[Jaydee]

Hi all,

I think I had a rush of blood to the wrong parts of my head, and didn't order iPOD prep. By the time I woke up, the car was actually here (as it came 2 months early). I have an iTrip, hence I think my original naff decision, but it's far from ideal, and doesn't look very cool at all

Does anyone have experience or knowledge of how easy it is to retro fit and a guestimate of cost?

Jan

 

[Barchetta]

It can be done, my demo came with six disc auto changer in the arm rest.I enquired if I could have the ipod prep and they said no, because it uses the same input and you cant have both.

But they did say i could have have the cd changer removed and ipod prep installed.

All in £250 sterling, im going to get it done.

 

[maxscience]

The original VW ipod adapter sucks, take this one better value for money really... http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?productid=4&cat=2&page=1

 

[nail-z-gull]

I bought an original VW iPod adapter for around £70 on ebay and fitted it myself. I ran the cable through to the glove box where my Nano now lives.

I'm not all that good with fitting things like this, but found it very easy to do.

 

[tishysmith]

I, to, have the VW adaptor fitted in the glove box and it works great. They did it for us in with the deal but I think at the time (Dec 06) it was 150 pounds as an extra.

Trish

 

[Eos_Up]

tishysmith...
The adaptor looks interesting. Does the cord coming out of the "box" plug into a power port? Looking at a picture of the unit, it appears that the 3.5mm jack plugs into the "aux-in" and of course, the other plug connects to a iPod with nothing else plugged into anything. So, it would not be necessary to remove the radio in order to get this up and running.

Is the above correct? If so, it looks like just the ticket for me. Now, if I can only find one for sale in the US.

 

[tishysmith]

Ooh er now your getting technical and I dont do technical! Ha ha. I will have a look for you and report back. Off out for a long drive now cos its glorious!

Regards Trish

 

[Barchetta]

Max

Have you got the x carlink adaptor, it looks good, it states you can use it with an existing autochanger.

 

[maxscience]

Not yet but I searched for the best solution and maybe that's it...

 

[DJ29]

Xcarlink?

Hi there, message to maxscience, I just read your thread as I need to hook up my ipod too but the website doesn't have an 'Eos' option for VW car choice?? Did you buy the Golf version? Thanks.

 

[erick]

I know the Xcarlink, nothing wrong whit it but have al look for the Dension Gateway. You can use it with the original VW radio's and al the info about tracks etc you can see on your MFA+. That is by the Xcarlink not possible


the link:http://www.dension.com/main.htm

 

[Stephb]

I have the Ipod prep under my arm rest but now ive lost my Ipod i havent used it

AND to top that i've noticed a dent in my passenger door im dead gutted now poor snobbers

Steph xx

 

[Artful500]

The original VW ipod adapter sucks, take this one better value for money really... http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?productid=4&cat=2&page=1

Thanks for this link - I've placed my order!!! I'll report back on ease of fixing...

Peter

 

[joolzh13]

Hi there, I have the Dension gateway and its perfect no complaints at all. You can control your ipod on the wheel of the ipod or your multi function steering wheel or the radio head itself.......

I've had this fitted into my last three cars

 

[neh321]

I have the Ipod prep under my arm rest but now ive lost my Ipod i havent used it

AND to top that i've noticed a dent in my passenger im dead gutted now poor snobbers

Steph xx

Poor passenger I would have said, Steph. Sounds painful!

 

[SKIDOO]

Whereabouts is the dent in your passenger then Steph?
SK2

 

[Stephb]

I meant in my passenger door im a silly billy

its just after the mirror going towards the back end someone has obviously opened their car door on it the gits!! im not chuffed as you can imagine im going to get someone out to it because its driving me mad even though you have to really look for it i know its there poor snobbers.

Steph x

 

[SKIDOO]

I meant in my passenger door im a silly billy

its just after the mirror going towards the back end someone has obviously opened their car door on it the gits!! im not chuffed as you can imagine im going to get someone out to it because its driving me mad even though you have to really look for it i know its there poor snobbers.

Steph x

Know how you feel Steph, had a rock (not a stone) hit my bonnet and couldn't walk past the car without checking the bloody dent! Got a guy from Dent Plus (local guy) to fix it, cost £10 but now no dent just the 3 nasty scratches acquired with it.
SK2

 

[Stephb]

Its not that big to be honest and not that noticeable, i was quoted £90-£95!!! i thought you can jog on!

I dont know! Why cant people be more careful

Steph xx

 

[Jaydee]

Thanks all for the info. I'm not very techy about such things (even though I'mnow a Head of IT!!!) but luckily I know a man who is, and may be spending some time with his head in my console!

Poor Steph, you must be gutted. I must say, the lack of rubbing strip or door stopper thingies did bother me.

JD