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23rd March 2015, 12:37 PM
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XCarLink iPod/USB/Bluetooth kit
Hi peeps,
I ordered an iPod adapter kit for my RNS-D and installed it at the weekend. It's from XCarLink found here: http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/home.php?cat=4 I'm really impressed with how it works and sounds. And now I have all my music to hand! Turns out I also have a contact at the distributor there, so if anyone on here is interested then let me know and I will have a word. Thanks Yas
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23rd March 2015, 12:53 PM
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Yes, I've got a variation of that, though not currently installed - it came out temporarily to enable some more complex plans that must wait for warmer weather.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one!  Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course.  (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! 
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23rd March 2015, 02:05 PM
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That's interesting - was it this one you fitted?
http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/home.php?cat=4 Cheers Shirish
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23rd March 2015, 02:29 PM
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Hi Shirish,
is the one I purchased: http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.ph...6&cat=4&page=1 As I already have a Bluetooth kit connected, I would have bought the Bluetooth model. Thanks Yas Quote:
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23rd March 2015, 08:37 PM
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 I installed the unit in that useless little storage space at the very bottom of the radio/heating cluster (ie behind the ashtray flap). I chose there because it's concealed, yet the USB charging socket is still accessible.
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23rd March 2015, 08:44 PM
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I have the "all-in-one" version, initially installed (untidily) in the glovebox, with bluetooth. http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.ph...7&cat=4&page=1
I'm moving it to the drivers knee cubby hole - eventually! Work in progress. 
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
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#7
23rd March 2015, 10:07 PM
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Is there a ready made gap/hole for the lead to pass through to the RNS-D in that space? Would prefer not to have to drill holes if possible Where have you mounted the wired mic, assuming you fitted it? Also, can you control using the RNS-D? Sorry for all the Q's but that looks ideal for my needs. Shirish
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23rd March 2015, 02:10 PM
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What do you see on the RNS screen when it's in use?
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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#9
23rd March 2015, 02:34 PM
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It connects via the CD changer port, but still allows use of the changer. It just looks like you're listening to a cd. The buttons for track forward and back let you change the track.
You cannot see the iPod info on the screen unfortunately but you can leave the iPod on display somewhere i.e. windscreen mount as it doesn't lock the iPod screen and you still have control of it. I installed mine in the glove box for now and set it to mix songs so I don't need to see the iPod screen and what's playing. It also charges the iPod. Quote:
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23rd March 2015, 03:14 PM
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I have one of these with the music on SD card, works very well
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Connects2-...item53f860da59
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