TacoBill

Doesn't look too bad of a swap. I think a seasoned A&P should be able to handle that.

StangMahn

Those look better everytime I see them.

Anyone know how Brad's doing, havent seen him around the Forums in a while.

habu

What's everyone's opinion on this...

Got the brandmotion direct iPod connect to go through the shaker 1K. Installed yesterday. It all works except for the functionality to cycle through the album, artist, playlist using the up & down buttons used to change CDs.

Called BrandMotion today and 07s built before 12/4/06 (mine) have an issue with the Shaker 1K that is the problem.

I have three options.
1) Refund item. They will do with no questions.
2) Buy a used or new Shaker 1K from eBay or wherever.
3) Wait weeks or months (who knows) For Saleen to figure out how to use some equipment to reflash the stereos to latest firmware.... once they do send my radio to Flint, MI and have them "fix" it.

Except for this my radion has been perfect. Zero defects and I am not unhappy. The fit of the iPod dock in the glove box is just OK, not great. The navigation isn't very smooth working through the iPod. It's cool and all but not WOW great.

Do I refund and get an iPhone or something else with knowing that I want to upgrade the radio to a nav unit or something in the future
or wait for Saleen ?? Not too optimistic of relying on a used Shaker 1K being cheap anywhere... and even then I HAVE to buy something to get this to work...

crap.

What says you ?
But the Guitar Hero III is a blast

LEO_06GT

A used a shaker 1000 will run you $100 at most. I'd say just return and save up a few $100 more then get a whole new head unit with Ipod capabilities.

Still looking in to the wheel spacer deal. From what I've read as long as get the spacers that have their own studs I'm fine. I guess the problems stem from the spacers that don't have their own studs. Because then the lug nuts aren't catching all the threads they're supposed to. So with that said I'm just waiting to get in contact with Steeda Gus to ask him a couple things.

89Trooper

Still have to try out mine!

Santa brought a remote control helicopter for me "and Ashley". It's a cheap one but is still cool. I'm still trying just to make it hover!

It's a 2-channel one... if I get good at it, I may get a better 4-channel one ($$$).

JonCo

Good day yesterday. Some good 360 games, call of duty 4 and ace combat 6. I'll have more to do with my free time . And most important a nice new harddrive for my computer which has been out of service for the last 2 months due to a lightning storm.

LEO_06GT

ATTN:BRIAN

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=75172

StangMahn

call of duty 4 is one of the best games i have ever played.

JonCo

+1

GottaHaveIt

Habu when I had my 05 GT I used a Belkin fm transmitter & worked real good, then got the 07 built in jack?

tom281

Brian, I don't want to tell you what to do.... 'cause my opinion would be to ditch the stock radio but in your own situation it may not be worth it......

What I will tell you to do is to check out Integration Solutions...... I bought an Ipod interface for my '07 Chrysler Aspen LTD; it has factory sat radio, navigation, DVD, rear DVD w/ monitor, video game inputs, etc. and everybody I talked to said that you could not interface an Ipod with the system- however Integration said they have have piece so I bought it, and it works fine. Here is a link incase you're interested:

http://search.stores.ebay.com/Integr...414202QQsofpZ0

They're on Ebay with I believe over 5000 feedback with 100% positive rating.

habu

Thanks for the feedback.
Here in L.A. they suck. There is only a couple of channels that work and then it's tentative at best. Maybe they've gotten better recently, I gave up on them.

Nothing is wrong with the Aux input, except you gotta take your complete attention away from driving to get to the iPod to advance a song or whatever. Not that you don't do that already with any stereo.

Well, I'm jonesing real bad for a nav unit and tax return time is right around the corner...I really like the factory nav unit except for two things. 1) iPod control, 2) the speed sensor error, 2a)Problems with Shaker Subs not working with the unit. Now the avic D3, reading 05fordgt's thread, seems real interesting especially if it does iPod control. I wouldn't rely on multiple CDs as much.

I am leaning towards getting the money back and patiently consider my options from there. To be honest I am less-than-thrilled with the interface and the lag-time between hitting a button and the iPod reacting. Since it doesn't work for what I'd like to use it for (finding a specific artist, playlist or album) the excitement of having this is almost gone. The implementation of the "dock" in the glove box isn't great either and is causing the door to need to be popped open or closed. so I'm just about past caring for the product itself. I want my instant gratification dang-it.

tom281

Well I can say the AVIC-D3 has full speed, advanced Ipod control including the touch-screen and video features. I love mine, it's been great!

kh765

Hey Tom, I'm gonna be over at Disney tomorrow. My buddy got free tickets, so I figured I might as well go. I'll keep an eye out for turbo Mustangs lurking around.

habu

Man it's tough. Getting the hang of it though. Let me know what you think. I'm still trying to get past easy. For giggles I tried expert.... hahahaha. not hardly.

The helis are cool, it's electric, right ? The small ones are cool. I've heard the larger gas powered ones are really difficult to master.

The more I hear about it the more I like.

USMC0341

Thanks Jed, nice write up!

I dont know if I can do it, don't have a Tacobill approved How to do it write up!

Brian, I would just get a refund. I don't know why they have to wait for saleen? Saleen does not sell any of their cars with the shaker 1000, just the 500 and they have the option for the sub I have in my trunk! I was thinking about getting the ford accessory one with the I-pod and HD radio setup..

http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com/fas/b2c/catalog.asp
Look under electronics--audio

LEO_06GT

Pulled the trigger on the ebay wheel spacers. They should be here by late next week. I'll make sure to pics when done. Cross your fingers my wheels don't fall of during my highway test.

NYNY53

Boy its quiet here lately probably you are all playing with your Christmas presidents (we call them presidents instead of presents before anyone trys and corrects me) lol


So Leo not sure I understand the concept of the wheel spacer, can you explain its use or function? I'm sure I'll like it as I like everything you do to your GT.

Thanks pal

LEO_06GT

Wheel spacers go between the wheel hub and the wheels. They make the tires come out towards the fenders more. Here's a link that show's a pic of a spacer and another link of a guy with 1" spacers. Notice how his wheels don't looked tucked in under the fenders.

Spacer
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...=wheel+spacers

1"spacers installed.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showpo...1&postcount=17

NYNY53

OK I get it, and I like the looks, you're right it looks much nicer Leo!