bvisser

Hi All.

I finally picked up an ipod, and my factory MP3 cd player doesn't read half the cd's I burn. So I'm going to try to return it since I bought my car like 4 months ago.

I'd like to get an ipod adapter. After doing some reading/searching it looks like there are a couple popular ones:

- Mazda's factory ipod adapter
- Audiolink

It looks like most people are using the audiolink adapter. Does anyone have pics of their Ipod setup? is there anything else available?

Ideally I'd like the setup to look as stock as possible. The thought of running visible wires around my car makes me cringe

Another question. People with the audiolink - or any other ipod adapter - if you've had it for 6 months or a year, do you still use it? Or does it become 'clunky' after a while ?

Thanks!

StuttgartRX8

I've had the Audiolink since July of 2006 and I use it everyday. I have my Ipod sitting in the glovebox so its not visible.

nuke0907

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same with me except i have the OEM adapter. can't even tell its in there. people always ask if i'm playing an MP3 CD.

bvisser

Cool... I'm hoping to keep my ipod in the center console... I'm hoping its possible to run the wire up into there.

StuttgartRX8

I know the Audio link cable is long enough to run to the center console.

Fortunate Few

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search next time you'll find a ton of reviews for all the ipod kits.

i have the mazda one. its annoying as hell to use but the quality comes in great.

Deathwatch

Hey there, I did get a aux. Module installed in my 8 last month. you could run I-POD, PSP, MP3 and heck even a walkman for the old school folks heh heh. The Module would most likely be a special order item. They have them specially made for the year of your car according to the shop I went to. BEST GUYS out of Concord/Clayton. Best bet would be calling an audio shop. good luck.

alz0rz

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don't get the mazda oem ipod adapter.. locks you out COMPLETELY and you don't even have a text on the lcd display.. its just.. numbers.

get a DICE iPod unit if you want to do iPod only.. or get a car2pc aux in module for everything including iPods...

Do NOT get the Mazda OEM iPod adapter.. you will regret it.

Rx8mybaby

yeah , the mazda ipod kit does have its drawbacks.. only thing that really gets on my nerves about it is the fact i can only switch between 6 playlists.. still , it is doing the job tiding me over til that metra dash kit comes out the end of this month.. then it's back to an alpine set up.. honestly , if you've got enough $$ wait for the dash kit release, and go for an aftermarket head unit w/ ipod integration..

rx8phase1

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i have the one where u plug into the lighter sounds good

xsnipersgox

i did the cd hack.. 5 bucks.

henrijr

oem ipod adapter from mazda... yea the drawbacks are the you cant see txt on the dash display... but I have memorize my music so I know where everything is at... I say wait for the metra kit cause thats what i am doing... I can sell you my oem adapter if you need it...

nvrfalter

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i have thousands and thousands of songs and i dont like playlists. its not logical to get the mazda kit. but i need to know if the ipod touch works with the audiolink

x-attack

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I'm using it with my Iphone and it works great!!

bvisser

What is the draw to the DICE vs the audiolink?

nvrfalter

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i think text display on the factory LCD. that doesnt always work tho, if im not mistaken

firebirdude

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I didn't read all the responses, so pardon if I repeat what's already been said.

I used the Audiolink for over a year. Every single day. Never would I even begin to think of it as "clunky". And there is a little knockout piece in the center console that the iPod cable can run through. I mean obviously SOMETHING will have to be visible. You have to connect/disconnect your iPod from somewhere. lol There's really nothing to take a picture of. 6 inches of cord coming through that small 1"x1" piece at the front of the center console armrest area. (slide armrest to the rear position. It's just forward of the forward cup holder. Think there's a little tab visible for ease of removal)