iPod Adapter CL9

**Rob_A** · 12-03-2009 11:28 AM

Hey guys

Have looked at the geniune and aftermarket iPod adapters for my Euro.

How much have people paid for theirs? I was shocked that I was going to be up for $450 for the Xcarlink when I can get genuine for close to the same price.

Rob

**felixd** · 12-03-2009 12:33 PM

hmm r u sure abt that mate 450 buks for Xcarlink lols xcarlink cost u less from ebay genuine seller

**jaydenn** · 12-03-2009 12:39 PM

lol. failed-ness

**Crapdaz** · 12-03-2009 12:47 PM

with $450 might as well by a 1din HU with usb input and pick up 1din facia.

shouldn't be that much.

**Rob_A** · 12-03-2009 03:37 PM

I had 2 choices of Adapters

the 1st was just a 3.5mm Aux in for $189
the 2nd was a Ipod adapter with charging and giving me steering wheel controls and charging for the iPod for $349

Then $100 for installation, Plus I haven't got an iPod so add another $200 or so.

I was just curious as I was expecting it to be cheaper. If I can get the 2nd option cheaper somewhere else do tell ?

Rob

**.QD** · 12-03-2009 06:00 PM

Ummm... you can get better adapters on ebay that is actually better than the Xcarlink. Definatelt less than $450.

Search for USA Spec, PIE, PAC and umm I can't remember the other brands now, but if you search for my posts you'll find them. USA Spec is pretty good because you can have iPod integration and have to option of AUX-IN.

Install, if your in Sydney I can help ya out for a small fee

**Rob_A** · 12-03-2009 08:07 PM

come across this

http://www.dodds.com.au/index.php?ma...products_id=11

worth getting? stay away from ?

.QD thanks for the offer, I do live in sydney

Rob

**.QD** · 12-03-2009 10:39 PM

Dont look too bad. It does say Xcarlink so it should be okay? PM me if you need a hand with the install.

**ndeuro_** · 12-03-2009 10:49 PM

after market HU is the way to go. trust me on this one

**hughba** · 18-03-2009 06:33 PM

Mine arrived yesterday.

I payed $167 for the genuine Xcarlink item off ebay. The service was very good and it works great!

This is what I bought:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/iPod-interfac...1%7C240%3A1318

It's not a cheap Chinese one with crappy packaging and Chinese characters all over it.

**euromandeluxe** · 19-03-2009 01:03 PM

ndeuro_, that trim you've got (CF?) looks AWESOME.

How'd you do it? Can you buy that sorta stuff and just stick it over the top of the existing trim? If so, whereabouts from, approx how much, and are there any other patterns? Looks schmick!