lackskill Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I have an 08 spec.B with factory nav and have been disappointed with the options for getting iPod connectivity. I was just browsing SGP and noticed this in the Impreza section. I know that they don't do a very good job of cross posting model compatibility on that site, are the 08/09 impreza and legacy stereos the same? Will this thing work with the legacy factory nav? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Give it a shot. The prior Impreza iPod Integration kit works with the Leggy stereo so this should as well. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BJDM Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Please keep us posted if it works. Thanks and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackskill Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Unfortunately, I don't think I'm going to be the guinea pig on this one. Got too many other things that I know I want/need to buy to take the chance. If I can confirm it's functionality, I'll be all over it like a fat boy on Halloween. I'm hoping a local Impreza owner will buy one and let me try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dga Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 You would not be. Search...it's been done. Plug and play with the '08s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackskill Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 You would not be. Search...it's been done. Plug and play with the '08s. Sorry. I did search. I'll check it out more later. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoWagon Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 It works but not well. I had it but I sold it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dga Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 It works but not well. I had it but I sold it. From what I gather there is a delay from pushing the button to the Ipod responding right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmurray Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I guess the ultimate question that lackskill was alluding to was how does it work with the nav touch screen? I'm guessing only the regular playback controls work and you don't get a nice listing of playlists/artists/albums/songs similar to what you see on the ipod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denver133 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 You wont have any interface with the nav screen. Bet solution, get XM or Sirius. Then run a video cable from your nav screen to the center armrest. In there, you can use the AV cables from apple to charge, and connect your iphone/ipod to the AUX port. You can also connect the video and bam, instant Cinema! I don't use my iphone as an ipod that much unless I have no access to Sat radio. However, playing movies on road trips, makes things great for everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmurray Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 It's a real shame though that the iPod doesn't output its interface to the video out, then it'd be the perfect setup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackskill Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Thanks for all the help guys. Looks like I'm still waiting for a better solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I dunno... The later cars have aux ports in the center box, something I would almost steal, at this point... But I would probably keep it fairly simple, and use this: (or another equivalent brand) http://catalog.belkin.com/images/product/F8V7058xAPL-BLK/STD1_F8V7058xAPL-BLK.jpg Belkin Auto Kit for iPod There is a 1/8" phone jack on the side of the power plug, with a volume adjustment (to equalize line levels) that acts like a line out. A very short 1/8" male to male heaphone style jack cord (not included with the Belkin) would connect that directly to the aux in port in the center console box, with the power socket right next to it. Power in and audio out through one dock cable to the iPod. Then you would just use the Aux in setting on the stereo, and control the iPod itself. Then the belkin cable can be run out through the cable niche, and provide one-cable connection to your iPod/iPhone. (I have one, and it did work in another car, with my 1st gen iPhone.) I have a vent-mount holder that I use with my iPhone, and it isn't too bad. it moves around just a bit, but it isn't permanent, and can just be taken off. I absolutely did not want a permanent mount, but they are available. I think I got it from Best Buy for 9$... As for video... that becomes a whole 'nother kettle of fish, and I am not all that pressed to play video from my iPhone, nor do I have an LCD in the car, aside from my wife's portable DVD player. (it has a video in port, which could probably be adapted somehow, the NAV LCD probably can be adapted, as well...) Right now, I have a Griffin Technologies FM modulator, which I paid WAY too much money for, and am not all that impressed with. It is very static-prone, overly low-leveled (I have to turn the volume WAY up to get normal listening volumes, then the other radio stations, or CDs completely blast when I switch over, or start the car the next time.) and is just generally very limited, and cumbersome. I thought about a Jazzy Aux in hack for the factory stereo, and that would be better, but probably twice as expensive to get working really seamlessly. Even moreso for an aftermarket JL Audio CleanSweep, or something... Maybe someday later. But that is due to the great insight that SOA had to make the stereo completely un-upgradeable, and without ANY input, for the 2005 and 2006 model years. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilh Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 BTW, that Belkin Auto Kit doesn't charge an iPhone 3G. It charges my iPod and my previous iPhone 2G. I've been happy with my Jazzy for more than 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 That SUCKS. Why on earth would a simple power and line out device not work? I like Apple, but some of their decisions make them seem very strange. Gee, kinda like SOA. Why do I always have to like good stuff that gets hobbled in it's details? :spin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackskill Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 I dunno... The later cars have aux ports in the center box, something I would almost steal, at this point... But I would probably keep it fairly simple, and use this: (or another equivalent brand) http://catalog.belkin.com/images/product/F8V7058xAPL-BLK/STD1_F8V7058xAPL-BLK.jpg Belkin Auto Kit for iPod There is a 1/8" phone jack on the side of the power plug, with a volume adjustment (to equalize line levels) that acts like a line out. A very short 1/8" male to male heaphone style jack cord (not included with the Belkin) would connect that directly to the aux in port in the center console box, with the power socket right next to it. Power in and audio out through one dock cable to the iPod. Then you would just use the Aux in setting on the stereo, and control the iPod itself. Then the belkin cable can be run out through the cable niche, and provide one-cable connection to your iPod/iPhone. (I have one, and it did work in another car, with my 1st gen iPhone.) I have a vent-mount holder that I use with my iPhone, and it isn't too bad. it moves around just a bit, but it isn't permanent, and can just be taken off. I absolutely did not want a permanent mount, but they are available. I think I got it from Best Buy for 9$... As for video... that becomes a whole 'nother kettle of fish, and I am not all that pressed to play video from my iPhone, nor do I have an LCD in the car, aside from my wife's portable DVD player. (it has a video in port, which could probably be adapted somehow, the NAV LCD probably can be adapted, as well...) Right now, I have a Griffin Technologies FM modulator, which I paid WAY too much money for, and am not all that impressed with. It is very static-prone, overly low-leveled (I have to turn the volume WAY up to get normal listening volumes, then the other radio stations, or CDs completely blast when I switch over, or start the car the next time.) and is just generally very limited, and cumbersome. I thought about a Jazzy Aux in hack for the factory stereo, and that would be better, but probably twice as expensive to get working really seamlessly. Even moreso for an aftermarket JL Audio CleanSweep, or something... Maybe someday later. But that is due to the great insight that SOA had to make the stereo completely un-upgradeable, and without ANY input, for the 2005 and 2006 model years. :mad: Thanks for the input, but if I can't eventually get something that I can use to control the iPod through the factory stereo (and therefore the steering wheel controls) I'll just go aftermarket. I'm not willing to be taking my attention from the road to pick up the iPod to see what I'm doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denver133 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 If all you want to do is control your ipod through your hand controls, then the OEM ipod connection is fine. You just wont have any access through the Nav screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackskill Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 The 1/8" Aux port give no control over the ipod, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denver133 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 No..Only plays the sound. However, there is an OEM ipod kit you can get from Subaru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackskill Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Do you have a link or more details? I thought that the OEM kits didn't work on the NAV cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoWagon Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 BTW, that Belkin Auto Kit doesn't charge an iPhone 3G. It charges my iPod and my previous iPhone 2G. I've been happy with my Jazzy for more than 2 years. That's because the 3G uses a different voltage or something. I had the same problem with my old charger, had to get a new one just for the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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