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Rakey · May 29th, 2008, 02:43 PM

Thanks for the call back Mikey, look forward to having a go at this on the weekend hopefully

mikeythemini · May 29th, 2008, 09:17 PM

Yours will be with you in the morning, thanks for the order

DIY is now up - NewMINIStuff.com DIY Guides
Looks like a long one with lots of steps but I have just tried to show every bit in detail so you can't go wrong

Vincent Vega · May 30th, 2008, 07:23 AM

This last DIY guide is awesome and it looks dead easy to do. Mike, you'll hear from me :-)

BTW, first post in the forums, but I've read a gazillion posts so far!

mikeythemini · May 30th, 2008, 08:10 AM

Welcome to Mini2

& welcome to NewMINIStuff.com

Rakey · May 30th, 2008, 10:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Yours will be with you in the morning, thanks for the order

DIY is now up - NewMINIStuff.com DIY Guides
Looks like a long one with lots of steps but I have just tried to show every bit in detail so you can't go wrong

A few images showing as missing on my machine

But I'm sure it will be easy to fit this weekend with a few phone calls as normal

mikeythemini · May 30th, 2008, 05:06 PM

All images showing here, if you get stuck call me

dgw202 · May 30th, 2008, 06:04 PM

Really like the look of this... Will it work with the IPhone?

Rakey · May 30th, 2008, 06:53 PM

Arrived today, superfast delivery as always, thanks Mike

kevkbuk · May 31st, 2008, 06:52 PM

Is the dock connector compatible with the iPod Touch?

Just to confirm, this provides a line out via the dock connector and powers the ipod also. Seems a little expensive considering the price of the dock connector alone... did I miss something???

adam_Randell · May 31st, 2008, 08:32 PM

Mikey, is that an iPhone in the picture? if so...can you use the adaptor as a hands free?

ASTON · May 31st, 2008, 09:26 PM

just ordered one on line. i just need to buy a R56 now

mikeythemini · Jun 5th, 2008, 11:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kevkbuk (original)

Is the dock connector compatible with the iPod Touch?

Just to confirm, this provides a line out via the dock connector and powers the ipod also. Seems a little expensive considering the price of the dock connector alone... did I miss something???

Yes it provides a line out. Its a dock connector which then plugs into a small circuit board that regulates the charging & gives an audio output, this is then terminated with 2 plug & play looms so you can plug it straight into the car (nothing sticking out of the aux socket or cig lighter) the looms are hand built by me.

Martin - have you fitted it yet>>????

Rakey · Jun 5th, 2008, 11:12 PM

Not yet, didn't get chance last weekend due to one too many the nights before

Hoping to do it this Sunday

ASTON · Jun 9th, 2008, 03:46 PM

Thank you Mikey,you have done it again

Collected my R56 on saturday and fitted the ipod kit on sunday

It took me about 40mins after follow the instructions on NewMINIStuff.com. The sound is amazing 100 times better than using the aux input socket. I love the way i can use the headunit to control the volume. I reccomond this to anyone who wants to fit an ipod in their car

. Money well spent

morini3andahalf · Jun 9th, 2008, 05:00 PM

Does this interface display track info on the head unit?

Thanks,

Simon.

Rakey · Jun 9th, 2008, 05:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by morini3andahalf (original)

Does this interface display track info on the head unit?

Thanks,

Simon.

No, but why do you need it to when the ipod is there right in front of the stereo display?

morini3andahalf · Jun 9th, 2008, 05:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

No, but why do you need it to when the ipod is there right in front of the stereo display?

If I get one of these mine will live in the passenger storage compartment. Not having the track info isn't the end of the world though.

I am waiting to see just how bad the aux input sounds before I order one of these.

Rakey · Jun 9th, 2008, 05:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by morini3andahalf (original)

If I get one of these mine will live in the passenger storage compartment. Not having the track info isn't the end of the world though.

I am waiting to see just how bad the aux input sounds before I order one of these.

Aux input is pretty quiet, and not all that good, the annoying thing is that it doesn't charge, thats why I've got one of these sitting at home ready to install

mikeythemini · Jun 9th, 2008, 08:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ASTON (original)

Thank you Mikey,you have done it again

Collected my R56 on saturday and fitted the ipod kit on sunday

It took me about 40mins after follow the instructions on NewMINIStuff.com. The sound is amazing 100 times better than using the aux input socket. I love the way i can use the headunit to control the volume. I reccomond this to anyone who wants to fit an ipod in their car

. Money well spent

Great

Glad you like it & thanks for the feedback on fitting - your the 1st to do it yourself

Quote: Originally Posted by morini3andahalf (original)

Does this interface display track info on the head unit?

Thanks,

Simon.

