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mikeythemini · May 22nd, 2008, 07:59 PM

I finally got the last parts together for a new ipod solution for the 2nd gen Minis.
Its aimed at those who don't want to spend £300-£500 on the Mini dealer fit solution. (we will have our own answer to that soon)
This new adaptor sits lower down the range, control is done on the ipod itself (volume is done from the stereo)

It is plug & play & can be DIY fitted (you dont need to get to the back of the built in stereo)
Basically it will give you a dock cable or active cradle to plug into your ipod. This will power the ipod & get better quality audio than the headphone socket.
It has 2 further plugs - a power plug which plugs in under the cig lighter & one that plugs into the plug that is currently in the back of your aux socket. All the kit & wires can be hidden away.
For those who like nothing on show & just set the ipod playing & leave it you can use the dock connector version & just keep the ipod near the aux socket
Or for those who like to browse their ipod we can supply it with an active cradle & no holes mount for the dash

Price will be finalised Friday but I think it will be around £70 & you will be able to fit it in under an hour

airbusA346 · May 22nd, 2008, 08:51 PM

Sounds like a good product Mikey.

Rakey · May 23rd, 2008, 11:29 AM

interested

photos and prices please mate

mikeythemini · May 23rd, 2008, 12:01 PM

Doing a fit in the morning so will do a photo fitting guide

Japper · May 23rd, 2008, 12:57 PM

Mike,

Any chance the doc connector could be placed out of sight in upper or lower glovebox rather than sit by the aux port?.

mikeythemini · May 23rd, 2008, 01:38 PM

You can stick it anywhere but getting into the glove box is a longer job

mikeythemini · May 24th, 2008, 11:42 AM

Well here is the kit & all fits perfect.
Tools required: T30 torx screwdriver, recommended - plastic trim removal tools

Rakey · May 24th, 2008, 11:52 AM

How much???

mikeythemini · May 27th, 2008, 09:33 PM

£69 + vat

Rakey · May 27th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

£69 + vat

Will give you a call tomorrow, no bracket required, as it will now sit where the handsfree sits, and that will be removed

jords · May 27th, 2008, 11:07 PM

Can you give me a price on this kit, complete with active cradle for ipod video 30Gb, a no holes mount (I have the storage pack), the plastic trim removal tools and delivery to Australia?

Thanks

mikeythemini · May 28th, 2008, 10:52 AM

Its now on the site
NewMINIStuff.com
Shipping to Aus is £11 airmail

airbusA346 · May 28th, 2008, 05:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Its now on the site
NewMINIStuff.com
Shipping to Aus is £11 airmail

Just an idea Mikey, why don't you put both pics of the wire up on your website, so people can see difference.

mikeythemini · May 28th, 2008, 07:19 PM

Thanks for the feedback

Done
ipod link for 2nd gen Mini R55 & R56 NewMINIStuff.com

Rakey · May 29th, 2008, 08:41 AM

Any options on having the cradle mounted anywhere else Mike? Just that we've got the phone there

mikeythemini · May 29th, 2008, 11:13 AM

How about above the keyslot - DIY here NewMINIStuff.com DIY Guides
Or if it was me maybe I would move the phone to the keyslot position & put the ipod where the phone was

Rakey · May 29th, 2008, 11:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

How about above the keyslot - DIY here NewMINIStuff.com DIY Guides
Or if it was me maybe I would move the phone to the keyslot position & put the ipod where the phone was

Like that idea

Time to make a call I think

Rakey · May 29th, 2008, 11:45 AM

Damn fax machine!!!

mikeythemini · May 29th, 2008, 12:24 PM

sat outside having lunch in the sun

Rakey · May 29th, 2008, 12:28 PM

Typical

May 22nd, 2008, 07:59 PM	#1
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 9,278 Offline	At last; a reasonable priced ipod solution for 2nd gen Mini I finally got the last parts together for a new ipod solution for the 2nd gen Minis. Its aimed at those who don't want to spend £300-£500 on the Mini dealer fit solution. (we will have our own answer to that soon) This new adaptor sits lower down the range, control is done on the ipod itself (volume is done from the stereo) It is plug & play & can be DIY fitted (you dont need to get to the back of the built in stereo) Basically it will give you a dock cable or active cradle to plug into your ipod. This will power the ipod & get better quality audio than the headphone socket. It has 2 further plugs - a power plug which plugs in under the cig lighter & one that plugs into the plug that is currently in the back of your aux socket. All the kit & wires can be hidden away. For those who like nothing on show & just set the ipod playing & leave it you can use the dock connector version & just keep the ipod near the aux socket Or for those who like to browse their ipod we can supply it with an active cradle & no holes mount for the dash Price will be finalised Friday but I think it will be around £70 & you will be able to fit it in under an hour Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 22nd, 2008, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 8,591 Offline	Sounds like a good product Mikey. Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

May 23rd, 2008, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 51,172 Offline	interested photos and prices please mate The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
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May 23rd, 2008, 12:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 9,278 Offline	Doing a fit in the morning so will do a photo fitting guide Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 23rd, 2008, 12:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 985 Offline	Mike, Any chance the doc connector could be placed out of sight in upper or lower glovebox rather than sit by the aux port?. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

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May 23rd, 2008, 01:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 9,278 Offline	You can stick it anywhere but getting into the glove box is a longer job Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 24th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 9,278 Offline	Well here is the kit & all fits perfect. Tools required: T30 torx screwdriver, recommended - plastic trim removal tools Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 24th, 2008, 11:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 51,172 Offline	How much??? The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

May 27th, 2008, 09:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 9,278 Offline	£69 + vat Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 27th, 2008, 09:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 51,172 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) £69 + vat Will give you a call tomorrow, no bracket required, as it will now sit where the handsfree sits, and that will be removed The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

May 27th, 2008, 11:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
jords MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 89 Online	Can you give me a price on this kit, complete with active cradle for ipod video 30Gb, a no holes mount (I have the storage pack), the plastic trim removal tools and delivery to Australia? Thanks Life's fun in black and white

May 28th, 2008, 10:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 9,278 Offline	Its now on the site NewMINIStuff.com Shipping to Aus is £11 airmail Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 28th, 2008, 05:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 8,591 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Its now on the site NewMINIStuff.com Shipping to Aus is £11 airmail Just an idea Mikey, why don't you put both pics of the wire up on your website, so people can see difference. Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

May 28th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 9,278 Offline	Thanks for the feedback Done ipod link for 2nd gen Mini R55 & R56 NewMINIStuff.com Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 29th, 2008, 08:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 51,172 Offline	Any options on having the cradle mounted anywhere else Mike? Just that we've got the phone there The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

May 29th, 2008, 11:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 9,278 Offline	How about above the keyslot - DIY here NewMINIStuff.com DIY Guides Or if it was me maybe I would move the phone to the keyslot position & put the ipod where the phone was Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 29th, 2008, 11:43 AM	#17 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 51,172 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) How about above the keyslot - DIY here NewMINIStuff.com DIY Guides Or if it was me maybe I would move the phone to the keyslot position & put the ipod where the phone was Like that idea Time to make a call I think The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

May 29th, 2008, 11:45 AM	#18 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 51,172 Offline	Damn fax machine!!! The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

May 29th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 9,278 Offline	sat outside having lunch in the sun Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 29th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 51,172 Offline	Typical The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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