Ashtray iPod Dock

[986Roadster]

thats sweeeeetttttt. very cool product.

[DreamWeaverFun]

I love the idea of the spec.doc but I am concerned about bumping and hitting it.
Has anyone got any feedback on this?

[SD987]

I don't have the equipment linked to but I do have an ashtray mounted iPod FM modulator.

On the 987 the ashtray is located aft of the shifter (I assume the same for the 986), and yes it is a somewhat balky annoyance, although manageable. In the picture it is located before the shifter in what appears to be an Audi. I use the same FM modulator in my BMW with much less annoyance due to the cig-lighter location (also forward of the shifter).

[Cloudsurfer]

I love the idea of a drop in dock for the ipod, however, my biggest concern is the fact that the dock is now supporting the ipod off its connector. Aside from bumping it while shifting, the passenger knocking her elbow into, etc. my greatest concern is the loading of the connector from G-forces related to driving. I'm just not sure that Apple ever designed the dock connector to withstand such repeated stress.

I do love the idea though, much better than keeping it under the armrest cubby. On the flip side, however, that convenient location also really invites trouble in my opinion- whether its sitting there with top up (somewhat asking someone to smash a window to get it) or top up while you run into quickie mart to get a soda, etc. At least under the cubby its not readily visible asking to be stolen.

Patrick

[Chills]

Those were concerns of mine, as well.

Here is what I did with my iPod:

[djomlas]

im glad i dont own an ipod and dont really listen to music while driving

[Chills]

Originally Posted by djomlas

im glad i dont own an ipod and dont really listen to music while driving

Why are you glad? Music is an expression of emotion and deep feelings (usually lol). I thoroughly enjoy my music, and I enjoy it even more now that I can listen to it in the Box. My iPod has the soundtrack of my life on it. I don't go anywhere without it.