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Old 05-15-2011, 11:38 PM
Mowgli Mowgli is offline
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Default ipod with stock head unit?

is there a way i could hook a ipod cable to the stock 6-cd head unit? i dont want a after market head unit but would like to be able to connect my ipod directly to my radio. ive never been happy with the reception of those fm transmitter things
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Old 05-16-2011, 05:54 AM
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Default Re: ipod with stock head unit?

I have a Scosche IPFMRDS unit in my '04 that works great. It's still technically an FM modulator, but it hooks directly into the antenna lead. Absolutely crystal clear. Kinda pricey (around $150 from Crutchfield) but well worth it in my opinion.
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Old 05-16-2011, 11:54 AM
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Default Re: ipod with stock head unit?

check here out and see if what they have

I have seen them available
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Old 05-16-2011, 12:43 PM
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Default Re: ipod with stock head unit?

from what ive heard, one of the best on the market:

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