Custom iPhone dock - ashtray replacement

[gdizzle]

Nice work

[JoshS]

So who was the lucky winner at $61?

[Jesus Freak]

I was lucky enough to get this one. I'm excited to see it.
Thanks to the seller.

[BimmerBreaker]

$61 for that... rofl


OP, any chance you can work on illuminated door sills?

[Durden]

Wow, disappointed at that price point.

The OP of course has the right to charge whatever he wants; this is the US after all. That being said I don't think he'll sell nearly as many as he could've if he priced it about $30 lower. At $30-$35 shipped this becomes an easy decision but if it's going to be over $50 it gets bumped way down on the list of things I want.....

Someone should talk to a High School shop class that has the ability to program patterns into their lathes; you might be able to get these done for a little over cost of materials.

[joshs540i]

First, Jesus Freak, thank you so much for your support. I'll ship it out Monday and will anxiously await your feedback.

Thanks everyone for the positive responses and criticisms. It was not my original intention to sell anything, so the final price point is still a decision I need to make. In the end, if you don't like the price point, you don't have to buy it.

But you also have to understand there are costs with manufacturing items such as this, outside of cost of raw materials, electricity, etc. Man power hours, in design nd quality control also must be taken into account. I have been working very hard in refining the process, as I would not think of selling something that is not the highest of quality.

I have made a request to the forum admin to see if I can vend through the forum. In the meantime, I am further developing this opportunity. I plan on offering the product at different price levels to meet the buyers' budget, needs and skill set.

I am not out here to rake in money. I am working to produce a product for my fellow enthusiasts, while making it cost effective for me to do so.

Thanks again. I'll keep you posted with my developments. Feel free to PM.

[Jesus Freak]

The dock came in today. It looks sweet! My only question is what are the pins that came with it for? Do you have install pics? It's in the car now, just not hooked up because my carputer setup isn't finished.

[joshs540i]

Glad to hear you got it ok.
The standoffs are to prevent the dock from being pushed too far into the ashtray compartment. I just put a drop of hot glue on each and put them in the corners, its such a tight fit that they probably arnt necessary but I put them in just in case. Unfortunately I didnt take any install pics.

Josh

The dock came in today. It looks sweet! My only question is what are the pins that came with it for? Do you have install pics? It's in the car now, just not hooked up because my carputer setup isn't finished.

[Jesus Freak]

Glad to hear you got it ok.
The standoffs are to prevent the dock from being pushed too far into the ashtray compartment. I just put a drop of hot glue on each and put them in the corners, its such a tight fit that they probably arnt necessary but I put them in just in case. Unfortunately I didnt take any install pics.

Josh

Ok, easy enough. I'll post pics when it's all installed.
Thanks again, looks great.

[bimmeracer3]

I want. PM the final details. thanks

[Khiladi1020]

I want. PM the final details. thanks

+1 please.

[cal45fan]

That would scare the crap out of me having my iPod/iPhone in a precarious position.

[joshs540i]

ok guys, here is what im thinking as far as price. any feedback is welcomed.

Models (all models are painted in your choice of: black, white, red; custom color extra)
$30 - basic dock, no connector
$45 - dock with USB output
$50 - dock with IPod pass-through connector – enables you to plug in any iPod accessory
$65 - dock with 1000ma charger or USB and audio output
$70 - dock with 1000ma charger or USB and audio/video output

Add-Ons
$5 - BMW text
$5 - Apple Logo
$5 - Metallic or Custom color
$15 - custom text
$25 - custom graphic

Heres a little teaser of what I've been working on:


Jesus Freak- I have issued you a $21 refund on paypal to make up for the difference in the auction price and what I decided to charge for the configuration you bought.

That would scare the crap out of me having my iPod/iPhone in a precarious position.

I've been known to drive pretty spirited from time to time and the phone hasnt gone anywhere.


Thanks for all the intrest and support!
Josh

[dcotti]

They look good. Are these "Buy It Now" prices?

[Durden]

Wow, disappointed at that price point.

Not anymore. Those look great and I think you're charging a very fair price especially considering the "options" as an upcharge. As a fellow entrepreneur, well done and best of luck. I'll be getting one in a few weeks!

[joshs540i]

They look good. Are these "Buy It Now" prices?

Yes, shipping in the US would be $5 First Class Mail

[BMW05]

Very impressed! Seems like the perfect solution for my ipod. . I hate stoaring it in the glove box and when its out its flying around my cabin as I zip through the town! Cant wait to pick one up. . . Group buy anyone?

[carlova789]

yo man can you make one for my ipod touch pm me!

[dcotti]

What about this....?

[knux11]

so can you make one that works with ipod classic and iphone?

[andyffer]

I think we need something to go more along the lines of BMW..

[mrgoodcat66]

Does it get in the way of shifting?

[jbro1988]

How does this work with integration into the stock stereo equipment? I would assume that this is just the dock and an integration kit such as DICE or similar would still be required for proper install?

Product looks sweet btw, just dont know if I can squeeze the integration unit right now on my budget!!
Great Job OP!

[BimmerBreaker]

Cough
Door sills
Cough
???
Cough

[joshs540i]

Very impressed! Seems like the perfect solution for my ipod. . I hate stoaring it in the glove box and when its out its flying around my cabin as I zip through the town! Cant wait to pick one up. . . Group buy anyone?

Thanks

What about this....?

I am working on the ///M, would you want the logo to be clear or colored?

so can you make one that works with ipod classic and iphone?

I have confirmed fitment with iphone 2g/3g/3gs/4g and ipod classic 60GB

Does it get in the way of shifting?

I have a 6 spd and there is a good amount of space in between and it is lower, I would imagine it would be the same for auto.

How does this work with integration into the stock stereo equipment? I would assume that this is just the dock and an integration kit such as DICE or similar would still be required for proper install?

Product looks sweet btw, just dont know if I can squeeze the integration unit right now on my budget!!
Great Job OP!

I went the cheap way and wired it into the aux input, so I have to use the phone itself to control. I just used some pins in the phone wiring harness to get the audio back to the trunk where it goes to the radio. I am thinking about making a plug-and-play kit for this if there is intrest.
otherwise you could use your choice of ipod integration system.

Cough
Door sills
Cough
???
Cough

I'll look into it.