Originally Posted by CharlesE
(Post 22360)
Synchro:
What did you use to clean the black gunk off the switch? That stuff is seriously sticky and gets everywhere. |
Smile!!
Send a URL to purchase "Cussin" from....... I'm going into my drivers side panel tomorrow. :ohnoes: Last step before verifying that my Grom I-Phone interface is dead. I suspect I'll be replacing the head unit with a new one, since a new head unit with twice the power, bluetooth and a USB port (rear face) is within a few dollars of a replacement Grom. :mad: It does mean that I'll have to rethink where or IF I use the LED bargraph as a fuel gauge. :sad2: |
Originally Posted by CharlesE
(Post 22363)
Smile!!
Send a URL to purchase "Cussin" from....... I'm going into my drivers side panel tomorrow. :ohnoes: Last step before verifying that my Grom I-Phone interface is dead. I suspect I'll be replacing the head unit with a new one, since a new head unit with twice the power, bluetooth and a USB port (rear face) is within a few dollars of a replacement Grom. :mad: It does mean that I'll have to rethink where or IF I use the LED bargraph as a fuel gauge. :sad2: I've wondered what to do about the radio in mine as well. The Bose unit has a bit to recommend it, but at 75 MPH with lots of wind noise it is close to its power limit. I haven't done an iPhone interface but I did go with a Sirius XM radio, which allows me to project myself back to the '70s at will. :) I noticed that Clarion sells single DIN units which allow you to choose a display color. Nothing against blue LEDs, but I'd prefer to match the color of the Speedo & Tach. |
For me, the rear output is important, since I routed my I-Phone cable to the door, near the trianular window, where I've placed a mount. This one, from Crutchfield, has considerably more power, a variable color display and a rear USB port that I can place an adapter cable in. It's also relatively inexpensive.....which is a biggie for most Miata folks.....like me.
Pioneer MVH-X560BT Digital media receiver (does not play CDs) at Crutchfield.com |
I wondered when someone would bring out a head unit without a CD player. I put one of these on my Amazon wish list (they are leads than $100 on Amazon).
What sort of mount are you using for your USB cable? |
It's a mix of components. I'll take a picture and describe it later today.
I have to go into work first thing this morning. <sigh> |
The "W word". Oh well, we all gotta do it. :)
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Perhaps these will show the mount I'm using.
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...1&d=1444482640 https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...1&d=1444482659 The I-phone cable comes from the AUX port on the back of the Bose head unit. Getting that cable thru the door / car body ports required some inventive use of a dremel tool - likely not required with the newest Apple connector. It attaches to the vent window using an adhesive pad, which has not come off in 3 years! Should you be interested, their newest products are available here. And.... NO, I do not work there or have stock in them!!:) iPad Air, iPad, iPhone Stands, Mounts & POS | Thought Out Company |
Nice setup. I hadn't even thought of mounting the phone like that, but it makes a lot of sense.
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watch this burnout lol
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