View Poll Results: Ever use the AUX/MP3 input jack?
Yes!
312
75.00%
No!
37
8.89%
Why bother ? 6 disc changer that plays mp3 is good enough !
64
15.38%
MP3? WTH is that?
3
0.72%
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AUX/MP3 input?
03-21-07, 12:10 PM
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lol@kensteel!
I use a RF remote control attached to the iPod so I can drop the iPod in the center console and still control it. The remote I have even lets me change playlists.
The remote is jet black and not much thicker than a watch battery. I attached it to a one end fake credit card (the one's you get in the mail as spam) with velcro so I can slide it in the card slot in the driver's side sun visor. It looks like it's part of the card and I didn't have to modify the car.
I can either reach up and push a button while driving OR I usually quickly reach up, grab the remote, make whatever modification I want, then quickly slide it back... all without having to take my eyes off the road.
Hope that helps,
Kev
I use a RF remote control attached to the iPod so I can drop the iPod in the center console and still control it. The remote I have even lets me change playlists.
The remote is jet black and not much thicker than a watch battery. I attached it to a one end fake credit card (the one's you get in the mail as spam) with velcro so I can slide it in the card slot in the driver's side sun visor. It looks like it's part of the card and I didn't have to modify the car.
I can either reach up and push a button while driving OR I usually quickly reach up, grab the remote, make whatever modification I want, then quickly slide it back... all without having to take my eyes off the road.
Hope that helps,
Kev
03-26-07, 11:58 PM
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lol@kensteel!
I use a RF remote control attached to the iPod so I can drop the iPod in the center console and still control it. The remote I have even lets me change playlists.
The remote is jet black and not much thicker than a watch battery. I attached it to a one end fake credit card (the one's you get in the mail as spam) with velcro so I can slide it in the card slot in the driver's side sun visor. It looks like it's part of the card and I didn't have to modify the car.
I can either reach up and push a button while driving OR I usually quickly reach up, grab the remote, make whatever modification I want, then quickly slide it back... all without having to take my eyes off the road.
Hope that helps,
Kev
I use a RF remote control attached to the iPod so I can drop the iPod in the center console and still control it. The remote I have even lets me change playlists.
The remote is jet black and not much thicker than a watch battery. I attached it to a one end fake credit card (the one's you get in the mail as spam) with velcro so I can slide it in the card slot in the driver's side sun visor. It looks like it's part of the card and I didn't have to modify the car.
I can either reach up and push a button while driving OR I usually quickly reach up, grab the remote, make whatever modification I want, then quickly slide it back... all without having to take my eyes off the road.
Hope that helps,
Kev
Got any pics ?
Thanks
Sundance
06-04-07, 09:56 PM
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Using it for my Sirius radio. SQ is not bad except for that humming noise that is more noticeable when the radio is on and Sirius is off. Also, not many 12V power plugs will fit with the center console closed. I had to modify it so I can close the lid all the way. Other than that, it's a quick/cheaper way to have Sirius in the car.
A shame that getting Sirius is such a hassle in the 2007 Lexus IS. However, I had a receiver already.
06-05-07, 10:17 AM
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you can simply purchase a male-male headphone wire from wal-mart for $4.00 (RCA brand, next to other connectivity stuff for home/dvd use)
you won't notice the difference in sound quality between this cable and any other expensive cable.
you won't notice the difference in sound quality between this cable and any other expensive cable.
06-05-07, 10:44 AM
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I disagree. Like OC 335i said above, the cables that use the dock connector on the iPod bypass the headphone amp and sound noticeably better. (Plus you don't need to worry about the volume setting on the iPod being too high or too low)
06-05-07, 10:55 AM
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Lexus Fanatic
LOL, i have a 1gig mp3 player which i NEVER use, it just collects dust.
I just listen to 3 cd's, the toyota scion cd they give you at the new car show/mp3 mix of Inital D ost stage 1-4/mp3 bob marley all 13 albums and thats about it
I just listen to 3 cd's, the toyota scion cd they give you at the new car show/mp3 mix of Inital D ost stage 1-4/mp3 bob marley all 13 albums and thats about it
07-18-07, 04:39 PM
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07-19-07, 08:09 AM
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Bluetooth, huh? Whats the deal with that? do you us it normally and the bluetooth has another connection at the mini (where you would normally plug in the ipod)
SerKevin - its been a while since you posted, but where did you find the remote you use? that sounds like the best option besides doing a full ipod integration install.
SerKevin - its been a while since you posted, but where did you find the remote you use? that sounds like the best option besides doing a full ipod integration install.
