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IPOD2 Car
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Melting Slicks
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Excellent information in this thread. I have one question though. I've ordered my ipod2car, pxhgm4 cable, and I also ordered the cable that plugs into the ipod 2car but has the 3.5 mm jack.
I would like to run both cables to wherever I decide to mount the ipod so I can have the freedom to use the ipod connector or the 3.5 mm jack when I want/need. Does anyone know of a way of to do this? Ideal would be a cable adapter that plugs into the connector cable from the ipod2car and has the jack on the other end.
I would like to run both cables to wherever I decide to mount the ipod so I can have the freedom to use the ipod connector or the 3.5 mm jack when I want/need. Does anyone know of a way of to do this? Ideal would be a cable adapter that plugs into the connector cable from the ipod2car and has the jack on the other end.
Melting Slicks
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From: Orange County California
I looked into this....you can verify with the iPOD2CAR people, but basically, I bought both cables but have to plug/unplug at the site of the trunk connection. I did this (1) because I have another MP3 player besides the iPOD, and (2) I didn't necessarily want the iPOD to recharge at all times. A "splitter" that accepts both doesn't exist, as far as I can tell.
Melting Slicks
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From: Athens OH
I looked into this....you can verify with the iPOD2CAR people, but basically, I bought both cables but have to plug/unplug at the site of the trunk connection. I did this (1) because I have another MP3 player besides the iPOD, and (2) I didn't necessarily want the iPOD to recharge at all times. A "splitter" that accepts both doesn't exist, as far as I can tell.
Melting Slicks
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From: Orange County California
If I had a changer that would be fine. I wouldn't mind switching the cables as needed. Unfortunately I don't and it wouldn't be feasible to pull the stereo each time I wanted to switch. I suppose I could buy the CD changer cable and run it to where ever I wanted to put the interface. I'm about to gut my interior to add sound deadening material anyway so it would be a perfect time to run the cable under the carpet.
If I were choosing between one or the other, I would def use the miniplug. More compatible in the future, regardless of whether you use the iPod or another MP3 player. Plus, what if iPOD changes their bottom connection?
I did comprehensive testing with both connections off of an iPOD, and my ear tells me there is no difference in fidelity. I'm fairly sensitive to music, highs, lows, etc. Some techie may say there is a 200 kHz extended range yada yada yada difference, but to me, I didn't notice a difference in a quiet garage.
The only benefit is charging the iPOD, and the "forward/backward" selection off your radio head. But truly, that thing doesn't work consistently, and I don't think it's a big deal to press forward on the iPOD compared to forward on the dash.
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I like your idea of having both connectors for flexibility reasons. I doubt that Apple would change the bottom connection for ipods though. There are too many high dollar accessories out there the would not be useable.
Burning Brakes
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From: Vienna VA
Those all look sweet. I just picked up the Harmon Drive Play 1 as it is deeply discounted these days thanks to the new model. Anyone tried that out yet? I see it can direct connect too, but not sure what I need to hook that piece up yet. In the meantime I am plugging it into the ant directly using the cable that came with it.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Athens OH
I now see your issue. You go into a Peripheral/iPOD2CAR box, right? It's the cable that comes out of there that is changed, not at the site of the radio output. Maybe you can have that box in your glove compartment or something.
If I were choosing between one or the other, I would def use the miniplug. More compatible in the future, regardless of whether you use the iPod or another MP3 player. Plus, what if iPOD changes their bottom connection?
I did comprehensive testing with both connections off of an iPOD, and my ear tells me there is no difference in fidelity. I'm fairly sensitive to music, highs, lows, etc. Some techie may say there is a 200 kHz extended range yada yada yada difference, but to me, I didn't notice a difference in a quiet garage.
The only benefit is charging the iPOD, and the "forward/backward" selection off your radio head. But truly, that thing doesn't work consistently, and I don't think it's a big deal to press forward on the iPOD compared to forward on the dash.
If I were choosing between one or the other, I would def use the miniplug. More compatible in the future, regardless of whether you use the iPod or another MP3 player. Plus, what if iPOD changes their bottom connection?
I did comprehensive testing with both connections off of an iPOD, and my ear tells me there is no difference in fidelity. I'm fairly sensitive to music, highs, lows, etc. Some techie may say there is a 200 kHz extended range yada yada yada difference, but to me, I didn't notice a difference in a quiet garage.
The only benefit is charging the iPOD, and the "forward/backward" selection off your radio head. But truly, that thing doesn't work consistently, and I don't think it's a big deal to press forward on the iPOD compared to forward on the dash.
If fidelity is not an issue, then i will probably use the mini-plug so that the automatic volume leveling will work. However I did want to use the stereo controls to change tracks just so I could stash the ipod away and leave it there.
Melting Slicks
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From: Orange County California
I end up fiddling with the thing, anyway, to change playlists and songs.
The track-advance is problematic. Sometimes it recycles after 3-4 tracks...other times after 10-20. Read above...I don't remember exactly if there is a reason offered in previous posts, or a workaround, or just complaining about it.
The auto volume control on the radio head should work the same. It's the output of the iPOD that's pegged when using the actual iPOD cabling from the bottom of the iPOD. The feature that makes the sound louder with higher road noise still works. Intererstingly, I noted in a previous post that even though the iPOD bottom connection pegs the volume output, it's about the same level as with the miniplug with the iPOD volume turned up fairly high. So, that's a good thing.
