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Mini_Matt · Feb 18th, 2007, 09:11 PM

Sorry if this question has already been asked 100 times before,
having never taken my headunit out im a little unsure what the back looks like!
is there anywhere to plug in aux pronos? have an idea but not sure if it will work!
not sure which h/u i have, its a 03 mini with cd changer in boot and tape up front!
any ideas which would be he best way to connect my ipod, pref on a budget?

Thanks in advance

mikeythemini · Feb 19th, 2007, 07:09 AM

Cassette was available as WAVE OR BOOST - if your not sure check the FAQ at NewMINIStuff.com & get back to us

Mini_Matt · Feb 21st, 2007, 05:46 PM

I have a Wave stereo

mikeythemini · Feb 21st, 2007, 07:46 PM

4 options - a special interface that converts the cd changer into an aux but you loose the changer
NewMINIStuff.com
An aux interface that plugs into the cd changer & allows you to switch between changer & aux
NewMINIStuff.com
Icelink plus - control the ipod from your stereo & charge it but lose the changer
NewMINIStuff.com
Or the ultimate Gateway 400 - connects at the changer keeps changer & allows you to control the ipod from the stereo
NewMINIStuff.com

Mini_Matt · Feb 21st, 2007, 09:42 PM

could do with keeping the changer to be honest as its only a tape up front! does the denison connector not allow you to use the cd changer also?was speakingto a guy in halfords today who suggested i get the denison set up. dont know if he realised i had a changer or not tho!

DaFlake · Feb 22nd, 2007, 07:27 AM

Mikey laid it all out for you. The Gateway 400 is what you want if you want to keep the CD Changer. This is a Dension product. The other option is the AUX interface which will allow you to keep the changer.

Mini_Matt · Feb 25th, 2007, 05:04 PM

Yes can see that but would rather not pay £180.00 for a connector, would rather just get a better headunit that can display track title etc. Have seen this one which is pretty cheap and crappy but will do the job!

Just wondering what i would need to connect it, do i need to get some kind of adapter?
Also is it possible to keep the steering wheel controls as i find them quite handy!

Jamesr022 · Feb 26th, 2007, 12:35 AM

you could get something like the Alpine CDE-9850Ri CD/MP3 Player with Direct Ipod Connection! you can get it for about £160 if you look around , you would be better off getting the best head unit you can get rather than getting a budget one and having to upgrade it 6 months later!

the interface on the alpine works very well and is very easy to use and will give you full control over the ipod and charge it as well!

with regards to any adapters speak to Mikey! the service from him is excellent and he will be able to sort the correct items for you to connect everything!

DaFlake · Feb 26th, 2007, 04:51 AM

Depends on the HU as far as the controls are concerned. James pointed out on highly recommended HU but it will cost a bit more as there are adapters that you will need to make any other HU work in your MINI. Mikey sells what you need.

I'd steer clear of the cheapy as there is no telling if it will work or not.

You will loose the CD Changer if you switch HU's thus costing you more than the Icelink anyway.

Feb 18th, 2007, 09:11 PM	#1
Mini_Matt MINI2 NewGuy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nr Liverpool Local Time: 11:25 PM Posts: 28 Offline	Connecting ipod Sorry if this question has already been asked 100 times before, having never taken my headunit out im a little unsure what the back looks like! is there anywhere to plug in aux pronos? have an idea but not sure if it will work! not sure which h/u i have, its a 03 mini with cd changer in boot and tape up front! any ideas which would be he best way to connect my ipod, pref on a budget? Thanks in advance

Feb 19th, 2007, 07:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 9,106 Offline	Cassette was available as WAVE OR BOOST - if your not sure check the FAQ at NewMINIStuff.com & get back to us Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Feb 21st, 2007, 07:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 9,106 Offline	4 options - a special interface that converts the cd changer into an aux but you loose the changer NewMINIStuff.com An aux interface that plugs into the cd changer & allows you to switch between changer & aux NewMINIStuff.com Icelink plus - control the ipod from your stereo & charge it but lose the changer NewMINIStuff.com Or the ultimate Gateway 400 - connects at the changer keeps changer & allows you to control the ipod from the stereo NewMINIStuff.com Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Feb 22nd, 2007, 07:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 07:25 PM Posts: 10,652 Offline	Mikey laid it all out for you. The Gateway 400 is what you want if you want to keep the CD Changer. This is a Dension product. The other option is the AUX interface which will allow you to keep the changer. Global Moderator

Feb 26th, 2007, 12:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jamesr022 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 133 Offline	you could get something like the Alpine CDE-9850Ri CD/MP3 Player with Direct Ipod Connection! you can get it for about £160 if you look around , you would be better off getting the best head unit you can get rather than getting a budget one and having to upgrade it 6 months later! the interface on the alpine works very well and is very easy to use and will give you full control over the ipod and charge it as well! with regards to any adapters speak to Mikey! the service from him is excellent and he will be able to sort the correct items for you to connect everything! 2002 COOPER / 2003 ONE D / 2003 COOPER S

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Feb 21st, 2007, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mini_Matt MINI2 NewGuy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nr Liverpool Local Time: 11:25 PM Posts: 28 Offline	I have a Wave stereo

Feb 21st, 2007, 09:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mini_Matt MINI2 NewGuy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nr Liverpool Local Time: 11:25 PM Posts: 28 Offline	could do with keeping the changer to be honest as its only a tape up front! does the denison connector not allow you to use the cd changer also?was speakingto a guy in halfords today who suggested i get the denison set up. dont know if he realised i had a changer or not tho!

Feb 25th, 2007, 05:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mini_Matt MINI2 NewGuy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nr Liverpool Local Time: 11:25 PM Posts: 28 Offline	Yes can see that but would rather not pay £180.00 for a connector, would rather just get a better headunit that can display track title etc. Have seen this one which is pretty cheap and crappy but will do the job! Just wondering what i would need to connect it, do i need to get some kind of adapter? Also is it possible to keep the steering wheel controls as i find them quite handy!

Feb 26th, 2007, 04:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 07:25 PM Posts: 10,652 Offline	Depends on the HU as far as the controls are concerned. James pointed out on highly recommended HU but it will cost a bit more as there are adapters that you will need to make any other HU work in your MINI. Mikey sells what you need. I'd steer clear of the cheapy as there is no telling if it will work or not. You will loose the CD Changer if you switch HU's thus costing you more than the Icelink anyway. Global Moderator

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