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Matthew Maddock

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• May 4, 2006

• #41

> It's unlikely to have the cable wired directly into the back of the
> head unit then running all the way up the length of the car, that
> would make it a PITA to fit the dashboard on construction so there'll
> be a loom point or more likely a plug on the back of the stereo box.
> A decent hi-fi shop should be able to sort it for you, I'd suggest
> trying 3 or 4 before giving up completely.

Well apparently my option for connecting to the car's inbuilt
stereo is a "Dension" unit. A snip at £174.99! Having said that,
it does emulate a CD changer so I can change tracks, view the song
names etc etc using the stereo controls, so it is rather more than
just a basic lead. I think I'll stick to Radio 2 until someone
comes up with something a bit cheaper!

Matt

 

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Ian Rawlings

Guest

• May 4, 2006

• #42

On 2006-05-04, Matthew Maddock <[email protected]> wrote:

> Well apparently my option for connecting to the car's inbuilt
> stereo is a "Dension" unit. A snip at £174.99!

No way, that's not going to be your only option. Typing "espace ipod"
into google lists a unit for just over £100, and typing "renault
espace stereo aux" lists devices for about £55 that give you two aux
inputs for an espace.

Try using google to track down an aux input unit that fits your model
and year of espace/stereo.

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Matthew Maddock

Guest

• May 5, 2006

• #43

> No way, that's not going to be your only option. Typing "espace ipod"
> into google lists a unit for just over £100, and typing "renault
> espace stereo aux" lists devices for about £55 that give you two aux
> inputs for an espace.

I swear I put that into Google, but nothing came up! Now I put it in
again I can see the device you are talking about.

I'm not sure it will fit my Espace though because it looks like it has
the ISO lead connection on it, and my stereo doesn't have that - it is
integrated into the vehicle. I think maybe it is for an older Espace
that had a proper stereo in. However, on the same page I see a Pioneer
CD changer replacement device - I had a good look around and found that
the changer is a Pioneer unit, so I might be able to switch that out for
this device - and it is only £54.99!

Cheers,

Matt

 

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Srtgray

Guest

• May 5, 2006

• #44

Matthew Maddock wrote:
>> No way, that's not going to be your only option. Typing "espace ipod"
>> into google lists a unit for just over £100, and typing "renault
>> espace stereo aux" lists devices for about £55 that give you two aux
>> inputs for an espace.
>
>
> I swear I put that into Google, but nothing came up! Now I put it in
> again I can see the device you are talking about.
>
> I'm not sure it will fit my Espace though because it looks like it has
> the ISO lead connection on it, and my stereo doesn't have that - it is
> integrated into the vehicle. I think maybe it is for an older Espace
> that had a proper stereo in. However, on the same page I see a Pioneer
> CD changer replacement device - I had a good look around and found that
> the changer is a Pioneer unit, so I might be able to switch that out for
> this device - and it is only £54.99!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Matt
Apparently Google is having real problems at the moment - see
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05/04/google_bigdaddy_chaos/

Stuart

 

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Dave Liquorice

Guest

• May 6, 2006

• #45

On Wed, 3 May 2006 15:24:52 +0100, Ian Rawlings wrote:

> I'll bet you there were landies stuck in the snow as well. Until it
> becomes legal to drive landies over people in crap cars, we'll always
> be stuck behind those who aren't prepared.

He he, initial blockage is probably not caused by cars but the heavies. I
was very surprised at how arctics where struggling on the A74 last year
in just 1" of fresh snow and very slight uphill gradient. Many seemed to
have only one driven axle, even on tractor units with 3 axles. Barely
enough traction to keep moving let alone start off.

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Ian Rawlings

Guest

• May 6, 2006

• #46

On 2006-05-06, Dave Liquorice <[email protected]> wrote:

> He he, initial blockage is probably not caused by cars but the heavies. I
> was very surprised at how arctics where struggling on the A74 last year
> in just 1" of fresh snow and very slight uphill gradient.

When out in slippery conditions, I'm usually more concerned about
getting down a hill than up! I was out in the Audi in ice and snow a
few years back and driving down a hill, ready to go up the next one.
I stopped halfway down to let the other cars coming down the next hill
to slither down to the bottom, zig-zagging all over the place trying
not to hit each other as their wheels skidded and they shot down the
hill out of control. Turning round at that point seemed prudent
before getting stuck in the trough while people came over the hills,
wondering why people were piled up at the bottom, then sliding down to
join them.. Didn't fancy trying to get up the hill while dodging
those coming down.

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Mark Solesbury

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• May 8, 2006

• #47

Ive got a One - Best thing ive ever bought.

mark

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Darren Griffin - PocketGPSWorld.Com

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• May 8, 2006

• #48

Mark Solesbury wrote:
> Ive got a One - Best thing ive ever bought.
>
> mark

Except for your landie surely?

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Scosche

Guest

• May 10, 2006

• #49

Check out Scosche's offering of iPod accessories including their new
ipod Bluetooth interface for your car or home - it won iLounge's Best
of Show at MacWorld this year. They also have RF remotes and a full
line of standard accessories.
http://www.scosche.com