iPod nano and TransPod - Outstanding

[Bill Brown]

My CD changer bit the dust a few days ago. So, I bought an iPod nano ($149.99) and TransPod ($99.99) at Circuit City to listen to my tunes when on the road. I could not be more pleased with the outstanding results. I plugged the user-friendly TransPod into the Vehicross then placed the iPod into the TransPod and turned on the OEM Isuzu radio. Pressed the seek/scan button on the radio tuner and instantly heard the iPod clear as a bell over the OEM Vehicross speakers. I am technically challenged when it comes to installing automobile components, and the TransPod is truly designed for people like me. The TransPod just plugs into the lighter receptacle and is ready for use. Here in Clovis, CA, I left the TransPod at its default 88.5 FM setting and did not experience any interference from any other radio broadcasts. The TransPod can be set to any FM frequency on your radio dial, with 4 memory presets. The TransPod transmits your iPod audio via an available FM frequency on your radio. No wires to install.

TransPod with an iPod (not an iPod nano, though)

[newthings]

I too just bot a Mini Transpod for this application. The Mini has a socket for the Shuffle or takes a cable for larger iPods and has a stereo jack input. I want to have my Mac 12" PB on my boat to do chartplotting with iTunes in the background wirelessly connecting to the normal AM/FM radio and speakers. Sort of a Maxi iPod. I will get it all working this week. Glad to hear you like the quality.
Roy

[VCrossfan]

Yes no more fumbling around with CD's. I've had my Dell DJ for a few years now and in my Vcross about one year. One of the more enjoyable daily mod's I've done. 20 Gig with about 4,000 tunes so far...The apple setup looks very nice...Let us know how it works out...

[VehiGAZ]

I went a slightly different route with my iPod Nano. I got the Griffin SmartDeck adapter...

http://www.griffintechnology.com/pro...smartdeckdock/

The BIG advantages for me using this approach are:
- Better sound quality going through tape deck vs. FM transmitter
- Pauses iPod automatically when you shut off the stereo (or just switch to CD) - Whoo-hoooo!!! That's a BIG plus!!! No more running down your iPod battery because you forgot to shut it off when you got to work!
- Allows you to use the tape deck's FF & RW buttons to either forward- or reverse-scan through songs, OR you can use them to skip forward or backward
- Only $30 at Best Buy

Minor disadvanatges:
- Yet another wire on the dash (in addition to the radar detector, cell charger, etc.)
- Does not charge iPod while using it
- Bright white cord stands out too much against black dash

Just my two cents...

[Ruflyf]

Just curious here, dont they have composite outs for the ipod? I am thinking it would be much easier just to run them back to the external input on the head unit. Might be a nicer (lil more expensive) upgrade if currently you dont have a external/aux on your head unit. I am currently working on mounting my Archos AV420 in mine.

[VehiGAZ]

From what I remember hearing, the stock VX stereo does not have external inputs. If it did, or if you have an aftermarket head unit that has ext inputs, then yes, that would be the absolute best way to go.

As it is, my stock stereo has an annoying little background buzz when I use any tape deck adapter.

[Bill Brown]

I went a slightly different route with my iPod Nano. I got the Griffin SmartDeck adapter...

http://www.griffintechnology.com/pro...smartdeckdock/

Glad the Griffin works for you. I initially tried the Belkin Cassette Adapter which continually kept clicking and whirring in my cassette player. I never even bothered plugging in the iPod. The following day I returned the Belkin and got the TransPod.

[geshaw30]

Yea, I just had my Sirius and 30GB IPOD (the only way to go by the way-videos are great) hardwired into my Pioneer. I eliminated all antennaes and the obtrusive trans IPOD docking/charger sticking out of the cig lighter has now been put in the little misses's truck. The sound has improved ten fold and the jumble of wires are long gone.
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[Nazrat]

Here is the radio that I have:
http://tad.grosvenor.org/gallery/200...x421_A_562x421

It plugged in right in place of the factory changer.

-Tad

[creeg]

But thats a picture of a trooper, not a vehicross, isnt it?

The url even says "2001 trooper".

Im confused.

All just want to know if the adaptor that say its compatible with toyotas is also compatible with a 2001 Vehicross stock radio.

Im a little slow, so be patient with me.

[Nazrat]

You have the same radio, right?

http://i15.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/a3/0d/78_3.JPG

-Tad

[creeg]

Aha! You are correct sir.

So that looks like its going to work: the Toyota adaptor will work with the VX stock stereo, plugging into the jacks used for the cd changer. (just documenting it for posterity).

Thanks for clarifying!

[Bill Brown]

Crutchfield's delivery took 4 business days from placing my order until receipt. I had to wait until today (Saturday) when I had time to fish around for the plug to the radio. It is official, the USA Spec iPod to Toyota interface works with the Vehicross stock radio. As Nazrat said, you just plug the interface cable into the cable that was connected to the Vehicross stock CD changer. Yup, you can control a few features on the iPod with the radio's CD controls. However, you can use all the iPod features if you have access to the iPod. I plan to mount the iPod holder this weekend. Will post a photo or 2 of the finished installation when I get done. Again, thanks Nazrat!!!! :yesg:

[edhubble]

Hi everyone, on topic here, found this on eBay (uk)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALPINE-NVE...item3ccbac6ee6
Basically, sat nav, DVD cd iPod, etc. and camera will work.
Can anyone foresee any problems with this going into my VX?
Heard of a couple of guys in Australia replacing the JDM stereo (which I have) with an Alpine. Glad for any feedback. Cheers..