Your iPod/MP3 Player Integration Solution is HERE!
09-12-2010, 02:33 AM
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I hate bumping threads in general, but I needed to chime in on this product:
Received it today and installed it.
Personally, installation was a bit tedious for me...the one random bolt was no problem, but taking off the 4 harnesses from the radio unit was a stubborn issue.
In regards to the product itself, it works perfectly as advertised. The sound quality sounds like a CD. Read time is acceptable on the SD/USB.
I highly recommend the Bluetooth option too. I initially routed the bluetooth button/LED light near the steering wheel, but realized the button is not needed and you can use the FF button on the radio to program phones, answer/hang up. Worked flawlessly. Sound from callers is fine, they can hear me fine. I placed the mic at the grille cutout near the key cylinder using double sided tape. Almost seems like it was made to be there...
I initially thought of going eBay products, but I don't mind paying more for proven (general) reliability, plus the compatible hassle-free bluetooth option. Shipping was quick, ordered Tues, received Saturday USPS>
Received it today and installed it.
Personally, installation was a bit tedious for me...the one random bolt was no problem, but taking off the 4 harnesses from the radio unit was a stubborn issue.
In regards to the product itself, it works perfectly as advertised. The sound quality sounds like a CD. Read time is acceptable on the SD/USB.
I highly recommend the Bluetooth option too. I initially routed the bluetooth button/LED light near the steering wheel, but realized the button is not needed and you can use the FF button on the radio to program phones, answer/hang up. Worked flawlessly. Sound from callers is fine, they can hear me fine. I placed the mic at the grille cutout near the key cylinder using double sided tape. Almost seems like it was made to be there...
I initially thought of going eBay products, but I don't mind paying more for proven (general) reliability, plus the compatible hassle-free bluetooth option. Shipping was quick, ordered Tues, received Saturday USPS>
09-12-2010, 12:13 PM
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I hate bumping threads in general, but I needed to chime in on this product:
Received it today and installed it.
Personally, installation was a bit tedious for me...the one random bolt was no problem, but taking off the 4 harnesses from the radio unit was a stubborn issue.
In regards to the product itself, it works perfectly as advertised. The sound quality sounds like a CD. Read time is acceptable on the SD/USB.
I highly recommend the Bluetooth option too. I initially routed the bluetooth button/LED light near the steering wheel, but realized the button is not needed and you can use the FF button on the radio to program phones, answer/hang up. Worked flawlessly. Sound from callers is fine, they can hear me fine. I placed the mic at the grille cutout near the key cylinder using double sided tape. Almost seems like it was made to be there...
I initially thought of going eBay products, but I don't mind paying more for proven (general) reliability, plus the compatible hassle-free bluetooth option. Shipping was quick, ordered Tues, received Saturday USPS>
Received it today and installed it.
Personally, installation was a bit tedious for me...the one random bolt was no problem, but taking off the 4 harnesses from the radio unit was a stubborn issue.
In regards to the product itself, it works perfectly as advertised. The sound quality sounds like a CD. Read time is acceptable on the SD/USB.
I highly recommend the Bluetooth option too. I initially routed the bluetooth button/LED light near the steering wheel, but realized the button is not needed and you can use the FF button on the radio to program phones, answer/hang up. Worked flawlessly. Sound from callers is fine, they can hear me fine. I placed the mic at the grille cutout near the key cylinder using double sided tape. Almost seems like it was made to be there...
I initially thought of going eBay products, but I don't mind paying more for proven (general) reliability, plus the compatible hassle-free bluetooth option. Shipping was quick, ordered Tues, received Saturday USPS>
09-16-2010, 12:01 AM
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TPMS light blinking after CarLink installed
Sorry, I didn't take any...
I did find an interesting issue though: After 20 minutes of driving, I am consistently getting a TPMS blinking light. I have heard of multiple cases of this. I need to research why...is the CarLink causing interference to the TPMS receiver?
does anyone know a solution?
I did find an interesting issue though: After 20 minutes of driving, I am consistently getting a TPMS blinking light. I have heard of multiple cases of this. I need to research why...is the CarLink causing interference to the TPMS receiver?
does anyone know a solution?
09-27-2010, 04:05 PM
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I Love my Xlink!
I Installed my XLINK without any problems on my 2005 RX8! Super easy install!
