Decent iPod mounting kit for a C5?
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Raleigh NC
Ipod Interface
Hey JMc - I noticed you have researched this a lot. How big a job is pulling the head unit to connect the cables? I noticed one vendor on Ebay says "model specific instructions are included". I've removed door panels, seats, etc. to do the insulation mod but have never tackled the dash.
Le Mans Master
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From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."
It's kinda like that famous FDR quote: "The greatest fear we have to conquer is fear itself" or whatever it was he said...
I did a search here on the forum and I think I found a page that Ken King from Vette Essentials wrote and photographed for instuctions on pulling the console to get at the head unit. Once you've done it once, you can do it again in 10 minutes or less. It took me a little longer the first time, but it's really pretty easy.
Once the head unit is exposed, you remove the screws and then sort of pry between the tabs of the HU mounts and the rails that it's attached to with a flat blade screwdriver for a little leverage and it pops right out.
I did a search here on the forum and I think I found a page that Ken King from Vette Essentials wrote and photographed for instuctions on pulling the console to get at the head unit. Once you've done it once, you can do it again in 10 minutes or less. It took me a little longer the first time, but it's really pretty easy.
Once the head unit is exposed, you remove the screws and then sort of pry between the tabs of the HU mounts and the rails that it's attached to with a flat blade screwdriver for a little leverage and it pops right out.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Long Grove IL
Originally Posted by jrc27
I've used one like this one on another couple cars from Panavise.
And this iPod cradle from Pro-Fit International will fit most of those brackets easily.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Raleigh NC
Hardwired iPOD
I've installed Peripheral Electronics IPOD2CAR adapter - the writeup is here : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1553872918
Together with a Griffin Airclick remote, my ipod remains 100% hidden. The bose deck _usually_ controls the ipod, but I actually prefer the airclick remote.
Together with a Griffin Airclick remote, my ipod remains 100% hidden. The bose deck _usually_ controls the ipod, but I actually prefer the airclick remote.
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From: DP(oh you know where) IL
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by jrc27
what head unit / interface do you have
ive got the cd5000 and the eclipse ipod interface, sorry for the late response. i just forgot to check this thread.
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From: DP(oh you know where) IL
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by barrynk
I've installed Peripheral Electronics IPOD2CAR adapter - the writeup is here : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1553872918
Together with a Griffin Airclick remote, my ipod remains 100% hidden. The bose deck _usually_ controls the ipod, but I actually prefer the airclick remote.
Together with a Griffin Airclick remote, my ipod remains 100% hidden. The bose deck _usually_ controls the ipod, but I actually prefer the airclick remote.
this is siimilar to what i want to do. but using an aftermarket HU. use my aux input instead of the ipod interface junk i have. and use the air click. its gonna be a winter project for me though because of funds and i just want to drive my car and not work on it this summer/fall
