NB iPod adapter

[mrbeetlebrain]

I've just noticed this on the Australian site, have you guys heard of this over there?

Cheers, paul

[Skweeker]

I believe those are available through Drivergear.. yes, we have them, too.

[kaiimac]

That is awesome! Here is the link to it in drivergear:

http://drivergear.vw.com/store/acces...duct%5Fid=3248

[mrbeetlebrain]

Cool, thanks for that.

[Superman]

We have one in Terbie and Pistachio. The sound quality is top rate compared to the tape deck adaptor method we used to use. The ipod is controlled from the beetle head unit, which is awesome too.

[kcfoxie]

wait, wait, the iPod adapter works in older new Beetles and not just the MkV platform cars?

[Herbie3Rivers]

I've been debating getting oen for Elwood, the only drawback is that I have to unplug my cd changer. I'd remove it, but then I'd have to get a new trunk carpet piece and a liner without the changer spot cut out. Lessen I leave it there for looks and act like it's a 1000 Cd Changer.

[mrbeetlebrain]

Here's another question, does the VW logo come up on the iPod on not?

Cheers, paul

[mrbeetlebrain]

Ttt

[LUVll]

Hi kcfoxie, you say it works in older New Beetles...! Mine's a 1999 model with a factory fitted audio unit (EUROVOX 5680VW radio/cd player) and I cannot seem to get a straight answer from VW as to whether the iPod adaptor (1K0 051 444) is compatable or not. Any idea where I can go for a definite answer on this...? Cheers

[mrbeetlebrain]

Originally Posted by LUVll

Hi kcfoxie, you say it works in older New Beetles...! Mine's a 1999 model with a factory fitted audio unit (EUROVOX 5680VW radio/cd player) and I cannot seem to get a straight answer from VW as to whether the iPod adaptor (1K0 051 444) is compatable or not. Any idea where I can go for a definite answer on this...? Cheers

Ummm, our head units are different from the Seppo versions - I got a definite yes from one dealer, another said no and Volkswagen Australia said that I should take my car into a dealer so they could check whether it would be compatible (I sent them an email back complaining that the was inadequate but received no response).

So if you find out for certain please let me know.

And as far as I know all Beetles are MkIV.

[lightbulb]

Originally Posted by mrbeetlebrain

Here's another question, does the VW logo come up on the iPod on not?

Cheers, paul

Yes, the VW Logo comes up on the iPod's screen, along with the current song title & artist.

[mrbeetlebrain]

Originally Posted by lightbulb

Yes, the VW Logo comes up on the iPod's screen, along with the current song title & artist.

That's freaking cool - I'm buying one now!

[Herbie3Rivers]

Ok, ok, so in order to sellect a play list do you do it through the stereo, or through the iPod? I'm still confused how it works.

[SPIRU]

Anyone tried this one?

[mrbeetlebrain]

Originally Posted by Herbie3Rivers

Ok, ok, so in order to sellect a play list do you do it through the stereo, or through the iPod? I'm still confused how it works.

AFAIK though the CDC part of the stereo.

[mrbeetlebrain]

Originally Posted by SPIRU

Anyone tried this one?

That would be pretty close to the VW price?

[SPIRU]

Originally Posted by mrbeetlebrain

That would be pretty close to the VW price?

It's alittle bit cheaper for us tight wads.