[Sem]

I've heard there's an "IceLink Plus" for the Gamma HU which will allow you to keep the dash mount CD player?

Does anyone have more info on this, I cant seem to find this particular model on the Dension website.

Cheers[^]

 

[Gti Fly]

Abit confusing this one, let me clear it up.

You can have this set up:

Gamma + Dash SINGLE CD PLAYER + Dension IceLink

The single CD player has always had the ability to allow you to plug in a CD Bootchanger (as you probably know) therefore giving you 1+6 CD capacity.

The dension can be plugged into the back of the Single CD player and used INSTEAD of the bootchanger.

You CANNOT have:

Dension + Dash 6Disc + Gamma

Dension + BootChanger + Gamma

 

[Sem]

Cheers Fly, looks like i'm gonna have to get myself a single slot CD then or a cubby hole.

Do I ask for the 'CD compatible' version one when purchasing the kit for my iPod mini or do they have this feature by default?

 

[Gti Fly]

I'll dig out my Dension's box tomorrow and let u know which model no. mine is, (mine's got a small cradle)

 

[S1R SS]

sem - give the lads @ car audio direct a shout, they seem to know their onions but i think this should be the one you need

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3702

 

[sammyboy]

A bit of a hijack but how do you mount these icelinks? I fancy the idea of integrating MP3 to my GAMMA HU but don't want to start drilling holes in my car.

 

[aarondarch]

Second hijack. I've just bought one of these and wondered if anyones fitted one what the little black wire is thats seperate from the others?

 

[Sem]

No drilling required, you can mount it in the glovebox as all the Ipod features are accesible from the HU.

I'm gonna see if I can fit mine in the armrest though.

 

[aberdeengti]

Just got my Dension iLink today, and to mount it, I ordered this: http://www.handnav.co.uk/proclip_s elect2.php?id=70

its a ProClip or something, and it clips in through the side of the stereo, there are other ones too, (air vents, next to gear box) On the site go through the options from the drop down boxes and s elect your car.

 

[Gti Fly]

Quote: posted by aarondarch on 07/01/2005 08:34:52

Second hijack. I've just bought one of these and wondered if anyones fitted one what the little black wire is thats seperate from the others?

Black wire = EARTH.

You can earth it to the EARTH wire on the headunit's Iso Loom.

 

[Gti Fly]

Quote: posted by sammyboy on 07/01/2005 08:27:56

A bit of a hijack but how do you mount these icelinks? I fancy the idea of integrating MP3 to my GAMMA HU but don't want to start drilling holes in my car.

I stashed mine on the shelf of the glovebox, as it's so small.

Although if you want to be able to see it whilst driving, you can buy a dashmount bracket (www.dashmount.co.uk or .com). Then you won't have to drill your dash, as it clips inbetween dashboard trim gaps...

 

[Sem]

Just been having a think about this, surely you can hack the dash changer loom and fit a switch to change between iPod and CD changer?

 

[Gti Fly]

Quote: posted by Sem on 07/01/2005 20:11:57

Just been having a think about this, surely you can hack the dash changer loom and fit a switch to change between iPod and CD changer?

You probably could to be honest.

But when an Ipod can hold upto 5000 songs, why would u need to ever use Cd's again in the car??????

And since it's so easy to update the Ipod with new songs, you really won't bother with CD's (in the car) anymore.

 

[Sem]

I just want to keep the dash looking original really and i'm not keen on having an empty space (cubby hole) in it's place.

Suppose I could keep the changer fitted but what's the point when it won't work?!

 

[aberdeengti]

check out this other post, it goes on to discuss other ways of connecting the ipod to the gamma stereo and keeping the changer.. not using the Dension though.

http://www.uk-mkivs.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=39510

Just fitted mine, works okay, although I had to update the firmware to get it to work correctly with all the menus..

 

[PhatPhil]

Quote: posted by Sem on 07/01/2005 20:11:57

Just been having a think about this, surely you can hack the dash changer loom and fit a switch to change between iPod and CD changer?

Read a post on vwvortex.com and the guy had done just that. Small switch mount until climate control. Can't find the post sorry [B)]

 

[aarondarch]

Quote: posted by Gti Fly on 07/01/2005 19:30:15

I stashed mine on the shelf of the glovebox, as it's so small.

Although if you want to be able to see it whilst driving, you can buy a dashmount bracket (www.dashmount.co.uk or .com). Then you won't have to drill your dash, as it clips inbetween dashboard trim gaps...

I've decided thats where mine is going, but did you have to drill into the glovebox to get the cable in or am I missing something really easy?