Ipod kit for RX8?
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Ipod kit for RX8?
Is there such thing as an ipod kit for RX8 atm or are there any rumors/release dates for one? I looked up Dension's and Monster's ipod kits and they dont have any that are compatible for the RX8 atm. I know of a hack for Dension's icelink ipod kit that involves disabling your CD player/radio for it, but i dont wanna do that... I want my cd player/radio to work, so i was wondering if anyone has heard anything or knows anything about some legit ipod kits for RX8s
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huh? the Denison's icelink has worked for over a year now
now do you want an aux in or aux in plus ipod control (steering wheel, etc.)
u need firmware 9.55 or higher on your HU for this to work btw...if u don't www.mazdaparts.com does upgrades
now do you want an aux in or aux in plus ipod control (steering wheel, etc.)
u need firmware 9.55 or higher on your HU for this to work btw...if u don't www.mazdaparts.com does upgrades
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Really? it said on their website that it was incompatible... I'd like steering wheel capability. does this website http://www.whatsmyip.org/ipodrx8/ allow me to use my CD player, radio, and steering wheel functions? If so i guess i can figure it out. What Icelink thing do i buy? I know they have different icelink models for diff cars so which one do i buy since they dont have one specifically for Mazda (so says BestBuy)?
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Originally Posted by Razmtaz
Really? it said on their website that it was incompatible... I'd like steering wheel capability. does this website http://www.whatsmyip.org/ipodrx8/ allow me to use my CD player, radio, and steering wheel functions? If so i guess i can figure it out. What Icelink thing do i buy? I know they have different icelink models for diff cars so which one do i buy since they dont have one specifically for Mazda (so says BestBuy)?
to get the icelink to work...by the maz/alp PIE adaptor and then the Icelink for Alpine M-bus, the steering wheel controls will control the ipod and this will provide a chrystal clear aux in
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Do you have to use playlists with the IceLink? I remember reading somewhere that you can't just select songs using the up/down steering controls without first loading a playlist. Densions website only lists IceLink by Car Manufacturer....how do I find an M-Bus one? I guess since I already have the PIE box, if I get the IceLink, I can sell the PIE box to someone here for cheap. If I add IceLink, I would lose the ability to run multiple inputs into the PIE box though? Does the IceLink tap power from the PIE box or do you run a seperate wire to the fusebox? Right now, if I wanted to have multiple inputs, I could just make a switch for multiple RCA's. I was also thinking about just getting a RF remote adaptor for the iPod. Oh, Dension's website now lists Best Buy as a retailer for the IceLink.
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Originally Posted by djseto
Do you have to use playlists with the IceLink? I remember reading somewhere that you can't just select songs using the up/down steering controls without first loading a playlist. Densions website only lists IceLink by Car Manufacturer....how do I find an M-Bus one? I guess since I already have the PIE box, if I get the IceLink, I can sell the PIE box to someone here for cheap. If I add IceLink, I would lose the ability to run multiple inputs into the PIE box though? Does the IceLink tap power from the PIE box or do you run a seperate wire to the fusebox? Right now, if I wanted to have multiple inputs, I could just make a switch for multiple RCA's. I was also thinking about just getting a RF remote adaptor for the iPod. Oh, Dension's website now lists Best Buy as a retailer for the IceLink.
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Originally Posted by Razmtaz
Also, do i still get use of my CD player and/or radio or are they disabled when i hook up my ipod? I dont mind losing the cd player, but i'd like to be able to keep my radio.
also still works if u have the 6 disc internal cd changer no problem
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