RPM shipped my item really fast! This link helped a lot http://www.staticusers.net/rx-8/RX-8...n-iceLink.html
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Thank you http://www.therpmstore.com/product_i...roducts_id=141
Thanks to rx8 club!
RPM shipped my item really fast! This link helped a lot http://www.staticusers.net/rx-8/RX-8...n-iceLink.html
with the installation.
Thank you http://www.therpmstore.com/product_i...roducts_id=141
Thanks to rx8 club!
RPM is ready to revolutionize the way you listen to music in your Mazda RX-8! Your iPod/MP3 integration solution is finally here!
With the iPod integration kit, you simply plug in your iPod and listen to it through your car's factory stereo system.
Don't have an iPod? No problem! With the USB MP3 Player integration kit, you simply plug in any USB flash drive or USB external hard drive and the unit will play any MP3s stored on the drive through your car's factory stereo system! This may also work with some brands of MP3 Players that allow direct access to their storage via USB without special drivers, such as the Creative MuVo. We even got it to play songs directly off of a digital camera! Of course, if the device cannot be powered via the USB cable (such as the camera), it will use the device's batteries.
Both of the integration solutions will automatically start playing your MP3s when you start your car, and will even resume playing right where you left off! They will also allow you to use your steering wheel controls to change songs and feature a 1/8" stereo plug/jack to allow you to input other sources, such as satellite radio.
iPod Integration Kit Features:
• Compatible with any iPod with a dock connector on the bottom, including iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod photo, and iPod video.
• Power on automatic play function and power off automatic pause.
• Automatic pause when switching to FM, AM, CD, or TAPE/MD.
• No battery required.
• Keeps your iPod charged at all times.
• Direct connection with CD-quality sound.
• 1/8" stereo plug for other auxilliary input.
• Use your steering wheel controls to change songs.
• Use your head unit to change songs or fast forward and rewind.
• Supports up to 5 playlists in "playlist mode"
USB MP3 Integration Kit Features:
• Compatible with any USB-compatible storage device.
• Exclusive built-in high quality MP3 decoder.
• Power on automatic play function and power off automatic pause..
• Automatic pause when switching to FM, AM, CD, or TAPE/MD.
• No battery required.
• Direct connection with CD-quality sound.
• 1/8" stereo jack for other auxilliary input.
• Allows the use of the steering wheel controls to change songs.
For details on how the unit works, the installation procedure, and what is included, please visit the appropriate order link below. All of this information is included on the website!
NOTE: The factory headunit's firmware revision must be 9.55 or greater. The unit will not work on earlier firmware revisions or with 9.81 or 10.01. To find out which revision your Mazda RX-8 has, make sure the radio (FM) is turned on, then press and hold "TEXT." Then, also press and hold "1" at the same time for a few more seconds. The LCD should then report your firmware version.
NOTE: The AudioLink unit is not compatible with the integrated Sirius satellite radio module. Both this unit and the factory satellite radio module connect to the headunit using the same port, so only one or the other may be used at any given time. If you have the satellite radio, but do not use it, you are able to switch to the AudioLink with no problems.
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HOW TO ORDER!
The retail price for the unit is $139.95, but it's currently on sale for $124.95 and there's a discount to make it $109.95! This includes free shipping anywhere in the US! (Alaska and Hawaii customers should use shipping quote code "FREE"). Canadian customers should order from the new Canadian distributor (see below). All other international customers should contact RPM for a shipping quote code.
Order the iPod Integration Kit
Order the USB MP3 Player Integration Kit
Use the coupon code "RX8MP3" at checkout to receive the discount!
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HOW TO ORDER! (Canadian Customers)
Revolution Performance Motorsports has a distributor for the AudioLink in Canada. This means you can get the AudioLink quicker, and without having to worry about currency conversion, customs/duties, or additional shipping charges! The cost is CAD$139.95 and forum members receive free shipping. To order and receive free shipping, use the link below to order and type the coupon code "RX8MP3" in the comments section of the PayPal payment! You will need to pay the full amount up front, but shipping charges will be refunded prior to shipment.
Canadian customers click here to order!
If you are in Canada, but would like to order directly from RPM in the US instead of AudioLink Canada, this is still possible. Shipping to Canada from the US will be an additional US$15.00. To order this way, use one of the links in the section above, and then use the shipping quote code "249FX" upon checkout.
