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robertleeii
05-11-2005, 10:49 PM
i want to link my ipod with my factory system do they make a kit for the 02 trucks. i have not been able to find one yet

SmoknDmax
05-12-2005, 12:17 AM
You have a few choices and the prices vary:
1. http://www.ipod2car.com
2. http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=724 This is the USASpec PA10-GM45. It isn't quite ready for sale and every time I check it seems there is another delay.
3. http://www.monstercable.com/icruze/ Best Buy sells this system. Tends to be a lot more expensive, but offers more features.

You might try looking around at http://www.ipodlounge.com and see what others have to say about the different approaches and interfaces.

Elowe65
05-12-2005, 08:21 PM
I just installed (actually about a month ago) the ipod2.com unit in my factory bose 6 disc. Nice, simple to install, took about 15 min. Steering wheel controls work for the most part (can't switch albums or playlists or haven't figured it out yet). Really was hoping on finding one that displayed what was playing on the headunit, though.

coleaudio
05-13-2005, 10:18 AM
I have heard that the second generation of Ipod2Car units will display information on the screen, but for now the current (first) generation only tells you track number. Either way, these units sure beat using an FM modulator or even an AUX in because you get to choose it as a source on your radio and control it with all of the factory controls. Then even charge the Ipod through the same cable.

SmoknDmax
05-13-2005, 01:44 PM
I have not seen a unit yet that will display song title from an IPod on the factory head unit display. The closest may be the ICruze unit that has an auxillary display you can buy if you have deep enough pockets.

busta
05-13-2005, 02:41 PM
http://www.pac-audio.com - has all kinds of converters, etc for our trucks

elias
05-13-2005, 11:55 PM
I use the IPOD 2car. It is a pretty easy to install unit... However, I have the bose system, and when using the XM the volume is attenuated and there is background data bit noises.

For awhile I compromised with less than stellar XM to have my Ipod. Well, after thinking about it.... I decided to put a switch on the power wire that goes to the Ipod 2 car. Voila, problem solved. I turn the switch off when using the xm and turn it back on when using the IPOD.

Hope this helps anyone.

Lee

wjjeeper
05-14-2005, 07:00 PM
From my bimmer days... ICElink is the way to go.

http://densionusa.com/merchant/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=DU&Product_Code=I11_GM_R&Category_Code=IA_GM