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iPhone kit for focus

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  • 11-01-2012 9:09pm
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    Jimdagym
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    Can anyone recommend a kit for this? 06 focus. Standard 6000CD stereo. I know there is a way of hooking a kit up to the cd changer port on the back of the head unit. You can also use the aux input, but what I really want is to be àble to charge the phone and also control the iPod function through the steering column controls.
    I have found a good few kits online, so if someone can shout out a recommendation for one that will do what I want it'd be much appreciated.


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    swhyte027
    Closed Accounts Posts: 419 ✭✭swhyte027


    Ionly bought one myself the other day.by far the best and best spec on the market has to be the mki9200 I fitted in in Afew mins and it is the dogs.no holes drilled Notting.all plug and play apart from one wire.200e in halfords or 179e with there trade card.i won't tell u how good r what it does just google it parrot mki9200 a big thumbs up from me


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    Jimdagym
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    Thanks for the reply. That looks like great unit, but I wouldn't be able to control the iPod function through the cars controls, would I? It's kind of a deal breaker for me.


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    EPM
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    You can do it via the remote that comes with it. The display mimics the ipod interface. Works very well. It is possible to get it to work via the stereo controls but the remote that comes with it is easier for functionality.


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    swhyte027
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    Seriously u don't understand how good of a set up this is.i wouldn't let anything be a deal breaker I have it in my focus and it's super.and if u must get it to connect to the controls there is a cable as stated already.seriously your not going to get a beter piece of kit then this.being honest I don't think there's anything beter out there.trust me get it.ul not regret it and I mean that.


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    Mc Love
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    Got a pic of it?


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    EPM
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    Posted this only yesterday but this is it in my old car. I moved the controller to just by the armrest in the end. Simple to use while driving.

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    Jimdagym
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    What model is that epm? The dash is smashing.


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    EPM
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    That's the MKI 9200.


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    Jimdagym
    Registered Users Posts: 3,843 ✭✭✭Jimdagym


    EPM wrote: »
    That's the MKI 9200.

    Haha, no I mean what model Seat.


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    EPM
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    That's a 2006 Leon. Had a nice interior in the right spec, but a bit of a pain to live with. Red seats and all:D

    13122009349.jpg


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    Jimdagym
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    Well thanks for the replys. I'll have a good look at the parrot. Are there any other suggestions? I wasn't actually thinking of a hands free kit when I asked the question, although its a good idea. I was looking more to just charge it and integrate the iPod aspect. I have seen a lot of kits for this but would be wary of buying a bad one.
    Perhaps the parrot does make the most sense, I was really hoping to use the existing controls though.


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    swhyte027
    Closed Accounts Posts: 419 ✭✭swhyte027


    Jimdagym wrote: »
    Well thanks for the replys. I'll have a good look at the parrot. Are there any other suggestions? I wasn't actually thinking of a hands free kit when I asked the question, although its a good idea. I was looking more to just charge it and integrate the iPod aspect. I have seen a lot of kits for this but would be wary of buying a bad one.
    Perhaps the parrot does make the most sense, I was really hoping to use the existing controls though.


    I've alreaded stated twice that u can buy the lead for your car with the parrot to use the original controls I think there about 20 to 25e extra.


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    swhyte027
    Closed Accounts Posts: 419 ✭✭swhyte027


    swhyte027 wrote: »
    Jimdagym wrote: »
    Well thanks for the replys. I'll have a good look at the parrot. Are there any other suggestions? I wasn't actually thinking of a hands free kit when I asked the question, although its a good idea. I was looking more to just charge it and integrate the iPod aspect. I have seen a lot of kits for this but would be wary of buying a bad one.
    Perhaps the parrot does make the most sense, I was really hoping to use the existing controls though.


    I've alreaded stated twice that u can buy the lead for your car with the parrot to use the original controls I think there about 20 to 25e extra.


    And it does integrate the iPod aspect also that's the whole idea of the set up


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    EPM
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    Jimdagym wrote: »
    Well thanks for the replys. I'll have a good look at the parrot. Are there any other suggestions? I wasn't actually thinking of a hands free kit when I asked the question, although its a good idea. I was looking more to just charge it and integrate the iPod aspect. I have seen a lot of kits for this but would be wary of buying a bad one.
    Perhaps the parrot does make the most sense, I was really hoping to use the existing controls though.

    Well on top of being a bluetooth kit the Parrot also has an ipod dock (which charges), an aux-in port, usb connection and sd card slot. The sd card slot is at the side of the display whereas the other connections can be neatly hidden in the glovebox.


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    Chuck_Norris
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    Big thumbs up for the Parrot from me too. To be honest with you man, you wouldn't need to use the steering controls. The remote that comes with the parrot is super. Simple to use, and very unobtrusive. The fact you can mount it wherever you want is a gift as well.


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    Chuck_Norris
    Registered Users Posts: 1,325 ✭✭✭Chuck_Norris


    Slightly o/t for a post, anybody figured out, or know how to upload their contact photos to the kit?


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    Jimdagym
    Registered Users Posts: 3,843 ✭✭✭Jimdagym


    swhyte027 wrote: »
    I've alreaded stated twice that u can buy the lead for your car with the parrot to use the original controls I think there about 20 to 25e extra.

    Sorry I see that now in your second reply. That seems to cover the bases so. Any idea of a reference for that cable or is it listed in the kit?


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    EPM
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    Jimdagym wrote: »
    Sorry I see that now in your second reply. That seems to cover the bases so. Any idea of a reference for that cable or is it listed in the kit?

    You'd be as well using the kits own controller. Much easier to use.


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