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DO NOT PM ME ABOUT THIS! PLEASE SEND ANY QUESTIONS DIRECTLY TO RPM VIA THEIR WEBSITE!
With the iPod integration kit, you simply plug in your iPod and listen to it through your car's factory stereo system.
Don't have an iPod? No problem! With the USB MP3 Player integration kit, you simply plug in any USB flash drive or USB external hard drive and the unit will play any MP3s stored on the drive through your car's factory stereo system! This may also work with some brands of MP3 Players that allow direct access to their storage via USB without special drivers, such as the Creative MuVo. We even got it to play songs directly off of a digital camera! Of course, if the device cannot be powered via the USB cable (such as the camera), it will use the device's batteries.
Both of the integration solutions will automatically start playing your MP3s when you start your car, and will even resume playing right where you left off! They will also allow you to use your steering wheel controls to change songs and feature a 1/8" stereo plug/jack to allow you to input other sources, such as satellite radio.
iPod Integration Kit Features:
• Compatible with any iPod with a dock connector on the bottom, including iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod photo, and iPod video.
• Power on automatic play function and power off automatic pause.
• Automatic pause when switching to FM, AM, CD, or TAPE/MD.
• No battery required.
• Keeps your iPod charged at all times.
• Direct connection with CD-quality sound.
• 1/8" stereo plug for other auxilliary input.
• Use your steering wheel controls to change songs.
• Use your head unit to change songs or fast forward and rewind.
• Supports up to 5 playlists in "playlist mode"
USB MP3 Integration Kit Features:
• Compatible with any USB-compatible storage device.
• Exclusive built-in high quality MP3 decoder.
• Power on automatic play function and power off automatic pause..
• Automatic pause when switching to FM, AM, CD, or TAPE/MD.
• No battery required.
• Direct connection with CD-quality sound.
• 1/8" stereo jack for other auxilliary input.
• Allows the use of the steering wheel controls to change songs.
For details on how the unit works, the installation procedure, and what is included, please visit the appropriate order link below. All of this information is included on the website!
NOTE: The factory headunit's firmware revision must be 9.55 or greater. The unit will not work on earlier firmware revisions or with 9.81 or 10.01. To find out which revision your Mazda RX-8 has, make sure the radio (FM) is turned on, then press and hold "TEXT." Then, also press and hold "1" at the same time for a few more seconds. The LCD should then report your firmware version.
NOTE: The AudioLink unit is not compatible with the integrated Sirius satellite radio module. Both this unit and the factory satellite radio module connect to the headunit using the same port, so only one or the other may be used at any given time. If you have the satellite radio, but do not use it, you are able to switch to the AudioLink with no problems.
__________________________________________________ _____
HOW TO ORDER!
The retail price for the unit is $139.95, but it's currently on sale for $124.95 and there's a discount to make it $109.95! This includes free shipping anywhere in the US! (Alaska and Hawaii customers should use shipping quote code "FREE"). Canadian customers should order from the new Canadian distributor (see below). All other international customers should contact RPM for a shipping quote code.
Order the iPod Integration Kit
Order the USB MP3 Player Integration Kit
Use the coupon code "RX8MP3" at checkout to receive the discount!
__________________________________________________ _______
HOW TO ORDER! (Canadian Customers)
Revolution Performance Motorsports has a distributor for the AudioLink in Canada. This means you can get the AudioLink quicker, and without having to worry about currency conversion, customs/duties, or additional shipping charges! The cost is CAD$139.95 and forum members receive free shipping. To order and receive free shipping, use the link below to order and type the coupon code "RX8MP3" in the comments section of the PayPal payment! You will need to pay the full amount up front, but shipping charges will be refunded prior to shipment.
Canadian customers click here to order!
If you are in Canada, but would like to order directly from RPM in the US instead of AudioLink Canada, this is still possible. Shipping to Canada from the US will be an additional US$15.00. To order this way, use one of the links in the section above, and then use the shipping quote code "249FX" upon checkout.
__________________________________________________ _______
DO NOT PM ME ABOUT THIS! PLEASE SEND ANY QUESTIONS DIRECTLY TO RPM VIA THEIR WEBSITE!
