I can't speak to the C6 specifically, but I believe it is the same as the C5 in this regard. I just installed one in my '02 coupe with factory 12-disc a couple weeks ago.

If you have the factory CD changer you get a short cable that goes in the back, and a 12' cable that runs to the iPod. You disconnect the factory cable from the factory CD changer. You plug the short adapter cable into the factory cable, and the other end into the interface box. I didn't want to lift carpet or anything so I just set the interface box in the well underneath the CD changer. Then I ran the 12' cable under the Lloyd cargo mat up to the front of the car. The cable is white, which is tacky as hell, but I wanted to see how this all would work out. One of these days I'll run it under the factory carpets.

I ran the cable between the console and passenger seat, just tucked it in. I found that if I removed the cigarette lighter and ashtray, the 60GB iPod would fit in that area, laying on its side with the screen facing the rear.. You can almost close the door over it, which holds it nicely in place. For normal on/off and next/previous I use the factory head controls. For deeper control of the iPod you just lift the door and there it is in your hand.

I have found that if you use the random control on the head unit it makes the iPod go a little crazy and it doesn't play across the whole song collection. Better to set the iPod to Random. Also, the head unit disc/track numbers are often meaningless. If you turn the iPod on with the head unit, but then turn it off with the iPod controls, the two get "out of synch" and you have to shut both off to get them to behave. Other than that, works like a charm, and sounds great. It doesn't sound *quite* as good as CDs imo, but very, very close. Recommended.

I'm hoping that after I get my Elite Engineering stiffener plate installed the temp in the console will go down enough to make that a practical iPod location. It fits in there like a champ, but I tried it once and it got hot as heck. We'll see.

 

Make sure you get that EE tunnel plate mounted soon; there's a forum member that mentioned that he USE to store his iPod in the center console area until it crapped out on him (bad HD). Hard to say if the tunnel heat was to blame

 

The better mouse trap is out - it's called the Harman Kardon Drive+Play. It has a separate control, and separate display. I put the IPOD in the glove box, the controller in the cup holder, and the display in the ashtray. It fits perfectly, and I keep the cup holder and ashtray cover closed, so you can't even tell they're there.

 

As far as I am concerned, the best option is to replace the factory Deck with an aftermarket deck, a VrumVrum plate and an IPOD controller. Works terrifically!

Shan

 

I was told that the Harman Kardon unit didn't work in Vettes?

Gannet - I sent you an email hoping you could tell me which harness you used to connect from the changer cable to the IPOD2CAR - the one I was sent doesn't match up to the connector that connects to my changer, unless there is another connection to be made somewhere that I don't know about.

 

I've had my iPod2Car unit installed for a couple of weeks now, and I love it. My car did not have the appropriate wiring for the CD changer, so I kept it all up front. I didn't want to have the iPod itself just sitting in the ashtray or cupholder, so I cut up the cupholder and made a place for it to sit securely. The door to the cupholder closes normally and it all looks normal when closed. I'll try to get some pictures soon... As far as sound quality goes, it sounds amazing. I haven't had any of the reported electronic noise. As stated earlier, the "next song" function on the factory stereo doesn't always work, but since the ipod is firmly mounted in the cupholder, I can control the songs via the ipod with no more hassel than with the stereo itself--no picking up of the ipod unit itself. Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with the product.

 

Is it necessary to get the EE plate, or does anyone think that putting in one of these insulation kits enough to lower the temp to make the console area safe to store the IPOD? I've considered getting both, but I like the insulation option since it could lower the db in the car as well. Not sure if I want to do that either though, since I love the sound of the Borlas!

 

Well just getting around to posting this update. Been really busy at work travelling back and forth coast to coast.

Anyway about this backround noise issue: I decided to return the ipod2car I bought at best buy ($213 is what i originally paid for)and installed another identical unit I picked up a lot cheaper on ebay($130 with shipping costs included). I figured I would save some money and see if a replacement unit would clear up this issue at the same time.

I would have to say that the light hum/buzz is reduced by about 60% of what it was before (and it wasn't bad before to begin with), but the ticking from what might or might not be the GM radio's clock is still there.

Still, it is only percievable when the volume **** is cranked near the top end of the scale AND NO MUSIC is playing. It is NOT percievable when your tunes are a rocking.

I have not called the makers of the product yet to inquire 'bout this slight backround noise. I do plan on keeping this thing even if this is normal to this devise. I am still pleased. The music sounds outstanding.
Again. since it not discernable while the music rocks at normal, high or even extreme volume levels, it is almost a non issue to me...almost.

On another note:

Someone posted something to the efect that his tunes did not sound CD quality. That it was close but not quite. I would have to say that maybe his mp3's were not recorded at a higher bit rate. Remember that garbage recordings equal garbage playback. MY mp3s recorded at 160kb and higher all sound awsome. Even the 128kb wich is said to be the absolute minimum for CD quality record/playback sound great on this thing.

I'll try to post an update soon.

Matt

 

i would say that my ipod has better quality than a cd does. it has to be in the quality of the bitrate that was downloaded

 

Isn't this an FM modulator based setup? If so, I wouldn't consider it as "the better mousetrap." Just "the next gimmick". I was looking at one of these things at Fry's electronic. The little controller ball thing fell apart in my hand. It didn't inspire much confidence.