• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-

Anyone have ipods in there stangs

  • Thread starter Thread starter Cantslowdown
  • Start date Start date Jun 7, 2006
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
Next
1 of 3 Next Last

Cantslowdown

New Member
Jun 20, 2004
502
1
0
Mt.Home AR!
Jun 7, 2006
#1
  • Jun 7, 2006
  • #1
Who all has ipods in there stangs?
 
E

exindust

New Member
May 8, 2004
329
0
0
Moorpark, CA
Jun 7, 2006
#2
  • Jun 7, 2006
  • #2
I do... i use the monster FM tuner... it works ok... little bit of static sometimes
 

Cantslowdown

New Member
Jun 20, 2004
502
1
0
Mt.Home AR!
Jun 7, 2006
#3
  • Jun 7, 2006
  • #3
What brand is ur ipod..
 

Stang|ess

seeking cyber partner(s)
Oct 18, 2003
941
0
37
Hawaii
Jun 7, 2006
#4
  • Jun 7, 2006
  • #4
Cantslowdown said:
What brand is ur ipod..
Click to expand...

apple...
 

GREENBIOCH

Founding Member
Mar 22, 2002
1,241
0
0
In an Igloo
Jun 7, 2006
#5
  • Jun 7, 2006
  • #5
aren't all ipods made by apple??

seriously though i would like to hear how people set them up cause i have a mini the 4GB one and would like to hook it up to my stereo somehow?? wasn't too sure on those fm tuners and how good the quality of sound is.
 
E

exindust

New Member
May 8, 2004
329
0
0
Moorpark, CA
Jun 7, 2006
#6
  • Jun 7, 2006
  • #6
i have the 4g nano and its a peice of cake to setup with the FM tuner just plug it in and tune it to the correct station and your good to go... sometimes the static is non existent sometimes its deal-able and sometimes you just gotta switch the station to a new channel and tune into the new channel....

its really easy
 

02GTdroptop

New Member
Jul 15, 2005
26
2
0
Ft. Hood, Texas
Jun 7, 2006
#7
  • Jun 7, 2006
  • #7
I use the Monster FM tuner as well, and have traveled several hundred miles using it, and rarely have been disappointed.

The only iPod I know of is made by Apple.... But this could be a case of mistaken labeling. You know, like in class for example. If someone sneezes, and they ask for a facial tissue usually they'd say, "Anyone have a Kleenex?" When, in reality, any brand (Including Puffs!) would work just as fine. When someone asks for "a Kleenex" I doubt they are going to discriminate between a Kleenex and a Puffs or any other brand for that matter. "No, you dolt, I asked for a Kleenex!" is very unlikely... =)

So... if you're asking about portable Mp3 players overall, then yes, my portable Mp3 player is made by Apple.
 
D

DeathMetal

Member
Jun 3, 2004
3
2
13
Wisconsin
Jun 8, 2006
#8
  • Jun 8, 2006
  • #8
I use an adapter that plugs into the external CD changer port on the back of the mach 460 radio. Got it from http://www.pie.net/.
 

DTNODYA

Member
Dec 15, 2005
831
1
16
Jun 8, 2006
#9
  • Jun 8, 2006
  • #9
I just use one of these and hook to the headphone jack on the ipod to audio inputs on the back of my head unit. Most aftermarket head units have audio inputs.

The BEST way though is to buy one of these along with the Y-splitter above and the sound is awesome. Instead of plugging the output of the Y-splitter to the headphone jack on the ipod, you connect it to the charger which gets the audio signal from the main connection on the bottom of the ipod. It also has a built in amplifier which makes the sound damn near perfect. Hope that makes sense ...

FWIW, I also have an FM Transmitter and it's no comparison, FM transmitter is a gimick IMO. It cuts out at times, you have to have the volume set just right ... pain in the a**
 

Firemanz

Only you can prevent Forest Fires!
Founding Member
Dec 13, 2001
4,105
0
0
San Antonio, TX
Jun 8, 2006
#10
  • Jun 8, 2006
  • #10
I have an aftermarket Pioneer MP3 player. I bought the IPod adaptor which lets me control the IPod from the deck or with my remote. The USB cable running to the IPod is hidden so the IPod is out of sight and I don't have to mess with it while driving. Makes it alot easier...........

Sounds crystal clear as well.
 

Spreadman

two wheels
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
10,904
3
0
Houston, TX
Jun 8, 2006
#11
  • Jun 8, 2006
  • #11
I had an Alpine head unit and used the KCA-410 to interface the iPod with it. Worked great. Navigating artists and songs was a little slow, but it worked for what I needed it for.

All iPods are Apple.