10-13-2010, 03:12 PM
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i have the mazda one that i recently figured out how to work without the manual. i dont know how the other systems work but this one works fine the sound quality is very good, almost like a cd, but i dont really like it because you cant select the song, or songs you want to listen to. it just kinda plays them at random. but then again like i said i dont have the manual so i might not know how to use it.
10-13-2010, 07:07 PM
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I would have bought the XCarLink for my RX-8, but I have one of the non-compatible firmware versions. I ended up buying a Dice i-Mazda adapter from Crutchfield. It gives me the same functionality, but isn't subject to the firmware limitations.
10-14-2010, 08:01 AM
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I just bought the grom adapter. same as the mazda only it doesnt lock out the ipod. and was only $80. ......im going to research the DICE, maybe i should have looked at it before purchasing
10-15-2010, 01:23 PM
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Not exactly sure who your question is aimed at, but neither of mine display song title, etc. Both of mine (Audiolink, Dice) are plugged into the CD changer ports. I think the Satellite port version of the Dice might display song info., though.
10-15-2010, 02:00 PM
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I bought my Audio link when they first came out. It works fine with my 3gs, the only problem is, it dose not charge your Iphone while connected. My first gen Iphone would charge while it was connected and playing at the same time.
10-16-2010, 09:53 AM
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To back up what you said, the ~4 year old Audiolink in our 6 will play from our iPhone 4, but it won't charge. The Dice adapter in the RX-8 will play and charge the iPhone, but the phone does pop up a message that it is incompatible and there may be static, etc. We haven't experienced anything objectionable so far.
10-17-2010, 01:03 AM
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i have the mazda one that i recently figured out how to work without the manual. i dont know how the other systems work but this one works fine the sound quality is very good, almost like a cd, but i dont really like it because you cant select the song, or songs you want to listen to. it just kinda plays them at random. but then again like i said i dont have the manual so i might not know how to use it.
10-30-2010, 02:22 PM
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Sorry, I didn't take any...
I did find an interesting issue though: After 20 minutes of driving, I am consistently getting a TPMS blinking light. I have heard of multiple cases of this. I need to research why...is the CarLink causing interference to the TPMS receiver?
does anyone know a solution?
I did find an interesting issue though: After 20 minutes of driving, I am consistently getting a TPMS blinking light. I have heard of multiple cases of this. I need to research why...is the CarLink causing interference to the TPMS receiver?
does anyone know a solution?
This XCarLink emits a signal that messes with the TPMS receiver, the device which receives a signal from your tires every so often.
My simple solution was to get an ESD bag (Electrostatic discharge), the same ones which come with computer hard drives, electronic devices, Fastrak (for those who live in the bay area). Just put the carlink into the bag....problem solved!
I've been going for 3 weeks this way and I don't get any TPMS flashing anymore.
hope this helps
11-20-2010, 11:26 AM
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Ok I looked through this thread a little and I'm still having a hard time understanding the pros and cons to the iPod adapter. I have the iPod touch 3rd gen and want to play it through the stock stereo on my 04 GT MT. I'm not concerned about controlling the iPod through the steering wheel controls or head unit controls. I'm happy with using the iPod controls alone. Which kit allows you to do this and how simple is the installation? Will it interfere with the TPMS? Will it mess up any of the heads up display? Will it only allow random songs to play and lock out the iPod? I know some people will say go read first before you ask a ? but I did a little reading and I'm finding multiple answers. Any help will be appreciated.
11-20-2010, 08:03 PM
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I have an xcarlink on my 04 MT and the connector is pretty useless to me with my iphone. I always use bluetooth and it works great with the car integration/mic. I'm almost positive your ipod touch has bluetooth, and that really seems to be the best way to go... Then again, for longer drives you will want something to charge it, but 90% of the time I'm not in there long enough to need extra charging... I also have an ipod classic and for long trips I bring that along, and that uses the connector nicely, and will charge the unit without throwing up a message saying it's an nonstandard charging unit or whatever it is that error message. It IS a little strange at time, when you first connect it to the ipod cable, it sometimes it goes into a mode where you can control it from the stock unit, or it goes into some sort of playlist mode...i basically push a button on the stock radio to get out of that mode so i can control everything through the ipod directly (except volume, which still uses the car's volume controls directly.
