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-= 6NR ConnectedDrive Retrofit by Patrys =-
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04-11-2011, 10:44 AM | #24 | |
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That doesn't answer the question. My understanding of why PlugIn and video playback requires the cradle is because those functions aren't data signals; they're delivered over the iPhone dock connector's video out pins similar to TV-out, and the dock-to-USB cables don't tap those pins. So unless you've got some sort of Y-cable that takes a dock connector and separates out to USB and a connector that attaches directly to the smartphone integration baseplate without requiring the cradle (which wouldn't be OEM), I can't see how this would be possible.
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04-11-2011, 02:34 PM | #31 | |
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04-11-2011, 02:43 PM | #32 | |
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I can see you are very interested in technical details of our solution, but we are not giving any further info on this except the fact that all parts are OEM and it works great. The solution is only available in the 6NR group buy and it will be installed by our installers: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=1#post9342682 |
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04-11-2011, 03:01 PM | #33 | |
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The Internet is really making some people think that everything must be free and that whatever is being asked must be answered and now... |
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04-11-2011, 03:03 PM | #34 | |
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04-11-2011, 03:07 PM | #35 | |
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I think the same applies here, specifically that plenty of people would still be interested in paying for this mod even with the technical details exposed because several people fall into at least one of the camps I just described. I for one am turned OFF of this mod because of the lack of information; I don't like the idea of someone putting unknown parts in an unknown implementation into my car. Patrys' "actual business" as you put it could be simply selling the installation service and know-how for those who don't want to find out how to do it and install it themselves, and I think that would be very lucrative. Businesses that rely on keeping tight lips tend not to have their business last very long because of the Internet and the fact that there are a lot of smart people out there who will figure out whatever you did or simply pay you to do it and then reverse engineer your solution. That happened with Video-in-Motion. People charged hundreds or more for that and now it's out in the open. Last edited by jphughan; 04-11-2011 at 03:32 PM.. |
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04-11-2011, 03:43 PM | #36 | |
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http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386825 It's great that these retrofits are made available to the public. But if this is simply a product announcement with no information being shared, with the sole intention of selling retrofit kits - this should be in the Sponsor's section as per the forums' TOS.
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04-11-2011, 03:53 PM | #37 | |
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So what about you figuring it out on your own and then posting how you did it? That's what a lot of forum contributors did in the coding section. |
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04-11-2011, 03:56 PM | #38 | |
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04-11-2011, 03:57 PM | #39 | |
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I don't have the knowledge to figure this out myself or I would have done it already -- I can contribute on plenty of other topics and have (such as free coding), but on this one I was hoping that I could be the consumer and the vendor might be a bit more open. Last edited by jphughan; 04-11-2011 at 04:13 PM.. |
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It would be nice to know what is being done so we could decide. I've seen a lot of mods that I'd consider but many are skipped because of cutting or splicing cables, which is a BIG No No in my book. Don't know what is being done here so that makes it a no go for me. |
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04-11-2011, 04:43 PM | #41 | |
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My point is simple, being a vendor here is very expensive -that's the only reason I'm not one- and selling products and services is the only way of paying the forum vendor fees and making a buck or two. Perhaps that's not welcome for some forum members accustomed to free advice, DIY and plenty of photos and descriptions, but that's the way it is for a vendor. |
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04-11-2011, 04:49 PM | #42 | |
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All I ask you and others having similar opinion to respect our right not to post any technical details just yet. If I say all parts are OEM this should be enough for most people to make a decision if they want to get it or not. Also this is not a commercial thread, but its purpose is purely informative like many others in this section. Quote:
You posted so much false info on my services before and now trying to teach me what I should do and what I shouldn't do by putting yourself as an example. So what's that? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500107 A very technical post indeed... You can find many similar examples from other vendors too. You are asking me to post info that part of my business is based on. Why don't you post where you buy the LCI tail lights and let people place a group order from your source rather than from you or give any other info away that is fundamental for your business. It's so easy to judge people around... The purpose of this thread is to let people know that something everybody thought would not be possible is in fact possible. Give me a break please. Thanks! |
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For the sake of keeping forum drama to a minimum - we will end this here.
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