Mounting a ipod

[Andrew Tollison 3]

I have been thinking about getting a ipod and was wondering what all do I need to use it in my ST? Was also wondering how hard it is to install. Thanks for the help.



Andrew

 

[James FreemanJr]

Aftermarket head unit? You will need one if your radio isnt Ipod ready. I have an aftermarket head unit and i hooked the Ipod to the RCA inputs in the rear of the unit and it sounds great and all i had to get was a 99cent cable to hook it up sometimes you have to buy the $90+ adapter.

 

[Andrew Tollison 3]

I still have the stock single cd player. I was wanting to use it that way. I have a aftermarket cdplayer in my 02 Explorer that is ipod /mp3 player ready.

 

[Will Byington]

I have an '01 Trac with the single-disc CD player, and I recently purchased the USA-Spec Ipod interface ($120) on www.crutchfield.com. I mounted the interface under the front passenger seat and ran the cable under the center console to the back of the factory radio. Then I drilled a hole in the side of my High-series console, ran the cord into that, and now that is where the Ipod lives.



The factory radio controls the ipod. Each playlist on the ipod is a separate "disc" on the "CD changer". It works out great once you figure it out.



It is a little more involved and expensive, but now I have Ipod quality sound (as opposed to those silly FM tuners or cassette adapters) and a hidden Ipod that probably won't be stolen out of my Trac - important in downtown Atlanta. Best alternative if you can swing it.

 

[A K]

If you check my projects wrench, I have an article on hardmounting an iPod. If you like the mount, I'll sell it to you. I just took it off today because I am going in a different direction with audio.