I want to connect my ipod to my car cd player directly so that I avoid the static involved in the itrip. I don't have an auxiliary input, but one of my friends hooked something up to the back of his cd player that gave him a direct line to plug the ipod into. Unfortunately, he doesn't really know how he did it. Anyone know how this can be done?

6/3/2006 1:33:05 AM

is it a factory stereo?

if it is then you should be able to get a FM Modulator and it will play similar to an itrip so that you pick a radio station and it broadcasts through that but is directly connected

if it isnt then there is probably a cd changer port or something to hook it up directly.

check out this website for some help:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-YLrnqPgmldJ/cgi-bin/SuperProdGroup.asp?g=770&cc=01&wm=tn&cm_re_o=fB5EzM*5yBpFwEAN*l5TjIIi

6/3/2006 2:02:07 AM

I don't really see how an FM Modulator constitutes a direct connection. Anyway, if it converts it to an FM frequency you immediately cut the sound quality in half, so it's not going to sound good. You might just have to get your receiver replaced, but you can get a receiver with an auxiliary input for less than $150 bucks if you shop around. That seems like a lot just to be able to connect your iPod, but it's worth it for the boost in sound quality.

6/3/2006 10:06:10 AM

its really a lot of help to have one that connects to your aftermarket headunit and also provides power to your ipod so it doesnt die all the time

6/3/2006 12:47:55 PM