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simonm · Sep 13th, 2007, 08:55 PM

A bit of advice please.

I'm looking to replace my 'ye olde MiniDisc' headunit in my 03 MINI. I've been scouring ebay for a 2nd hand MINI single slot CD that I can convert for ipod. As you can see I'm not looking to get the ultimate sound system, but just bring me up to date, a bit.

Does anyone know if standard MINI headunits have security codes?

Is an Alpine headunit a Harmon Kardon or were they two different options?

Any reccomendations for ipod connection? I want the ipod in the glovebox hidden away but charged up.

Cheers for your help.

Step_7 · Sep 13th, 2007, 10:12 PM

If you want to go non-OEM then the Alpine 9850RI is great for the iPod connection, I have one in each of the Minis and wouldn't be without them. They are an old model and likely replaced by something better now but I got mine for about £160. You need a fitting kit as well though so that bumps up the price a bit.

simonm · Sep 14th, 2007, 08:08 AM

Hmmm, that's got me thinking. Thanks for your thoughts, I'll certainly have a look at the Alpine as I'm guessing it's a jump in quality over the OE headunit

Sep 13th, 2007, 08:55 PM	#1
simonm MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Dunstable, Beds Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 42 Offline	Head unit replacement A bit of advice please. I'm looking to replace my 'ye olde MiniDisc' headunit in my 03 MINI. I've been scouring ebay for a 2nd hand MINI single slot CD that I can convert for ipod. As you can see I'm not looking to get the ultimate sound system, but just bring me up to date, a bit. Does anyone know if standard MINI headunits have security codes? Is an Alpine headunit a Harmon Kardon or were they two different options? Any reccomendations for ipod connection? I want the ipod in the glovebox hidden away but charged up. Cheers for your help.

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Step_7 Whining.... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ire Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 1,744 Offline	If you want to go non-OEM then the Alpine 9850RI is great for the iPod connection, I have one in each of the Minis and wouldn't be without them. They are an old model and likely replaced by something better now but I got mine for about £160. You need a fitting kit as well though so that bumps up the price a bit. www.mlni.co.uk

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Sep 14th, 2007, 08:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
simonm MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Dunstable, Beds Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 42 Offline	Hmmm, that's got me thinking. Thanks for your thoughts, I'll certainly have a look at the Alpine as I'm guessing it's a jump in quality over the OE headunit

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