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M44K TS

Member Since: 09 Feb 2010
Location: North East U.K.
Posts: 1325

Ipod/Iphone dock.

I've thought about a prper Iphone kit for my car for a while, but always been put off by the cost, for example, I saw a kit that replaces the cd changer on the Blitzasfe website, but they want $170 then another $78 for postage, so today in Maplins, I spied this...

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Basically, it's a mini-usb powered Iphone/Ipod dock charger with a 3.5mm audio out, and it's almost the perfect size for the small square tray infront of the gear selector.

When I had half the dash to bits a couple of weeks back, I ran the cable from the current tape converter behind all the dash panels so it poked out under the dash section where the air suspension height control button is, so all I've done is just tucked it in behind the dash and plugged it into the audio out for the dock. As for the power, I had a spare mini usb charger from an old fm transmitter which doesn't like to work with Iphones, so plugged it into the 12v socket in the centre arm rest and fed the cable through a very convenient gap under the cubby hold floor next to the 12v socket then under the HDC and Low Range switch panel. All in all, the total cost was a mere £15 and I get to keep my CD changer. So now, no cables on show and at first glance, seemless Ipod integration. Sound quality is alright too which is a bonus. 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

26th Jul 2010 8:30pm

daveo

Member Since: 21 Oct 2009
Location: london
Posts: 2307

2004 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 V8 Java Black

looks well mate and if you have the piano black wood even better V8 facelift Range Rover Autobiography 22" wheels.
1976 Harley Davidson Iron Head Sportster

26th Jul 2010 8:56pm

daveo

Member Since: 21 Oct 2009
Location: london
Posts: 2307

mark, whats the gadget you used for the audio behind the dash V8 facelift Range Rover Autobiography 22" wheels.
1976 Harley Davidson Iron Head Sportster

26th Jul 2010 9:02pm

M44K TS

Member Since: 09 Feb 2010
Location: North East U.K.
Posts: 1325

Just a basic tape to 3.5mm converter, just managed to tuck the wire in the side of the screen, then feed it down behind the main dash centre.

Simple but works. 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

26th Jul 2010 9:43pm

Mounty

Member Since: 29 Jan 2009
Location: Allschwil
Posts: 311

Very nice. Guess you haven't made photos of doing it? Daniel

Past:FFRR 2004 Vogue 4.4l bonnatigrey/sand/ burr walnut
Modifications: SC grill (not fixed) SC MY10 sidevents (not fixed), MY10 Letters front and back, clear sidelights , MY10 rear lights (not fixed), MY09 steering wheel trims, new MY09 sterringwheel 19'' seven spoke wheel (not fixed) 19'' MTS (not fixed), 20 '' wheels, doorhandelcovers brunel (not fixed), complete doorhandels (not fixed) burr walnutdoorsouround (not fixed)

27th Jul 2010 9:04am

M44K TS

Member Since: 09 Feb 2010
Location: North East U.K.
Posts: 1325

No, I didn't, but I'm going to change the power lead for a different one as it doesn't charge the phone every time so I'll grab some pics of it when it's in bits. 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

27th Jul 2010 10:34am

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