iPhone connection

[andyk11]

Is it possible to get a longer iPhone cable from VW?

The reason I ask is that I've got a Brodit mount which attaches to the central air vent just to the left of the steering wheel.  It puts the phone in a great position but unfortunately the supplied cable isn't long enough.  In the meantime I've been using BT for audio streaming - the sound quality seems pretty good but unfortunately the limited control isn't 

[monsta]

Not sure about VW but you can get extension cables on eBay;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30-Pin-Dock-Extender-Extension-Data-Cable-Sync-Lead-for-Apple-iPod-iPhone-iPad-/300722424164

[dippy_x]

Is it possible to get a longer iPhone cable from VW?

The reason I ask is that I've got a Brodit mount which attaches to the central air vent just to the left of the steering wheel.  It puts the phone in a great position but unfortunately the supplied cable isn't long enough.  In the meantime I've been using BT for audio streaming - the sound quality seems pretty good but unfortunately the limited control isn't 

I have a brodit in the same mount position in my current car.  How is the mount in the golf? Does the cable end up covering the media screen?  I have an active charger for my iphone which I plug into the 12v socket.  I'll probably be looking to do the same going forward though if I could utilise the red cable in someway that would be neater....

[andyk11]

I have a brodit in the same mount position in my current car.  How is the mount in the golf? Does the cable end up covering the media screen?  I have an active charger for my iphone which I plug into the 12v socket.  I'll probably be looking to do the same going forward though if I could utilise the red cable in someway that would be neater....

I've been really chuffed with the mount.  I went for the passive holder as I wasn't sure if it'd be compatible with the VW cable and you can rotate it horizontally which is useful for the TomTom app.

At the moment I'm using a USB cable trailing from the 12v socket.  This hangs down the right hand side of the touch screen so it doesn't get in the way.

Tonight I had another listen when connected to the MDI socket and, whilst BT audio is good, I'm sure the quality when connected via the VW cable is even better.

I'm going to get the extension cable kindly linked to by Monsta above.. seems like that will work well 

[AlanH]

So for the non technophobe who's got an iphone 5 the dealer said I'd need a lightning adapater @ around £25 from Apple.  Question do I need an Apple connector or what difference will I experience fitting a lesser make from Amazon?

If you've updated to iOS7, third party adapters/cables almost certainly won't work with an iPhone 5. Apple want you to use their own lightning adapters for obvious reasons - it contains a sophisticated processor. A Chinese knock-off is likely to cause more harm than good.

[Buddy]

I have the same brodit clip for my iPhone 5. I ordered this extender, plus needs the apple lightning adaptor and works just fine.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004E7OOCK/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And no, it doesn't cover the screen, it runs fairly neatly along the right hand side, vertically down the nook between the glossy media dash and the softer plastic that surrounds it. Only OCD annoyance is the cubby has to stay open

[dippy_x]

I have a brodit in the same mount position in my current car.  How is the mount in the golf? Does the cable end up covering the media screen?  I have an active charger for my iphone which I plug into the 12v socket.  I'll probably be looking to do the same going forward though if I could utilise the red cable in someway that would be neater....

I've been really chuffed with the mount.  I went for the passive holder as I wasn't sure if it'd be compatible with the VW cable and you can rotate it horizontally which is useful for the TomTom app.

At the moment I'm using a USB cable trailing from the 12v socket.  This hangs down the right hand side of the touch screen so it doesn't get in the way.

Tonight I had another listen when connected to the MDI socket and, whilst BT audio is good, I'm sure the quality when connected via the VW cable is even better.

I'm going to get the extension cable kindly linked to by Monsta above.. seems like that will work well 

Thanks For the pic Andy.  I will order mine now in confidence 

[mortimerchris]

I have a brodit in the same mount position in my current car.  How is the mount in the golf? Does the cable end up covering the media screen?  I have an active charger for my iphone which I plug into the 12v socket.  I'll probably be looking to do the same going forward though if I could utilise the red cable in someway that would be neater....

I've been really chuffed with the mount.  I went for the passive holder as I wasn't sure if it'd be compatible with the VW cable and you can rotate it horizontally which is useful for the TomTom app.

At the moment I'm using a USB cable trailing from the 12v socket.  This hangs down the right hand side of the touch screen so it doesn't get in the way.

Tonight I had another listen when connected to the MDI socket and, whilst BT audio is good, I'm sure the quality when connected via the VW cable is even better.

I'm going to get the extension cable kindly linked to by Monsta above.. seems like that will work well 

Can you send a link to the link to buy the cradle please?

[monsta]

I'm going to get the extension cable kindly linked to by Monsta above.. seems like that will work well 

Good podcast choice 

[dippy_x]

You can get the brodit clip and mounts from

http://www.dsldevelopments.com/

Or googley search for other sellers