iPod in the Car

So any suggestions on how to do this? I picked up an iTrip, and it's practically worthless. With so many signals fading in and out in this area, I couldn't get a station in which no noise was heard in the background of what was playing on my iPod. Sure, it's not the end of the world, but it drives me crazy.

If nothing else is better, are there any frequencies you would recommend?

You don't have a tape deck in the car, do you?

Nope.

Markie once offered to hook up an Aux cable for an iPod in exchange for a beer or two I think. I'd ask him.

I use this

works well and because I have an older ipod I like the rechargability aspect for long journeys

Originally posted by brennser:
I use this

I've noticed that my player works better when I put it next to the antenna and not next to the radio. Anybody else experience this?

Will your radio accept a Cd changer shuffler?

If so it has an auxillary input. That is the way to go. You might need to get a proprietry cable, perhaps even have the garage install it. It is worth it.

I've got the same problem with my iTrip. I've been using 92.5 lately, which doesn't have much interference as long as my ipod is located close to my dash/deck. Your best bet may be to use the default station 87.9. For me to get the best signal my ipod has to be placed on my dash directly above the deck.

Originally posted by Forumie Partie Markie:
Will your radio accept a Cd changer shuffler?

If so it has an auxillary input. That is the way to go. You might need to get a proprietry cable, perhaps even have the garage install it. It is worth it.

So if my mini already has the changer then I'm SOL for an aux input? I've been mulling over the possibility of a flash mp3 player to load up for the commute. burning a cd while not too time consuming is an extra step. plus I would like to be able to stream rip little steven's show to listen to and it's longer than 80 minutes.

come on guys, there's a much easier answer for all of this …

Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
So if my mini already has the changer then I'm SOL for an aux input?

I think so. Unless you unhook your changer….

Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
come on guys, there's a much easier answer for all of this …

Yep that is what I have….

Thanks Markie. I think this is probably the route I'll have to go. So all I'd have to do (once it was hooked up, of course) is to switch to my aux input and play away to my little heart's delight? That sounds excellent.

Any more details you can give me as to the cable I would need? I'm not very car stereo handy, and don't want to buy several of the wrong cables before I find the correct one. Thanks again! Now I do owe you at least one beer.

Originally posted by Forumie Partie Markie:
Will your radio accept a Cd changer shuffler?

If so it has an auxillary input. That is the way to go. You might need to get a proprietry cable, perhaps even have the garage install it. It is worth it.

I believe this is also an option on 05 Volvos….says the guy with the 04 Volvo :(

Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
come on guys, there's a much easier answer for all of this …

Originally posted by nkotbie:
Thanks Markie. I think this is probably the route I'll have to go.

It is definitely the best way to go. There is a slim possibility it will not be possible….

All cars and radios seem to have different proprietary connections. The best bet is to find a forum for your particular vehicle or radio. They will most likely have more information than the car dealer. And certainly more than me.

Originally posted by nkotbie:
Now I do owe you at least one beer.

Stealing my wife was the best payment.

Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
So if my mini already has the changer then I'm SOL for an aux input? I've been mulling over the possibility of a flash mp3 player to load up for the commute. burning a cd while not too time consuming is an extra step. plus I would like to be able to stream rip little steven's show to listen to and it's longer than 80 minutes.

I put a $100 CD player that play MP3s and has an aux out for the CD Changer (most changers don't play MP3's) in Smackette's car to alleviate this problem. With 700 MB of Mp3's, it's more advantageous than most flash players. Of course she never uses the CD Changer any longer and I should have seen that coming.

Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
come on guys, there's a much easier answer for all of this …

I've thought about this (not getting a BMW – can't stand that car, comes off as Atlanta nuveau riche to me) – isn't it incredibly inconvenient to have your ipod in your glove box? I don't want mine on shuffle all the time…

When the new Escalade comes out with an ipod deck mid-steering wheel, then I'll upgrade. :)

i just use 87.9 with my itrip. i also find that holding it brings in better reception than just placing on the dash or cup holder. reminds me of when i was a kid and used to have a transitor radio and the only way to get some stations was to hold the antenna. don't know what the body does to the antenna that makes some stations clearer.

So you hold the iPod while you drive? That may push the glove box option over into the acceptable alternative zone…