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zippyy · Nov 16th, 2006, 10:34 AM

This is my first post having picked up a 54 plate Cooper S and was wondering how I can get my ipod connected?
It has a boost cd player and no satnav if that makes any difference.
cheers

DaFlake · Nov 16th, 2006, 11:29 AM

There are many options availble to you. The most common is the Icelink Plus or the OEM version. Check out NewMINIStuff.com. Mikey is located in Liverpool and can help you with your MINI ICE needs.

Welcome to the forum.

S33BBY · Nov 16th, 2006, 01:06 PM

As Flakemeister says, the ice>Link Plus is probably the most common way, and an excellent one at that. I bought mine from NewMINIStuff, and fitted it in about half an hour. I've now got my iPod in the glovebox and just forget about it.

greencode · Nov 16th, 2006, 01:11 PM

depends on how much you want to spend and what you want it to do... I just bough the AUX connection kit from BMW and then then hooked it up myself to the back of the stereo (very easy) and then put the 3.5mm jack connection in the glovebox. I then have a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable that goes from the glovebox and lead it out the side and then I sit my ipod in one of the cup holders... the 30g 5G ipod fits perfectly.

DaFlake · Nov 16th, 2006, 01:20 PM

Yep, the AUX is an idea, but if you do it you won't be able to control the IPOD from anything but the IPOD and you have to set the volume right as well.

Still a great solution if you can't afford the other.

zippyy · Nov 16th, 2006, 04:12 PM

I think I will put in my Alpine h/u. I have already got the Ipod interface for that.

Will I need a facia adapter?

DaFlake · Nov 16th, 2006, 04:40 PM

Probably... Mikey (NewMINIStuff.com) would probably know better about that.

mikeythemini · Nov 16th, 2006, 05:14 PM

Thanks Flakey
You will need a facia, aerial adaptor & harness adaptor
ALL available for £20 inc vat - NewMINIStuff.com

zippyy · Nov 17th, 2006, 09:49 AM

cheers. just ordered

zippyy · Nov 19th, 2006, 05:09 PM

Will I still be able to use my steering wheel controls if I fit the Alpine h/u?

S33BBY · Nov 19th, 2006, 05:22 PM

You'll need an adaptor.

NewMINIStuff.com

mikeythemini · Nov 19th, 2006, 05:27 PM

If your ALpine has steering wheel input then yes I have an adaptor

zippyy · Nov 19th, 2006, 06:19 PM

Its a CDA 9853R if thats any use

S33BBY · Nov 19th, 2006, 08:38 PM

Yep, that's steering wheel control ready.

zippyy · Nov 20th, 2006, 09:42 AM

What other connection leads will I need?

S33BBY · Nov 20th, 2006, 09:29 PM

If you order the bits that Mikey mentioned and the MFSW adaptor, that's it.

hgsbnt · Jan 17th, 2007, 10:47 PM

I'm still kind of lost regarding an ipod connection. I have a 04/2006 Mini Cooper and I'd like to connect my G5 video 60GB iPod to my radio. I don't want to invest too much money. Is it possible to connect it using a single wire, no fancy stuff and I don't care that much being able to control my iPod via the radio or being able to play "playlist" which I don't use anyway.

I bought a FM transmiter (Kensington Pico) but it doesn't work that great.

When connecting an iPod using a wire, deos it get all the time recharged at the same time? I'd like to avoid my iPod being recharged each time I connect it.

What about this ? Is this enough for my needs? iPod > Retrofit, Aux connection > Radio Boost.

Thanks for your help.

S33BBY · Jan 17th, 2007, 10:50 PM

If you're not fussed about charging and controlling from the stereo, just get the aux connection like you mention. Something like the Dension ice>Link, though double the price (and maybe a bit more), will charge your iPod and allow control via the stereo.

hgsbnt · Jan 17th, 2007, 10:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original)

If you're not fussed about charging and controlling from the stereo, just get the aux connection like you mention. Something like the Dension ice>Link, though double the price (and maybe a bit more), will charge your iPod and allow control via the stereo.

thanks. Any idea how much such a connection is worth?

Cooper S Dan · Jan 17th, 2007, 11:01 PM

can i ask...

how much is the aux connection from bmw?

i'm going to be connecting my iPod to my Mini soon and am weighing up which option to go for... In my previous car just used aux in...

so yeah, how much is the aux connection kit from mini?

