Ipod adapter help
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
From: Miami FL
Ipod adapter help
A lot of people have been using the Peripheral Ipod2car adapter to get their Ipods to work...
My question.... I have read it only works with the CD changer (which I dont have!)... so I went to Best Buy to look at some kits and the guy said it would work but that my CD player would not work anymore....
Then he recommended the Harmon Kardon kit which I am not a huge fan of because it works through the FM transmitter although he said it was the same quality.....
So for us guys that dont have a CD changer what's the best choice for hooking up an Ipod??
My question.... I have read it only works with the CD changer (which I dont have!)... so I went to Best Buy to look at some kits and the guy said it would work but that my CD player would not work anymore....
Then he recommended the Harmon Kardon kit which I am not a huge fan of because it works through the FM transmitter although he said it was the same quality.....
So for us guys that dont have a CD changer what's the best choice for hooking up an Ipod??
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 24,987
Likes: 26
From: Kerrville, Texas USA Hook 'em Horns!
CentralTX Events Coordinator
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Use the PXHGM4. That is a good price. 
See this thread for additional info.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1752127
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
From: Miami FL
best buy wanted $80 dollars to install this too by the way..... i'll see if i can find a good write up on how to install this or at least take out the radio... so any links to that would be much appreciated as well
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 10,179
Likes: 2,306
From: Wesley Chapel, FL Las Vegas, NV
Remove center console, Remove stereo surround, remove screw that hold the radio in, slide out, plug in new harness, plug IPOD2car into harness, run wires to desired location (glove box, cup holder or center console) Put back together.
I did a write up with pics on removing the center console etc. a while back. Search my threads. If you can't find it let me know and I'll forward the link.
Here you go Post #24 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=ash+tray+fix
Last edited by Vega$Vette; Jul 6, 2008 at 05:45 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 24,987
Likes: 26
From: Kerrville, Texas USA Hook 'em Horns!
CentralTX Events Coordinator
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 17,786
Likes: 4
From: Redsox, Pats, Celts & Bruins !!! Redsox Nation !!!
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
The FM mod and a hard wired system are night and day when it comes to sound. As usual BB is just trying to sell stuff.
If you are just looking for a hook up with no head unit controls, then I would go with the AUX BOX. You can hook up any audio device to it and the sound is way better than FM Mod.
If you are just looking for a hook up with no head unit controls, then I would go with the AUX BOX. You can hook up any audio device to it and the sound is way better than FM Mod.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
5 Best & 5 Worst Corvette Daily Drivers
Joe Kucinski
The Headlights of Every Corvette Generation Explained
Joe Kucinski
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
From: Miami FL
whats the best place to order the ipod2car from?? I have the sixth gen (newest) ipod classic and a lot of the ipod2car's I see say they only work for up to 5th generation ipods..... if anyone has a place let me hear it... or pm me
Lepus-temperamentalus
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 5,827
Likes: 5
From: Roswell Ga
I'm not sure that's right. I think it may just be old listings. I've got the classic Ipod, my wife has the Itouch and my son has the nano and they all work in my car with the single unit. The only one I've found that won't work with it is the shuffle.
Moderator
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 28,863
Likes: 819
From: Parrish FL
St. Jude Donor '06 thru '26
Remove center console, Remove stereo surround, remove screw that hold the radio in, slide out, plug in new harness, plug IPOD2car into harness, run wires to desired location (glove box, cup holder or center console) Put back together.
I did a write up with pics on removing the center console etc. a while back. Search my threads. If you can't find it let me know and I'll forward the link.
Here you go Post #24 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=ash+tray+fix
I did a write up with pics on removing the center console etc. a while back. Search my threads. If you can't find it let me know and I'll forward the link.
Here you go Post #24 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=ash+tray+fix
A very straight forward install. I am a slow worker and it took me about 45 minutes, including a coffee break, from start to finish. Good luck!