kazman Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 So I picked up a 55 uk Z today. So far all seems well save for a flashing air bag light that the dealer is helping me get sorted next Friday. One strange addition is that the car has 2 phone cradles, one in the normal place and one adhered to the left of the stereo. The cradle is hard wired in and appears to have an additional mic. That comes through where the map lights are. I am guessing this may be for improved clarity over the STD system that I gather is hard for people to hear. I really don't want to start ripping anything out (I always **** it up) and so was wondering what peoples views are on the likelihood of at least one of these two systems working if I purchas a BT module? For starters, is it possible that both set ups are connected to the speakers and steering wheel controls, or is it more likely the STD cradle is disconnected and the additional one will work only using the alternative mic? I know it's not much to go on, but if any of you have amy thoughts it would be great! Just to clarify, both cradles are the STD design. Thanks for reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I don't find the OEM system difficult to hear but it IS difficult to use the voice activated dial out function. Don't know why it has 2 independent systems ............. maybe the owner's newer phone didn't fit the originally supplied adaptor and he/she didn't want to pay for a stealer upgrade adaptor and so bought and fitted the aftermarket system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazman Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thanks for the reply (again). That's the strange thing though, the second cradle that's been fitted is identical to the standard one! Maybe they did not realise there was one already there.... The additional one Is deffinately wired in... As long as though one of the works properly I will be happy, I just don't want to spend £90 odd on something that might not be hooked up right. Having said that I could probably sell the Bluetooth module on again for a minimal loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thanks for the reply (again). That's the strange thing though, the second cradle that's been fitted is identical to the standard one! Maybe they did not realise there was one already there.... The additional one Is deffinately wired in... As long as though one of the works properly I will be happy, I just don't want to spend £90 odd on something that might not be hooked up right.Having said that I could probably sell the Bluetooth module on again for a minimal loss. I just bought a bluetooth on here .... where do you live? ......... maybe you could try someone's before you buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazman Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Salisbury in wiltshire. I think i might see if anyone wants to loan me one for a tenner.... its money well spent either way as i can trial- 1 if it works 2 if the volume levels are acceptable to me the irony is i really dont need this feature - i just love gadgets, and if the potential is there to have it working I HAVE TO HAVE IT WORKING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 cant help there with a loan I'm afraid, I'm nowhere near Wiltshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Salisbury in wiltshire. I think i might see if anyone wants to loan me one for a tenner.... its money well spent either way as i can trial- 1 if it works 2 if the volume levels are acceptable to me the irony is i really dont need this feature - i just love gadgets, and if the potential is there to have it working I HAVE TO HAVE IT WORKING I am in Somerset so if you are going my way I will be happy to meet up with you and try out a bluetooth adapter and see what the score is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Salisbury in wiltshire. I think i might see if anyone wants to loan me one for a tenner.... its money well spent either way as i can trial- 1 if it works 2 if the volume levels are acceptable to me the irony is i really dont need this feature - i just love gadgets, and if the potential is there to have it working I HAVE TO HAVE IT WORKING I am in Somerset so if you are going my way I will be happy to meet up with you and try out a bluetooth adapter and see what the score is you're sposed to be sendin that to me Pimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazman Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Oh dear... Think I will stand aside for this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 only jokin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 only jokin' don't panic Hugh your cheque arrived today and my wife will post it one day next week as i am on holiday but i do have more if anyone else wants one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazman Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 How much are you selling them for? Not sure I can afford one this month mind, what with the new car and all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 How much are you selling them for? Not sure I can afford one this month mind, what with the new car and all If next month you want one i will sell one for you at £65 which is £5 cheaper than last years rates but if you want to try first as said i will be happy to meet you and see what the hell is going on inside your car ie 2 cradles just PM me when you are ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazman Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Thats really kind, thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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