Ughgh .. The only downside to my amazingly awesome Rx-8 is that every street in NJ has potholes . lol.. My CD player is always skipping ..

From the start of purchasing this car ( last week), I have been wanting to purchase a i pod connection kit..

I have found one from Rockford Fosgate , its a direct installation for the Rx8 but its 210$$!!!!! ... If i was going to go for this, i'd rather just save for the 3Sixty.1 signal processor from them( which would come with the ability for ipods)...

Are there any other ones that can be used that are cheaper ... ( and also don't use the radio as means of connection ) ...

 

you could get the grom audio kit for RX8. i got mine for 60 on ebay but i dont use it for ipod, i use it for my carpc's headphone jack. it only works with certain versions of the stock headunit so you need to check

 

Most nice ipod connectors to factory stereo must be Firmwire v9.55 or higher excluding (10.21) or something. Mazda has there own but it doesnt have all the bells and whistles. Sounds like you have an 04, if so you better check. Search around and you'll find out how to access the firmwire.

 

Uh why? You afraid of removing it?

Wireless FM transmitter would be your solution. Cheap. Easy install. No work or brain required. And the sound output usually shows it.

 

lol exactly my point .. i meant to say before that i would look into every solution besides fm transmitters

 

avoid the potholes then :p

Keep an eye on the FS forum. I got my Ipod adapter (connects to back of radio) for $50

 

i hate skipping cds

 

So by "radio" you meant "FM tuner"? I gotcha.

Search the forum my man. Several options out there for us. I used the Audiolink before I went all aftermarket. Sound quality was flawless and my steering wheel controls still worked.

 

Audiolink is one of those that have limitations on firmwires

 

Metra Axxess XIAH-MZ1

its 35 dollars !!! .. lol

i may buy it

 

I have a Belkin that I can set to any frequency. It even broadcasts over most local radio stations. Best part was it was like $20 something.

 

woops!!!! sorry .. that was just the cord for 35 lmao .. I'm deffenitley going to go with a sound processor ... Around June/July i will be buying the 3.Sixty.1 from Rockford.. and the Power 6x9's and 6x8s... I found an awesome site or them

sonicelectronicx

 

keep us posted on the 360 install, i might be doing the same thing...or just getting a cheap(er) hilo converter...

x2 on sonicelectronix... ive bought a lot of stuff for my old car from them, never had an issue.

 

I'll vouch for sonicelectronx too. They have a store setup on eBay that I've used several times. Always perfect transactions.