AUX in recieved from Honda Today! Worth noting (ipod) - Page 2

ads · 12th October 2006, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikel

Just a general thought - not having a dig at Honda or other manufacturers.

I wonder if these kits will become obsolete as flash memory gets cheaper? After all a simple USB or memory card slot would be easier to integrate, the manufacturer wouldn't have to worry about a specific MP3 player.

I have just received a Sandisk 1.0gb drive £15.00 delivered - that would be good for over 300 songs.

Mike

Its funny you should mention this!

Other manufacturers are already incorporating this! For example, the new Audi that I've ordered has two flash memory slots behind the swing-face of the sat-nav plus system. In fact all of Audi's sat-nav plus systems have this feature now!! Its pretty cool!

As an added extra, you can also have a USB connection fitted in the glove box with Audi!

ads · 12th October 2006, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikel

"iPod Link" is a bit vague though - does that mean aux input or full integration?

Mike

Almost 100% sure this means aux input located in the glovebox!!

The technology to integrate full ipod integration with the OEM headunits is only just being developed. There are in fact very few (if any) OEM systems out there that will offer full control over your ipod (i.e. playlists, albums etc.). The problem is that the software of the HU will have to be fully updated. This will mean that Retro fitting may not be an easy option and in fact might not even be possible!!

Good news is that most manufacturers are addressing the problem and we will probably see cars offering full ipod integration in the future! But for the mean time, we'll have to deal with just aux inputs which are easily retro fitted.

When Honda release theirs, I would suggest just buying the parts and either fit it yourself or pay someone else to do it. Honda will charge a fortune!!

If you want to see what the future could be like for ipod integration then read this article. I know its about Audi again but for obvious reasons I know more about their systems! The point is, this could be the kind of system adopted by all other car manufacturers.

Type S Bournemouth · 12th October 2006, 16:30

i got the new Honda Type S brochure today and it shows a photo of the ipod link. Its a lead which comes out of the cubby hole above the gearstick.

It looks from the photo as if its gonna be ipod only which will annoy some people. They even call it the ipod link.

elisgriffiths · 12th October 2006, 16:55

Had a chat with a dealer today and he had seen said brochure and would hazard a guess that it would be a dealer fit option as most civic bits are... here's hoping.

Cheers

Elis

Type S Bournemouth · 12th October 2006, 16:58

yeah. its under the accessories section at the back. Just hope they dont charge a silly amount as its only a lead coming from the stereo.

elisgriffiths · 12th October 2006, 17:03

I suppose the good news is that this does suggest steering wheel track control and ipod charging

. Lets hope for the best! (in hushed tones...)...maybe we will get track names on the display as well. I would be happy with just track skip and charging mind

.

Cheers

Elis

Type S Bournemouth · 12th October 2006, 17:06

I would think almost a certainty now but dont wanna get my hopes up to soon. But there is no reason at all why it shouldnt.

What i like is the idea of having the ipod tucked away in the cubby hole out of site. But still being able to control it.

Bungle · 12th October 2006, 19:09

It is really ridiculous to make it fit only one kind of MP3 player. There are loads of alternatives to i-Pods, I have a Sony HD walkman, I know people who have their music on jukeboxes like Archos. It just doesn't make sense, 3.5mm aux input will work for any device that has a headphone socket!

Type S Bournemouth · 12th October 2006, 19:28

They should bring out a choice of leads so you could have either just a 3.5 jack lead coming out but you wouldnt have steering wheel controls etc or the ipod connection which they are bringing which were assuming will allow total control via wheel controls/screen etc.

I know ipod has the biggest share but theres still loads of others out there with different makes.

Moley RUFC · 12th October 2006, 19:32

On the Type S is there a 3 & 5 door or just 3?

Type S Bournemouth · 12th October 2006, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moley RUFC

On the Type S is there a 3 & 5 door or just 3?

3 door only

ads · 12th October 2006, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Type S Bournemouth

yeah. its under the accessories section at the back. Just hope they dont charge a silly amount as its only a lead coming from the stereo.

I'm gonna stick my neck out and suggest that Honda will charge between £100 and £150 for this option; a silly amount!!

elisgriffiths · 13th October 2006, 00:19

I have to be honest and think we will be looking at £250 to £300 fitted

. £100 to £150 just seems a little to fair for honda to charge us

Cheers

Elis

elisgriffiths · 13th October 2006, 00:40

Hope it is not to cheeky but could I be so bold as to ask you TypeS to post the picture form the brochure?

I would love to see what i a going to spend more of my money on

Cheers

Elis

ads · 13th October 2006, 02:38

Just thought I'd post this because I don't think anyone else has!!

Right, so we've established that the HU in the Civic is made by panasonic. Well i've seen a lot of people looking for ipod adapters for Honda, but what about looking for ipod adapters for panasonic?!!

Well I took it upon myself to find one and here's one being sold for £40.

Now if i'm not mistaken, that looks like it will fit in the back of the HU. I've attached a picture of the back of the HU (courtesy of Roger Harris

) and highlighted the particular area in red.

Now, is this completely wrong??

basegreen · 13th October 2006, 08:05

Be aware though that the HU is actually branded/made by Matsushita (yes, I know very well this is a part of Panasonic).. saying that, though, it does look very much like it's the right connector.

