BulletMagnet Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I quite like my Bose headunit, mainly because I haven't really had any issues with it. I did have a FM Transmitter, but it was pants, especially with a stubby aerial. I purchased a Belkin casette adapter and even though many warned away from the cassette adapter, I found that the sound was fine for my liking. The only thing that actually bothered me, was the fact that I had a cable coming out of my tapedeck and it made it look quite naff. I decided today that it was time to do something about it and get off my lazy arse and try and tuck it away. Here's what I used: Belkin cassette adapter and the standard Bose HU I inserted the adapter before removing the HU, which would make it easier to route the cable later. I spotted a suitable hole on the bottom of the HU which I deemed suitable for my endeavour, because I could see the tape deck door/flap through it. Then I loosened all the clips that held the fasia panel and lifted it Luckily for me, the 3.5mm plug just fit through the hole I chose Then put it back together HU back in the car, I was thinking where to actually put the cable and iPod. rear cubby was the answer, but the existing cable was too short So I purchased an extension cable (3m with gold plated connectors for £9.99) Connected it one end and tidied the cable somewhat Removed all the bolts that hold the tunnel down and routed the cable to the rear cubby Cut the hole in the baseplate a little bigger so that all the wires could fit thru Quick check that it all works ok And there you have it, iPod connectivity on the cheap and no wires visible in the cabin, yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurrish Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I must say i am impressed....im amazed i have not/thought of this before credit to you sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Nice job man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Nice one mate, thats very tidy. The sound quality will be much better than a transmitter too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Nice little mod I take it that would work for the non-bose unit just as easily ... I might be tempted to do the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Very effective bud, that cable coming from the tape deck is a nuisance and looks awful. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Nice... You got a tape deck?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Nice... You got a tape deck?! we all have a tape deck with the effort why not do the tape deck hack? good job though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Nice... You got a tape deck?! we all have a tape deck with the effort why not do the tape deck hack? good job though Cos unlike you sir, I am hopeless with a soldering iron... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Nice... You got a tape deck?! we all have a tape deck with the effort why not do the tape deck hack? good job though Cos unlike you sir, I am hopeless with a soldering iron... oh sorry, thats a really neat job though and you can never have to much gold audio stuff in your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gball1973 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Cos unlike you sir, I am hopeless with a soldering iron... +1 Looks good tho Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 giZ Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Are you willing to make a bit of money through this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Are you willing to make a bit of money through this? Nope, but I could do it for free, as long as you already have a cassette adapter (Belkin one has the smaller iPod style plug), a car charger and an extention lead. It's a 30 min job at the most and I'd prolly be able to come to Lowestoft to help, provided you can pay in cups of tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 i use the tape deck adapter for my ipod and the quality is excellent, well done BM nice work. i'm leaving mine as is, becuase i still listen to the odd tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 well done! Looks tidy! Oh, and you need a manicure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz0 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Clever little mod mate, well done. My mum would probably cram another tape in on top of it tho, she seem's to still prefer cassettes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetZed Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 That looks really good to me too mate, well done. One question where's the ipod charger plugged in and where does that wire go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 That looks really good to me too mate, well done. One question where's the ipod charger plugged in and where does that wire go? plugged into rear powersocket via a car charger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 giZ Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Are you willing to make a bit of money through this? Nope, but I could do it for free, as long as you already have a cassette adapter (Belkin one has the smaller iPod style plug), a car charger and an extention lead. It's a 30 min job at the most and I'd prolly be able to come to Lowestoft to help, provided you can pay in cups of tea You're kind, sir. Just need the extension cable and the Belkin cassette. I will do it if the Belkin is actually that good in quality. The kettle never cools in this house, Mark. And, Rich, what are you currently listening to on cassette, Bonnie Raitt?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurrish Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 And, Rich, what are you currently listening to on cassette, Bonnie Raitt?! i will guess meat loaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetZed Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 That looks really good to me too mate, well done. One question where's the ipod charger plugged in and where does that wire go? plugged into rear powersocket via a car charger And is that wire hidden away? I'd be interested to see how that looks, the reason I ask is that I doubt that my car charger would reach that far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 That looks really good to me too mate, well done. One question where's the ipod charger plugged in and where does that wire go? plugged into rear powersocket via a car charger And is that wire hidden away? I'd be interested to see how that looks, the reason I ask is that I doubt that my car charger would reach that far! it looks rather ghetto to be honest, but that's why it's a ghettotastic mod, lol. will pop out and take a pic after I've eaten... EDIT Here's the pic of the charger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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