that's cheap!

 

Yes, the...er...lightweight performance version here in Australia also does not have Bose

 

playa78 where did u put the black neo box?

 

It fits great under the cigarette lighter compartment

 

and where did run the cable to the ipod?

 

i didn't end up doing the install but I presume that they may have secured the neo box inside the HU where cassette or MD is supposed to slot in.. or maybe behind the HU?
the cable run to the ride side of the gear alongside the parking brake and pops out just as you can see on the picture. the best thing about this setup is that I can just leave the iPod in the car like a stereo system and you can't see any alterations done to the car once the armrest is closed.

 

I ran it into the center console so that I can put my ipod in the car and close the console so that no one can see it if the car is parked. You can still reach the ipod easily as well.

 

Are all the neo systems the same? So if i was to get a new car i could use the same neo as i did in my RX8?

 

There has been some announcements from Mazda that iPod support will appear in the 2006 model year.

Questions are these:
Availability outside of Japan?
Cost?
Backward compatability?

Anyone have any answers to these?

 

I think there is an adapter out now correct?

 

So is the Neo still the preferred option for an integrated iPod? Any local suppliers?

cheers,
John

 

i have no major complaint about neo.
sometimes, the control will not function when i hurry off but once it's disconnected and reconnected, it works back as per normal.. other than the seldom happening hiccups, Neo is recommended. I don't know about local suppliers but I wouldn't really recommend even if I knew.. I just ordered from the site and it came within few days time and shipping cost wasn't too bad. the install is simple matter of getting the HU out and plugging a connector.
but make sure your HU has 9.55 firmware or above I think..

 

I ordered one last 2 weeks ago. Came in a matter of days - easy install. And like Playa said, if your in a hurry, the controller may not allow control to be used at the steering wheel. Other than that, I LOVE it - My NANO rocks. I developed a hanger to hold it (Nano) by the A/C vent which makes looking for it or controlling it much easier.

Getting the Video iPod version soon!

 

Hey, I have a question regarding the iPod and the factory stereo headunit. I have an 05 RX8 with the bose system. Does the head unit have RCA inputs in the back? Because I hate how the FM transmitter sounds and its a sloppy looking mess with the cords. So I need some help with that question and if you guys can answer it..that would be great! Thanks.

Go Bucks

JB

 

No it doesn't you need the PIE adapter to add RCA inputs

 

Do you know where I can get that?

 

mazdaparts.com

 

I don't understand what's being said about being "in a hurry". Do you mean pressing the buttons too quickly in succession? Turning it on too soon after starting the car, or something else?

 

hey there, can you put up some picture of how you set up your ipod nano?
i am just wondering where you have the connector come out
so did you get the black one? I think white one will stand out too much in black interior

 

Link to my ipod nano 8.

 

I installed my IceLink last May following the instructions posted in this forum. It's worked great since the install and has been the best addition to my RX8 so far.

Recently, though, I've had problems with my battery. I've had to jump my car 3 times in the past 5 days. I took in into the dealership today and they just called telling me the battery has slowly been draining because of the IceLink. They said that you cannot have anything wired to the back of the radio harness because it doesn't allow the computer to fully go to sleep when the car is off. They are going to put in a new battery, plugs and starter (under warranty) but told me I need to relocate the IceLink. The dealer had the same issue recently with a car that had satellite radio installed.

They haven't called back yet to tell me where I should hook it up...has anyone else heard of this?

 

Sounds like bs to me. I have had the icelink for almost a year now and have not had a problem. That being said I replaced my battery with the 6 cell. The stock battery is way to small and any slight drain i.e. door being left open for too long will result in a jump start.

 

yeah.. i had no problem with battery draining.
just make sure to check the ipod is off when you switch off the car.
there are some instances where the ipod is left turned on although neo icelink should send signal to turn it off. happened to me few times and I manually turned off ipod and still had the ipod hooked up.
I think it's a little glitch with the neo icelink systems.