Iphone in-car - transmit/charge accessories
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I have an aux in the Audi so the iphone is fine in there. However, the TVR has no aux so I need to get a charger/transmitter for Le Mans trips, etc. 
Unlike the ipod, there doesn't appear to be a 'cheap' version that will fulfill my needs.
The Griffin type offered in the Apple Store (and other outlets) is £50
which is too much IMO.
Are there any other known devices that will work well but not cost that sort of money.
Help please !
Unlike the ipod, there doesn't appear to be a 'cheap' version that will fulfill my needs.
The Griffin type offered in the Apple Store (and other outlets) is £50
which is too much IMO.Are there any other known devices that will work well but not cost that sort of money.
Help please !
What radio is in the TVR?
Some regular head units you can plug a cable into the Multi-Changer input in the back of the radio. Functionality isn't great - your 1000s of songs have to turn into 6 CDs, but simply for LeMans and a couple of playlists that you could create yourself might be enough!
Incidentally, where do you stay at LM? Be good to introduce myself
Some regular head units you can plug a cable into the Multi-Changer input in the back of the radio. Functionality isn't great - your 1000s of songs have to turn into 6 CDs, but simply for LeMans and a couple of playlists that you could create yourself might be enough!
Incidentally, where do you stay at LM? Be good to introduce myself
Hi Hethers - the stereo in the Griff is crap. It's old, doesn't even play CD's anymore and the background lighting doesn't work. I rarely use it as the V8 is all the tunes I need! 
In all honesty, it needs replacing which I may end up doing anyway. Come to think of it, probably better just getting a new one with an aux socket.
I'm on Houx again this year. Would be good to see you. I'll email you my number so you can give us a call if you're strolling through at any point.
In all honesty, it needs replacing which I may end up doing anyway. Come to think of it, probably better just getting a new one with an aux socket.
I'm on Houx again this year. Would be good to see you. I'll email you my number so you can give us a call if you're strolling through at any point.
Edited by lazyitus on Thursday 22 April 10:56
lazyitus said:
I have an aux in the Audi so the iphone is fine in there. However, the TVR has no aux so I need to get a charger/transmitter for Le Mans trips, etc.
Unlike the ipod, there doesn't appear to be a 'cheap' version that will fulfill my needs.
The Griffin type offered in the Apple Store (and other outlets) is £50 which is too much IMO.
Are there any other known devices that will work well but not cost that sort of money.
Help please !
geta new radio for the TVR?Unlike the ipod, there doesn't appear to be a 'cheap' version that will fulfill my needs.
The Griffin type offered in the Apple Store (and other outlets) is £50
which is too much IMO.Are there any other known devices that will work well but not cost that sort of money.
Help please !
lazyitus said:
TonyHetherington said:
Don't be tempted to get the radio transmitter thing from phone > radio
I know, I know. I just have one at the moment 'griffin' which works really well with the ipod.Think I'll just buy an incar charger and a new stereo.
All I got was alternator whine, so took it off charge and it was fine.
So try and get a headunit that works with iPhones/iPods as it'll charge and play your music on the one wire
As daft as this sounds. I needed a car charger for my iphone, and got a cheap £3 job to tide me over on a car journey from ebay. It was also an FM transmitter. I know they are normally awful, but this one isn't too bad as long as it is in a certain place in the car. Nice and small too, Only one wire with a box about the size of a match box which connects to the charge point on the phone.
Devilstreak said:
As daft as this sounds. I needed a car charger for my iphone, and got a cheap £3 job to tide me over on a car journey from ebay. It was also an FM transmitter. I know they are normally awful, but this one isn't too bad as long as it is in a certain place in the car. Nice and small too, Only one wire with a box about the size of a match box which connects to the charge point on the phone.
Sounds similar to one I bought (then sent back) from amazon. UBopp or some s
te like that I think it was?I need something substantial that I won't need to replace in a hurry.
lazyitus said:
Devilstreak said:
As daft as this sounds. I needed a car charger for my iphone, and got a cheap £3 job to tide me over on a car journey from ebay. It was also an FM transmitter. I know they are normally awful, but this one isn't too bad as long as it is in a certain place in the car. Nice and small too, Only one wire with a box about the size of a match box which connects to the charge point on the phone.
Sounds similar to one I bought (then sent back) from amazon. UBopp or some ste like that I think it was?I need something substantial that I won't need to replace in a hurry.
You'd probably be best with a new stereo with an Aux then
lazyitus said:
Don't wanna sound thick but how do you go about plugging it into the BACK of the head unit everytime ?
Oh no, the USB is plugged in the back of the headunit, and the wire is about 1m so I've got that through a little hole in the slot under the headunit and just plug the iPhone into that each time, so the USB stays plugged in 
Liszt said:
Have a sony XPLOD in my Defender which allows BT streaming from iphone. No wires needed. Iphone sits in a brodit cradle which charges it. Can use copilot and ipod at same time all through the headunit.
I've got a Clarion head unit that does the same - streams music via bluetooth and doubles as a hands-free kit too.I have a Alpine 104BTi, connects to my iPhone via a single cable for charging and music, also has a built in bluetooth module for hands free.
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