iPod Factory Integration clarification
#16
Originally Posted by montyz81
does anyone know if this works with the IPOD Touch? I am trying to find a simple way to do this in my 06 6MT sedan. All the DIY installation threads I have seen include the Car with an Automatic and with an IPOD Classic. Anyone?
Check the manufacturers site out.
http://www.usaspec.com/ipod.html
#17
Does either the factory option or the USA Spec model installed in a 2003 coupe, allow steering wheel control of the tracks? I thought I read that only volume can be controlled.
Does the factory option have more features than the USA Spec? This would be connected to a SAT-ready BOSE head unit.
Does the factory option have more features than the USA Spec? This would be connected to a SAT-ready BOSE head unit.
#18
i keep getting mixed info... can someone clarify what the us spec and the factory kit (everythingg35) does?
lets do a comparison between the two:
steering wheel volume control?
steering wheel song skip?
display song artist/title on head unit?
remove head unit?
easy install?
please clarify for us confused people to end all the madness. lol speak from experience.. because guessing or speaking without knowing for sure just makes it worse.
lets do a comparison between the two:
steering wheel volume control?
steering wheel song skip?
display song artist/title on head unit?
remove head unit?
easy install?
please clarify for us confused people to end all the madness. lol speak from experience.. because guessing or speaking without knowing for sure just makes it worse.
#19
Originally Posted by G-MENTED
i keep getting mixed info... can someone clarify what the us spec and the factory kit (everythingg35) does?
lets do a comparison between the two:
steering wheel volume control? BOTH
steering wheel song skip? BOTH
display song artist/title on head unit? USA SPEC ONLY DISPLAYS PLAYLIST TITLE IF FORMATED IN ITUNES CORRECTLY / NOT SURE ABOUT THE STOCK UNIT
remove head unit? USA SPEC REQUIRES REMOVAL / STOCK NO REMOVAL
easy install? USA SPEC FOR ME YES (1 1/2 HOURS FOR A CLEAN INSTALL) FOR OTHERS MAYBE NOT / STOCK SAVES 30-45 MINUTES DEPENDING ON HOW CLEAN YOU WANT IT TO LOOK
please clarify for us confused people to end all the madness. lol speak from experience.. because guessing or speaking without knowing for sure just makes it worse.
lets do a comparison between the two:
steering wheel volume control? BOTH
steering wheel song skip? BOTH
display song artist/title on head unit? USA SPEC ONLY DISPLAYS PLAYLIST TITLE IF FORMATED IN ITUNES CORRECTLY / NOT SURE ABOUT THE STOCK UNIT
remove head unit? USA SPEC REQUIRES REMOVAL / STOCK NO REMOVAL
easy install? USA SPEC FOR ME YES (1 1/2 HOURS FOR A CLEAN INSTALL) FOR OTHERS MAYBE NOT / STOCK SAVES 30-45 MINUTES DEPENDING ON HOW CLEAN YOU WANT IT TO LOOK
please clarify for us confused people to end all the madness. lol speak from experience.. because guessing or speaking without knowing for sure just makes it worse.
#20
Just to add to the confusion, I picked this up and will be installing it this weekend.
I will report the results.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...spagenameZWDVW
I will report the results.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...spagenameZWDVW
#21
#22
UPDATE:
I just installed the AXXESS ipod adapter in the car. I was super scrupulous with everything and the install took me around 3 hours, by myself, using guides from this site.
I installed the interface box itself in between the stereo itself and the metal brack, I also wrapped the box in double-sided tape so it doesn't rattle. I originally planned to run wires into the cubby hole but the wires the included were like 25 feet so I simply had no place for the bundle. In the end I ran the wires into the armrest.
Impressions:
The box works as they promise, it charges the ipod, shows text, and let's you navigate by artist, song and playlist. The steering wheel controls do not work(besides volume) . Sound quality is good, I played a few ALE files off the ipod and they were indistinguishable from a cd.
Overall impressions are that it's well worth the 170, but I honestly do not know how it compares the the other 2 that are for sale.
I just installed the AXXESS ipod adapter in the car. I was super scrupulous with everything and the install took me around 3 hours, by myself, using guides from this site.
I installed the interface box itself in between the stereo itself and the metal brack, I also wrapped the box in double-sided tape so it doesn't rattle. I originally planned to run wires into the cubby hole but the wires the included were like 25 feet so I simply had no place for the bundle. In the end I ran the wires into the armrest.
Impressions:
The box works as they promise, it charges the ipod, shows text, and let's you navigate by artist, song and playlist. The steering wheel controls do not work(besides volume) . Sound quality is good, I played a few ALE files off the ipod and they were indistinguishable from a cd.
Overall impressions are that it's well worth the 170, but I honestly do not know how it compares the the other 2 that are for sale.
#24
#25
Originally Posted by G-MENTED
how about for the usa spec?
#27
Originally Posted by G-MENTED
so the best bet for 2003 - 2004 is to get the USA Spec.. am i correct? =)
#29
Originally Posted by ITSAGTHING
That is the fault of this forum. Everything on here is an opinion from someone you dont know. And we all know what that is worth. My 2cents is that im happy with what i have and that is the USA SPEC. Well worth the dough.
true. the best thing i can get out of this thread it to compare the differences, because we all know they pretty much do the same thang, except one is easier to install and one used the steering controls to skip music. i guess it also depends if its 03 - 04.
thanks for your 2 cents though!
#30