Just checked out the website and the ship date has changed from the week of March 6-10 to the week of March 20-24. Tell me it isn't true.

I've got an iPod and Sirius receiver that I'm dying to hook up, and no solution in sight.

 

All orders placed prior to right now will be shipped this week. All future orders will be shipped March 20-24. (note: there's a possibility they may ship towards the end of the prior week)

 

I forgot to check before, do you have any way of taking PayPal? Otherwise I have to wait a bit longer

 

Yes, PayPal is an option that can be chosen at checkout via our website.

 

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

 

Falcontx, do the new features for playlist selection, etc. apply to the usb stick mp3 player as well as the ipod version? Thanks.

 

We are working on an update for the USB version as well. We'll let you know when it's available.

 

I wanted to mention that I've now had the same issue as Moumtz and LoveMy8. I wasn't able to read a CD or switch to the audiolink cable (EX). I only had access to AM/FM. Listening to Sirius over FM sux when you're used to a direct connection. Once I pulled the battery lead everything was back to normal. Hopefully, this won't become a habit.

Just for the record, I have 9.55 firmware in my '04 8 and am using a 5G iPod.

FalconTx, any ideas?

 

The problem is not related to the car or firmware, but we have been unable to determind the exact cause. The manufacturer has been notified and they will be attempting to correct it in the upcoming firmware update that will include the new playlist features. We're expecting this firmware to be available the week of March 20-24 and will be posting instructions on how to order it once it has arrived. The maximum cost will be $5 and you will not be required to return your unit to us unless you are uncomfortable changing socketed chips on a circuit board.

 

Oooh. I just ordered mine, as discussed - I have no problem with upgrading socketed chips, but I am keen to have my adaptor installed in the first couple of weeks in April.

 

So...my head unit's firmware is 9.53. I said "no way" to getting it upgraded, so I just went ahead and ordered the Mazda cd/mp3 unit (ugh). It then dawned on me...is this where the faulty firmware is? Will the new unit have a new firmware and allow me to use this adaptor?

 

No sorry. The firmware is located in the Head Unit core. The CD/MP3 unit you ordered is simply a disc drive that gets swapped with the current single disc drive.

In fact the head unit works perfectly fine on its own without a disc drive installed at all...granted only the radio will work .

 

That CD/MP3 unit - is that just a CD changer that places the stock changer and then you can play MP3 CDs?

 

it is a single disc module that plays data discs burned with mp3s on them...they unfortunately don't have a cd changer with mp3 capability

so choices for the drive are one of these:
1) single disc (stock)
2) 6 disc optional
3) Mp3 Disc optional

 

That's lame. Wish my 6-disc was MP-3 capable. I've been using my iPod for so long in my old car, I don't even have CDs anymore... This iPod thing is going to have to be my solution. Wish it had playlist integration thru the HU display... Any chance that'll happen soon? *wishful*

 

The UK brochure for the Mazda MX5 seemed to imply that they do for the MX5, so perhaps such a thing does exist...

 

The units that are currently shipping do have playlist support. Our website has been updated. I need to updated the first post too. For now, you can find the details here:

http://www.therpmstore.com/product_i...roducts_id=142

 

I don't use playlists yet on iPod, so how does that work with this unit (supports up to 9 playlists)? But what I was trying to ask was if there will be integration with the stock display to show what songs are playing on ur iPod coming anytime soon?

 

You create the iPod playlists using iTunes. On your iPod, you can list the playlists to see what order they are in. The AudioLink simply uses those playlists that were created with iTunes.

Text display is not currently supported. It has been mentioned, so they may be working on it, but they mentioned that it may not work with all vehicles. That's all of the information I have at this time.

 

OK, thanks. I'll still end up ordering this...

 

I got my Ipod last night, and just ordered the link! I am so excited to get all the cd cases out of my backseat!!!

 

I just installed mine and I love it, there is only one small detail that could make this product better--the cord could be another foot longer to reach the hidden compartment. The 48 inches is not available due to the box's location in the MIDDLE of the 48 inches, it fits nicely under the ashtray before the shift boot (under the console's cover, of course). If you don't have the heated seats (I don't) the unit barely reaches beyond the shift boot next to the e-brake, but I was much too concerned about it jamming the e-brake to put it there.

If you really want the cable to reach the hidden compartment, just splice away, but I am satisfied with my setup. Visit this link for pics:
http://chadfix.com/audiolink.html

 

My install is very similar to yours, just a slightly different route into the cup holder area.

http://koczarski.com/RX8/Mods/AudioLink/iPod.htm

 

Has anybody actually installed it in the hidden compartment? If so were the wires difficult to splice? Were the wires all different colors?

 

I'm sure it isn't very difficult, but I haven't tried. I can tell you that the wires ARE different colors, so give it a shot.