premium sound system how easy is this to configure? (Does the premium system have a line out from the factory stereo where I can just add an amp?) Thanks guys, appreciate your suggestions!

Jan 13th, 2008, 08:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 8,111 Offline	Hi, you CAN NOT change the head unit on the R56. Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Jan 13th, 2008, 03:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 8,111 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DrSyn (original) Really... Well does the HK stereo have any line outputs? How hard would it be to connect up a sub+amp in the back? Well if you go onto New Mini Stuff, Mikey does the correct looms to add amps etc. Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Jan 13th, 2008, 08:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 733 Offline	Guys its true you cannot replace the stereo in a R56 but its very easy to fit an additonal one in the upper glove box area behind the panel, and use the mfsw controls to operate the aftermarket headunit. So better still, it looks stock and all the best bits are hidden. Lucky is a way of life (tm) 243.5 bhp & 205.3 ft lb

Jan 14th, 2008, 02:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 8,111 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original) Guys its true you cannot replace the stereo in a R56 but its very easy to fit an additonal one in the upper glove box area behind the panel, and use the mfsw controls to operate the aftermarket headunit. So better still, it looks stock and all the best bits are hidden. But you can only do that if you have the secret compartment. Quote: Originally Posted by mikbmini (original) If you do that though then surely you won't be able to see the display? True unless you were to drive around with the lid open. Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

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Jan 13th, 2008, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
DrSyn MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:42 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Really... Well does the HK stereo have any line outputs? How hard would it be to connect up a sub+amp in the back?

Jan 13th, 2008, 04:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 992 Offline	Just to clarify. Unless DrSyn is talking about a 2008 Cooper S Convertible, then no you cannot change the head unit. The convertible is still the first generation and so you can change the head unit on these cars.

Jan 13th, 2008, 10:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
mikbmini No MINI no more :( My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tunbridge Wells Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 245 Offline	If you do that though then surely you won't be able to see the display?

Jan 14th, 2008, 06:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 696 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original) Guys its true you cannot replace the stereo in a R56 but its very easy to fit an additonal one in the upper glove box area behind the panel, and use the mfsw controls to operate the aftermarket headunit. So better still, it looks stock and all the best bits are hidden. better to just get the amp etc from newministuff...and that way you retain standard looks with much better sound.

Jan 14th, 2008, 09:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
jamesbeaumont Addicted to MINI... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 454 Offline	The previous generation model (pre 07) had the HK upgrade and a conventional head unit style (1st pic), the new generation mini has the stereo built in to the speedo (pic 2) but a 10 speaker and amp upgrade is available, I love it but some people seem to have been unlucky with theirs in which case go to newministuff as above Attached Thumbnails Chili Red R56 Cooper

Jan 20th, 2008, 05:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
DrSyn MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:42 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Hmm. What do you guys suggest? Should I get the upgraded hifi system? I am thinking of going that route, then add a JL stealthbox sub in the boot (along with the loom from newministuff).

Feb 9th, 2008, 09:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 1,053 Offline	to connect an amp, you have to get into the 6x9 speakers lines in the back - simple blue electrical clips then with a high level input to the amp adam_randell www.midzmodified.com

Feb 9th, 2008, 11:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 4,216 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DrSyn (original) JL stealthbox As far as I know, there is not a new Stealthbox for the 2007+ MINI. The one for the older MINIs will not fit the 2007+ MINI. I have both cars, and a stealthbox for the older one. The box will not fit the new cars. jtross \| snid \| jason - bloggage (including videos)

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