Well after 3 years of ownership and a ticket for not having a handsfree kit, I finally pulled got smart and installed a Mobridge in my car and I'd have to say I love it. Can't believe I waited so long. The install is pretty simple, you just need the proper tools and a little patience. Took me about 1.5 hours to do the install.

 

Me too.

Where did you install the mic?

 

i was too lazy to run the cable up the windshield so I mounted the mic on the steering column. No complaints from other people when i talk to them so I'm fine with it.

 

I had it on the windscreen (based on recommendations here) and the mic was picking up some vibration at high speed and during rains. I just got it relocated to the steering column based on a suggestion by an automotive sound engineer. I am happy with it being on the steering column.

 

my mic is glued to the upper left corner on windshield. works fine.
i just installed similar parrot system in my wifes honda and on her car i planted mic right where speedometer is behind steering wheel and her reception is better than mine, but it is also way newer parrot system than one in the mobridge unit.

 

a couple questions
1. is the double mic significantly better than the single mic
2. does anyone know if you can read text/sms messages or emails on the PCM screen??

 

1. yes
2. imho, no. definitely no emails, as of sms - not sure, but imho also no.

mobridge says it allows music streaming over BT - i was not able to make it work.
also, if you have 1st generation mobridge unit - DO NOT try to upgrade its firmware, you may loose your unit.

 

I was able to switch to A2DP source after pairing. Streaming worked, but I prefer plugging in to keep unit charged.

 

i see. i have 1st generation unit, so, i guess it is probably due to some bugs/issues.
but, honestly, calls get in fine, music from ipod plays fine and never stucks, so, for what it was intended it works fine.
i have some unpredictable reboots of PCM with it from time to time, and was never able to figure out why - it may not happen in a week once, then may happen 2-3 times during same day, odd stuff. looks like optical cable gets disconnected and connected back. i checked all wiring - it is all fine,so, go figure. but i can live with it.

 

I think I'm going to tackle this tomorrow... I wish there were pictures somewhere...

The instructions are a joke.

So do I plug anything into the back of the head unit? Do I need to pull the head unit from the center console? Do I just do everything from under the hood up front?