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@PPod Perfect, I'm just waiting for my last customer to send me his deck back, il get it modified and contact you via PM, but il reserve a module for you. Thanks

Merry Christmas Zedders No more modules available at the current time, but I have 10 more ready very shortly, if you want one please let me know. I know this mod may seem a little daunting, but trust me, it isn't! It took me and paul K longer to get the stereo from the car than it did to actually do the mod. We now have 5 happy Zedders using the mod with 0 issues (aside from a few installation queries!) Before we know it, the nicer weather will arrive, and then it will be show season, the time when you want some decent tunes in your Z

sorry for the weird formatting, doing this on my phone...

One left now until more stock arrives. Last 3 have sold via Facebook groups, and one has gone to @edwmas on the forum. Il be helping him do the install when we can find a time slot.

Thanks for the kind words Paul. I've sold a few via the clubs Facebook groups, so now there's only 2 modules left currently, more hopefully on the way The pre-modded tape deck has also been sold so that's unavailable for now, but if you want it please comment and il get another one done ASAP. I know its Christmas and money is always tight, hence the little sale. If things pick up then maybe il keep this price, but currently this is a limited time thing. It really does sound better, those FM transmitter thingies work, I have one in my X-type Jag (it used fibre optics so not compatible with this mod), but you lose so much audio quality, this literally is like having an Aux-in in terms of the quality of the audio, well worth it and a really simple mod in all honesty. I'm always here for help and support and if you're local or want to travel to me like @Paul K did, I don't even mind doing/helping with the install.

Current Stock: 4 Modules 0 Pre-modified Tape Decks. I'm selling these via the Facebook group too now.

Hi robyn, Full DIY right?? did you want a custom Bluetooth display name at all? PM me and il send you payment info and we can proceed from there

OK guys, 5 modules now in and ready to go/ready to be programmed with your custom names! Now, its Christmas, to lets have a sale, how about £15.00 off of each option. That means £30 for the DIY and £50 for the Drive Swap method. Sale on to Jan (ish) so lets get these modules gone! PM me or reply to this topic

So now ive got the wire I ordered weeks ago (weird delays) I can share some images. Just like the AUX-In hack, the only soldering you need to do is onto these three pads. Of course, if you purchase a pre-modified tape deck from me, then this is already done. This photo is in fact of a pre-modified tape deck that for sale. This is the naked module itself and the fly leads. If you purchase a full DIY kit from me, this is how the module will be wired up for you. Both kits come with a custom designed 3D printed enclosure, this is how the module sits in there. As you can see, its retained by a plastic pin. Its also supported underneath by standoff's And finally, this is an example of a pre-modified tape deck, and also the recommended mount location if you are going the full DIY route.

Now available for sale in the member traders forum

I have spent the last couple of months sourcing, developing and refining a Bluetooth audio module for the Standard BOSE stereo in our cars. I have now tested this in a members vehicle (Paul K’s) and working great, so its available for you lovely people So, you want one right? Well, this is how you get on board! . £35.00 Including Postage Package Contents - Assembled & programmed module inside 3d printed case, Comprehensive printed full colour instructions, 4x Scotch Lock connectors (in case you break some!). You will be required to disassemble your stereo following the instructions provided, solder on 3 wires and use the included Scotch Lock connector for 2 others. Total install time is somewhere around 60-90 mins from end to end. If you read Husky’s guide on the Aux-In mod, this is as easy/hard as that, so make your own mind up if this way is suitable for you. The unit has some pretty cool features such as; Compatible With OEM Bluetooth System - If you have the OEM Bluetooth module in your Z, this will still work as expected. Your phone calls will still be answerable on your steering wheel controls and work as normal, only music audio will still stream to this new module, you just pair your phone with the 2 things and all is good. Music audio (for clarity) is anything aside from phone calls, such as YouTube, Spotify, in-built MP3 player etc. Compatible With Aux-In Hack - If you already have done the Aux hack, this is compatible, both hacks work together. You should really only use 1 input at a time of course unless you enjoy hearing two audio streams at the same time, but it gives you flexibility to choose which one you want to use. If you don’t have a 3.5mm jack on your phone, great use the Bluetooth. If your friend wants to play music and they do, hand them the Aux lead! Quick Pairing - The module doesn’t have silly Bluetooth PIN or anything, these are always ridiculous like 1111 or 1234 anyway so what’s the point! When you first receive the module, it will be in pairing mode. You just find the device on your phone, tap on it and, you’re paired! If you want to let your friend stream to it or if you have another device, you just disconnect or turn off your Bluetooth on the first device and it will go back to pairing mode (mode changes are signified by beeps, so you know it’s worked). As a bonus, from ignition on in the car, if your phone is already paired to the module you will be connected and ready to stream in 4 seconds . Free Custom Display Name - When you search for a Bluetooth device, your phone will show the name of discovered devices. This module will be called “350z Bluetooth Audio” in the devices list. If you don’t tell me you want a custom name, this is what it will be called. However, I’m able to custom set a name for you, just make sure you mention this at the time of purchase, it’s not something that can be changed remotely at a later date but is a cool little personalisation you can make If you’re interested, either reply to the topic or send me a PM. Please mention whether you want a custom name (if you don’t, it will show up as 350z Bluetooth Audio) I now sell these directly through my website, link below! https://www.cs2000-z-tech.co.uk/collections/350z-compatible-modules/products/350z-bose-bluetooth-upgrade-kit

