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eldo · Jun 10th, 2008, 09:19 AM

how will this work with the iphone?

detchibe · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:08 PM

Just ordered mine

Hope I get it before my trip to France next weekend.

Vincent Vega · Jun 16th, 2008, 10:14 AM

I've just received the kit + tools. Everything looks great and I'm really looking forward to fit it in my new MINI, which is due next week.

Thank you for everything!

amictang · Jun 18th, 2008, 08:38 AM

Does it fit for the standard CD (Not Boost CD)?

mikeythemini · Jun 26th, 2008, 10:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by amictang (original)

Does it fit for the standard CD (Not Boost CD)?

If there is an AUx in under the toggle switches then yes

p.s. we have run out of these, & dension who provide part of the kit are also out of stock. Fresh stock next week

mikeythemini · Jun 26th, 2008, 10:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Vincent Vega (original)

I've just received the kit + tools. Everything looks great and I'm really looking forward to fit it in my new MINI, which is due next week.

Thank you for everything!

I like that, buying the kit before you've got the car

Vincent Vega · Jun 27th, 2008, 07:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

I like that, buying the kit before you've got the car

I know when I'd need a thing from the moment I see it and your solution is "theoretically" far better than the factory options. Not wild about having to navigate the ipod from the steering wheel or the radio. I alredy have got that in my bmw and it's a royal pain in the ++++ I'd rather have the ipod within reach

Took delivery of the car this Wednesday so I might be able to fit it in this evening. If you get a call from a chap with a odd accent, that'll be me

Rakey · Jun 27th, 2008, 10:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

If there is an AUx in under the toggle switches then yes

p.s. we have run out of these, & dension who provide part of the kit are also out of stock. Fresh stock next week

Thats understandable, its a great bit of kit!!!!

So glad we got this instead of the rip off dealer one

ItsNumptyBoy · Jun 27th, 2008, 10:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by eldo (original)

how will this work with the iphone?

It's been asked a couple of times on this thread.........can anyone shed any light on this??

mikeythemini · Jun 27th, 2008, 11:32 AM

Yes it will

ItsNumptyBoy · Jun 27th, 2008, 12:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Yes it will

That's great Mikey, thanks.

Currently looking to swap out my Xda Stella for an iPhone, so this info is of great value.

Vincent Vega · Jun 27th, 2008, 03:19 PM

Fitted and working!

I was about to ring you up but I could manage on my own. I'm just up from the garage and I've only listened to one song, but it's great. Fitting took about a good hour, but take into account that my car DIY is limited to tire pressure checking from time to time.

mikeythemini · Jun 27th, 2008, 11:59 PM

Great
interested in any feedback on the install and instructions, good or bad

Vincent Vega · Jun 28th, 2008, 08:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Great
interested in any feedback on the install and instructions, good or bad

Biggest problem was to snap out the aux socket. Tried to do it from the front as shown in the tutorial, but could't manage to get the one next to the column. After a while I realised I could reach from behind and push it. Piece of cake.

The torx needed to remove the cupholders is a 20, at least on my brand new Cooper S. (Minor detail)

Then it took me a while to realise how to attach the craddle into the no holes mount. Then, looking at the pics from Alston in this very same post I saw it was bolted onto the mount

Could have told me that

But in all a very easy install and the sound quality is acceptable with the standard radio. I know it would be far better with a decent hifi setup, such as the one you show on those nasty pics, but it's more than enough for me

Hope that helps, and excuse my English

GAX857W · Jul 2nd, 2008, 06:47 PM

It no doubt will work in a way that doesnt confuse the living hell out of you like the bm item?

rochie · Jul 4th, 2008, 04:19 PM

I don't think it will work with the iPhone cos my aux cable uses a dock connector and the iPhone just plays it through its own speakers instead of sending the output to the dock? Have you tried it Mikey?

mikeythemini · Jul 4th, 2008, 04:52 PM

I can confirm it does work with the iphone

Troy · Jul 5th, 2008, 11:12 PM

Mike is there any way of making your iPhone dock fit into the cupholder bit in the car? Got bluetooth so dont need the phone at an access point.

mikeythemini · Jul 6th, 2008, 08:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Troy (original)

Mike is there any way of making your iPhone dock fit into the cupholder bit in the car? Got bluetooth so dont need the phone at an access point.

