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Tiny elfs run the sounds back and forth....

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Originally posted by TRAIN:
c'mere pitbull...i bet you'd like a hot henry instead

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Originally posted by Notloudenuf:
My wife has a 2005 Ford Escape w/Mach 300 sound system and a 2 gb Ipod Nano. I want to get her an interface that doesn't use FM modulators but these "direct connect" things are $180+. WTH? Its a box and 2 wiring harnesses. I could go buy a new head unit for that money.
What makes them so expensive?

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ROTFLOL @ Ballz

Its basically a protocol conversion which allows the oem head unit aux audio input to function and in some cases work your ipod like a cd changer utilizing all available oem controls. Yes $200 seems a lot for " a box and 2 harnesses ", lets do the math:

deck $150-200
ipod adaptor (you wanna use your new toy right?)
$30-150
labor (avg) $50 (deck) ipod adaptor ($15-50)
interfacing of oem sub/amp combo - $50
parts to install new deck and ipod- $50-75

So lets recap:

oem ipod adaptor $180 (avg)
New radio-$ 475
And if you have radio controls on the steering wheel and want to retain them ( Trust me-wifey will have it no other way ) $150 (labor and parts) avg. $625

You choice.

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Chuck Whitney Jr.
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2008: World Finals:Street Stock A - 4th place Regional
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