No - the official adaptor does & so will ours when we get our programmer

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

Aux input is pretty quiet, and not all that good, the annoying thing is that it doesn't charge, thats why I've got one of these sitting at home ready to install

Still not fitted it

Rakey · Jun 9th, 2008, 10:27 PM

been busy mate, but will get time at some point this week

May 29th, 2008, 02:43 PM	#21
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 50,154 Offline	Thanks for the call back Mikey, look forward to having a go at this on the weekend hopefully The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

May 29th, 2008, 09:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 9,475 Offline	Yours will be with you in the morning, thanks for the order DIY is now up - NewMINIStuff.com DIY Guides Looks like a long one with lots of steps but I have just tried to show every bit in detail so you can't go wrong Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 30th, 2008, 08:10 AM	#24 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 9,475 Offline	Welcome to Mini2 & welcome to NewMINIStuff.com Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 30th, 2008, 10:04 AM	#25 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 50,154 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Yours will be with you in the morning, thanks for the order DIY is now up - NewMINIStuff.com DIY Guides Looks like a long one with lots of steps but I have just tried to show every bit in detail so you can't go wrong A few images showing as missing on my machine But I'm sure it will be easy to fit this weekend with a few phone calls as normal The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

May 30th, 2008, 05:06 PM	#26 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 9,475 Offline	All images showing here, if you get stuck call me Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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May 30th, 2008, 07:23 AM	#23 (permalink)
Vincent Vega Mini in Barcelona Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 02:33 AM Posts: 6 Offline	This last DIY guide is awesome and it looks dead easy to do. Mike, you'll hear from me :-) BTW, first post in the forums, but I've read a gazillion posts so far!

May 30th, 2008, 06:04 PM	#27 (permalink)
dgw202 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Really like the look of this... Will it work with the IPhone?

May 30th, 2008, 06:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 50,154 Offline	Arrived today, superfast delivery as always, thanks Mike The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

May 31st, 2008, 06:52 PM	#29 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 652 Offline	Is the dock connector compatible with the iPod Touch? Just to confirm, this provides a line out via the dock connector and powers the ipod also. Seems a little expensive considering the price of the dock connector alone... did I miss something???

May 31st, 2008, 08:32 PM	#30 (permalink)
adam_Randell MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 1,550 Offline	Mikey, is that an iPhone in the picture? if so...can you use the adaptor as a hands free? adam_randell www.midzmodified.com

May 31st, 2008, 09:26 PM	#31 (permalink)
ASTON A mini is a way of life. My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wales Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 2,685 Offline	just ordered one on line. i just need to buy a R56 now

Jun 5th, 2008, 11:07 PM	#32 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 9,475 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kevkbuk (original) Is the dock connector compatible with the iPod Touch? Just to confirm, this provides a line out via the dock connector and powers the ipod also. Seems a little expensive considering the price of the dock connector alone... did I miss something??? Yes it provides a line out. Its a dock connector which then plugs into a small circuit board that regulates the charging & gives an audio output, this is then terminated with 2 plug & play looms so you can plug it straight into the car (nothing sticking out of the aux socket or cig lighter) the looms are hand built by me. Martin - have you fitted it yet>>???? Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jun 5th, 2008, 11:12 PM	#33 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 50,154 Offline	Not yet, didn't get chance last weekend due to one too many the nights before Hoping to do it this Sunday The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jun 9th, 2008, 03:46 PM	#34 (permalink)
ASTON A mini is a way of life. My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wales Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 2,685 Offline	Thank you Mikey,you have done it again Collected my R56 on saturday and fitted the ipod kit on sunday It took me about 40mins after follow the instructions on NewMINIStuff.com. The sound is amazing 100 times better than using the aux input socket. I love the way i can use the headunit to control the volume. I reccomond this to anyone who wants to fit an ipod in their car. Money well spent Attached Thumbnails

Jun 9th, 2008, 05:00 PM	#35 (permalink)
morini3andahalf MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Does this interface display track info on the head unit? Thanks, Simon.

Jun 9th, 2008, 05:02 PM	#36 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 50,154 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by morini3andahalf (original) Does this interface display track info on the head unit? Thanks, Simon. No, but why do you need it to when the ipod is there right in front of the stereo display? The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jun 9th, 2008, 05:09 PM	#37 (permalink)
morini3andahalf MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) No, but why do you need it to when the ipod is there right in front of the stereo display? If I get one of these mine will live in the passenger storage compartment. Not having the track info isn't the end of the world though. I am waiting to see just how bad the aux input sounds before I order one of these.

Jun 9th, 2008, 05:18 PM	#38 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 50,154 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by morini3andahalf (original) If I get one of these mine will live in the passenger storage compartment. Not having the track info isn't the end of the world though. I am waiting to see just how bad the aux input sounds before I order one of these. Aux input is pretty quiet, and not all that good, the annoying thing is that it doesn't charge, thats why I've got one of these sitting at home ready to install The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jun 9th, 2008, 08:14 PM	#39 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 9,475 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ASTON (original) Thank you Mikey,you have done it again Collected my R56 on saturday and fitted the ipod kit on sunday It took me about 40mins after follow the instructions on NewMINIStuff.com. The sound is amazing 100 times better than using the aux input socket. I love the way i can use the headunit to control the volume. I reccomond this to anyone who wants to fit an ipod in their car. Money well spent Great Glad you like it & thanks for the feedback on fitting - your the 1st to do it yourself Quote: Originally Posted by morini3andahalf (original) Does this interface display track info on the head unit? Thanks, Simon. No - the official adaptor does & so will ours when we get our programmer Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) Aux input is pretty quiet, and not all that good, the annoying thing is that it doesn't charge, thats why I've got one of these sitting at home ready to install Still not fitted it Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jun 9th, 2008, 10:27 PM	#40 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 50,154 Offline	been busy mate, but will get time at some point this week The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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