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Title: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Sampain on April 22, 2010, 11:19:15
Picking our 1.4 Classic up on Monday and saying a tearful goodbye to our Picasso.

We have a FM transmitter for the iPod in the current car and the iPod charges from the in car socket.
I assume this will still work in the i30 and we don't need to buy the "iPod cable" (not that I know what that is!)?
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: rushandy on April 22, 2010, 12:28:14
Where are you from Sampain? I recently bought a UK i30 Edition and the iPod cable is thrown in for free. Ask your dealer about this. The impression I got was that this is free with all UK models.

Failing that, I can't see a reason why the FM transmitter wont work, but the iPod cable is much less faff.
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Lorian on April 22, 2010, 12:47:16
Yes, included in the UK. But a memory stick is a good option too.
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: eye30 on April 22, 2010, 16:53:04
Fortunate in UK as the cable is FOC.

 Other counties can pay circa £100
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Sampain on April 25, 2010, 18:39:23
Sorry, been away.

Yes I am in the UK, so will make sure it's included.

Have also ordered a set of roofbars (steel) as we travel to France very often (that's where I am just back from).
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Edition on April 25, 2010, 19:47:51
I spoke to my dealer about this as I recently ordered an i30. He told me its standard throughout the UK to throw them in for free.
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Shambles on April 25, 2010, 20:02:27
Picking our 1.4 Classic up on Monday and saying a tearful goodbye to our Picasso.

Good luck for tomorrow :D


... its standard throughout the UK to throw them in for free.

The cable is part of the UK specification, or at least used to be; if it still is then the dealerships aren't actually throwing anything in "for free" :eek:
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Lorian on April 25, 2010, 20:22:28
Page 14 of the current brochure says the cable is still included :razz:
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Sampain on April 25, 2010, 21:03:54
Does anyone have an idea of the cost of fitting the front arm rest in the UK?
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Edition on April 25, 2010, 21:40:16
The cable is part of the UK specification, or at least used to be; if it still is then the dealerships aren't actually throwing anything in "for free" :eek:

Thats what I was trying to get at, just saying you get it for no extra cost.  8)

Re the armrest, it costs £139.95. See here: http://www.hyundai.co.uk/accessories/all/?modelName=i30&ref=432 (http://www.hyundai.co.uk/accessories/all/?modelName=i30&ref=432)

Its something im looking into getting. Its a good height from resting you arm when driving?
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Lorian on April 25, 2010, 21:46:18
It looks different to the ones fitted up until this point as standard on some models, so it may be a little different to what we have. Mine is plenty comfortable for resting the left elbow on. Might be a bit high for our mor petite members.
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: asathorny on April 25, 2010, 22:20:46
Picking our 1.4 Classic up on Monday and saying a tearful goodbye to our Picasso.

We have a FM transmitter for the iPod in the current car and the iPod charges from the in car socket.
I assume this will still work in the i30 and we don't need to buy the "iPod cable" (not that I know what that is!)?

I got mine three weeks ago now, from the same dealership as rushandy and the iPod cable was in the pack of things which came on the glove box... Although I took lorians advice and went with the USB stick.  I imagine the iPod will be controlled from the steering wheel, although not having bothered with it I am spouting uninformed opinion :-(.

Good luck with the car, I am sure your going to be very happy with it.
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Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: rushandy on April 26, 2010, 10:24:27
The cable is part of the UK specification, or at least used to be; if it still is then the dealerships aren't actually throwing anything in "for free" :eek:

Thats what I was trying to get at, just saying you get it for no extra cost.  8)

Re the armrest, it costs £139.95. See here: http://www.hyundai.co.uk/accessories/all/?modelName=i30&ref=432 (http://www.hyundai.co.uk/accessories/all/?modelName=i30&ref=432)

Its something im looking into getting. Its a good height from resting you arm when driving?

I was thinking about getting this option, as I like an arm rest, but I may not bother now after living with the car for a couple of weeks, I'm finding that I'm not missing it too much at present.

I enquired about this at my local dealership. The cost on the Hy website is for the part only. Fitted, they were quoting me £195.00.
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Dazzler on April 26, 2010, 10:34:38

I enquired about this at my local dealership. The cost on the Hy website is for the part only. Fitted, they were quoting me £195.00.


Sounds like more of "an arm and a leg rest" at that price... :eek: :lol:
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Edition on April 26, 2010, 11:23:40
Has anyone looked at / got the AmrSter armrest for the i30? http://www.armrests-uk.com/armster_armrest_hyundai_i30.htm (http://www.armrests-uk.com/armster_armrest_hyundai_i30.htm)

Its under £100 and you can fit it yourself they state.
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: 2i30s on April 26, 2010, 12:48:18
accim has fitted his own armrest.  :razz:
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Sampain on April 26, 2010, 19:06:56
Picked it up and looking very dapper in the red on my drive.
Got the iPod lead.

I have not driven it as I am recovering from a shoulder operation, but after getting used to the low seating position following driving a Citroen Picasso, my wife approves.

Look forward to driving it in a few weeks time.

Thanks for the informstion on the self-fit armrest.
Will give it a few weeks driving before deciding whether to invest.
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: eye30 on April 26, 2010, 19:10:31
I have not driven it as I am recovering from a shoulder operation,

Who will be driving while you are laid up?

as this will give you the incentive to recover quickly.

Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Shambles on April 26, 2010, 19:19:24

I have not driven it as I am recovering from a shoulder operation


Too much time cycling in France carting onions on yer shoulders eh, Keith? :D Je ne sais quois :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Edition on April 26, 2010, 20:18:23
Thanks for the informstion on the self-fit armrest.

No problem, I’m in the middle of deciding if I should get this or the Hyundai one. Will let you know what I decide.

Hope your shoulder recovers quickly. Must be hard getting a new car but not being able to drive it  :neutral:
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Sampain on April 26, 2010, 20:30:45
My wife is driving anf I'm happy for her to at the moment as I'm very sore.

I had a decompression operation to reduce impingement (they shaved a bone in the shoulder).

It's a problem that started about 10 years ago, but was treated with cortisone and physio until it deteriorated to the point I needed an op.

Been to France 3 times recently (renovating a property) and my wife has done all the driving in the old car, but I would like a go of the new one soon.
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Sampain on April 27, 2010, 09:36:53
ooooh!
Used the iPod cable today!
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Edition on April 27, 2010, 09:52:02
How was it? I'm looking forward to trying that when my car arrives..
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Mutley on April 27, 2010, 12:57:45
Yes, I'm looking forward to trying the ipod cable when I get my car......oh and when I get an ipod lol.......guess I'll just borrow my housemates to try it til then...
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: 2i30s on April 27, 2010, 13:07:34
sampain,get well soon and drive your new toy and enjoy.  :mrgreen: :cool:
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Sampain on April 27, 2010, 20:04:05
The iPod cable worked well once we had the plug pushed snugly in.

We need to work out how to set it to shuffle via the car as it is playing the tracks alphabetically at the moment.

Thanks for the good wishes.

Our neighbours are very pleased with the car as they think it makes our houses look "posher".
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Dazzler on April 27, 2010, 21:44:56

Our neighbours are very pleased with the car as they think it makes our houses look "posher".
 

 :lol: Hyundai is not quite at that level in Australia yet (I wish!)
Title: Re: Picking Mine Up On Monday
Post by: Edition on April 27, 2010, 21:47:08
Its only recently become like that in the UK. The brand has done really well in the last few years  :D
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