Xcarlink has been ok...I've had a couple flakey times on the bluetooth connection, but it's pretty rare...flakey as in, the phone doesn't see the xcarlink at all. next time in the car, it's fine. Had a strange issue with the head unit display flashing in/out a while back...didn't have it for about a year after I put the xcarlink in, and haven't had it for a month now, but everyone that had a similar issue on their car also had these units installed...there was some talk about pinched wiring/etc...but i'm not sure...didn't seem like any wires were pinched when i put it all in originally...
As far as third party radios, I'm not sure why radio manufacturers all try to do these little slick little 'control the ipod' interfaces...pretty much all of them I've seen are terrible...I mean, Apple develops the easiest device to control and play music in the world, then Pioneer and Alpine and all these folks come up with these silly interfaces so you can hit the down button 30 times to get to the artist you want to listen to... then another 5 times to get to the album, then another 10 to get to track 10....how smooth! Even the iphone/ipod touch are sort of clunky compared to how easy it was to navigate on the clickwheel ipods...I pile a ton on my mp3 players so if you had 5 artists on your nano it would probably be great, but when you have 100 on an ipod classic, it's ridiculous to use.
Harman Kardon had a remote control interface that actually wasn't that bad...it was basically a small remote control that you could mount by your side, and you would twist it left or right to go up/down and click one of two buttons to select or go back...and then there was a small remote screen you could mount within your field of vision...so you weren't staring at some ipod or some head unit off to the side.. Lost track of the name but they had a few versions of it out... this could be used to integrate with an 'aux input' device on the head unit to probably provide a good solution as well... but if you've got the bluetooth, go with that and lose the wires and pay $2 for a ipod car charger off ebay
Pete
Xcarlink has been ok...I've had a couple flakey times on the bluetooth connection, but it's pretty rare...flakey as in, the phone doesn't see the xcarlink at all. next time in the car, it's fine. Had a strange issue with the head unit display flashing in/out a while back...didn't have it for about a year after I put the xcarlink in, and haven't had it for a month now, but everyone that had a similar issue on their car also had these units installed...there was some talk about pinched wiring/etc...but i'm not sure...didn't seem like any wires were pinched when i put it all in originally...
As far as third party radios, I'm not sure why radio manufacturers all try to do these little slick little 'control the ipod' interfaces...pretty much all of them I've seen are terrible...I mean, Apple develops the easiest device to control and play music in the world, then Pioneer and Alpine and all these folks come up with these silly interfaces so you can hit the down button 30 times to get to the artist you want to listen to... then another 5 times to get to the album, then another 10 to get to track 10....how smooth! Even the iphone/ipod touch are sort of clunky compared to how easy it was to navigate on the clickwheel ipods...I pile a ton on my mp3 players so if you had 5 artists on your nano it would probably be great, but when you have 100 on an ipod classic, it's ridiculous to use.
Harman Kardon had a remote control interface that actually wasn't that bad...it was basically a small remote control that you could mount by your side, and you would twist it left or right to go up/down and click one of two buttons to select or go back...and then there was a small remote screen you could mount within your field of vision...so you weren't staring at some ipod or some head unit off to the side.. Lost track of the name but they had a few versions of it out... this could be used to integrate with an 'aux input' device on the head unit to probably provide a good solution as well... but if you've got the bluetooth, go with that and lose the wires and pay $2 for a ipod car charger off ebay
Pete
11-21-2010, 11:25 PM
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I'm curious whether anyone with fairly picky audio quality tastes can weigh in on the A2DP (aka Bluetooth stereo music streaming) option. I've been using the old AudioLink for a long time and I love it. But I now have an Evo in addition to my iPod classic, and I want to be able to listen to it in the car as well. I'm looking at upgrading to the current xcarlink that will give me an aux port, but it also gives me the option of buying the BT module as well. I'm really attracted to the idea of A2DP, but I'm pretty picky on audio quality.
