The Bluetooth Answer! - Page 4

TMW597 · #46 (**permalink**) 06-28-08, 08:56 PM

Yeah, I took delivery of my 07' in October of 06' and bought the Navi on ebay in January of 07' for about $1000. It's all going to work out. I just want NavTraffic in my factory Navi, and factor BT.

As soon as the Scosche unit drops I'll more than likely pick one up.

TedG · #47 (**permalink**) 06-30-08, 07:44 PM

I am reading where it (schoshe) manipulates the XM??? Wouldn't it (or shouldn't it) manipulate the On Star inputs? From what I saw in the video it looks like a decent solution. I just got my EXT Saturday and I was very disappointed that it didn't have bluetooth from the factory.

TMW597 · #48 (**permalink**) 07-01-08, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by roccos_van

Hey TMW; no i was referring to the scosche unit. I'm going to buy one and use it until we can figure out a way to retro the '09 factory unit.

You make a great point about availability, it took over a year before the price of the factory nav unit started to come down as they became more readily available.

Supply and demand; simple as that.

Marco.

I may do the same depending on the pricing of the unit. There's also the question of whether or not it's going to "play" nicely with the iPod LockPick by Coastaletech since the XM module is the liaison to both.

TMW597 · #49 (**permalink**) 07-01-08, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TedG

I am reading where it (schoshe) manipulates the XM??? Wouldn't it (or shouldn't it) manipulate the On Star inputs? From what I saw in the video it looks like a decent solution. I just got my EXT Saturday and I was very disappointed that it didn't have bluetooth from the factory.

OnStar for all intents and purposes is a cellular telephone. It merely uses the Delphi headunit as a remote panel for lack of a better example. So it would be like a manufacture reverse engineering a cell phone for this application, which has much more (not much though ha, ha) security with ESN, and blah, blah, blah.

The reason it's done through the XM module is because it's connected to the vehicles LAN, and open for sending commands to the headunit through the LAN.

Just want to explain that OnStar doesn't really fit in the equation. Hope that makes sense.

eshamp · #50 (**permalink**) 07-03-08, 05:26 AM

Just bought my '08 Escalade on Sunday and the dealer actually offered a Bluetooth option for $595, which I talked them down to $495, however:

1. It didn't interface with the headunit at all, it was completely seperate
2. Looked similar to the Motorola one with the 4 buttons
3. Would only be able to be installed into the headliner directly above the driver's head due to its thickness

With all that being said, this car was for my wife, so I just went for it; knowing the new law here in California goes into effect on July 1st.

When they went to install it into the car, they came back and said they only had the grey color which won't even match the interior. So they said they would order it and install in a few days.

They called and told me that they are very sorry but this thing they offer doesn't even come ibn black, that I am out of luck.

I have read the posts and need some advice because I would like the following functionality:

1. Bluetooth
2. Input into Nav on the go
3. Movies up front

I have done mods on all of my cars so while I may not be mechanically inclined I am really good at following directions.

What's the best way?

TMW597 · #51 (**permalink**) 07-03-08, 05:19 PM

I can only speak for the Bluetooth portion. It's good that they didn't have that unit in black, as well as a sign. Be patient and wait for the better products on the horizon that will give you what you want like Bluetooth that works through the headunit.

roccos_van · #52 (**permalink**) 07-03-08, 06:31 PM

I dont think that the scosche unit will work in unison with the ipod unit as they both are "T" 'd into the XM the same way...

TMW597 · #53 (**permalink**) 07-10-08, 01:22 AM

I just checked the Scosche site and it now says September of 2008. So is Coastal going to beat them to the punch? Will we find an employee of Delphi on this forum that can get us the real OEM deal? Stay tuned. I'm tired of a frickin' ear piece.

scroitoru · #54 (**permalink**) 07-10-08, 11:41 AM

^ ditto

roccos_van · #55 (**permalink**) 08-27-08, 05:51 PM

Only a few days until September; i wonder how far back they will push it this time? I have very little faith that this product is ready to be launched. Put a call into my dealer he's going to try and find out if anything is happening, but i really don't have my hopes up.

yourgmsolutions · #56 (**permalink**) 08-29-08, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by roccos_van

Only a few days until September; i wonder how far back they will push it this time? I have very little faith that this product is ready to be launched. Put a call into my dealer he's going to try and find out if anything is happening, but i really don't have my hopes up.

according to the rumors, they already shipped first batch. but everyone else told me, they hope by end of september ---> maybe. or they may just hold on till CES in january ---> most likely.

roccos_van · #57 (**permalink**) 08-29-08, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by yourgmsolutions

according to the rumors, they already shipped first batch. but everyone else told me, they hope by end of september ---> maybe. or they may just hold on till CES in january ---> most likely.

That's what i would think as well. Thanks Mark. I think you need to get one and test it.

DanDan · #58 (**permalink**) 08-29-08, 07:35 PM

Here in South Florida they have been available for about two months now. I have not bought any as sales of the big trucks took a slide when gas got so expensive. I was hoping to get an Escalade to try but none of the 5 caddy dealers I do has asked for a bluetooth yet. I do have one to do next week and I will let you know what I think of it.

DanDan

yourgmsolutions · #59 (**permalink**) 08-29-08, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by roccos_van

I think you need to get one and test it.

I wish I could put my hands on one of those.
I have 5 on order. Once I get. escalade is going to be first vehicle I will be testing ( and of course I make detailed video )

roccos_van · #60 (**permalink**) 09-04-08, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DanDan

Here in South Florida they have been available for about two months now. I have not bought any as sales of the big trucks took a slide when gas got so expensive. I was hoping to get an Escalade to try but none of the 5 caddy dealers I do has asked for a bluetooth yet. I do have one to do next week and I will let you know what I think of it.

DanDan

DanDan did you get the scosche unit installed this week? Any news? I'm still waiting to here back from my distributer. The last thing they told me was 'any day now' which means they have no clue if it's comming or not.