I have fitted into cup holders on the 1st gen

JHorwitz · Jul 7th, 2008, 02:20 PM

how much harder is this to fit to a mini with sat nav

Jun 26th, 2008, 10:51 PM	#45 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 9,475 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by amictang (original) Does it fit for the standard CD (Not Boost CD)? If there is an AUx in under the toggle switches then yes p.s. we have run out of these, & dension who provide part of the kit are also out of stock. Fresh stock next week Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jun 26th, 2008, 10:53 PM	#46 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 9,475 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Vincent Vega (original) I've just received the kit + tools. Everything looks great and I'm really looking forward to fit it in my new MINI, which is due next week. Thank you for everything! I like that, buying the kit before you've got the car Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jun 27th, 2008, 10:17 AM	#48 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 50,153 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) If there is an AUx in under the toggle switches then yes p.s. we have run out of these, & dension who provide part of the kit are also out of stock. Fresh stock next week Thats understandable, its a great bit of kit!!!! So glad we got this instead of the rip off dealer one The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jun 27th, 2008, 11:32 AM	#50 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 9,475 Offline	Yes it will Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jun 27th, 2008, 11:59 PM	#53 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 9,475 Offline	Great interested in any feedback on the install and instructions, good or bad Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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eldo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 7 Offline	how will this work with the iphone?

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Jun 10th, 2008, 01:08 PM	#42 (permalink)
detchibe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 03:46 AM Posts: 17 Offline	Just ordered mine Hope I get it before my trip to France next weekend.

Jun 16th, 2008, 10:14 AM	#43 (permalink)
Vincent Vega Mini in Barcelona Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 6 Offline	I've just received the kit + tools. Everything looks great and I'm really looking forward to fit it in my new MINI, which is due next week. Thank you for everything!

Jun 18th, 2008, 08:38 AM	#44 (permalink)
amictang MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Does it fit for the standard CD (Not Boost CD)?

Jun 27th, 2008, 07:54 AM	#47 (permalink)
Vincent Vega Mini in Barcelona Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) I like that, buying the kit before you've got the car I know when I'd need a thing from the moment I see it and your solution is "theoretically" far better than the factory options. Not wild about having to navigate the ipod from the steering wheel or the radio. I alredy have got that in my bmw and it's a royal pain in the ++++ I'd rather have the ipod within reach Took delivery of the car this Wednesday so I might be able to fit it in this evening. If you get a call from a chap with a odd accent, that'll be me

Jun 27th, 2008, 10:41 AM	#49 (permalink)
ItsNumptyBoy Back In A Clubman 23yr On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Deep In Equations Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 144 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by eldo (original) how will this work with the iphone? It's been asked a couple of times on this thread.........can anyone shed any light on this??

Jun 27th, 2008, 12:58 PM	#51 (permalink)
ItsNumptyBoy Back In A Clubman 23yr On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Deep In Equations Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 144 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Yes it will That's great Mikey, thanks. Currently looking to swap out my Xda Stella for an iPhone, so this info is of great value.

Jun 27th, 2008, 03:19 PM	#52 (permalink)
Vincent Vega Mini in Barcelona Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Fitted and working! I was about to ring you up but I could manage on my own. I'm just up from the garage and I've only listened to one song, but it's great. Fitting took about a good hour, but take into account that my car DIY is limited to tire pressure checking from time to time.

Jun 28th, 2008, 08:31 AM	#54 (permalink)
Vincent Vega Mini in Barcelona Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Great interested in any feedback on the install and instructions, good or bad Biggest problem was to snap out the aux socket. Tried to do it from the front as shown in the tutorial, but could't manage to get the one next to the column. After a while I realised I could reach from behind and push it. Piece of cake. The torx needed to remove the cupholders is a 20, at least on my brand new Cooper S. (Minor detail) Then it took me a while to realise how to attach the craddle into the no holes mount. Then, looking at the pics from Alston in this very same post I saw it was bolted onto the mount Could have told me that But in all a very easy install and the sound quality is acceptable with the standard radio. I know it would be far better with a decent hifi setup, such as the one you show on those nasty pics, but it's more than enough for me Hope that helps, and excuse my English

Jul 2nd, 2008, 06:47 PM	#55 (permalink)
GAX857W MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 68 Offline	It no doubt will work in a way that doesnt confuse the living hell out of you like the bm item?

Jul 4th, 2008, 04:19 PM	#56 (permalink)
rochie MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 173 Offline	I don't think it will work with the iPhone cos my aux cable uses a dock connector and the iPhone just plays it through its own speakers instead of sending the output to the dock? Have you tried it Mikey?

Jul 4th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#57 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 9,475 Offline	I can confirm it does work with the iphone Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jul 5th, 2008, 11:12 PM	#58 (permalink)
Troy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Leicester Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 271 Offline	Mike is there any way of making your iPhone dock fit into the cupholder bit in the car? Got bluetooth so dont need the phone at an access point. It's a Mini Adventure.

Jul 6th, 2008, 08:23 PM	#59 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 9,475 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Troy (original) Mike is there any way of making your iPhone dock fit into the cupholder bit in the car? Got bluetooth so dont need the phone at an access point. I have fitted into cup holders on the 1st gen Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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