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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Hi everybody!!

I have read all the posts about the USASpec PA11-NIS iPod gadget and I think the only thing I need to ask is:

Would it be smart to buy this set for $130+s&h or would it be wiser to buy the kit to put on the Z an aftermarket unit and such unit?

I do not need anything fancy. No DVD, no Navi, no nothing.

Just a nice sounding HU with hardwire connection to ipod that will allow me to control it with the radio and steering wheel buttons (and if it had bluetooth for the phone it would be the best).

What is the difference in price? Which one would be best bang for the buck? (Or however you americans say that )

Thanks for the help in advance guys!
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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I have the PA11-NIS and I've been very happy with it, with the stock Bose system.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 01:00 AM
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I was wondering about this too =) I still don't know what i want but i gotta find something that works with iphone 3G.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 01:51 AM
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I've had the USASpec PA11-NIS for over 2 years and its been great. No more having to waste cds to burn for just that 1 song I want to listen to lol.
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 03:36 AM
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New HU? or USASpec PA11-NIS?

I can't get rid of these two things on my mind =(
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:05 AM
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Could bluetooth be added to the HU radio besides the USASpec PA11-NIS? (or on it)
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:06 AM
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are yout alking about on a stock radio? if so then no you can get an aftermarket one that adds everything like parrot but i would just go new headunit to be honest.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Get_Zwole
are yout alking about on a stock radio? if so then no you can get an aftermarket one that adds everything like parrot but i would just go new headunit to be honest.
I thought the same, but she really likes the stock radio look.

Besides, I also think that aftermarket radios look much worse than the stock one since they do not match at all (unless you get one of those $600+++ that have the two "slots" covered with a dvd screen or similar).

That is my dilemma...
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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So, the final word is: There is no way to put ipod and bluetooth on the stock unit... correct?
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mthreat
I have the PA11-NIS and I've been very happy with it, with the stock Bose system.
how did you mount your ipod using this unit?
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Chipfire
how did you mount your ipod using this unit?
The USA-Spec device doesn't deal with physical mounting -- it just lets you hook your iPod directly up to the nissan stereo, and control the iPod with the stereo's controls (next/previous song, etc), as well as the iPod's own controls.

As for physical placement, I just stuck my iPod in the back sleeve of the passenger seat, and control it with the Bose stereo's controls. There are fancier mounts out there, if you want to mount your iPod somewhere else.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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i was reading about it - if i sirius - does the USA-Spec still work? bcuz from what i read.. its a one or another kinda of deal... and what's this about the bluetooth not working?
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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yea i think this replaces any satellite radio.
i was going to go this route and instead ordered a pioneer headunit with a USB connection and bluetooth. charges my iphone, plays the ipod, and has a fancy bluetooth.
it was about 340 installed and i can put it in my next car as well.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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the uPAC-NIS1 from pac audio lets you keep satellite radio
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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does it work with stock 07 bose?
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by gmoney90
does it work with stock 07 bose?
Yes =)
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