3 dollar ipod hookup!

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Jan 7, 2009 | 09:03 PM

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FourG63 97GST

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This is on the to-do list

Jan 7, 2009 | 09:36 PM

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RoccoC5

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Originally Posted by jrprich

Since you just splicing into the radio outputs, you will likely have no iPod functions from the radio controls......you will have to make selections at the iPod.

It's basically a "line-in" jack, that's all. Problem with that is the volume on the iPod will affect the total overall volume since it's connected to the headphone jack (not a line-level jack with a fixed level of output), right? So the iPod volume will potentially have to be adjusted each time you connect it to ensure it's not up too loud and causes distortion, or too soft which will make you have to crank up the head unit.

Either way, I think it's a cool mod.

Jan 7, 2009 | 11:20 PM

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Itallian33

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Originally Posted by RoccoC5

it isn't that bad. The input that you are tieing into is a befor the amplifier, so it will get conditioned by the stero anyway. I turned my ipod up all the way and there is no distortion.

Jan 7, 2009 | 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Itallian33

it isn't that bad. The input that you are tieing into is a befor the amplifier, so it will get conditioned by the stero anyway. I turned my ipod up all the way and there is no distortion.

Yep keep the ipod turned up all the way and it sounds fine. It will also be about the same volume at the cd or radio.

Jan 7, 2009 | 11:25 PM

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CLEAR

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Originally Posted by Rossi396

Guys:

What kind of functionality with this hook up? Do you have to use your Ipod to control the songs or can you still do it with the radio controls? Other than possibly having to use the Ipod for playlists, etc., is there any other drawbacks to using this system? (Other than me possibly frying my GM radio)?

Thanks,

Rossi

You will still have to control the ipod. Be careful

Im wondering about a low priced charger too...anyone know of anyplace? Ive seen them for as low as about $25.

Last edited by CLEAR; Jan 7, 2009 at 11:28 PM.

Jan 7, 2009 | 11:50 PM

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Itallian33

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Originally Posted by CLEAR

You will still have to control the ipod. Be careful

Im wondering about a low priced charger too...anyone know of anyplace? Ive seen them for as low as about $25.

i bought a wall charger, car charger, and two extra cables for my ipod on amazon.com for about 15 shipped. They are an off brand, but they have worked on my Iphone, and Ipod classic for about three years now. well 1.5 for the Iphone.
kinda like this
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPod-Cha...390153&sr=8-10

Jan 8, 2009 | 12:21 AM

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damn i wish i knew about this mod... i did the ipod2car and i use my iphone3g with it, and it doesnt charge it. this would have been way more useful. damn ipod2car #%(@%*$@#%(@#(%@#