auxilary input/ipod adapter???

[izoom]

Hi im actually new to the forum...and wish i actually knew about the website before i bought my mazda 3 LOL.....well anyways...i wanna install an auxilary input or an ipod adapter for my car...its a 2005 mazda 3 sport .....any suggestions guys?? feedback would be greatly appreciated....

[izoom]

really need help on this guys...wanna make sure the one i get would not mess up the car in any way..thanks again

[Donutz]

The search engine on this forum is really good so give that a try. Search for iPod integration and you'll find good info. I'm running the Grom unit myself.

[stevenma188]

+1 on the Grom setup. The V2 is really good, and the improvements are nice.

[izoom]

thanks for the reply guys.....i looked at the grom unit...looks very solid!!!! problem im not very handy when it comes to fixing or doing stuff for my car myself....:s is there a local retailer that sells grom units in toronto??? or anywhere close to it?? and one more thing is there any other unit that has the same performance as the grom unit and i can just buy form locar car shops or even futureshop LOL

[stevenma188]

Well one option is the OEM ipod integration kit, which is ~$200 (IIRC) and you can get the dealer to install it (my guess is another $60-80). Future Shop would just make you buy an entire new aftermarket deck and then install that for you (read EXPENSIVE).

If you ordered one of the Grom adapters, I'm sure members will be willing to help you install it at a meet or something. It took me 15 minutes or so to install mine. The only tool you need is a Philip screwdriver.

[Donutz]

It is so easy to install. Seriously, easy. If you're in the east you can swing by my place and I can walk you through it.

[TheMaterial]

Future Shop carries two. They are both $100 installed one is made by scoshe the other I don't remember. They are both essentially hard wired fm transmitters, but don't require you to change the radio station ever.

I've also heard really good things about the Grom, but never used one myself.

[izoom]

thanks again for the very informative input guys...im really considering getting the grom unit now....one more question...is the grom unit only available through online purchasing? or is there a local distributor of the grom unit here in toronto?? thanks again for taking your time to reply to this thread...would be hop

[izoom]

oops message got cut off...was just about to say that i would be hoping for more inputs..thanks

[Donutz]

I bought mine used locally. To be honest I've only seen them for sale online.

[bedaweed]

i just bought this
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/monster-ipod-fm-transmitter-aip-fm-ps-sb2-efs-future-shop-exclusive/10118660.aspx?path=a97fe169bac4cf9bbdf4c020e2b71fd 6en02
works great sounds like cd quality best fm transmitter in my opinion

[wherermykeys]

i just bought this
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/monster-ipod-fm-transmitter-aip-fm-ps-sb2-efs-future-shop-exclusive/10118660.aspx?path=a97fe169bac4cf9bbdf4c020e2b71fd 6en02
works great sounds like cd quality best fm transmitter in my opinion

CD quality and FM transmitter do not belong in the same sentence. The best you'll get is equivalent to an FM radio station with a strong signal.

[bedaweed]

this is honestly one of the best ones ive seen/used
deffinantly worth the price

[Zuluwun]

CD quality and FM transmitter do not belong in the same sentence. The best you'll get is equivalent to an FM radio station with a strong signal.

lol +1. Frequency modulation will always have some distortion.