You might look into an interface that will allow you to plug it into your factory changer port and control it with the head unit. I know such a thing exists for vettes, and it can't be that different from stangs.

(searching Crutchfield)

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-OPBuBrrKItP/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=227450&I=581PA11F1

There ya go. That's all you need.
 

DocG

5th graders > me. They're not bant
Sep 25, 2005
8,297
1,358
194
Cincinnati area
Jun 8, 2006
#12
  • Jun 8, 2006
  • #12
Don't have an Ipod...have an I-river though. Have an aftermarket Kenwood player that had an aux input on it. Just hook up an adapter from the RCA jacks to a headphone jack and play away. Yahoo Music Online rocks...all the music I ever want transferred to my MP3 player for 10 bucks a month.
 

BennyBlown2v

New Member
Dec 9, 2004
1,233
1
0
Carmel, INdiana
Jun 8, 2006
#13
  • Jun 8, 2006
  • #13
I have my 3rdGen ipod in the glove box wired to a Pioneer kit. Works great, but because mine is older, the seek time is longer My friends Nano goes from artist to artist/song to song instantly, mine lags a second or so upon button press.
 

Firemanz

Only you can prevent Forest Fires!
Founding Member
Dec 13, 2001
4,105
0
0
San Antonio, TX
Jun 8, 2006
#14
  • Jun 8, 2006
  • #14
BennyDaBall said:
I have my 3rdGen ipod in the glove box wired to a Pioneer kit. Works great, but because mine is older, the seek time is longer My friends Nano goes from artist to artist/song to song instantly, mine lags a second or so upon button press.
Click to expand...
Where did you mount your Pioneer adaptor box? I put mine next to the shifter where the Speedcal usually goes.
 

BennyBlown2v

New Member
Dec 9, 2004
1,233
1
0
Carmel, INdiana
Jun 8, 2006
#15
  • Jun 8, 2006
  • #15
Under the head unit to the right/left (i can't remember) - above the amps to the side sorta
 

MineralMan

Active Member
May 17, 2005
146
76
38
San Diego, CA
Jun 8, 2006
#16
  • Jun 8, 2006
  • #16
DeathMetal said:
I use an adapter that plugs into the external CD changer port on the back of the mach 460 radio. Got it from http://www.pie.net/.
Click to expand...

I've got a iPod video that I've installed in my car. I've also got the PIE adapter which allows me to control the iPod through the factory Mach 460 head unit using the external CD port on the back of the unit.

I did a write up on it over on the Bullitt forums (http://www.imboc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128945&highlight=ipod)

Here's a pic of where I've got the iPod mounted:

 

DropTopPony

Noob Slayer
Founding Member
Aug 13, 2002
2,570
3
48
south jersey
Jun 8, 2006
#17
  • Jun 8, 2006
  • #17
I have a RF adapter for mine and after getting it dialed in the sound quality is fairly good...I do have an Alpine head unit with the direct plug in module but don't drive the mustang so i needed the RF setup to carry car to car.
Ipod 60gb
 

stprorolla49

Active Member
Oct 9, 2004
1,455
15
39
Fairfield, CT/North Jersey
Jun 8, 2006
#18
  • Jun 8, 2006
  • #18
 

Attachments

  • DSCN1036.webp
    54.3 KB · Views: 133

02GTdroptop

New Member
Jul 15, 2005
26
2
0
Ft. Hood, Texas
Jun 8, 2006
#19
  • Jun 8, 2006
  • #19
Is that a tape deck?!
 

Firemanz

Only you can prevent Forest Fires!
Founding Member
Dec 13, 2001
4,105
0
0
San Antonio, TX
Jun 8, 2006
#20
  • Jun 8, 2006
  • #20
02GTdroptop said:
Is that a tape deck?!
Click to expand...
What is this so called "tape-deck" you speak of?
 
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
Next
1 of 3 Next Last
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
Brakes are engaged while driving
  • stevetbright
  • May 31, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
65
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 31, 2026
stevetbright
S
Installed xm radio shaker 1000
  • Rollback82
  • Jun 14, 2026
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
64
2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk- Jun 14, 2026
08shelby GT500
L
Can anyone tell me what this is hanging under my car?
  • Luckysgirl
  • May 17, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
5
Views
162
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jun 2, 2026
Noobz347
T
Progress Thread 2002 Mustang 3.8L CV
  • TheIncompetentMechanic
  • May 26, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
73
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jun 1, 2026
TheIncompetentMechanic
T
W
New here, 1967 getting an efi 348 stroker.
  • Weeman348
  • Mar 27, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
153
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Mar 27, 2026
Weeman348
W
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?