Ipod Plug On Standard System

[phat_nam]

Hey guys! I'm new to this forum.

I'll be picking up a v35 this coming monday from the gold coast, i live in sydney, so i'll be flying up and driving it back down.

Since i'm up for a long drive(by myself) i thought it might be a good idea to have my iphone handy to keep me company for the 10 or so hour drive.

I was hoping if anyone in gold coast knows how to fit ipod plug ins on the standard system? it does have the bose sound system with no nav.

And also, cost and how long it takes to get it fitted. As i will be rushed to drive back down to sydney.

Any help would be great! thanks!

PS: hope to see some of you guys soon!

[Chris Rogers]

drive another hour north and I'll do it for you.

[phat_nam]

how much and how long does it take?

[Dori Shima]

drive another hour north and I'll do it for you.

Chris, my name is Ben i have recently bought micahs v35. i believe you did the ipod docking station in it.

just wanting to know how to access the ipod through the tv? i was told to press the tv button and then press menu

on the remote controll then scroll down to the ipod section. problem is i cant get the remote to do anything on the screen(iv replaced the battery and stillnothing but a red light flashes on the control) could you please pm me a step by step guide on how to use the docking station?

thanking you in advance, Ben.

(sorry for taking over the thread but i cant pm yet)

[Stuart McK]

Another option for you is to use an FM Transmitter with the iPhone and listen to your music through the radio. You'll no doubt want to fit an FM Extender anyway ($25 + fitting) to get the Aus radio stations at the high end. This is what I'm talking about: http://www.belkin.com/au/IWCatProductPage....oduct_Id=496747 . You can pick then up from JB HiFi for ~$140.

Of course, to integrate your iPhone would be much nicer though...

[phat_nam]

Another option for you is to use an FM Transmitter with the iPhone and listen to your music through the radio. You'll no doubt want to fit an FM Extender anyway ($25 + fitting) to get the Aus radio stations at the high end. This is what I'm talking about: http://www.belkin.com/au/IWCatProductPage....oduct_Id=496747 . You can pick then up from JB HiFi for ~$140.

Of course, to integrate your iPhone would be much nicer though...

Hey with this sort of device, doesn't it drop out so often? and sound quality not so good?

If ipod docks are too hard or expensive, is it possible to just fit a AUX plug?

[Chris Rogers]

how much and how long does it take?

take me about an hour to do. call me to confirm once you have picked up the car. . I prefer not to talk costs on a public forum but it will NOT be a FM based item and if you have the steering controls it WILL work off them. whlist you are here I'll do the FM radio as well.

[Chris Rogers]

Hey with this sort of device, doesn't it drop out so often? and sound quality not so good?

If ipod docks are too hard or expensive, is it possible to just fit a AUX plug?

aux plug is doable IF you have navi. other wise no go (easily.) what do you class as expensive?

[Chris Rogers]

Chris, my name is Ben i have recently bought micahs v35. i believe you did the ipod docking station in it.

just wanting to know how to access the ipod through the tv? i was told to press the tv button and then press menu

on the remote controll then scroll down to the ipod section. problem is i cant get the remote to do anything on the screen(iv replaced the battery and stillnothing but a red light flashes on the control) could you please pm me a step by step guide on how to use the docking station?

thanking you in advance, Ben.

(sorry for taking over the thread but i cant pm yet)

call me from the car - easier than trying to explain it.

[Noel44]

Hey Phat I have recently had my tv tuner converted, fm expander installed and I installed whats called a spec Doc for the Ipod. I have put a short video on to youtube to show how it works.

I also had the trip computer and stuff converted and the handbrake lock for TV disabled (illegal to drive while on in most states).

I am in Melbourne but I am sure Chris Rogers is the man to speak to in QLD if need to get converted.

Cheers,

Noel

[rawzz_v35]

Hey Phat I have recently had my tv tuner converted, fm expander installed and I installed whats called a spec Doc for the Ipod. I have put a short video on to youtube to show how it works.

Hey Noel,

This Ipod installation is awesome and i believe it works for iPhone as well isn't it? Could you please tell me where you got it done and what are costs involved. I'm from Melbourne and just recently bought a 01 V35. Not much interested in TV tuner conversion but will consider about it depends on costs. Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

Raween

[Noel44]

Hey Noel,

This Ipod installation is awesome and i believe it works for iPhone as well isn't it? Could you please tell me where you got it done and what are costs involved. I'm from Melbourne and just recently bought a 01 V35. Not much interested in TV tuner conversion but will consider about it depends on costs. Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

Raween

Hey Raween,

The ipod dock is called a Spec.Dock and i purchased from the US after seeing a few people on here had tried them. The site is www.Specdock.com and it was about $200 to purchase and then just install. There is two options, 1 lets you use your steering wheel controls and no video out, 2 lets you have video out but no steering wheel controls, I wanted video out so i went that option.

