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Nov 28, 2008 | 03:20 PM

74baja

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Pie

Hi all,
I am interested in connecting an iPod or possibly sat radio in my truck. I have a 2001, with the optional stereo with the 6 disk changer, hence no aux inputs... I think. I have heard that you can use something called a PIE in this situation? Before now, PIE to me just meant something yummy to eat. What is a PIE and will it work for me?
Thanks,
Jack

Nov 28, 2008 | 06:41 PM

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You can use an FM transmitter but IMO they do not sound near as good as a hard wired unit (one with an AUX input).

Belkin makes the transmitters.

Nov 28, 2008 | 06:42 PM

PowerstrokeJunkie

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My buddy loaned me (but i am never giving it back) a FM transmitter, company name was MONSTER and it had three different programmable settings, i leave it in my work truck and keep it on 93.7, it's as crystal clear reception as my hard wired AVIC D3, however without any bass.

Nov 28, 2008 | 07:18 PM

74baja

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Yeah, I've tried FM transmitters. I'm just too picky to be satisfied with them. You lose tons of volume, so to hear it over the engine you end up turning them up and it distorts like crazy. Anyone know what a PIE is and if it can help me?
Thanks,
Jack

Nov 28, 2008 | 07:22 PM

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Yep, they suck. From my experience they sound like an AM radio. Never heard of a PIE unless it's from Flying Saucer Pie Co. in Houston.

Nov 28, 2008 | 10:00 PM

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I have a 2001, and I have the ipod2car box and harness that hooks up to the stock stereo system, goes between the stock harness and radio. And then from the box have a wire going to the ipod, I can skip songs from my radio but thats about it. Makes it pretty easy, and have the ipod with the custom bracket mounted up near the radio for easy playlist changes and stuff.

Nov 28, 2008 | 10:21 PM

fxstbchopper

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Precision Interface Electronics (PIE). I don't know if you can get one for your truck though but here is a link to something that will work with it.

Blitzsafe - FORD / CAN AUX