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cooper18 · May 7th, 2008, 06:20 PM

Has anyone come up with a solution for retro fitting Bluetooth and Ipod Control to the Clubman.

I have Mini navigation and MFSW but no Bluetooth or Ipod control, just an Aux input.

Dealer is giving me a price but it appears to be very expensive. £600 for Bluetooth and £400 for the IPOD.

supa-dupa-cooper · May 7th, 2008, 06:25 PM

Ive got the iPod Interface fitted in the top glove compartment, that was £300 fitted at the dealer when the car was new.

Never enquired about Bluetooth though, although Mr Mikey @ New MINI Stuff -----> NewMINIStuff.com is your man there

Dr. J · May 7th, 2008, 07:16 PM

hmm it might be an integrated thing in which case entire parts (e.g. head unit) would need to be replaced and is thus very expensive.

nicknbecka · May 7th, 2008, 08:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cooper18 (original)

Has anyone come up with a solution for retro fitting Bluetooth and Ipod Control to the Clubman.

I have Mini navigation and MFSW but no Bluetooth or Ipod control, just an Aux input.

Dealer is giving me a price but it appears to be very expensive. £600 for Bluetooth and £400 for the IPOD.

EDIT: This was only in reference to the Bluetooth retrofit, didn't mean to imply that the iPod adapter was a problem. It seems to run US$500-700 depending on the dealer and Mini...

Seems to fall in line with the reports on NAM with pricing that US dealers have been quoting (US$900-1200 for parts) but most of them seem to be saying they either won't do it or recommend against it. I haven't seen any reports of anyone actually having the retrofit done.

Sounds like the Bluetooth module is combined with other OBC bits, which makes for the expensive price.

Rakey · May 8th, 2008, 08:27 AM

The Ipod integration kit should be around £300 like Paul said, if you order when you order the car

If you have factory nav then its well worth getting at that price.

But if you don't have factory nav like us then the option we have taken is to get a TomTom and integrate the iPod into that and connected it to the aux port, so we control the iPod with the TomTom

mikeythemini · May 8th, 2008, 08:36 AM

We are finally getting closer on ipod /usb for the 2nd gen Mini
We have the hardware & are getting closer on being able to program the cars

Rakey · May 8th, 2008, 08:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

We are finally getting closer on ipod /usb for the 2nd gen Mini
We have the hardware & are getting closer on being able to program the cars

Once you do get there be sure to let me know

supa-dupa-cooper · May 8th, 2008, 11:23 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

The Ipod integration kit should be around £300 like Paul said, if you order when you order the car

If you have factory nav then its well worth getting at that price.

But if you don't have factory nav like us then the option we have taken is to get a TomTom and integrate the iPod into that and connected it to the aux port, so we control the iPod with the TomTom

Dont you start calling me Paul as well

Rakey · May 8th, 2008, 12:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Dont you start calling me Paul as well

Sorry FairyBoy

supa-dupa-cooper · May 8th, 2008, 04:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

Sorry FairyBoy

Theres quite a big difference between me and Paul

For a start im female and he is male

...sorry for taking it off topic

May 7th, 2008, 06:20 PM	#1
cooper18 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Retro Fit Ipod and USB Interface Has anyone come up with a solution for retro fitting Bluetooth and Ipod Control to the Clubman. I have Mini navigation and MFSW but no Bluetooth or Ipod control, just an Aux input. Dealer is giving me a price but it appears to be very expensive. £600 for Bluetooth and £400 for the IPOD.

May 7th, 2008, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper Puzzle is here!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 17,115 Offline	Ive got the iPod Interface fitted in the top glove compartment, that was £300 fitted at the dealer when the car was new. Never enquired about Bluetooth though, although Mr Mikey @ New MINI Stuff -----> NewMINIStuff.com is your man there * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

May 8th, 2008, 08:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rakey all good things....... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 53,524 Offline	The Ipod integration kit should be around £300 like Paul said, if you order when you order the car If you have factory nav then its well worth getting at that price. But if you don't have factory nav like us then the option we have taken is to get a TomTom and integrate the iPod into that and connected it to the aux port, so we control the iPod with the TomTom Food rule fanatic

May 8th, 2008, 08:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 8,870 Offline	We are finally getting closer on ipod /usb for the 2nd gen Mini We have the hardware & are getting closer on being able to program the cars Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 8th, 2008, 08:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rakey all good things....... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 53,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) We are finally getting closer on ipod /usb for the 2nd gen Mini We have the hardware & are getting closer on being able to program the cars Once you do get there be sure to let me know Food rule fanatic

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May 7th, 2008, 07:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dr. J MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 30 Offline	hmm it might be an integrated thing in which case entire parts (e.g. head unit) would need to be replaced and is thus very expensive.

May 7th, 2008, 08:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
nicknbecka MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stanwood, WA Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 30 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cooper18 (original) Has anyone come up with a solution for retro fitting Bluetooth and Ipod Control to the Clubman. I have Mini navigation and MFSW but no Bluetooth or Ipod control, just an Aux input. Dealer is giving me a price but it appears to be very expensive. £600 for Bluetooth and £400 for the IPOD. EDIT: This was only in reference to the Bluetooth retrofit, didn't mean to imply that the iPod adapter was a problem. It seems to run US$500-700 depending on the dealer and Mini... Seems to fall in line with the reports on NAM with pricing that US dealers have been quoting (US$900-1200 for parts) but most of them seem to be saying they either won't do it or recommend against it. I haven't seen any reports of anyone actually having the retrofit done. Sounds like the Bluetooth module is combined with other OBC bits, which makes for the expensive price.

May 8th, 2008, 11:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper Puzzle is here!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 17,115 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) The Ipod integration kit should be around £300 like Paul said, if you order when you order the car If you have factory nav then its well worth getting at that price. But if you don't have factory nav like us then the option we have taken is to get a TomTom and integrate the iPod into that and connected it to the aux port, so we control the iPod with the TomTom Dont you start calling me Paul as well * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

May 8th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rakey all good things....... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 53,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original) Dont you start calling me Paul as well Sorry FairyBoy Food rule fanatic

May 8th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper Puzzle is here!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 17,115 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) Sorry FairyBoy Theres quite a big difference between me and Paul For a start im female and he is male ...sorry for taking it off topic * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

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