Hey ucdgreek. Let me know how that setup works for you. I am thinking of one myself. The FM transmitter is not cutting is at all.

 

Just curious...what buttons do the shaker stereo's have that the basic one's don't?

 

I may be mistaken, but the ford one is an FM tramsmitter that connects to the antenna, like the old multi cd players did. So you don't get as good of a sound. With the PIE adapter I posted above, converts the CAN bus line into RCA jacks you can plug into. So it is straight audio.

 

Classj- So i have had this in my car for 2 days and i absolutely love it. It sounds like a cd. with slightly less bass. My friends have fm transmitters and i cant explain how much better it sounds. Installation was very easy too. I was a little hesitant to do it myself but the a car audio place i went to said it would cost like 125 to install. so i said screw it and did it myself. Very easy and the adapter fits perfectly under the radio. I just stuck it on the air bag modulator with some velcro. Then ran the cord into the the center console. So i have to say it sounds great and was well worth the 140 i paid to buy it. Only downside is that u have to remember to unplug the ipod when u turn off the car or it will drain ur battery. If u have any more questions feel free to send me a message

 

here is another option for you. controls the ipod and charges.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

 

Thanks for the look out, nem, however, this solution wouldn't work for me because i only have the AUX button, I don't have the SAT or MP3 compatability. I have the ****ty bottom of the line stereo setup (no shaker). This is similar to the setup ucdgreek has. It looks like I may have to get an Alpine unit.

If I need to go Alpine and not get the double-din screen, what else can I get that would help eliminate the huge space a new HU would leave? Are there any nice little EQs that can be added just beneath it an Alpine unit?

 

wow thats cool
but way too much!

 

Cruchfield has a nice adapter that cuts the Mustang's radio opening down to a single din space and adds a little cubby hole under the radio to stash little stuff. Much nicer than simply blanking otu the space.

You can kind of see it in this pic:

 

+1. That being said, they should have either put felt in the bottom of it, or preferably put a cover/door on it. I love it, but every time I get after the gas a bit, everything slides right out!! I gotta put some felt in it.....

Anybody know if someone makes a clip on door for these?????

Mike


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Thanks for the pics and the heads up.

So than w/ all this said, which is the best ipod integrated head unit?

I have read some info on this alpine pictured below, but isn't available yet (but soooon).
It appears to be a front runner. After reading about it, baring some customers reviews, I would get it.

It will be available in Feb 2007 for around $450 (hope best buy can make me a better offer)
Alpine's iDA-X001 iPod/media receiver



Review-ish Links - http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/a...ced-and-dated/
- http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9675833-1.html

Alpine Website Link - http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...model=iDA-X001