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angharad · Apr 10th, 2007, 10:24 AM

Hey all

I'm thinking of either getting an ipod connection or the aux lights for my car..which one would people think is the one to go for?

I would use the ipod connector now and again, its a pain using loads of CDs.

Lights would make the front even cooler

Anyones thoughts welcome

Oh and i have a blasted rattle of a loose screw from under the plastic bit above where the light controls and sunroof buttons are!

Rydale in Cardiff dont want to know for 2 weeks! Not even a courtesy call to see if i like the car!!

So off i take my custom to the dealer i should have bought it from! (Green Bower in Haverfordwest are brilliant!)

devaisl · Apr 10th, 2007, 10:43 AM

Hiya, I went for both the ipod connection and aux lights but if I had to choose one I think it would have to be the ipod connection.

Its great not to have all those cds cluttering the car (especially when there's hardly any storage for them anyway!!) and I love the fact that you have all your music stored together and can flick through to find what you want easily. The only thing I would fault (is'nt a fault really tho') is the fact that the ipod is left lying loose in the glovebox, why does'nt the ipod connection come with a cradle?!!

Def get the ipod connection- and you could always add the aux lights in a few months time.....

angharad · Apr 10th, 2007, 10:48 AM

Eeek just been told £357 for the IPod connection!!

Rip off?

KenL · Apr 10th, 2007, 10:52 AM

Yes, that is a rip-off.

Did you know you can play CDs with mp3 files on? I burned one disc with about 60 tracks on which plays no problem.

devaisl · Apr 10th, 2007, 10:55 AM

Mmmm does seem a little steep, I'd ring around...
By the way have you considered an aux in cable for your ipod, if you do a search in the forums you'l find more info, a few peeps on here have gone for this option instead of the ipod connection. Not as good sound or use of controls (I think!!) as the ipod connection but a lot cheaper, I think I read its only about £20 for the cable.....

angharad · Apr 10th, 2007, 10:55 AM

Awww never mind was going to order an Ipod instead of the lights as well!

What other bits can i get then

djtex · Apr 10th, 2007, 03:54 PM

The ipod connector was a no brainer for me, but is expensive. There were some very cheap prices around but these were all negotiated before the R56 went on sale and prices and labour charges had been factored in for the newer model. I was quoted £490 at one place, but ended up paying £325 I think.

As for the lights they do look great, but are also fantastic at night on empty roads it was almost like daylight! Again shop around, Woodmans in Blackpool seem to be the best for service and price, they charged me £275 fitted.

If you fancy other stuff then how about a JCW Steering Wheel, I have had this about a month now and its so much nicer than the old wheel, feels much better on a spirited drive. Look to pay about £300 fitted for that.

angharad · Apr 10th, 2007, 10:07 PM

With my driving the aux lights seem like a good thing then

Purple Dave · Apr 11th, 2007, 06:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by aislingf (original)

Hiya, I went for both the ipod connection and aux lights but if I had to choose one I think it would have to be the ipod connection.

Its great not to have all those cds cluttering the car (especially when there's hardly any storage for them anyway!!) and I love the fact that you have all your music stored together and can flick through to find what you want easily. The only thing I would fault (is'nt a fault really tho') is the fact that the ipod is left lying loose in the glovebox, why does'nt the ipod connection come with a cradle?!!

Def get the ipod connection- and you could always add the aux lights in a few months time.....

I got the glove box divider (not sure of the part number, but its in the accessories book)

It cost about £27 and it's nothing fancy but it creates a convenient little section for your iPod and has an elasticated strap to hold it in position.

Lil_Mini · Apr 11th, 2007, 07:10 AM

I would go for the aux lights.

You already have the aux input where you can connect your ipod to, so why spend £357 for an ipod connector? There are also other ways that you can connect your ipod, the sound may not be as good, but they aren't bad too. I used Griffin itrip before, and it's not too bad.

steeve · Apr 12th, 2007, 06:58 AM

My iPod connector was quoted at 385 by the supplying dealer, so I went to another local dealer and got one for 199 instead. Dont bother with the lights, but its a personal thing.

mister.t · Apr 12th, 2007, 09:49 PM

Payed £100 for ours, but thats a long story

Defo worth getting IMO.

