Avantadrive

Could people please post pictures of their iPods or other MP3 players installed in their cars? I do not own an iPod, but was thinking about getting one. Part of my decision is based on whether i can use it in my car, which is where I listen to music most often (besides at home, where I have my computer/stereo speakers). The ONLY way I would accept installing it would be a hardwire to the car's stereo, with what I assume would be the Blitzsafe adapter...does this work? Will it give premium quality sound? I'm a perfectionist, especially with my car...It's gotta be nearly factory. I install everything myself too, but I'm good, so whatever works I'd appreciate ideas!

lawong

This is how I'm planning on wiring it in:

Audi HU -> Blitzsafe -> Belkin charger/mini-jack connect -> iPod.

Control of the iPod will be via the iPod corded remote.

The new Belkin connector for the new docking iPod connects to the bottom of the iPod and pulls a line out from the iPod as well as provides power. You can probably use this in conjunction with the new dock.

I'll need to tap into the existing and add another socked for the belkin cig lighter. Then, I'm just going to tucket it all in underneath the wiring (similary to how DennisA4 his has iPod installed) but instead of putting it in the parking brake tray, put the iPod inside the armrest. Since I have the corded remote, I can use that to shuffle through songs.

I've ordered everything for this install. I extended this long weekend to the whole week, and I plan to mod my car the whole time. Hopefully if the parts arrive, I'll be able to get this all completed.

Wicked Clown

See my pic poster.

ErikNYC

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17693/ipodopen.jpg"></center><p>I wanted a "stealth" look and this is a great place for the iPod to live when the car is parked.

Check my pic poster for a close up view of how I hacked the ashtray to make it fit. The case I used is the iSkin which is made of this sticky rubber stuff that keeps the iPod from slipping all over when I pull it out and place it on top of the closed ashtray door. I lined the ashtray with black felt for a more finished look.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/266681.phtml">My original post</a></li></ul>

Avantadrive

wow sounds great, does the remote control have a display?

Avantadrive

looks good, but would it be more functional to have a permanent mount somwhere?

asportfan

I'll post some new pics, I just added a mount

ErikNYC

I can leave it inside and just flip open the door and still get to the controls and I can even see the display or,

I can pull it out and hand hold it if I need to browse for a certain thing. Holding it in my right hand is IMHO safer and more comfortable while driving rather than having it fixed in a certain spot.

Besides, I use my iPod outside the car just as much.

lawong

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