Burning Brakes
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From: Guelph Ontario
I bought the GM iSimple from BestBuy. The packaging says it is compatible with the '97-04 corvette but once you open the packaging you'll find that the cables provided only work if you have the CD changer option.
If you don't have the CD changer you will also need to buy the GMH20T or the discontinued PHXGM4 (if you can find one). I don't have the CD changer so I got the GMH20T from discountcarstereo.com
The product is great. I can control the iPod from the iPod (some interfaces disable the iPod buttons) and I can use the factory seek buttons to skip forward and back in a playlist or within a song.
GM iSimple = $99
GMH20T = $25 + shipping
Total = ~$140
If you don't have the CD changer you will also need to buy the GMH20T or the discontinued PHXGM4 (if you can find one). I don't have the CD changer so I got the GMH20T from discountcarstereo.com
The product is great. I can control the iPod from the iPod (some interfaces disable the iPod buttons) and I can use the factory seek buttons to skip forward and back in a playlist or within a song.
GM iSimple = $99
GMH20T = $25 + shipping
Total = ~$140
Melting Slicks
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From: Athens OH
Well, then you've got a major decision!
I end up fiddling with the thing, anyway, to change playlists and songs.
The track-advance is problematic. Sometimes it recycles after 3-4 tracks...other times after 10-20. Read above...I don't remember exactly if there is a reason offered in previous posts, or a workaround, or just complaining about it.
The auto volume control on the radio head should work the same. It's the output of the iPOD that's pegged when using the actual iPOD cabling from the bottom of the iPOD. The feature that makes the sound louder with higher road noise still works. Intererstingly, I noted in a previous post that even though the iPOD bottom connection pegs the volume output, it's about the same level as with the miniplug with the iPOD volume turned up fairly high. So, that's a good thing.
I end up fiddling with the thing, anyway, to change playlists and songs.
The track-advance is problematic. Sometimes it recycles after 3-4 tracks...other times after 10-20. Read above...I don't remember exactly if there is a reason offered in previous posts, or a workaround, or just complaining about it.
The auto volume control on the radio head should work the same. It's the output of the iPOD that's pegged when using the actual iPOD cabling from the bottom of the iPOD. The feature that makes the sound louder with higher road noise still works. Intererstingly, I noted in a previous post that even though the iPOD bottom connection pegs the volume output, it's about the same level as with the miniplug with the iPOD volume turned up fairly high. So, that's a good thing.
As for the track advance, there was a note in the bag with my cable noting that they knew there was an issue with it and suggested holding the track advance down until something(can't remember what) comes up on the screen. Not sure that would be considered a solution or a band aid.
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From: Lafayette IN
Am I correct to assume because I do not have the CD changer in my 02 vert trunk that the cables are not already there to patch into?
I'm thinking maybe there's a remote chance the factory pre wires (I suspect in this tread there is already an answer to my above question... please don't flame me)
I'd rather start with wires in the trunk because I'm not crazy about tearing into my dash to get to the back of the radio, however I'm sure I'll find some comforting & supportive thoughts about pulling the factory radio out here in the forum in the event I have to.
I'm thinking maybe there's a remote chance the factory pre wires (I suspect in this tread there is already an answer to my above question... please don't flame me)
I'd rather start with wires in the trunk because I'm not crazy about tearing into my dash to get to the back of the radio, however I'm sure I'll find some comforting & supportive thoughts about pulling the factory radio out here in the forum in the event I have to.
Melting Slicks
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From: Athens OH
Am I correct to assume because I do not have the CD changer in my 02 vert trunk that the cables are not already there to patch into?
I'm thinking maybe there's a remote chance the factory pre wires (I suspect in this tread there is already an answer to my above question... please don't flame me)
I'd rather start with wires in the trunk because I'm not crazy about tearing into my dash to get to the back of the radio, however I'm sure I'll find some comforting & supportive thoughts about pulling the factory radio out here in the forum in the event I have to.
I'm thinking maybe there's a remote chance the factory pre wires (I suspect in this tread there is already an answer to my above question... please don't flame me)
I'd rather start with wires in the trunk because I'm not crazy about tearing into my dash to get to the back of the radio, however I'm sure I'll find some comforting & supportive thoughts about pulling the factory radio out here in the forum in the event I have to.
I took my console and radio surround off when I changed my shifter. It wasn't too bad. Here is a link to a page that shows how to pull that stuff out.
Melting Slicks
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From: Worden Illinois
Ipod2car problem.
I just installed a ipod2car in my 98 Vette with the GMH20T & PXHGM1 harneses. The scroll function using the click wheel is not working correctly. It is damn near impossible to get where you want to go. If I disconect from the ipod2car it works perfectly. I have a new ipod classic 80 GB.
So far I am having no luck trying to get in contact with Peripherals Tech support.
Please help!
So far I am having no luck trying to get in contact with Peripherals Tech support.
Please help!
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston-ish
Goodies In The Mail!!
Had this waiting for me when I got home:
Cozmo - If I read your post correctly, are you saying all I need is the wiring harness on the left, and not the one on the right? I need to figure all this out before I start taking things apart!!
Cozmo - If I read your post correctly, are you saying all I need is the wiring harness on the left, and not the one on the right? I need to figure all this out before I start taking things apart!!
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From: Kerrville, Texas USA Hook 'em Horns!
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I got a Peripherals IPOD2Car and a PXHGM4 cable and hooked right up to the back of the stock head unit. I do not have an in trunk CD changer. I did not have to use any other cable.