Apr 10th, 2007, 10:24 AM	#1
angharad MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 07:28 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Ipod connector or Aux lights? Hey all I'm thinking of either getting an ipod connection or the aux lights for my car..which one would people think is the one to go for? I would use the ipod connector now and again, its a pain using loads of CDs. Lights would make the front even cooler Anyones thoughts welcome Oh and i have a blasted rattle of a loose screw from under the plastic bit above where the light controls and sunroof buttons are! Rydale in Cardiff dont want to know for 2 weeks! Not even a courtesy call to see if i like the car!! So off i take my custom to the dealer i should have bought it from! (Green Bower in Haverfordwest are brilliant!)

Apr 10th, 2007, 10:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 5,105 Offline	Yes, that is a rip-off. Did you know you can play CDs with mp3 files on? I burned one disc with about 60 tracks on which plays no problem. Red/Black R56 Cooper

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Apr 10th, 2007, 10:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
devaisl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mighty Midlands! Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 226 Offline	Hiya, I went for both the ipod connection and aux lights but if I had to choose one I think it would have to be the ipod connection. Its great not to have all those cds cluttering the car (especially when there's hardly any storage for them anyway!!) and I love the fact that you have all your music stored together and can flick through to find what you want easily. The only thing I would fault (is'nt a fault really tho') is the fact that the ipod is left lying loose in the glovebox, why does'nt the ipod connection come with a cradle?!! Def get the ipod connection- and you could always add the aux lights in a few months time.....

Apr 10th, 2007, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
angharad MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 07:28 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Eeek just been told £357 for the IPod connection!! Rip off?

Apr 10th, 2007, 10:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
devaisl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mighty Midlands! Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 226 Offline	Mmmm does seem a little steep, I'd ring around... By the way have you considered an aux in cable for your ipod, if you do a search in the forums you'l find more info, a few peeps on here have gone for this option instead of the ipod connection. Not as good sound or use of controls (I think!!) as the ipod connection but a lot cheaper, I think I read its only about £20 for the cable.....

Apr 10th, 2007, 10:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
angharad MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 07:28 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Awww never mind was going to order an Ipod instead of the lights as well! What other bits can i get then

Apr 10th, 2007, 03:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
djtex Laser Blue Loon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 258 Offline	The ipod connector was a no brainer for me, but is expensive. There were some very cheap prices around but these were all negotiated before the R56 went on sale and prices and labour charges had been factored in for the newer model. I was quoted £490 at one place, but ended up paying £325 I think. As for the lights they do look great, but are also fantastic at night on empty roads it was almost like daylight! Again shop around, Woodmans in Blackpool seem to be the best for service and price, they charged me £275 fitted. If you fancy other stuff then how about a JCW Steering Wheel, I have had this about a month now and its so much nicer than the old wheel, feels much better on a spirited drive. Look to pay about £300 fitted for that.

Apr 10th, 2007, 10:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
angharad MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 07:28 AM Posts: 67 Offline	With my driving the aux lights seem like a good thing then

Apr 11th, 2007, 06:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Purple Dave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 484 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by aislingf (original) Hiya, I went for both the ipod connection and aux lights but if I had to choose one I think it would have to be the ipod connection. Its great not to have all those cds cluttering the car (especially when there's hardly any storage for them anyway!!) and I love the fact that you have all your music stored together and can flick through to find what you want easily. The only thing I would fault (is'nt a fault really tho') is the fact that the ipod is left lying loose in the glovebox, why does'nt the ipod connection come with a cradle?!! Def get the ipod connection- and you could always add the aux lights in a few months time..... I got the glove box divider (not sure of the part number, but its in the accessories book) It cost about £27 and it's nothing fancy but it creates a convenient little section for your iPod and has an elasticated strap to hold it in position.

Apr 11th, 2007, 07:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lil_Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 01:28 AM Posts: 177 Offline	I would go for the aux lights. You already have the aux input where you can connect your ipod to, so why spend £357 for an ipod connector? There are also other ways that you can connect your ipod, the sound may not be as good, but they aren't bad too. I used Griffin itrip before, and it's not too bad.

Apr 12th, 2007, 06:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
steeve Steeve My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Far Corfe Local Time: 07:28 AM Posts: 276 Offline	My iPod connector was quoted at 385 by the supplying dealer, so I went to another local dealer and got one for 199 instead. Dont bother with the lights, but its a personal thing.

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Apr 12th, 2007, 09:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
mister.t 5 days!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 6,328 Offline	Payed £100 for ours, but thats a long story Defo worth getting IMO.