mvigneau Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Ok. Here is the deal. I have been receiving quite a few e-mails and PMs from people lately since I have started making the antenna connections. I don't have anymore and the ones that I am waiting parts for have already been claimed. So the deal is that since there seems to be a lot of interest for these parts, I was going to order the parts from Hirose for a large buy. There are a couple of caveats. 1.) This is a huge investment of about $5000. 2.) The price is going to have to go up to $40 each which includes shipping of the completed connections via Priority Mail. 3.) I need a guaranteed 130 people before I will order the parts. 4.) People need to put down at least a $10 deposit that is ONLY refundable if I decide to not make the connections. This guarantees that I won't lose too much of my shirt and be stuck with all of the parts if people decide to bail out. 5.) The parts on a 6-8 week backorder which means it will be almost 2 months before I receive the parts and at least a month or so to actually make the parts. So if you are interested, add your name to the bottom of this list. If I receive the minimum number needed, then I will put up instructions on how to put down a deposit. 1.) No Silent CD Aux-In Solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelan Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Count me in.. I think the price sounds reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 I guess I missed the original info. Can you state exactly what this connector does? Does it allow an FM transmitter to tap into the antenna line? Thanks, -Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Yeah, maybe it'll help if you actuall say what you're trying to sell ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp928 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 like this by c_hunter..?? http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2901 iF SO, very INTERESTED!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigneau Posted March 4, 2005 Author Share Posted March 4, 2005 Sorry...I guess I assumed and we all know what happens when we assume. Anyways. I am making some more tonight and I will take pictures of them. I hope to finish the last of the sample order that I received as shown in the For Sale section. But yes, it is the same one that c_hunter used but both sides. His only plugs from the car's antenna to the FM Modulator. Mine is going to be that one and also one that goes from the FM Modulator to Radio/Receiver antenna input. No Silent CD Aux-In Solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigneau Posted March 4, 2005 Author Share Posted March 4, 2005 Here is a picture of what you will receive since it isn't clear from the first post. No Silent CD Aux-In Solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp928 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Is there any chance the aerial connection is different fron USDM cars to ROW? Or same in all 05 OBs? If same, put me down for one please. jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigneau Posted March 4, 2005 Author Share Posted March 4, 2005 "In answer to the question if it allows a FM Transmitter to connect to tap into the antenna line" - Yes but not a Wireless Transmitter, only an FM Modulator. I don't know ift he aerial connection is different on the USDM car compared to ROW cars but I would venture to say that it is the same. So right now I have the following on the list: 1.) eelan 2.) jp928 Only 128 or so to go. No Silent CD Aux-In Solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked4Life Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I have one of the antenna adapters that Mike made and here is some feedback: I received the LGT antenna adapters that mvigneau shipped me. The finished product looked professional and worked great! I used the antenna adapters to connect my Delphi XM FM Direct adapter. It disables my exterior FM antenna when the XM is in use. End result is a lot cleaner sound with no interferance. Thanks Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringFellow Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Just an FYI, I am working with mvigneau to see if we can get the required parts at a discount from another possible source. This is no guarantee, but it might make things cheaper for everyone if it does indeed work out. I will keep everyone updated as I get more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Ok, Put me on the list please, Mike. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSattler Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Please add me to the list as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vidmaster Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Please add me to the list as well. And one for my friend who also has an Outback. So 2 for me. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigneau Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 1.) eelan 2.) jp928 3.) firedawgs 4.) DSattler 5.) vidmaster (x2) 6.) vidmaster No Silent CD Aux-In Solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigneau Posted March 6, 2005 Author Share Posted March 6, 2005 bump No Silent CD Aux-In Solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerpawGT Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 FYI, I was checking online for more information on available FM adapter cables from Metra and noticed the model for '99 and up Volvo's. I tried looking at the photo's at several retailers (Circuit City, Crutchfield, Tweeters). The connectors look frustratingly similar to the Suby's Hirose connector, but the gender might be reversed. I thought I'd check at Circuit City tomorrow to see if they are compatible, but since there is such a great need for these adapter cables I thought someone may already have ruled out these Metra cables. Another path I've gone down was to visit Hirose's web site and cross reference their catalog (mvigneau many thanks for providing the part numbers) for the terminals and connectors. I noticed they had a link to request sample parts, so I was re-directed to a web-site needasample.com. I registered and then submitted a request that was forwarded to a distributor near me. I haven't been contacted yet so maybe its a dead end. Did anyone else have success requesting samples? Wouldn't it be great if a bunch of us could request samples to build up the needed parts supply. If both of my attempts above don't pan out then I'm very interested to purchase cables also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigneau Posted March 7, 2005 Author Share Posted March 7, 2005 Needasample.com is where I received my initial quantity. It took a month to receive the parts, but it was very easy. I only wish I had ordered more than qty:10. If people want to receive samples of like 20+ items and ship them out to me, I will make the cables for people at the $30 price. This may be a better idea and then I wouldn't have to order 3000 parts as required for a Minimum Order Quantity from Hirose. As to the Volvo connector, it is mentioned somewhere else that this is not the same connector. I haven't actually tried/seen it, but that is what others have said. No Silent CD Aux-In Solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerpawGT Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Good news sort of, I just got back from Circuit City. I picked up the Volvo FM adapter cables (40VL20 and 40VL10). The connector is made by Hirose but it's a GT5 series not GT13 like in the Legacy. The good news is that C.C.'s database shows that Metra is planning a cables for our Legacy. The part numbers will be 40SB10 and 40SB20. The salesguy called Metra to confirm, but they haven't gone into production just yet. I picked up the Volvo cables anyhow to check if the terminals are close enough to allow me to pull off the adapter cable connectors and plug the bare terminals to the vehicle/radio harness, but I will need to figure a way to make sure the bare terminals won't pull loose. I'm way too impatient to wait for Metra to ship the new cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogdog Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Add me to the list, want ASAP. I hate the wireless FM modulator on my Roady 2. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigneau Posted March 7, 2005 Author Share Posted March 7, 2005 1.) eelan 2.) jp928 3.) firedawgs 4.) DSattler 5.) vidmaster (x2) 6.) vidmaster 7.) doogdog No Silent CD Aux-In Solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 You can add me to the list. My FM Transmitter is fairly weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy05GT Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Please add me to the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigneau Posted March 10, 2005 Author Share Posted March 10, 2005 1.) eelan 2.) jp928 3.) firedawgs 4.) DSattler 5.) vidmaster (x2) 6.) vidmaster 7.) doogdog 8.) Nick 9.) Legacy05GT No Silent CD Aux-In Solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I seriously doubt that you'll ever be able to reach the 130 mark. How about trying to order more "samples"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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