Ipod....again

by **dvdchris45** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:51 am

I've finally given in, I'm getting an Ipod mini with the Auxpod (unless you guys can recommend a better one). Does anyone know of any good DIYs? Also, can you share any DOs or DONTs so I dont make a mess of the installation?

by **Mole** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:25 pm

Whats going on here?

I assume you want to hook up an Ipod to your car stereo?

by **MikeATL** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 7:04 am

go to www.ipodlounge.com and search the forum for "solara"

Sorry, too lazy to post the link, but its a good walkthrough, doesnt sound too tough. Take some pics of your installation if you would.

Mike

by **Jai_Jai_Binks** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 9:10 am

Not to mention, around august there is a better ipod connection kit coming for automobiles. There are existing units, but i've heard some people not being satisfied with the output, hence apple has gone back to the drawing boards an is coming up with a good connectionkit. Again, this is all rumors..

by **dvdchris45** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 8:50 pm

This is the only DIY I was able to pull out, seems pretty clear. Does anyone know of any other DIYS on the 04s without navigation?

http://forums.ipodlounge.com/showthread ... ght=solara[url][/url]

by **cruze105** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 9:06 pm

u can use icruze

by **Down2TheC** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 2:14 pm

dvdchris45 wrote:This is the only DIY I was able to pull out, seems pretty clear. Does anyone know of any other DIYS on the 04s without navigation?

http://forums.ipodlounge.com/showthread ... ght=solara[url][/url]

Hah! That's a quote from the SolaraGuy Tutorial (or he put the same thing in both forums more likely.) Anyway, there are a couple good descriptions of the process in the forum. Just give a search. I'm installing AUX2CAR in a couple weeks and will post with pictures once complete.

by **pinoy** » Mon May 30, 2005 10:01 pm

Does anyone know if the JBL premium play MP3 files?

by **Down2TheC** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 12:31 am

Nope. XM is the only option. Anything else if aftermarket. Even the NAV unit is lacking MP3 play which I always considered highly lame.

by **B0ze** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:35 pm

Drop me an IM (AIM) at db0ze. I can walk you through or just ask me any questions you may have.

by **B0ze** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:36 pm

Damn this post was old. I'm a dumbass.

by **dvdchris45** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:45 pm

Speaking of ipods I just won one from ebay BRAND SPANKIN' NEW for $213.

I think I'll use a Belkin FM Transmitter to hook it up. I tried it out with a friends ipod and I was pleased.

by **Down2TheC** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:07 pm

Is the FM that much cheaper than an AuxPod? If you have stock HU, your steering wheel controls will work! I'm such a lazy ass when it comes to pushin' buttons.

B0ze wrote:Damn this post was old. I'm a dumbass.

yours wasn't the resurecting post. (But you may be a dumbass anyway... what do I know?)

by **dominoSLEV6** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:34 pm

dvdchris45 wrote:Speaking of ipods I just won one from ebay BRAND SPANKIN' NEW for $213.

I think I'll use a Belkin FM Transmitter to hook it up. I tried it out with a friends ipod and I was pleased.

I have an airplay FM transmitter for my ipod, and it worked fine in my old Camry, but it sucks in the Solara. I think it's antenna placement. If you hold the ipod at certain spots in the car it works better.

Speaking of which, where is the antenna located on a 99 SLE V6? This might aid me in better reception.

I think I'm just gonna get the thing that plugs into the bottom of the ipod because it charges it at the same time instead of actually using the battery and I assume because it has direct power from the adapter the signal may be better.

-chris

by **dvdchris45** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 3:20 pm

Hey do you guys think if I kept the FM transmitter in the back of the car away from the ipod but near the antenna I'd get better reception? Its a crazy idea but what do ya'll think?

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