iPod Connection to Boxster Radio

bobster · Sep 17, 2006

Anyone now how I can connect my iPod to my Boxster radio. I have read that you can get a, and I quote
"Factory stereo iPod adapters' interfaces that are made specifically to connect your iPod to your factory radio. They connect to your factory radio CD changer port and to the iPod, so the sound quality is optimal".
Has anyone found one or know how it can be done. Looking at the radio handbook for a CR22 there apears to be a connector 'C2' which is there for a CD changer that could be used.
Help please.
Bob.

Fred Hindle · Sep 17, 2006

Try using an FM transmitter. Connects to your ipod (or anything that has a 3.5 mm headphone socket. Tune your radio to the required frequency and listen in stereo over the radio. Can be used on any radio (hifi in the house etc). Mine has a range of about 75 yards. If you want details email me.
Cheers,

Black80XSA · Sep 17, 2006

On the older CDR-22 you can use the CD connectors - you need to buy the Dension IceLink cables. You then control the ipod from the radio panel as you would a CD changer

There is a write up on the install here..http://www.porsche-1.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=2866&hl=ipod

bobster · Sep 18, 2006

Thanks to you both.
I think the better route is the Dension kit and looking at the link it appears to be a proper job.
Better get one on order.
Thanks again.
Bob.

juliany27 · Sep 18, 2006

Watch out - any iPod system that 'transmits' to any radio [rather than conncting by wire] probably commits a criminal offence under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949!! [:'(]

Fred Hindle · Sep 18, 2006

Yeah, but they've gotta catch you first! Oh wait, its only a bogster, wire it!

Cheers,

Black80XSA · Sep 18, 2006

and the law is likely to change later this year with resect to FM transmitters - thanks to apple and ebay there are so many of them around now, it makes no difference.

Fred Hindle · Sep 19, 2006

They have such a low range it is not surprising. Mine works great in the car. The best thing is having your favourite CD being played on the garage ghetto blaster and through the car stereo at the same time. Saves having to play it really loud and offending the neighbours.
About £7 on ebay and no wiring. PnP.
Cheers

sawood12 · Sep 19, 2006

The only downside to the FM transmitters is that on a long journey it is difficult to find a totally free frequency along the complete length of your journey and you invarably have to keep tuning into a different frequency which is a pain especially if you are on your own. But if you do find a completely clear channel the quality is very good.

Fred Hindle · Sep 19, 2006

I must admit I have never had a problem with mine. You must be using the wrong roads.[

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Cheers,

bobster · Sep 20, 2006

I have just had a meeting with an electrical engineer from Ford on another subject and I mentioned what I was trying to do. He says that there is an MP3 connector released for Fiesta (about £4.99) which may be adaptable if the correct pins and connector can be obtained for the CDR22 unit. I'm on the case!
Bob.