MP3 in factory Ford cd player

AU3 HERROD XR8 · 03-09-2006, 03:19 PM

hey guys, i was just wondering if there is any way to connect my mp3 player or maybe even my IPOD to my factory cd player in my AU so i can listen to my music through them instead of through burnt cd's with limited amount of music storage

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cheers

EvilChief · 03-09-2006, 03:25 PM

with the I pods you can get an adapter module which will transmit on a radio frequncy, so you can listen to ur Ipods tunes through ur stock stereo

http://www.streetwise.com.au/product...oducts_id=4416

AU3 HERROD XR8 · 03-09-2006, 03:38 PM

thats a great product i might get one, makes it easier and more cost effective
thanks mate

Crash Lander · 03-09-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilChief

with the I pods you can get an adapter module which will transmit on a radio frequncy, so you can listen to ur Ipods tunes through ur stock stereo

http://www.streetwise.com.au/product...oducts_id=4416

I saw these things in Safeway (Woolworths supermarket!) last week when I was doing the weekly shopping. I'm sure it was only about $40. I'd check that out before shelling out 90 clams from that website.

AU3 HERROD XR8 · 03-09-2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash Lander

I saw these things in Safeway (Woolworths supermarket!) last week when I was doing the weekly shopping. I'm sure it was only about $40. I'd check that out before shelling out 90 clams from that website.

yeah true, i wasn't planning on buying it straight from the site or anything anyway, they always sell it double the price

EvilChief · 03-09-2006, 03:57 PM

lol i didnt even look at the price, i just posted the link for refrence. if u jump on the apple website they have a store locator.

there is also a cigarette lighter model, called roadtrip auto, but that thing is a pain in the .... where the cigarette lighters are located in difficult spots

SIKSIX · 03-09-2006, 04:09 PM

In my opinion you are better off forking out that little extra to a guy that knows whats going on, because the last thing you want is it to have interference. and then forking out after that for a better one...

AU3 HERROD XR8 · 03-09-2006, 06:43 PM

has anybody seen an mp3 player adapter aswell

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EvilChief · 03-09-2006, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSIX

In my opinion you are better off forking out that little extra to a guy that knows whats going on, because the last thing you want is it to have interference. and then forking out after that for a better one...

right, the fm transmitter is not even 20cm away from the headunit/antenna, you can adjust the frequency to anything which ensures best quality. I have seen plenty of them in action and nothing wrong of them, we even ran a competition setup of one of these in a sound off for ****s and giggles and was perfect.

XR6-VCT-2000 · 03-09-2006, 08:31 PM

definatelly go for an adjustable frequency device , usually twice the price but the quality of them and also the ability to choose a frequency to tune in on makes them worth the few extra $$ ;) , cheers .

HLC · 03-09-2006, 09:00 PM

you are better off saving the 50 bucks on those stupid FM transmitters, and saving up an extra 200 or 300 dollars and buying an alpine Head-Unit with an Ipod adapter. sound quality will be greatly increased and yeah.

Abacus · 03-09-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HLC

you are better off saving the 50 bucks on those stupid FM transmitters, and saving up an extra 200 or 300 dollars and buying an alpine Head-Unit with an Ipod adapter. sound quality will be greatly increased and yeah.

That's fine, but I like to keep the dash looking stock. I still haven't seen an after market installation that looks completely right with the curvature of the AU dash.

xr8ute · 03-09-2006, 09:31 PM

Anyone remember this thread? http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=53357

I reckon its the way I will go with my AU. I like to keep the "factory" look as well, and I'm not an audio-nerd so I dont care if it doesn't sound perfect.