07-10-2012, 01:19 PM | #1 |
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Canadian BRZs with USB+3.5mm in glove box
For all the Canadian BRZ owners, is anyone else really annoyed that we didn't get a USB and 3.5mm jack where the rest of the cars have them under the HVAC controls?
Does anyone have any plans to relocate/add an additional set there? I'm seriously considering it but have no desire to open my entire dash just for that... I think the FR-S' have them there? Why did they do that just for the CANADIAN BRZs??? and why is our bluetooth mic such an afterthought!! /rant |
07-10-2012, 02:34 PM | #2 |
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@rawbz - I completely agree with you. The bluetooth mic could easily have been hidden better or even integrated into the rear-view mirror somehow.
I couldn't believe the sales guy when he said, "Oh be careful when you get out or clean your windshield in case you bump the bluetooth mic or damage it." I was like, WTF! Why didn't you guys put it in a better location then? I'm not as annoyed with the USB and 3.5mm jack being in the glovebox as it has made me a much safer driver and not worry about incoming texts and updates from my iPhone. Plus, if it's important enough, they'll call. |
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i have the frs and kinda wish they put mine in the glove box, as u could just have an usbdrive/mp3thingy hidden away instead of a Drive/wire coming out of my Center hub area.
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I'm actually going to look into having both wired in. I would like to have an ipod in the glovebox and just leave it in there while still retaining the front USB port for charging my phone. |
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My concern is having functional ports for both. I don't think our HU will support it. Maybe turn the one in my glove compartment to just powered... I would've much rather had just a cigarette lighter jack in the glove compartment... |
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my friend and I just hard laughed after spotting the ugly mic above my head hahaha. As for the USB thing, why not use the MicroSD?
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I find myself enjoying the engine noise a lot too, more than I thought I would. |
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I'm not really sure what all the fuss is about. I have a FRS with the standard deck and I just connected my phone via Bluetooth. The iPod on the iPhone just plays automatically when i sit in the car. No wires. Calls come in through the car via Bluetooth as well. Everything seems to work well and there are no hassles. Sometimes I even have my phone in the trunk and it's all good.
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I fail to see how this is an issue, you WANT wires running all over your interior?? Plug in device, close glovebox, ignore. iphone on bluetooth, ipod on cable. |
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Depends on how picky you are really, bluetooth audio is still using the awful SBC codec. In a year everything should be AptX codec and then bluetooth will finally be ready for the world.
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Maybe some day down the road I will be brave enough to move the ports to the empty slot but it doesn't seem to be a big issue to most. |
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