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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: mrgreen on 06 January 2011, 12:10:19

Title: ipod holder
Post by: mrgreen on 06 January 2011, 12:10:19
Hi all, my wife gave me an ipod for chrissy and i have a stereo in the car that can connect through a usb jack at the back of it, i was just wondering if anyone knows of a good holder which has the plug mounted in it so i don't have to fish around for a free floating wire in the glovr box for example! any help much appreciated, thanks richi
Title: Re: ipod holder
Post by: freecall666 on 06 January 2011, 12:58:43
have them on gbay. under car/truck ipod holders.
Title: Re: ipod holder
Post by: mrgreen on 06 January 2011, 13:36:11
thanks i had a look but the one i'm after needs to just have the dock and a usb wire out to plug into my stereo haven't been able to find one as yet as all seem to be with fm transmitters e.t.c or just chinese universal holders
Title: Re: ipod holder
Post by: freecall666 on 06 January 2011, 19:41:30
look under usb ipod holder, saw 26 this morning. :)
Title: Re: ipod holder
Post by: freecall666 on 06 January 2011, 19:50:27
there is this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-PodGear-Car-Dock-Cradle-Charger-iPod-3G-4G-mini-/230465911872?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_PortableAudio_MP3PlayerCarKits&hash=item35a8d6bc40 but dose not have usb lead, what ipod have you got??
would think you can use your usb lead with it.
Title: Re: ipod holder
Post by: mrgreen on 06 January 2011, 23:26:00
thanks for the replies, i saw that one but what i really want is just a fixed holder with a cable that is always in there to go back into the stereo and all you need to do is slip the ipod into it, all i seem to find is ones with fm transmitters or just holders which you then have to plug in the ipod every time it's, an ipod classic 160gb
Title: Re: ipod holder
Post by: freecall666 on 07 January 2011, 07:13:13
they do the holders just not usb cable its stereo lead for aux, saw a few with the usb lead but it only comes with the radio and £150.00p was the cheapist. sorry mate, try halfords they might have one in for usb.
Title: Re: ipod holder
Post by: Welung666 on 07 January 2011, 08:04:08
I don't think Halfrauds has quite made it to Austria yet ;) :P ;D
Title: Re: ipod holder
Post by: aaronjb on 07 January 2011, 09:57:51
http://www.brodit.com/

They don't make a cradle with the cable included but they do make a vast array of cradles that are specifically designed to take various makes of cables in..

According to the instructions you install the cable into the holder, securing it with a grub screw, then install the holder to the car and then you can just insert and remove your iPod.

Oh, yes - all of their cradles are 'universal' - you then buy the 'mount' to attach it to the specific car. For example they make four mounts for a facelift LHD Omega (two go by the stereo, two go by the handbrake area)..

You'll see the search box on their website, anyway :)

Swedish company so availability in Europe is good but they're not cheap, and the Austrian distributor is:

Brodit Distributors in Austria

A-I-V Autoteile Vertriebs Handelsgesellschaft mbH
Tel +43 01 799 1222
http://www.AIV.de
Title: Re: ipod holder
Post by: mrgreen on 07 January 2011, 10:20:35
thanks all for the replies, i have decided to make one myself in the ashtray with some perspex and a bit of glue! as from what i see they are not a cheap item for what they are! i will post some pics once it's done (don't hold your breath i'm not so motivated!) thanks again for the replies, Richi. :y
Title: Re: ipod holder
Post by: oceansoul on 07 January 2011, 14:20:00
I have mine inside the arm rest thingy. Ran the USB cable under the trim by the gear stick etc. No one will ever know its in there.

Also; have a read of this http://www.206info.co.uk/Forums/viewtopic/t=592/highlight=ipod.html
I know its in a 206 but might give you some ideas  :y
Title: Re: ipod holder
Post by: mrgreen on 08 January 2011, 15:39:35
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I have mine inside the arm rest thingy. Ran the USB cable under the trim by the gear stick etc. No one will ever know its in there.

Also; have a read of this http://www.206info.co.uk/Forums/viewtopic/t=592/highlight=ipod.html
I know its in a 206 but might give you some ideas  :y
linky no worky! but nevermind i made up a holder for the pod with the cable attached, inside the armrest is a good idea i must say!
Title: Re: ipod holder
Post by: freecall666 on 08 January 2011, 17:14:24
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I don't think Halfrauds has quite made it to Austria yet ;) :P ;D
i dont know never been there :)