Glad you’re pleased with it Paul, so pleased the first install is done and everything worked well! we learnt something new too, the antenna connection is actually used as a ground for the BOSE, it won’t power on without it (scary few mins there whilst we were figuring that one out!) one thing that Paul mentioned is the sound is so much clearer than on a Bluetooth FM transmitter, this is due to the limited frequency range available for FM transmission, notably bass sufferers, using this system that all comes back and sounds as good as it should im going to let Paul run it for a few days to ensure everything is 100% and then these will likely be up for sale in the next few days, actually waiting on some more boards to arrive. il have a couple of options available for people that have different skill levels too. It really is quick, once you have the dash apart and the BOSE out, I think I had the module installed before Paul had finished his coffee!

Technically yes. So, the module does support handling Bluetooth calls, if you did actually want the module to do this, I could do it on a case by case basis. The reason for me deciding to do it this way is that although the stock Bluetooth calls system is pretty rubbish, my personal experience with these is that they're all basically the same. Mostly, people just want to retain their steering wheel controls for the Bluetooth system, even if said system is pretty terrible. The only issues are that you'd lose the ability to answer with steering wheel controls, and you have to purchase and then wire in a suitable microphone to this module. Everything is do-able, but cant see why you'd go to the hassle

For anyone still interested or looking for updates. I managed to figure out the final technical details out during the week, sadly I fried my programming module the other week too (connected power directly to an in put pin and let the smoke out), so I had to order another one, but that arrived and the two modules I have are fully programmed and working. As for the next steps, Paul K and I are going to meet on the 25th (hopefully) as this is the weekend after I move house. Were going to do the install in his car and get you some photos etc to show the whole thing working "in real life". The next day these will be available, so keep an eye in the member traders forum on the 26th for all the details. There will be options available for people who can and cannot solder too, I'm trying to include as many people as I can in this.

Or it could have been a friendly MOT test. Ive seen cars on dealer forecourts with a valid MOT in such a short time that definitely wouldnt pass if you took them in yourself.

Dont worry guys, this is definitely progressing behind the scenes and as i mentioned before will be released for sale in the coming weeks. The current hold-up is just time as im moving house next week so things are getting packed away leaving me no time to meddle with car bits. Im working on it a little tonight to finish the last technical parts (hopefully) then will get a install done in someones car to verify all is good and get more photos, then pay the member trader fees and then we will be live for sale.

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Excellent. Well, there's some progress I can share. I have modules on my desk in various states of testing, not managed to fry one of them yet! Guide is written in prep, and I believe i have a guinea pig to test on (hopefully @Zelda) and I'm just waiting for a programmer to arrive as my initial method of programming didn't work quote as id hoped (read, not at all!), but they're impressive! It looks like this is going to be a go anyway, so I guess look out for these in the coming weeks in the member traders forum Mods, yes I know I need to pay the extra £20 having already paid the £5 to check interest, don't worry I will do that before I sell

Thanks guys. As for ease of fittment, like i said, if you can do the Aux-in mod, you can do this. It requires soldering 4 cables, one each for audio Left and Right, a power and a ground, full instructions of which would be provided of course! @zelda , im currently in Chelmsford, but moving in a couple of weeks to Harlow. If youre interested in being my guinea pig, drop me a PM and we will work something out. It will likely have to be after ive moved though, im sure anyone can understand, ive got enough on right at the moment

Will, give me a PM, we can chat. Ive done mine, wrote the forum guide on it and am always willing to help.

Bump, im rather surprised about the lack of intrest as i know a lot of people just dont want to swap the headunit over and insted do the Aux mod. I may just buy the parts, config a board and offer the first one for free as a "proof of concept" unit, not that theres anything to prove, its pretty simple TBH, but i guess it will give you all some faith that what im saying can be done as easilly as i know it can.

Hi guys, Just been looking/thinking for some way to enhance the car for people that dont wish too swap, or dont want to spend the money on an aftermarket head unit. Im looking at selling a module with instructions in the member traders forum (once ive paid the fees etc) which would add bluetooth audio streaming to the standard headunit. This mod will be as complex (or not) as the very popular aux-in mod, and infact would be compatable, you could retro-fit this mod, or do both together and actually be able to choose your audio source (just use one or the other, they will both work). This essentially means soldering 4 cables onto the PCB. If youre willing to travel into essex, its something i could fit too for some beers. Im just really looking to see if anybody would be interested in me getting the parts in for such a thing? Just let me know below. The module could be customised so it could show up as whetever you want. The standard module name would be called something like "350z Bluetooth Audio", but you could tell me if you wanted a custom name and id change it for you before I shipped it out. The module would come in a custom 3d printed enclosure to protect it which I'm currently sat here test printing. It also retains full functionality of the OEM Bluetooth call module in the Z, this particular board I have disabled its calling functionality so you steam music to this and the phone will still ring and be answerable on the cars steering wheel as you will be using that system for calls. So yeah, let me know Thanks EDIT: These are now available in the member traders forum

Dates just released for 2018! 6th May

That sucks, but dont dispair lol, if you can get 1 more person who wants them for their rotas im happy to get some made in that size

@Erni902 - Sure, can see what i can do, send something over @PPod Sounds good, let me know what they turn out to be