zax123

Hi all,

I've been talking back and forth with Autotoys who say they finally have a working AUX adapter for the 3rd gen TL. However, before they release it, they want to test it on a car. They are looking for a willing participant (you will have your dash taken apart) from New Jersey to test it.

If you are interested, please post to me in the forum, and I'll get you in touch with them.

Thanks!

Rob

mbwmn

i'm in central jersey, and if this provides for an easy way to hook up an mp3 player, i might be interested...
i have a non-navi head unit, and may be replacing it w/ navi soon.

zax123

That's exactly what it'll do. It gives you right and left RCA inputs direct to the head unit. Shall I tell them you're interested? You'd be willing to let them take apart your dash etc? If so, please pm me your contact info (address, phone number, name), and I'll get them to contact you.

rbf351

i would let them do it to my TL if they let me keep the adapter, i work in Jersey.

zax123

OK I've emailed autotoys about mbwmn. If that doesn't work out, I'll keep you in mind rbf.

Here's hoping we're finally going to have an elegant AUX input solution.

Donte99TL

oh god please work.

zax123

rbf351,

It looks like mbwmn might not be able to make it. Would you be interested in having them test it on you? If so, please PM me, and I'll let you know what the arrangements are.

AdamNJ

zax,

Do you know if this unit will work with XM (keeping XM) for those with Navi?

zax123

Yup, it'll keep everything you have already AND add an AUX port (accessible by pressing CD twice). Cool huh??

zax123

OK guys, this offer is still open. Is there anyone in New Jersey who would be interested to get this AUX adapter installed on their car. They will get a free AUX adapter (installed) as compensation.

bluenoise

I hope it works and doesn't cost a couple of limbs.

Laxplaya11385

where in Jersey? And would they let me keep the adapter?

zax123

You would keep the adapter yes, and it's very close to NYC, Hoboken, Newark area I believe. But I would put them in touch with you. If you're interested, PM me with your name, phone number, email and I'll get them to talk to you directly.

Laxplaya11385

i PMed you.

VelfarreClubber

Amen

Acuraluvr

iTrader: (2)

how much would it cost???? easy to install???

caball88

doesn't pressing "cd" button twice get you to tape player?

zax123

maybe it's pressing three times? On the Canadian head unit it's twice...

Jon_M

I'd volunteer in a second if I lived in Jersey.

zax123

Not sure what it'll cost cuz it hasn't been released yet. The install isn't SIMPLE, but it isn't extremely hard. There might be a way to do it from behind the dash from the driver footwell area. I just took apart the whole center console...

jerzeygroove

I'm in Passaic, NJ which is northern new jersey. Do i get the adapter for free if it works???

rbf351

unless you have small girlie hands it is almost impossible to get your hand in there and remove that white connector. it's possible, but very tight in there and will slice you up

fig32

PM sent to Zax!

Jon_M

In the Canadian TL with no XM, the port for that white connector is empty so it should be quite easy to install a new AUX unit.

luniz97

did someone install it yet so they can hurry up and sell it

mfragoso1980

Im in Union County NJ if tester is still needed let me know.

zax123

Autotoys has informed me that they have enough names for now... if they need more, they're going to let me know. I'll keep y'all posted.

luniz97

ok, so now will they go install it...i can't wait anymore lol jk

gb23278

ya seriously. I need an adapter. Everytime I call Blitzsafe they tell me something different. It passed testing...blah blah blah.....its in final software testing...blah....will ship them out tomorrow....blah blah....call back next week.....blah....call back later........

frenchnew

I seriously think that Blitzsafe is outsourcing it(Made by another Company) hence the reason of their evasive answers.

I like you hope to get an answer ASAP! as I would like to enjoy all the quality (20Hz to 20,000Hz) that most MP3 players can provide on a direct connection as opposed to the low FM quality (50Hz to 15,000Hz) wheny ou are using some kind of transmitter.

And while the cassette adapter is better than FM, it still generates some noises.

Best regards from 30 miles north on Montreal

Frenchnew

zax123

frenchnew,

Is your cell phone on Fido? Rogers? Mine is on Fido, but since Rogers bought them, it says "RM" on the HFL, and I don't get call display anymore... I have a Sony Ericsson Z600...

You in Sauveur? St-Jerome?

Where'd you get the 3M film installed? How much? I'm getting the RonJon body kit installed in Trois-Rivieres next week and I'm wondering if I should put the film on.

frenchnew

See my private message to you.

Regards

Frenchnew

frenchnew

As an added note if you should get the paint protection film, it is the best protection you can have installed against the pitting of the front end from rocks, gravel and sand and with what they are sanding the Montreal streets with these days (Fine Crushed Gravel) this really pits the paint badly!

I had first hand experience last fall when my previous car, a 2003 Honda Odyssey on which I had the 3M film installed, was hit by a rock of about 1 inches in diameter. This happened on a 2 lane road and the oncoming Pickup truck just lifted that gravel and it hit the hood of my van while I was travelling at around 60 MPH (100 KM/H for Canadians). After I had the chance to stop to inspect the damages, there was a dent on the hood, the film was damaged a bit but the paint was in pristine condition so only a paintless dent repair was needed. So After this experience, I am a true believer of the product.

Best regards

Frenchnew

rs808

I sure hope it works! Whoever gets a chance to try it first please post the results.

Jon_M

Is this the new adapter from Autotoys?

http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/HO...d_0_p_200.html

It says it'll work for a 04 TL.

zax123

Nope, that's actually the old one they were selling. It doesn't work right. I have it installed in my TL but it's a PAIN IN THE BUTT to make it work right. The firmware just isn't compatible with our head unit. That's why they are working on a new one... should be ready soon I hope!!

mbwmn

[QUOTE=zax123]rbf351,

It looks like mbwmn might not be able to make it. QUOTE]

sorry guys, i tried...my work schedule has me in the middle of 16-20 hour days away from home....leaving for a long working weekend on L.I. this am.

if anyone is interested in helping w/ testing please pm zax123 or myself and we'll put you in touch w/ the right guys. they are opn late nite midweek, but are not avail on weekends. they expect testing to take .5-1. hr.

Jon_M

What's happening with this thing? Any news yet?

TLXLR8S

i just got off the phone with a very nice guy from blitzsafe. he told me that if you want the one that keeps the XM, they will be testing it in 2-3 weeks and should be out in about 1-2 weeks after that. they will be testing for both with navi and non-navi. they will be making two types: 1 with a 2.5mm output and one for the ipod (meaning that it connects to the bottom of the ipod so you can have it charge from the same wire).

ill give you guys an update when i hear from him in a few weeks.

jerzeygroove

I went over to Blitzsafe last week so they can test their unit on my car. So far so good. However that unit cuts off the XM audio flow. They also told me that they will be done with the unit that has the XM switcher in 3 weeks like what you said. They will be testing it on my car when they have a working prototype. I'll keep you guys posted.