I pods with Car stereos

[Ben]

Ok, so whats the deal here? I just inheritted a 30GB ipod and is there any specific HU's that can be adapted to the ipod? any way of playing your i pod in the car basically?

 

[Dusk]

Just get a cable that goes from your aux in (where ur cd changer goes) into a ipod connection

 

[ricardo_swarez]

theres an adapter for alpine head units, that lets you control the ipod from the head unit

http://www.alpine-europe.com/content/english/a595.det.KCA-420i_INTERFACE-ADAPTOR-FOR-iPod.htm

 

[Dusk]

http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/sea...=1&from=R8&satitle=alpine+aux+lead&category0=

 

[ricardo_swarez]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/alpine-kca-42...oryZ1498QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

 

[lee@]

http://www.mp3players.co.uk/site/uk/podgear_carddock_withFM.html

something like this?

 

[lee@]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Podgear-Cardo...807549828QQcategoryZ58350QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Only thing is, its illegal in this country! lol

shhhh :wasntme:

 

[ricardo_swarez]

being none CE compliant can mean numerous things... like badly built, maynot work correctly or at all, may not be safe and could break your ipod, because the CE compliancy is for EVEYTHING that is sold in the EU, all have to coply to this basic standard, if it doesnt, you have to ask yourself why? its also broadcasts, so everyone tuning into the frequency you broadcast at, can here it, and its ilegal to broadcast in the uk without a licence

 

[lee@]

Yes and throughout most of europe, which is why it will never get ce certification.

If however you are lucky enough to live in the US, having fm transmitters is legal.

It's just one option, I know someone who ordered one of these this week but hasn't got it yet. I'll get his opinion if you want.

 

[Dusk]

I know someone that HAS gone one, and its fine nothing wrong with it..
Not sure if its from that place however..

 

[lee@]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Griffin-Roadt...808191342QQcategoryZ58350QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

How about this one, apple.com actually sell this on their website.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APP...NAoy/1.0.0.15.1.0.6.9.9.29.3.1.3.1?linkName=2

 

[chris_k11]

i had an i-trip...there all good until your driving along and the signal cuts out or gets interupted...
the best thing i found is to get a headunti with the AUX IN on the front of the head unit or with an i--pod connection...then when your driving you dont have to arse around trying to tune it in every 10 miles...


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JVC-KD-G61151...806385563QQcategoryZ39759QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

chris

 

[Retepetsir]

Alpine and Pioneer both have purpose made control boxes which allow you to control the IPod functions via the headunit.

Otherwise either get an Aux-in lead for your headunit if it is capable of taking one.

Or an FM modulator like already posted, which means you tune the IPod in via the headunits radio.

 

[ricardo_swarez]

my mate has an FM ipod transmitter and he says its well good, his is alot smaller than that tho, and he can use it in his house as well

 

[lee@]

Is it like a little round tube that sits on top? I saw one of them too.

 

[masterbiker]

there is also 2 different ones for blaupunkt, their own ipod interface (7 607 540 500) and one made by a different company. Both types allow the HU to control a G3 or G4 or mini or photo. http://www.bluespot.co.uk/stock/ipod_cable.asp

edit:

I can't find the info about the other one, but it is more expensive than the blaupunkt version.

 

[user49484948488484]

itrip isn't very good, theres a better one caaled tunedok that plugs into cigerette lighter so it charges as well. Works alot better and isnt affected by radio arials or large buildings u happen 2 b passing

 

[ricardo_swarez]

lee@ yer its that small tube that fits on top

 

[Bennai]

get ya self, an itrip, there the dogs bollox