Yeah, I looked again - the new edition of it is actually more than $185, and only works with Minis from 2007 and on. Not entirely sure what the difference between the old one and the new one is - I imagine it has some fancier interface, but it seems both can be controlled from the stereo.
Originally posted by kosmo:
no i went with CD changer for my mini back when the cooper's were first available and since i primarily listen to music in the car via CD it's what i'll be sticking with. if you don't have the changer then you can either go with just the audio input with no control or get something fancier like the HK system. Isn't the audio input that Mini offers directly outrageously expensive? I feel like it was the last time I checked… Yes it is… It appears it more intelligent now but at one point all you really get is cable hooked up to the stereo and a jack inside the glove box, plus "expert" installation… Now at least you can control the iPod from the stereo.
Harman Kardon Drive+Play
Originally posted by vansmack:It's what I use at the Club when DJing….
And Kosmo, what's a CD? [/QB]
Originally posted by kosmo:I looked for that thread but I couldn't find it.
One of our former forum members, Markie who is also a Mini owner, was able to hook up a cable to the back of his unit which than had a 3.5 inch plug at the other end for the iPod. Obviously, no fancy controls are gained from this route, but better sounding than an FM tuner and you end up with a dangling cable.
As for the dangling cable, I poked a whole in the corner of the old man's glove box and ran the cable through there. You can't see it dangling, but it can be a pain in the ass if you don't wrap it up before you put the iPod back in the glove box.
If you want the interface with your stereo, here are instructions for a self-install.
If you don't want the interface, call Circuit City and ask for an aux hook up for a mini (the same hookup is used for CD changer and iPod). Cost me about $30 and I installed it myself using the Mini owners manual to get to the radio.
If you don't want the interface, call Circuit City and ask for an aux hook up for a mini (the same hookup is used for CD changer and iPod). Cost me about $30 and I installed it myself using the Mini owners manual to get to the radio.