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RiceEatingZR1 · 09-28-2005

I just got an IPOD and I am looking to hardwire it to the Radio I have found a product that lets you hardware it like a CD Changer but I was wondering if anyone on the board has done this ? I didn't see a 91 Corvette on the list of Radios that it works with. Thanks

Z Factor · 09-30-2005

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Originally Posted by RiceEatingZR1

I just got an IPOD and I am looking to hardwire it to the Radio I have found a product that lets you hardware it like a CD Changer but I was wondering if anyone on the board has done this ? I didn't see a 91 Corvette on the list of Radios that it works with. Thanks

I am not sure if you are referring to a true "hardwire", or something like CD changers that use an FM modulator to play through your radio frequency. If that is what you are talking about, look into the AutoBug 350 Wireless Transmitter.

http://www.autosportcatalog.com/inde...id/116/sc/2737

RiceEatingZR1 · 10-01-2005

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Originally Posted by Z Factor

I am not sure if you are referring to a true "hardwire", or something like CD changers that use an FM modulator to play through your radio frequency. If that is what you are talking about, look into the AutoBug 350 Wireless Transmitter.

http://www.autosportcatalog.com/inde...id/116/sc/2737

Thats is Close, I have one of those now but I want to wire it into the car so that its not using my lighter.

Z Factor · 10-02-2005

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Originally Posted by RiceEatingZR1

Thats is Close, I have one of those now but I want to wire it into the car so that its not using my lighter.

There are others which do not use the lighter like the one you insert a cassette tape. However, I have seen at least one system that is hard wired in, I just cant remember where. If it comes to me, I'll post it here.

BYW- Do you like your current AutoBug set up aside from it using the lighter, and is the reception good?

RiceEatingZR1 · 10-03-2005

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Originally Posted by Z Factor

There are others which do not use the lighter like the one you insert a cassette tape. However, I have seen at least one system that is hard wired in, I just cant remember where. If it comes to me, I'll post it here.

BYW- Do you like your current AutoBug set up aside from it using the lighter, and is the reception good?

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I have tested 3 different ones from the Air Play that plugs into the top of the IPOD. Cost about 30 bucks.. not worth it.. I found that the best one is the ICarPlay from Monster. it seems that any FM Transmitter that uses an external Power source works better. however the ones that are hard wired into the Aux of the Radio would work even better since you don't have to worry about getting a wireless signal.

Mika73 · 04-22-2007

http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/roadtrip/

This thing works.

I had iTrip before it, not good.

But Road Trip rocks.. I did read magazine review of it befure I did buy one and at test many people couldnt hear difference of Road trip and CD..

Also other peope if they tune their radio to same station will hear your music and they will hear it very clear. Amazing device..

Only bad thing I have found was that its on way when you put shfter to reverse.. Well.. I mostly go forward anyway..

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Even I am not smoker, it looks like I would need 3 cigarette lighters.. One is just not enought.. RoadTrip needs one, Garmin Streetpilot C550 also want one.. and what if I want to charge GPS phone..

WB9MCW · 04-22-2007

I use the ipod with the cassette adaptor (ONLY $20) in both my boat and the Z. Esp since my cd crapped out in both my rides!

Z Factor · 04-22-2007

I have since found an even better one than the Autobug. It is called the Port Authority2 and it sounds very clear. Granted it is not going to be as nice as a hard wire set up but it works well. It can also be powered by batteries so you can use it on any stereo anywhere you like.

WB9MCW · 04-23-2007

Onre time at a informal car guys local hangout I had my T-Bird there with my high power Ham radio FM transmitter. I was coming across muffled on several of the FM converter systems I was told by the owners. I think they might have had the cheepo models though!

GOLDCYLON · 05-17-2007

I use the transpod works well. Tust me $40 on ebay all day works like a champ. Just plug it in and use.

09-28-2005	#1
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04-22-2007	#6
Mika73 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Posts: 123	Re: IPOD install http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/roadtrip/ This thing works. I had iTrip before it, not good. But Road Trip rocks.. I did read magazine review of it befure I did buy one and at test many people couldnt hear difference of Road trip and CD.. Also other peope if they tune their radio to same station will hear your music and they will hear it very clear. Amazing device.. Only bad thing I have found was that its on way when you put shfter to reverse.. Well.. I mostly go forward anyway.. -- Even I am not smoker, it looks like I would need 3 cigarette lighters.. One is just not enought.. RoadTrip needs one, Garmin Streetpilot C550 also want one.. and what if I want to charge GPS phone.. Last edited by Mika73; 04-22-2007 at 04:16 PM.

04-22-2007	#7
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: IPOD install I use the ipod with the cassette adaptor (ONLY $20) in both my boat and the Z. Esp since my cd crapped out in both my rides! __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln Last edited by WB9MCW; 04-23-2007 at 07:42 PM.

04-22-2007	#8
Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,667	Re: IPOD install I have since found an even better one than the Autobug. It is called the Port Authority2 and it sounds very clear. Granted it is not going to be as nice as a hard wire set up but it works well. It can also be powered by batteries so you can use it on any stereo anywhere you like.

04-23-2007	#9
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: IPOD install Onre time at a informal car guys local hangout I had my T-Bird there with my high power Ham radio FM transmitter. I was coming across muffled on several of the FM converter systems I was told by the owners. I think they might have had the cheepo models though! __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

05-17-2007	#10
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: IPOD install I use the transpod works well. Tust me $40 on ebay all day works like a champ. Just plug it in and use. Last edited by GOLDCYLON; 05-18-2007 at 12:12 AM.