Ipod Integration and Holder

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Ipod Integration and Holder

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Just installed [urlw=http://www.dsldevelopments.com/brodit/h ... Holder.asp]Brodit ipod holder[/urlw] with the [urlw=http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/home.php?cat=1]xcarlink system[/urlw] i purchased from another member here. Xcarlink very easy to install no need to remove head unit just dropped glove box down fully and gained access to rear of radio just feel and you will find the aerial cable the other side of that, nearest driver side, is the multi plug adapter socket. With the lug at the bottom just pushes in. Does take a little bit of fiddling to line it up as it has to go in straight but with a bit of luck got mine in in just a couple of mins.

Ipod cable supplied with xcarlink system simply connects to correct [urlw=http://www.dsldevelopments.com/sitegfx/ ... 840640.jpg]Brodit holder[/urlw] to make it a permanent dock. Charges ipod and steering wheel controls still function as does the ipod jog wheel. Depends where you want the ipod sitting as to which bracket you buy but i like mine here which is the angled bracket think the other just connect to air vent area but not sure.

This is not a cheap holder but the bracket the holder fits to is custom made for you specific make and model of car and is far more professional looking, worth spending that little extra.

Very easy job to do sound quality is superb
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I've had the brodit holder for other cars and can recommend it. Havent bought one for the 8 yet as i didnt like the look of it stretching all along the dash. Is this the one you have?
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This one wraps around the console on the passenger side and clips in place. Still a better option than a suction cup on the dash imho ;-)
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Is it the top option on the XcarLink website for use in an 8? This looks like the neatest way to integrate an ipod and keep the best combination of functionality.
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Will this work with an iPhone 4?
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You buy the 2 parts seperate, the clip for the car then the holder for the phone so you just choose the parts you need.
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Major thread resurrection. Will the Bluetooth ones they are now advertising work on the 8? They don't mention it in the comparability section.
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