I have a 2-3 year old plantronics headset that supports A2DP (it has a removable second earbud to give you stereo), and the audio quality is absolutely hideous. It has been with pretty much everything I've tried (laptop, Touch Pro2, Evo), so I grant that it's probably just not a good headset (I bought it mainly for calls, which it does pretty well). I've heard mixed things about the Evo's A2DP quality as well, due to a low bitpool setting. Yet I've also heard people say A2DP sounds just fine, both in reference to the XCarLink and the Evo -- not necessarily together though. Audio quality is subjective though. I can hear the (slightly) higher noise floor on the Evo over the iPod on my earbuds, but I imagine most wouldn't. I'm curious if someone with good ears and high sensitivity to audio quality could tell me whether A2DP is worth bothering with or if I should just save the $45 and stick with the wired aux input.
I have a 2-3 year old plantronics headset that supports A2DP (it has a removable second earbud to give you stereo), and the audio quality is absolutely hideous. It has been with pretty much everything I've tried (laptop, Touch Pro2, Evo), so I grant that it's probably just not a good headset (I bought it mainly for calls, which it does pretty well). I've heard mixed things about the Evo's A2DP quality as well, due to a low bitpool setting. Yet I've also heard people say A2DP sounds just fine, both in reference to the XCarLink and the Evo -- not necessarily together though. Audio quality is subjective though. I can hear the (slightly) higher noise floor on the Evo over the iPod on my earbuds, but I imagine most wouldn't. I'm curious if someone with good ears and high sensitivity to audio quality could tell me whether A2DP is worth bothering with or if I should just save the $45 and stick with the wired aux input.
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I had an audio system in my old ride that I think constitutes that of a picky listener: Morel Supremo tweets and Elate woofers, two JL 12w6v2s and an old school eclipse HU with 24bit burr brown DAC plus sound deadening work done on the doors and all that.
When I got my first smartphone and started using it as an mp3 player I knew it was time to integrate. *It remains a pet peeve of mine that no digital audio signal can yet be output from an ipod or android phone. This would be ideal since my HU had a digital coax input. I'd much prefer a good HU or stand alone device doing DAC instead of a phone or ipod.* I tried a 1/8in stereo cable direct to my phone from the HU and that sounded ok but I didn't like the wear of plugging and unplugging every time I got in and out of the car so I decided to give A2DP a try.
I tried several A2DP receiving devices until I found one that actually sounded the same as directly connecting my phone to the HU. It was a black berry device. http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Rem.../ref=pd_cp_e_0
The material I really want resolution for I buy and listen to on CD but for random stuff and the new track of the day/week, A2DP is surprisingly acceptable. When I get an AUX adapter for my rx8 I'll be bringing back the black berry. I do wonder how the DAC is on the product featured in this thread compared to the black berry.
01-18-2011, 04:55 PM
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I hate bumping threads in general, but I needed to chime in on this product:
Received it today and installed it.
Personally, installation was a bit tedious for me...the one random bolt was no problem, but taking off the 4 harnesses from the radio unit was a stubborn issue.
In regards to the product itself, it works perfectly as advertised. The sound quality sounds like a CD. Read time is acceptable on the SD/USB.
I highly recommend the Bluetooth option too. I initially routed the bluetooth button/LED light near the steering wheel, but realized the button is not needed and you can use the FF button on the radio to program phones, answer/hang up. Worked flawlessly. Sound from callers is fine, they can hear me fine. I placed the mic at the grille cutout near the key cylinder using double sided tape. Almost seems like it was made to be there...
I initially thought of going eBay products, but I don't mind paying more for proven (general) reliability, plus the compatible hassle-free bluetooth option. Shipping was quick, ordered Tues, received Saturday USPS>
Received it today and installed it.
Personally, installation was a bit tedious for me...the one random bolt was no problem, but taking off the 4 harnesses from the radio unit was a stubborn issue.
In regards to the product itself, it works perfectly as advertised. The sound quality sounds like a CD. Read time is acceptable on the SD/USB.
I highly recommend the Bluetooth option too. I initially routed the bluetooth button/LED light near the steering wheel, but realized the button is not needed and you can use the FF button on the radio to program phones, answer/hang up. Worked flawlessly. Sound from callers is fine, they can hear me fine. I placed the mic at the grille cutout near the key cylinder using double sided tape. Almost seems like it was made to be there...
I initially thought of going eBay products, but I don't mind paying more for proven (general) reliability, plus the compatible hassle-free bluetooth option. Shipping was quick, ordered Tues, received Saturday USPS>
I am highly considering this kit because of the bluetooth capabilities, and wondered if it will also work as a link for music.