I live in southern suburbs and went to a place called Stylyn Car audio in Brighton. This was only because there is a Stylyn car audio on other side of town which everyone keeps talking about but if was just to far. The blokes name was Chad and he did my full install after never having done one before and he was extremely helpful and well priced. If you want any more info let me know.

Cheers,

Noel

[rawzz_v35]

Hey Raween,

The ipod dock is called a Spec.Dock and i purchased from the US after seeing a few people on here had tried them. The site is www.Specdock.com and it was about $200 to purchase and then just install. There is two options, 1 lets you use your steering wheel controls and no video out, 2 lets you have video out but no steering wheel controls, I wanted video out so i went that option.

I live in southern suburbs and went to a place called Stylyn Car audio in Brighton. This was only because there is a Stylyn car audio on other side of town which everyone keeps talking about but if was just to far. The blokes name was Chad and he did my full install after never having done one before and he was extremely helpful and well priced. If you want any more info let me know.

Cheers,

Noel

Hey Noel,

Thanks so much for all the information. Just what i was as looking for. I live in southeast so Brighton would be OK for me . Can you please tell me how much did it cost you for spec.Dock installation? Or can we just do it by our selves?

And how much is the cost for TV tuner conversion? how much for the TV tuner and how much for the installation. Sorry cant PM yet because I'm still new here.

Cheers,

Raween

[rawzz_v35]

Hey Noel,

I looked at specdoc website and found few products. can you please tell me which one you are using. I want the one with video outs and no steering wheel controls same as yours. Here are the products i found.

http://stores.homestead.com/2point5/-strse...IPKG/Detail.bok

http://stores.homestead.com/2point5/-strse...V2AV/Detail.bok

http://stores.homestead.com/2point5/-strse...VPKG/Detail.bok

[Noel44]

Hey Noel,

I looked at specdoc website and found few products. can you please tell me which one you are using. I want the one with video outs and no steering wheel controls same as yours. Here are the products i found.

http://stores.homestead.com/2point5/-strse...IPKG/Detail.bok

http://stores.homestead.com/2point5/-strse...V2AV/Detail.bok

http://stores.homestead.com/2point5/-strse...VPKG/Detail.bok

Its the second one mate. It has the RCA outputs but these connect back to an aftermarket Asuka tv tuner in the boot which is piggy backing the stock tuner. So I am unsure if you can use the RCA without an aftermarket tuner. You would have to ask an expert which I am definately not. HAHA.

Good luck

[phat_nam]

aux plug is doable IF you have navi. other wise no go (easily.) what do you class as expensive?

Hey champ.

I haven't picked up the car yet, as the banks stuffed me around with finance. hopefully i can fly up this friday. i'll give you a call once ive picked up the car. that way i guess we can get into more detail.

[Chris Rogers]

give me a bit of notice if you can

[Noel44]

Raween,

The installer (Chad) asked me not to say how much it cost as the cost can vary from car to car but I can say that he was extremely helpful and was very well priced.

I bought the Tuner second hand of a member on this site, I bought spec doc from the US, I bought cables from Chris Rogers and more from JAYCAR in Cheltenham.

I Think the whole thing including parts and install cost me around a $1000 and that also included Rianto doing the English menu conversion. So I thought this was very reasonable considering the TV now works, the Video and Audio from Ipod work and I have FM stations.

If you go down this path you will need:

Tv Tuner

Fm Band Expander (if not already done)

Spec Dock

Cable from Chris Rogers

Av leads to run from boot (new Tuner) to spec Dock

and another short av lead as the lead from Chris has female plugs and so does the old tuner which you have to link in to so you need a male to male cable to join them

If you decide you want to do it I can chat to you later on and tell you how it all hooks up and you can decide if you do yourself or pay installer. I just figured I did not know how to pull panels apart easily to run cables and new antennas nicely hidden away.

Cheers

[rawzz_v35]

Noel,

Thanks so much for all the information. Really appreciate it. I will first order the specdoc and then send you a message. I will probably end up getting it installed from Chad as I am not comfortable doing it by my self. Thanks again.

Raween.