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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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Has anyone used this product? I sent the company an email for install instructions, but nothing yet. It looks like you can unplug the tape deck and plug this product into that connection on the deck. Seems like a good idea because I'm never going to use the tape player. I have Nav. and 6 disc changer. I've used RF and tape to iPod connections and think they sound like crap. Thanks for your thoughts,

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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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Please post a link to the product
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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Here's the link.
http://www.icarkits.com/cars/LEXUS_G...005/PODTOYV215
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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OK I get it. You pull the plug for the cassette on the back of the headunit and replace it with the new product. Any ideas how or where to string the connector cable?
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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if i were to get such a product i would just run the connector cable down next to the left hand side of the glove box. i have a VAIS product for my XM and a lockpick as well. the lockpick came with the A/V input harness and that's is basically what i did.

the ipod cords aren't exactly huge or anything so you could just rest it on the center console.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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It would be nice to see if anyone has used it and how it works. I might be cool if you could run it cable to the storage spot were the DVD player goes. I don't have one so there is plenty of room.

Also does anyone know if you would have to take the dash apart to get to the back of the tape player? That doesn't sound fun!
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Drew903
It would be nice to see if anyone has used it and how it works. I might be cool if you could run it cable to the storage spot were the DVD player goes. I don't have one so there is plenty of room.

Also does anyone know if you would have to take the dash apart to get to the back of the tape player? That doesn't sound fun!
Agreed!
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Drew903
It would be nice to see if anyone has used it and how it works. I might be cool if you could run it cable to the storage spot were the DVD player goes. I don't have one so there is plenty of room.

Also does anyone know if you would have to take the dash apart to get to the back of the tape player? That doesn't sound fun!
that would be a piece of cake...the catch is you'd have to buy an ipod/iphone cable long enough. i've seen six footers but that would be overkill.

and yes, you would have to take the dash apart to do it. just search these forums for "lockpick install" you'll see what you'd be up against if you decide to get it. it's not hard....it's just a bit tedious.
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