Suggestions for adding iPod to HU
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Suggestions for adding iPod to HU
I have a 03 C320 and Bose system, I plan to swap the factory HU for the Apline IDA-X001, I don't mind lose the steering wheel control, the main quesion is will the Apline work with the Bose system?
If that does not work, my second plan is to add the Harman Kardon's Drive+Play 2, I don't mind lose the CD changer, does anyone know my factory HU has a CD changer port? Thank you guys!
If that does not work, my second plan is to add the Harman Kardon's Drive+Play 2, I don't mind lose the CD changer, does anyone know my factory HU has a CD changer port? Thank you guys!
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http://www.dension.com/icelinkgateway500.php
im talking to a company on the east coast about doing a possible group buy, but they wont be able to do it for a few months cause of such high demand for D2b systems.
im talking to a company on the east coast about doing a possible group buy, but they wont be able to do it for a few months cause of such high demand for D2b systems.
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i would love to get another way to hook my ipod with out using the AUX port. atleats a port that will charge the ipod at the smae time or even i could it to display on my Euro Navi screen that will be sweet
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I've got this kit in my 2004 coupe and the quality seems fine...
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/soundauxmb1.html
along with...
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/pieunipod.html
FYI- I control the ipod song selection manually, with only volume being controlled through the steering wheel and/or head unit.
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/soundauxmb1.html
along with...
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/pieunipod.html
FYI- I control the ipod song selection manually, with only volume being controlled through the steering wheel and/or head unit.
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I'm confused, when people reference "losing steering wheel controls" when installing an aftermarket headunit, are you only referrring to the volume and tuning controls for the radio? I suspect so, I doubt you would lose the other controls for the onboard diagnostics and related menus..if its just volume and tuning, who cares? I rarely use those any way, just as easy to spin the volume control and hit the preset station button u actually want instead of tuning...
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yes, its in refference to the volume/tuning controls on the steering wheel and view on hud. for those who have grown used to it, i can say that i definetly use it all the time, hence the reason why im waiting to get the gateway500
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search online. direct from dension in canada [with locations in NY, i think], they want $550 with $40 shipped. but you can look elsewhere online. i've seen em cheaper. however, they are in demand right now. at least with the one company i was trying to organize a GB with. gonna hold out a lil bit and check back with them in a month or so.
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search online. direct from dension in canada [with locations in NY, i think], they want $550 with $40 shipped. but you can look elsewhere online. i've seen em cheaper. however, they are in demand right now. at least with the one company i was trying to organize a GB with. gonna hold out a lil bit and check back with them in a month or so.
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I have a 03 C320 and Bose system, I plan to swap the factory HU for the Apline IDA-X001, I don't mind lose the steering wheel control, the main quesion is will the Apline work with the Bose system?
If that does not work, my second plan is to add the Harman Kardon's Drive+Play 2, I don't mind lose the CD changer, does anyone know my factory HU has a CD changer port? Thank you guys!
If that does not work, my second plan is to add the Harman Kardon's Drive+Play 2, I don't mind lose the CD changer, does anyone know my factory HU has a CD changer port? Thank you guys!
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alpine ipod
I just installed that exact unit in my 04 c30 ss and I think it works great I even have steering wheel controls, volume up/down switch from ipod to radio and song or station search , you need the pac can and pac swi jack module's don't buy them on ebay because they are usually the last years model's. The bose system and amp work great you actually have aliitle more power with that hd and it sounds great.I took out my cd who needs it and i bought the factory mb ipod holder on ebay for $14.95 , you can't buy it at the stealership it only comes with the ipod integration kit (i had to call pac about programming but with there help it's easy)also those module's are only about 60 buckks apiece and they work great!
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