How can I use my IPOD in my new Boxster?

[Spy4cia]

So that it runs thru the car's stereo system. I don't want to use the plug in thing that uses an empty FM channel. Any device/system out there that allows me to "plug in" the IPOD into the car's stereo system???

Thanks in advance...

[z12358]

Originally Posted by Spy4cia

So that it runs thru the car's stereo system. I don't want to use the plug in thing that uses an empty FM channel. Any device/system out there that allows me to "plug in" the IPOD into the car's stereo system???

Thanks in advance...

I've been contemplating the hardwired FM modulator:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-EYx4t5KTCVH/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=234550&tab=essential_info&i=142FMMOD01#Tab
Most of the reviews on that website are good, except for some which I think are caused by a bad installation. Quality of a good FM station without the parasitic effects of a wireless link plaguing the over-the-air FM modulators. And for $30 it's a cheap option to try. What's the reason you don't want it?

Only other alternative is Dension. Search for it on other Porsche forums. There's a group buy arranged for it but the ETA gets moved all the time. So not there yet. Here's one discussion on the subject:
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=6177&hl=dension

Z.

[Chills]

If you do a search there's TONS of threads about iPods in Boxsters, I've started a couple myself.

If you've got a CR/CDR 220 then it's really easy to plug a special iPod cable in where the CD changer plugs.

[z12358]

Originally Posted by Chills

If you do a search there's TONS of threads about iPods in Boxsters, I've started a couple myself.

If you've got a CR/CDR 220 then it's really easy to plug a special iPod cable in where the CD changer plugs.

Spy was asking about 987 which has a different stereo from 986. But now that you mention it. Is there a reason why the CD changer input plug couldn't be used as an iPod input in the 987? If you know of any, could you post links where this is discussed for a 987, as well?

Thanks,
Z.

[Rail26]

There are a ton of threads on this subject as Chills said, however none of them apply to your 987. If you have a 987, the only way to do it right now is the cheap FM transmitter such as Itrip or Belkin makes one also. I have heard good things about the hardwired FM modulator, however I don't really know much about it.

[z12358]

Originally Posted by Rail26

There are a ton of threads on this subject as Chills said, however none of them apply to your 987. If you have a 987, the only way to do it right now is the cheap FM transmitter such as Itrip or Belkin makes one also. I have heard good things about the hardwired FM modulator, however I don't really know much about it.

Forget the FM over-the-air transmitter option. The ones I've heard are awful, and almost ALL comments and reviews are negative. Not even worth trying, IMHO.

[webster132]

Originally Posted by z12358

Forget the FM over-the-air transmitter option. The ones I've heard are awful, and almost ALL comments and reviews are negative. Not even worth trying, IMHO.

They're extremely bad. Incredibly frustrating experience. Getting a hardwired FM modulator is the way to go. Relatively cheap, superb sound.