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Getting an iPod connecting wire into the glove compartment

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jsklair:
I'm getting a deal on both of them, used for a few months, for £185.

And, I know this may be a bit pedantic, but I really want the iPod interface to be as intuitive and as close to using an iPod as possible.  And I feel in this regard, the iDA-X305s is a smidge better IMHO.

Also, I wasn't too fussed about the whole bluetooth thing, but as part of the deal I'm going to use it.

I appreciate the feedback though.

SeanyK:
It's a fair point mate, and thats a cracking deal!

Yeah it's far better for iPod interface emulation, I used to just kinda leave mine in the glovebox, and have it on random all the time, finding a specific track was sometimes a mission - but when just using it to playback it was fine.

It's a shame they haven't brought out the iDA with built in bluetooth! That would be an instant seller!

Good luck with this though, as said above easy to thread wire through once existing stereo is out.

jsklair:
Yeah, I now think that the iPod cable will be the easy bit.

I'm right this mnute doing a bit of research into how to install the bluetooth kit?  Where to place the mic, does the bluetooth box go in the glove box too, etc...

I may start a thread based on that problem.

SeanyK:
Assuming I fit my Alpine into this car, which im not sure if I will but it's quite likely, I can offer some advice on mic placement.

On my SEAT I wired the mic behind the dash, and all the way up to the pillar to the top right almost next to the driver side window.

It was good, but easy on the SEAT, the Golf looks a little trickier to attempt that, so may just put it on a bit of velcro, and attach it to the dash (almost to the area where you would rest your knee)
They are pretty good mic's to be fair, so anywhere nearby will be a good bet.

As for box, put that in the glovebox too, saves space and the wire they provide for the mic is usually plenty long enough for other placements.

A few folk put the mic up above by the rear view mirror but that's a bit involved if you ask me! :p

jsklair:
Cheers for the advice.

Yeah, i think due to my inability to do anything manual, I may try to put the mic down by the knees too.

As long as it works, that's fine.

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