How would this work tho? Any ideas?

karlak · 13th October 2006, 08:07

more pictures:

http://www.ktduk.com/site/details.cf...3701AA18572EC4

http://www.bassjunkies.com/text_only...CA-DC300N.html

I don't think it is the same, look at the 2nd one

basegreen · 13th October 2006, 08:41

Yeah, that second picture is a lot clearer. However, there IS another box out there which looks to connect into where the white connector is (presuming that's the cd changer)..

basegreen · 13th October 2006, 08:42

http://www.carhifidirekt.de/catalog/...imedia-adapter

this is a german site, but it has a good clear picture

Cheltenhamshire · 13th October 2006, 11:49

I just want a connector. Aux in would be fine for me....I have an iPod so of course I would also be happy with an iPod specific connector as well.

The price should not be too stupid or they will lose sales to people like Halfords who will have a dension icelink for the 2006 Civic soon and will charge £150 for full control and charging.

I would pay £100 for an aux though tops. I just want all my music in my car without having to fanny around changing cd's.

12th October 2006, 17:03	#26 (permalink)
elisgriffiths Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd September 2006 Location: West Wales Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I suppose the good news is that this does suggest steering wheel track control and ipod charging. Lets hope for the best! (in hushed tones...)...maybe we will get track names on the display as well. I would be happy with just track skip and charging mind . Cheers Elis

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Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It is really ridiculous to make it fit only one kind of MP3 player. There are loads of alternatives to i-Pods, I have a Sony HD walkman, I know people who have their music on jukeboxes like Archos. It just doesn't make sense, 3.5mm aux input will work for any device that has a headphone socket! Last edited by Bungle; 12th October 2006 at 19:09. Reason: typos

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This thread is about: recieved from Honda Today! Worth noting (ipod), it's in Ipods, MP3 Players and ICE at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Originally Posted by mikel Just a general thought - not having a dig at Honda or other manufacturers. I wonder if these kits will become ...

12th October 2006, 16:30	#23 (permalink)
Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 962 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i got the new Honda Type S brochure today and it shows a photo of the ipod link. Its a lead which comes out of the cubby hole above the gearstick. It looks from the photo as if its gonna be ipod only which will annoy some people. They even call it the ipod link.

12th October 2006, 16:55	#24 (permalink)
elisgriffiths Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd September 2006 Location: West Wales Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Had a chat with a dealer today and he had seen said brochure and would hazard a guess that it would be a dealer fit option as most civic bits are... here's hoping. Cheers Elis

12th October 2006, 16:58	#25 (permalink)
Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 962 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yeah. its under the accessories section at the back. Just hope they dont charge a silly amount as its only a lead coming from the stereo.

12th October 2006, 17:06	#27 (permalink)
Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 962 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would think almost a certainty now but dont wanna get my hopes up to soon. But there is no reason at all why it shouldnt. What i like is the idea of having the ipod tucked away in the cubby hole out of site. But still being able to control it.

12th October 2006, 19:28	#29 (permalink)
Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 962 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They should bring out a choice of leads so you could have either just a 3.5 jack lead coming out but you wouldnt have steering wheel controls etc or the ipod connection which they are bringing which were assuming will allow total control via wheel controls/screen etc. I know ipod has the biggest share but theres still loads of others out there with different makes.

12th October 2006, 19:32	#30 (permalink)
Moley RUFC Valve Cap Join Date: 4th September 2006 Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	On the Type S is there a 3 & 5 door or just 3?

13th October 2006, 00:19	#33 (permalink)
elisgriffiths Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd September 2006 Location: West Wales Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have to be honest and think we will be looking at £250 to £300 fitted . £100 to £150 just seems a little to fair for honda to charge us Cheers Elis

13th October 2006, 00:40	#34 (permalink)
elisgriffiths Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd September 2006 Location: West Wales Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hope it is not to cheeky but could I be so bold as to ask you TypeS to post the picture form the brochure? I would love to see what i a going to spend more of my money on Cheers Elis

13th October 2006, 08:05	#36 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,865 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Be aware though that the HU is actually branded/made by Matsushita (yes, I know very well this is a part of Panasonic).. saying that, though, it does look very much like it's the right connector. How would this work tho? Any ideas?

13th October 2006, 08:07	#37 (permalink)
karlak Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 3rd June 2006 Posts: 432 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	more pictures: http://www.ktduk.com/site/details.cf...3701AA18572EC4 http://www.bassjunkies.com/text_only...CA-DC300N.html I don't think it is the same, look at the 2nd one

13th October 2006, 08:41	#38 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,865 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Yeah, that second picture is a lot clearer. However, there IS another box out there which looks to connect into where the white connector is (presuming that's the cd changer)..

13th October 2006, 08:42	#39 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,865 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	http://www.carhifidirekt.de/catalog/...imedia-adapter this is a german site, but it has a good clear picture

13th October 2006, 11:49	#40 (permalink)
Cheltenhamshire Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 6th June 2006 Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just want a connector. Aux in would be fine for me....I have an iPod so of course I would also be happy with an iPod specific connector as well. The price should not be too stupid or they will lose sales to people like Halfords who will have a dension icelink for the 2006 Civic soon and will charge £150 for full control and charging. I would pay £100 for an aux though tops. I just want all my music in my car without having to fanny around changing cd's.