is there a kit available to hook up an IPOD to the stock headunit? I dont want to get an aftermarket headunit in fear of someone stealin it(i live in a n apartment)...Thanks for any help!

 

yes. mitsubishi just released it. i believe 500whp.com is selling it. contact them cause they only have a few left. i think they go for around $170

 

awsome thank you for the quick response!

 

Didn't see it, am I blind?

 

for not much more than 170, you can buy a better aftermarket deck and ipod adapter.

mike

 

but some ppl prefer a clean stock look that doesn't attract attention. Go for it and let us know how you like it =)

 

I think Dension manufactures most of the adapters for the OEM's, I do know they offer one compatible with the Lancer... This was 2 years ago that I researched it, only I hate IPODS and will not subject myself to them.. But I do use a Creative Zen Vision:M with my car stereo..

 

The only problem with paying $170 for the adapter is you can get a new Kenwood shipped free with a free pod adapter for $129 from Crutchfield. I know you want stock look to avoid theft, but it's difficult to justify paying more for less.

 

Hahaha...awesome. Another Ipod hater.

Never had a problem with my Creative Zen...bout too get the Vision:M shortly!

Do you have your player mounted anywhere??? Or just chucked in the glove box?>

 

No, I just toss it on the seat of my car, but to be honest, any small Cell phone holder, or an IPOD bracket (that doesnt include a cradle) will work (the older thicker ones) You can get a nice one for a cell phone that works really well from Radio shack that clips to the dashboard or vent..

Here's my issue with IPODs..

Not one file I tried using with it was natively supported, every single one needed to be converted to its retarded format that took hours (I bought a video Ipod to check out) Not only that, but the Itunes app is FESTERING with spyware, Every file you add to it has a unique checksum (Obviously P2P sharing works that way) Well guess what, this checksum is sent back to Apple, and they know its pirated in some way.. They keep track of this stuff when they do a CDDB lookup.. If its just a rip, it signs the file so you can easily tell who's computer it originated from.. And so-on... Now, nobody is 100% sure if this is used for market research, or to CYA should the industry turn on them.. But I have a problem with it.

Then you have the proprietary nature of how the player works, the file system isn't seen as a regular hard disk, but that stupid media player interface in windows.. (Okay the zen does this too, but at least it plays almost any format you put on there without conversion)

 

To each their own and I fully support anyone who wants to hook up whatever mp3 player they want! I just think that some of your privacy concerns aren't quite correct from my dealings with iTunes.

Apple doesn't store any of the info as far as I know. They even ask your permission to do lookups and say that the info will be sent to their machines but NOT stored. And Gracenotes is a separate company from Apple. Don't know exactly what they do with the info, but any system that uses Gracenotes is subject to the same privacy concerns.

As for the file format, any MP3 will play on an iPod. I don't think you can play OGG or FLAC, but you may be able to play WAV still. I don't use the Apple native AAC format either, because it's just easier to have it in a universally accepted format. There's options to choose what you store ripped music in in the prefs.

Also, if you don't want to generate a separate copy of the music when you add it to iTunes, in the Advanced tab of the prefs just uncheck the "Keep iTunes Music folder organized" and "Copy files to iTunes Music folder when adding to library" options. Maybe it wasn't converting your music but just copying it into the folder and organizing it by artist/album?

This is very true, but it's the price they pay for having a relationship with the record companies. iTunes store would close down if you could just copy stuff back out of the iPod from the file system. (Well, the record companies would yank support at least.)

And more on topic, I went the Kenwood route with a KDC-X689, iirc. Motorized face that flips over to look blank or you can remove it if you're paranoid. Also a 4-digit security code if the battery gets disconnected. I think it cost about $250 after the lancer harness kit and the iPod module. It doesn't look "factory" but I've got Album and Song display and mp3 CD capability now. I even have an AUX IN in the glove compartment for other MP3 players!

 

http://www.mitsubishiparts.net/catalog/?section=541 <--- OE Ipod adapter... for about $32 bucks.... thinking of install this one

 

The adapter itself is $160, the $32 harness is the one that is needed when using the adapter along with the OEM 6-disc.

 

MZ607511EX Ipod Adapter $158.69

 

Can this be used on an OEM 06 indash? No cd changer.