Nov 16th, 2006, 10:34 AM	#1
zippyy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: macclesfield Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 47 Offline	ipod connection This is my first post having picked up a 54 plate Cooper S and was wondering how I can get my ipod connected? It has a boost cd player and no satnav if that makes any difference. cheers

Nov 16th, 2006, 11:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:17 AM Posts: 10,630 Offline	There are many options availble to you. The most common is the Icelink Plus or the OEM version. Check out NewMINIStuff.com. Mikey is located in Liverpool and can help you with your MINI ICE needs. Welcome to the forum. Global Moderator

Nov 16th, 2006, 01:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 3,125 Offline	As Flakemeister says, the ice>Link Plus is probably the most common way, and an excellent one at that. I bought mine from NewMINIStuff, and fitted it in about half an hour. I've now got my iPod in the glovebox and just forget about it. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Nov 16th, 2006, 01:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:17 AM Posts: 10,630 Offline	Yep, the AUX is an idea, but if you do it you won't be able to control the IPOD from anything but the IPOD and you have to set the volume right as well. Still a great solution if you can't afford the other. Global Moderator

Nov 16th, 2006, 04:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:17 AM Posts: 10,630 Offline	Probably... Mikey (NewMINIStuff.com) would probably know better about that. Global Moderator

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Nov 16th, 2006, 01:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
greencode MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 73 Offline	depends on how much you want to spend and what you want it to do... I just bough the AUX connection kit from BMW and then then hooked it up myself to the back of the stereo (very easy) and then put the 3.5mm jack connection in the glovebox. I then have a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable that goes from the glovebox and lead it out the side and then I sit my ipod in one of the cup holders... the 30g 5G ipod fits perfectly.

Nov 16th, 2006, 04:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
zippyy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: macclesfield Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 47 Offline	I think I will put in my Alpine h/u. I have already got the Ipod interface for that. Will I need a facia adapter?

Nov 16th, 2006, 05:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	Thanks Flakey You will need a facia, aerial adaptor & harness adaptor ALL available for £20 inc vat - NewMINIStuff.com Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Nov 17th, 2006, 09:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
zippyy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: macclesfield Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 47 Offline	cheers. just ordered

Nov 19th, 2006, 05:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
zippyy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: macclesfield Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Will I still be able to use my steering wheel controls if I fit the Alpine h/u?

Nov 19th, 2006, 05:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 3,125 Offline	You'll need an adaptor. NewMINIStuff.com JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Nov 19th, 2006, 05:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	If your ALpine has steering wheel input then yes I have an adaptor Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Nov 19th, 2006, 06:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
zippyy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: macclesfield Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Its a CDA 9853R if thats any use

Nov 19th, 2006, 08:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 3,125 Offline	Yep, that's steering wheel control ready. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Nov 20th, 2006, 09:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
zippyy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: macclesfield Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 47 Offline	What other connection leads will I need?

Nov 20th, 2006, 09:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 3,125 Offline	If you order the bits that Mikey mentioned and the MFSW adaptor, that's it. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Jan 17th, 2007, 10:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
hgsbnt MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brussels, Belgium Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 39 Offline	I'm still kind of lost regarding an ipod connection. I have a 04/2006 Mini Cooper and I'd like to connect my G5 video 60GB iPod to my radio. I don't want to invest too much money. Is it possible to connect it using a single wire, no fancy stuff and I don't care that much being able to control my iPod via the radio or being able to play "playlist" which I don't use anyway. I bought a FM transmiter (Kensington Pico) but it doesn't work that great. When connecting an iPod using a wire, deos it get all the time recharged at the same time? I'd like to avoid my iPod being recharged each time I connect it. What about this ? Is this enough for my needs? iPod > Retrofit, Aux connection > Radio Boost. Thanks for your help. Cooper Park Lane RG/S - S spoke 17" - Panoramic sun roof - Xenon

Jan 17th, 2007, 10:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 3,125 Offline	If you're not fussed about charging and controlling from the stereo, just get the aux connection like you mention. Something like the Dension ice>Link, though double the price (and maybe a bit more), will charge your iPod and allow control via the stereo. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Jan 17th, 2007, 10:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
hgsbnt MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brussels, Belgium Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 39 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original) If you're not fussed about charging and controlling from the stereo, just get the aux connection like you mention. Something like the Dension ice>Link, though double the price (and maybe a bit more), will charge your iPod and allow control via the stereo. thanks. Any idea how much such a connection is worth? Cooper Park Lane RG/S - S spoke 17" - Panoramic sun roof - Xenon

Jan 17th, 2007, 11:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
Cooper S Dan \\ World Record Holder // My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 269 Offline	can i ask... how much is the aux connection from bmw? i'm going to be connecting my iPod to my Mini soon and am weighing up which option to go for... In my previous car just used aux in... so yeah, how much is the aux connection kit from mini?

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