[Bentley Boy]

Hi Everybody
I have just bought a 2006 QP and I am over the moon with it.
The only problem I am having is in hooking up my Ipod and getting hands free bluetooth phone from my Blackberry. it has the Bose sound system.
The options I have uncovered so far are:
1. Parrott 9100 phone system through a new speaker. Phone only.
2. Tooki phone system which works handsfree but will not link with the Blackberry phone book for auto dialling
3. Loudlink system which replaces CD drive and loads from an 8gb memory card and I think has an aux input which would take the Ipod. This is still being developed for the QP by some guy in Hungary.

Has anybody out there come up with any better solutions Please.

Paul

 

[trygve11]

Parrot will integrate right into the stereo system. Any reputable installer will know where to splice it in to silence the speakers and leverage them for audio (I have this installed on my 2007).

For iPOD, pick up the $95 kit on eBay and look up my post on the installation. Perfect digital connection. Simple toggle switch to switch between CD changer and iPOD. Mounted iPOD right next to Forward/Reverse toggle switch with velcro. Using nano model. Works extremely well and looks good.

 

[Bentley Boy]

Can you narrow down the supplier with his ebay name. I have had a look but am not sure how he is describing the kit.

Paul

 

[trygve11]

I bought from 'eboltron'.

Ask him to install the small microwitch I found for him that I used on my car. It is a really small switch that works great. The switches he sent me were HUGE. I supplied him with the source for the small microswitch I found to replace his switches.

You also need an iPOD cable that charges via USB and not firewire. ebolton should know where you can order one off ebay. This is needed in order to get the newer devices to charge (still works on the older ones too). Have him wire the kit for RCA outputs, and you don't need any extension cables for the QP.

 

[Bentley Boy]

I bought from 'eboltron'.

Ask him to install the small microwitch I found for him that I used on my car. It is a really small switch that works great. The switches he sent me were HUGE. I supplied him with the source for the small microswitch I found to replace his switches.

You also need an iPOD cable that charges via USB and not firewire. ebolton should know where you can order one off ebay. This is needed in order to get the newer devices to charge (still works on the older ones too). Have him wire the kit for RCA outputs, and you don't need any extension cables for the QP.

Thanks for the help. I have made contact and got it ordered.

Paul

 

[ike]

Any chance you guys can upload some photos of your setup?

-Ike

 

[Bromaguire]

Theres a retrofit bluetooth kit made by maserati for the cars that didnt come with it. I am having that installed into my 07 this week. Mine also came with a ipod charger/hook up. Its in the arm rest and it plays on the headunit via a fm modulator. I bought the itrip and the way its setup in my car is a million times better than the itrip, no static at all and great sound quality.

 

[trygve11]

Any chance you guys can upload some photos of your setup?

-Ike

I did already. In another thread.

 

[bluett]

Can you tell me more about the Maserati Bluetooth retrofit kit? Do you have a Maserati part number?

 

[DeloreanPilot]

If anyone else is interested in the Maserati mod, with or without the switch, you can e-mail me at boltron98@yahoo.com.

In a few other threads, I've posted some more detailed info.

Sincerely, DeloreanPilot

 

[AZSTAD]

Can you tell me more about the Maserati Bluetooth retrofit kit? Do you have a Maserati part number?

Here is a retrofit Bluetooth kit I've found and am considering.

http://www.navtv.com/product/126/bluetooth-interfaces-category.html

At $800 bucks though, I wondering if it's worth it rather than just putting my SIM card in the dash?

 

[Bromaguire]

Here is a retrofit Bluetooth kit I've found and am considering.

http://www.navtv.com/product/126/bluetooth-interfaces-category.html

At $800 bucks though, I wondering if it's worth it rather than just putting my SIM card in the dash?

Does putting your sim card in the slot work? I tried it and nothing happened for me.

I will have the part number for the Maserati OEM retrofit by the end of next week. My appointment with the dealer to have it installed is on the 14th. I wouldn't spend 800 on an aftermarket kit. Im not sure how much the factory piece was but I don't think its much more than 800.

 

[bluett]

Bromaguire, that's great. Please tell us details when you get it.

 

[Bentley Boy]

The enquiries I have made about the Tooki intergrated system indicate that it will not synchronise with your phone book so each outgoing call must be separately dialled. This was a major drawback for me. I have installed a Parrot Mki9100 which works great and plays through the Bose speakers

Paul

 

[AZSTAD]

Does putting your sim card in the slot work? I tried it and nothing happened for me.

I will have the part number for the Maserati OEM retrofit by the end of next week. My appointment with the dealer to have it installed is on the 14th. I wouldn't spend 800 on an aftermarket kit. Im not sure how much the factory piece was but I don't think its much more than 800.

Sorry for the long delay in replay - but yes, putting my AT&T SIM card in the slot of my 2006 QP worked perfect. Obviously, no phone book transfers or anything, but you can store them in the QP - it just won't 'sync'.

Let me know if you get the OEM retrofit part # and price - I may be interested.

I also have the Parrot sitting in a box. I just can't bring myself to adding another screen and a control gadget to that beautiful interior!

 

[csenger99]

can you please add the link to your post showing the install pics and instructions. Also with the parrot kit does it have to show or can it integrate into your steering wheel controls. do you have to install a separate mic? Thanks

 

[2005QP]

Hey AZSTD, I thought the built in phone SIM slot did not work in the US? I'm pretty sure I tried it but now I feel confused and I've read a lot of posts that say it does not work. I might have to find an AT&T sim and try it out.

 

[AZSTAD]

Hey AZSTD, I thought the built in phone SIM slot did not work in the US?

Hmmm...I've not read that, but I'm sure you found it somewhere. It worked for me...here's my setup.

2006 QP, has built in phone option in arm rest, ATT is the carrier, iPhone.

All I did was remove my SIM card and put it in the QP and it worked just fine. No phone book transfer or anything - or course. But I could make and receive calls.

Having said that I never take the time to remove the SIM card and put it in the car. I have often thought of getting another 'line' for just the sim card to put in the car, then forwarding my number when I get in the QP.

 

[GlennQPpr]

The enquiries I have made about the Tooki intergrated system indicate that it will not synchronise with your phone book so each outgoing call must be separately dialled. This was a major drawback for me. I have installed a Parrot Mki9100 which works great and plays through the Bose speakers

Paul

Hi,I'm new to the forum just got on my 05 QP and am in need of the same,read your post about the Parrot Mki9100 but when I went there Maserati doesn't show up in the harness list or compatibility,looking for reassurance before jumping in...thanks

 

[GlennQPpr]

Hey AZSTD, I thought the built in phone SIM slot did not work in the US? I'm pretty sure I tried it but now I feel confused and I've read a lot of posts that say it does not work. I might have to find an AT&T sim and try it out.

I have a QP 05 F1 haven't seen any sim card dock in the center,was this something you had to order it with from Maserati? Also, does any one know where I can find a homelink for my car,it seems the previous owner didn't have a need for beeper entry to his home...