VAIS AIC-100i Install Locations

dlskier · 10-10-2005, 07:24 PM

Has anyone found an install spot for the VAIS AIC-100i that isn't visible and isn't in the glove box?

Looking for a successful under seat or behind dash location.

I've had mine for a couple weeks but I am waiting to hear where I should install it. I'd prefer to keep my glove box storage capacity

jaybee · 10-10-2005, 07:43 PM

Yes, mine is in my glove box and it's quite unruly.

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Originally posted by dlskier@Oct 10 2005, 06:24 PM
Has anyone found an install spot for the VAIS AIC-100i that isn't visible and isn't in the glove box?

Looking for a successful under seat or behind dash location.

I've had mine for a couple weeks but I am waiting to hear where I should install it. I'd prefer to keep my glove box storage capacity

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DaveinOlyWA · 10-10-2005, 07:50 PM

i mounted mine under the kickpanel below the glove box. not completely out of sight, but relatively hard to notice

bookrats · 10-11-2005, 04:35 PM

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Originally posted by jaybee@Oct 10 2005, 04:43 PM
Yes, mine is in my glove box and it's quite unruly.

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Which I look at as a good thing.

One of the great things about having the "factory installed" radio is that (I hope) to a car thief, there doesn't look like there's much there to steal. And the VAIS unit, which is hidden in the glove box, gives no hint that there's "anything here to see". Move along!

But if someone did break and and opened the glove box, it's quite likely that they'd miss the iPod Nano -- because I've got such a rat's nest in there.

Hmmm... maybe if I added a few more empty candy wrappers to the top layer...

dlskier · 10-12-2005, 12:09 PM

Bookrats... you scare me :P

slortz · 10-12-2005, 12:22 PM

I mounted mine in the dash panel directly behind the steering wheel. It was a tight fit but it goes in. I routed the cable across to the lower glove box and fed it through the back...there's plenty of slack.
I haven't used my CD changer since getting the AIC-100i. Plus, my Ipod is always charged. Used to be a bother remembering to bring it in my house to dock and charge it since I didn't have a car charger. Now, I only bring it in when I want to update a playlist.

datavortex · 10-12-2005, 07:44 PM

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Originally posted by slortz@Oct 12 2005, 12:22 PM
I mounted mine in the dash panel directly behind the steering wheel. It was a tight fit but it goes in. I routed the cable across to the lower glove box and fed it through the back...there's plenty of slack.
I haven't used my CD changer since getting the AIC-100i. Plus, my Ipod is always charged. Used to be a bother remembering to bring it in my house to dock and charge it since I didn't have a car charger. Now, I only bring it in when I want to update a playlist.

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Now I just need a way so that my podcasts are updated wirelessly to my iPod whenever I put the Prius in park.

hdrygas · 10-12-2005, 10:33 PM

Pod casts or do you mean Video Pod Casts as well as movies and other video. Pigs have flown and Steve is building a Video iPod. My VAIS AIC-100i is already out of date. When are we going to have one that does pictures and video on the MFD? I want album covers!!! I want video!

DaveinOlyWA · 10-13-2005, 01:05 AM

figures he would do this to me only 2 weeks after i went out and got a another plain old pic ipod...

aka007ii · 10-13-2005, 01:14 AM

That's what you need to expect from Apple. Constant change and strategic moves forward. And most of all making your current Apple product obsolite in less than a year. I told my sister her new iMac would be out of date in 6 months and it was more like 3. I too just purchased an iPod Photo and now for the same price you get smaller form factor, more storage and video.

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10-10-2005, 07:24 PM	#1
dlskier Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manhattan Beach, California Posts: 69 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Has anyone found an install spot for the VAIS AIC-100i that isn't visible and isn't in the glove box? Looking for a successful under seat or behind dash location. I've had mine for a couple weeks but I am waiting to hear where I should install it. I'd prefer to keep my glove box storage capacity

10-10-2005, 07:50 PM	#3
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 14,711 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 203 Thanked 519 Times in 375 Posts Friends: 14	i mounted mine under the kickpanel below the glove box. not completely out of sight, but relatively hard to notice

10-12-2005, 12:09 PM	#5
dlskier Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manhattan Beach, California Posts: 69 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Bookrats... you scare me :P

10-12-2005, 12:22 PM	#6
slortz Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 316 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I mounted mine in the dash panel directly behind the steering wheel. It was a tight fit but it goes in. I routed the cable across to the lower glove box and fed it through the back...there's plenty of slack. I haven't used my CD changer since getting the AIC-100i. Plus, my Ipod is always charged. Used to be a bother remembering to bring it in my house to dock and charge it since I didn't have a car charger. Now, I only bring it in when I want to update a playlist.

10-12-2005, 10:33 PM	#8
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Pod casts or do you mean Video Pod Casts as well as movies and other video. Pigs have flown and Steve is building a Video iPod. My VAIS AIC-100i is already out of date. When are we going to have one that does pictures and video on the MFD? I want album covers!!! I want video!

10-13-2005, 01:05 AM	#9
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 14,711 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 203 Thanked 519 Times in 375 Posts Friends: 14	figures he would do this to me only 2 weeks after i went out and got a another plain old pic ipod...

10-13-2005, 01:14 AM	#10
aka007ii Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 482 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	That's what you need to expect from Apple. Constant change and strategic moves forward. And most of all making your current Apple product obsolite in less than a year. I told my sister her new iMac would be out of date in 6 months and it was more like 3. I too just purchased an iPod Photo and now for the same price you get smaller form factor, more storage and video.