CD changer or Ipod?????

Post by **SimonFV8** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:06 pm

ARSEY4 wrote:Hi Simon, could you give me a bit more info please. Is it just a lead that you plug in or is there more to it, Also where does your ipod sit? Has it got its own holder etc? finally what was the cost of fitting. Thanks

Its a lead But it took the fitters a couple of hours to do as its not as simple as just plug it in! Mine is in the glove box next to the cd changer as it keeps the iPod out of view and there is no need to see it as all controls are done by the head unit and none of the buttons on the iPod do anything. It also charges the pod. It also disengages the video in motion so you can use all functions whilst driving! And the steering wheel controls also control it!

I think it's around £500 fitted I haven't paid for mine as it is not compatible with my mac formatted pod !!!!

Post by **rAudiguy** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:12 pm

Simon do you have the flat bottom steering wheel?

Post by **SimonFV8** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:39 pm

No I have the multi function wheel Long story but my wife wanted lots of buttons on the wheel as her A4 cab was a bit basic!!

Post by **ARSEY4** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:09 pm

So what is the lead called Simon and can it be purchased anywhere? Also does the ipod just lie in the glove compartment loose or have you got it in a holder. Thanks

Post by **rAudiguy** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:14 pm

No I have the multi function wheel Long story but my wife wanted lots of buttons on the wheel as her A4 cab was a bit basic!!

Next time buy here a calculater which has lots of buttons and get the proper wheel!!

infact I believe I saw a link for one on Ebay! Although I have to say I think Audi should have made the flat bottom wheel with stereo and phone buttons.

Post by **SimonFV8** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:15 pm

I'll PM you with contact details, dont want to get told I'm advertising and get the thread locked!!

yes pod sits nicely next to changer with lead in bottom. I have my pod in a case anyway so its all ok

Post by **ARSEY4** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:17 pm

Thanks

Post by **SimonFV8** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:23 pm

rAudiguy wrote:
No I have the multi function wheel Long story but my wife wanted lots of buttons on the wheel as her A4 cab was a bit basic!!
Next time buy here a calculater which has lots of buttons and get the proper wheel!! infact I believe I saw a link for one on Ebay! Although I have to say I think Audi should have made the flat bottom wheel with stereo and phone buttons.

Totally agree with you, I would really like the flat bottom wheel in suede but with the phone / stereo buttons!

Post by **SimonFV8** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:45 pm

SimonFV8 wrote:
rAudiguy wrote:
No I have the multi function wheel Long story but my wife wanted lots of buttons on the wheel as her A4 cab was a bit basic!!
Next time buy here a calculater which has lots of buttons and get the proper wheel!! infact I believe I saw a link for one on Ebay! Although I have to say I think Audi should have made the flat bottom wheel with stereo and phone buttons.
Totally agree with you, I would really like the flat bottom wheel in suede but with the phone / stereo buttons!

Looks like my wish has come true, only problem is its attached to a new RS6!!!

Post by **ChrisRS4** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:52 pm

P_G wrote:On original question, stick with 2GB SD cards and CD changer, the OEM Audi i-Pod link is pretty limited IMO having used it in my old car and binned it within a matter of weeks. However Simon's solution does sound interesting.

And with 2 SD cards and CD changer you have access to approx. 70 albums, are you likely to need to listen to more than that? If so, carry another couple of SD cards and then you have over 140 albums that are properly accessible and listed.

I'd have to agree wholeheartedly on that. I have the OEM iPod link in my S3 and, although its better than the 6CD player alone, having the 2 SD cards on the RSN-E really negates the need for an iPod.

Post by **ChrisRS4** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:56 pm

SimonFV8 wrote:Totally agree with you, I would really like the flat bottom wheel in suede but with the phone / stereo buttons!

Now that would be nice. I think the DIS buttons would have been better on the indicator stalk, bar the stopwatch button if you track the thing. Sport mode, phone, and stereo controls in suede will do nicely.

Post by **SR71** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:54 pm

Curiously, how do you know if you've got a Windows formatted IPod?

Post by **dom888** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:39 pm

Do people still use CDs? For me, iPod and SD cards are the way to go.

Post by **victor2vt** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:52 pm

Things have certainly moved on since I used to tape the Top 40 from Radio 1 !!!

Post by **mattwchappell** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:30 pm

Does anyone know how to convert protected itunes file to MP3 for use on the SD card????
Without burning to CD etc ????
Got ipod in place of changer. Oooops !! Should not have bothered.
Can't see track names etc. Got 2 16MB SD cards from Memory bits, £50 each. Going to transfer all tunes but as above dont want to burn them all first ????

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