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Richard Crofts · Mar 12th, 2008, 03:42 PM

Right

I got a 2002 September build Bosst CD slot car. The CD changer is not attached (although prep is apparently done according to spec sheet. I also have a Parrot 3200 fitted.

What are other <2003 set-up users running, how have you connected your ipods (what links etc) and do you run it in conjunction with a bluetooth kit. Has everyone with earlier cars opted to go aftermarket to fit their Ipods are are there users on OEM HUs still.

Info and costs are appreciated as I am trying to wiegh up my options. I would love to retain the OEM orange and steering wheel controls but if the costs of a good HU with built in bluetooth etc outweights it too much then I wont.

What options are there?

batou · Mar 12th, 2008, 04:21 PM

I gave up, was in exactly the same boat. Couldn't be bothered with cost and hassle.

I have an alpine HU, the orange illumination matches the dash perfectly (although switched off the buttons are transparent grey/green) has ipod interface too. Although when connected up you can't operate the ipod, you have to use the HU controls.

One this I will mention, I can't stress this enough...

The OEM HU is really, really, really, really crap. I was completely speechless as to how bad it is. Fitting a cheapish (£130) alpine made my car sound the speakers had been revamped and a sub fitted, it is almost as good as the hi fi in my house LOL.

I mainly listen to Metal / Alternative etc.

humph · Mar 12th, 2008, 04:40 PM

Posted the following in another thread this morning. Sorry I tried a straight copy and paste but the links didn't work.

http://www.mini2.com/forum/3358718-post3.html

Now I know that you are saying yours is an early type Boost CD without the AUX input at the back. But I think that you can use the CD changer socket as AUX on the early HUs. Sure that's what Mikey told me, but best check.

What you won't get with an early (pre 05) CD is the scrolling titles on the Gateway 100/300. Unless you know a friendly MINI2er with a very late Boost HU they can let you have

mikeythemini · Mar 13th, 2008, 08:51 AM

As he says we have an aux in for early boosts that dont have aux in ! NewMINIStuff.com
Or new head unit - this one has an aux in on the front & an optional full ipod interface, it is black with amber display so goes well in the Mini, does titles etc and sounds better than the factory stereo
Clarion 379 - NewMINIStuff.com

humph · Mar 13th, 2008, 10:19 AM

So Mikey, can the Gateway 100/300 not be used via the CD changer socket on the early stereos then?

mikeythemini · Mar 13th, 2008, 12:50 PM

Yes but its not too easy to navigate without text

Mar 12th, 2008, 03:42 PM	#1
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 03:58 AM Posts: 3,001 Offline	< September 2002 Boost Cd - Ipod Right I got a 2002 September build Bosst CD slot car. The CD changer is not attached (although prep is apparently done according to spec sheet. I also have a Parrot 3200 fitted. What are other <2003 set-up users running, how have you connected your ipods (what links etc) and do you run it in conjunction with a bluetooth kit. Has everyone with earlier cars opted to go aftermarket to fit their Ipods are are there users on OEM HUs still. Info and costs are appreciated as I am trying to wiegh up my options. I would love to retain the OEM orange and steering wheel controls but if the costs of a good HU with built in bluetooth etc outweights it too much then I wont. What options are there?

Mar 12th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
batou Turbo Schmurbo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 03:58 AM Posts: 700 Offline	I gave up, was in exactly the same boat. Couldn't be bothered with cost and hassle. I have an alpine HU, the orange illumination matches the dash perfectly (although switched off the buttons are transparent grey/green) has ipod interface too. Although when connected up you can't operate the ipod, you have to use the HU controls. One this I will mention, I can't stress this enough... The OEM HU is really, really, really, really crap. I was completely speechless as to how bad it is. Fitting a cheapish (£130) alpine made my car sound the speakers had been revamped and a sub fitted, it is almost as good as the hi fi in my house LOL. I mainly listen to Metal / Alternative etc. 235+ BHP "Wannabe" Works

Mar 13th, 2008, 08:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 03:58 AM Posts: 8,956 Offline	As he says we have an aux in for early boosts that dont have aux in ! NewMINIStuff.com Or new head unit - this one has an aux in on the front & an optional full ipod interface, it is black with amber display so goes well in the Mini, does titles etc and sounds better than the factory stereo Clarion 379 - NewMINIStuff.com Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 13th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 03:58 AM Posts: 8,956 Offline	Yes but its not too easy to navigate without text Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Mar 12th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 03:58 AM Posts: 2,415 Offline	Posted the following in another thread this morning. Sorry I tried a straight copy and paste but the links didn't work. http://www.mini2.com/forum/3358718-post3.html Now I know that you are saying yours is an early type Boost CD without the AUX input at the back. But I think that you can use the CD changer socket as AUX on the early HUs. Sure that's what Mikey told me, but best check. What you won't get with an early (pre 05) CD is the scrolling titles on the Gateway 100/300. Unless you know a friendly MINI2er with a very late Boost HU they can let you have

Mar 13th, 2008, 10:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 03:58 AM Posts: 2,415 Offline	So Mikey, can the Gateway 100/300 not be used via the CD changer socket on the early stereos then?

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