Play MP3 files through Bose system

[Jennypatel]

Hi, I have a 55 plate 350z with the standard bose system in.

I want to know if there is a way i can play mp3 files without changing the whole unit.

I want to either play mp3 cd's or ideally connect my ipod, iphone to the system.

 

Can anyone help!

 

Thanks

[Ekona]

In short, no.

 

In reality, yes but you can either do it via cassette adaptor (vile sound) or FM transmitter (slightly less vile sound) or by doing a bit of soldering yourself (haven't heard the finished product myself). Tbh your best bet is just to change the head unit for something decent, it really is the best way forward. I used to have an Alpine system in my car and it was fantastic, but you can just buy whatever fits your budget. Really don't try and do it on the cheap using the cassette adaptor or FM transmitter though, as you're throwing good money away. Do it once, do it properly.

 

 

 

And welcome along!

[Jennypatel]

Thanks for getting back to me.

i really didnt want to change the headunit but if i did is it easy enough to hoock it back up to the sub/speakers?

[Jennypatel]

I also found this http://www.carputer-shop.co.uk/usb-aux- ... issan-p-45

would it work?

[sparky370z]

The ghetto mp3 mod is quite tricky. It basically means pulling the radio out, then taking the unit apart. Then soldering onto some contacts.

 

I have a pre modded unit. With a long 3.5 jack so u can plug anything into it.

 

I have fitted a new double din unit which sounds awesome.

[sparky370z]

Tbh, that unit seems good. Quite pricey tho. Might as well spend a little extra and get a decent HU. With a single din i reckon u could do it for about 100 quid more than the adapter. I would do it that way.

[Jennypatel]

thanks!

[Pimm]

thanks!

 

 

Leave the standard bose in and do the MP3 mod, so easy and the results are fantastic

[Jennypatel]

do you know where i can get a decent one from'?

[Pimm]

do you know where i can get a decent one from'?

 

 

what ? mp3 player, bose unit.

[Jennypatel]

the mp3 mod

[sparky370z]

the mp3 mod

 

The mp3 mod means that u have to take your radio out and solder a connection onto it. It's very fiddly. But can be done in about an hour.

 

To get the radio out means removing most of the dash from the front. It's a pain if u have never done this before.

 

Go the tescos, buy a tape adapter and just leave it hanging out the front of the boss unit.

 

Where are u from? I could prob do the install, if ure local.

[martinmac]

Fancy a drive to Middlesex Sparky.

[sparky370z]

Mart, have u taken the radio out before? If so I have a radio with the MP3 mod already done in my garage. All u would have to do is swap them.

 

Although saying that. Are they linked with the car? And is there a way to get round it?

[Jennypatel]

Thanks.

I am going to see how a tape works http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TW683ZM/A

 

If i think about doing the mod i get back to you.

[sparky370z]

Tescos sell those for a fiver. Never had a problem with my one.

[R35LEE]

Hi guys, I am back modifying and fixing BOSE head units. I have 3 Ipod / MP3 mods ready to be fitted

 

I have 3 CD decks also on order for anyone with skipping issues. Please PM if interested

[martinmac]

And for those of us who dont have a bose.

[R35LEE]

The tape decks are exactly the same as the Bose Units So the MP3 / IPOD modification can be done on both Bose and Non Bose 350Z OEM stereos

 

I have Sunday free for anyone around Middlesbrough

[martinmac]

Thanks mate, I was hoping you would say that.

[SparksCW]

How difficult is it to fit the car phone cradles?? I'm trying to decide between doing the ipod headunit mod + fitting a car cradle + bluetooth module or just getting a din convertor and fitting a suitable bluetooth headunit... I loved my Sony one in the van (until some bastard stole it ) as it streamed music via bluetooth and calls etc... was just so easy no wires no nothing to worry about... just may be more expensive this way.

[sparky370z]

How difficult is it to fit the car phone cradles?? I'm trying to decide between doing the ipod headunit mod + fitting a car cradle + bluetooth module or just getting a din convertor and fitting a suitable bluetooth headunit... I loved my Sony one in the van (until some bastard stole it ) as it streamed music via bluetooth and calls etc... was just so easy no wires no nothing to worry about... just may be more expensive this way.

 

Do u not have the cradle already? Has someone removed it? There is a plug in the armrest of the car under the little felt covered tray. It should just plug in there. But if u haven't got it it's gonna cost u to get the cradle then the BT module. Which would go half way to the cost of a new HU.

 

Put a new HU is the way I would go!

[Ekona]

Thanks.

I am going to see how a tape works http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TW683ZM/A

If you value your ears, don't bother. The sound is utterly appalling, it's like living back in the Eighties but not in a good way. The sound quality will be horrendous, but it's your money...

 

I learnt the hard way just to get a decent head unit in the first place.

[SparksCW]

How difficult is it to fit the car phone cradles?? I'm trying to decide between doing the ipod headunit mod + fitting a car cradle + bluetooth module or just getting a din convertor and fitting a suitable bluetooth headunit... I loved my Sony one in the van (until some bastard stole it ) as it streamed music via bluetooth and calls etc... was just so easy no wires no nothing to worry about... just may be more expensive this way.

 

Do u not have the cradle already? Has someone removed it? There is a plug in the armrest of the car under the little felt covered tray. It should just plug in there. But if u haven't got it it's gonna cost u to get the cradle then the BT module. Which would go half way to the cost of a new HU.

 

Put a new HU is the way I would go!

 

Don't have a cradle for some reason even though I have a GT model! I think I'll go down the new head unit route