MP3 jack
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I have been following this thread for awhile now and I guess I am still confused. I have a Zune that I currently have to use the FM modulator to get it to work in my truck because I don't have an audio input on my stock radio. It is the 6 disc changer model. It has the aux function button so, does that mean it has the input in the back that I could wire up something like you guys are talking about?
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From: SE Georgia
why would you hardwire a FM modulator?
the whole point of the FM modulator is that you don't have to wire anything in...just select the broadcast station the modulator is sending on and listen to your tunes
the whole point of the FM modulator is that you don't have to wire anything in...just select the broadcast station the modulator is sending on and listen to your tunes
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From: Greenwald, MN
Kind of what I was thinking. Unless you get less static?
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From: Sunny, Snowy, CO
Well here are the pics of how I did it. You really cant tell that chip is there when you look at it unless you really look at it. Once the cable is plugged in you cant even see it at all. If I had a newer drill bit Im sure it wouldnt have done it. Works good and its pretty sturdy just sitting in there. Never had it fall in the back.
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From: Sunny, Snowy, CO
Ahhhh...I don't have those, but I have the camera mirror. I thought it was a package, (mirror and sensors) but was told it wasn't.
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From: Neenah, Wisconsin
The wireless modulators aren't very good....i bought two different ones for her before i gave up due to static and interference.....her car has no input that i could wire in directly, so the fm modulator that wires in is MUCH more powerful and is crystal clear...
Posting Guru
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From: Sunny, Snowy, CO
that would chip the plastic much more than a regular HSS bit as soon as the tines hit it.
More Turbo
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From: Alberta
As I stated above I would get a piece of similar plastic and test every type of bit available before I drilled the hole in the dash.
But hey opinions are like *********s, everybody's got one
Posting Guru
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From: Denver, Co
How about something like this?
1/8" Stereo Panel-Mount Phone Jack - RadioShack.com
There are probably better looking ones out there. I would start by Googling "panel mount stereo jack" or something similar.
1/8" Stereo Panel-Mount Phone Jack - RadioShack.com
There are probably better looking ones out there. I would start by Googling "panel mount stereo jack" or something similar.
Posting Guru
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From: Sunny, Snowy, CO
The tines score the outside of the hole before any material is removed. I know in any material I've used them on they always make a cleaner hole than a regular bit.
As I stated above I would get a piece of similar plastic and test every type of bit available before I drilled the hole in the dash.
But hey opinions are like *********s, everybody's got one
As I stated above I would get a piece of similar plastic and test every type of bit available before I drilled the hole in the dash.
But hey opinions are like *********s, everybody's got one
Like you said, opinions are like *******s, everyone has one, but most smell like ****.
Your bit is great for wood or aluminum though!!
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From: Colorado
Hey everyone. I dont know about the newer models. But for my 2001 there is a port on the back of the stereo for a CD Changer imput. There is an Aux module that hooks into that then you can get a Ipod cable that hooks into that module. Then you can fish the Ipod cable anywhere you want so its out of the sight of the bad guys. To access your Ipod you just push your CD button 2 times. That way your not drilling holes and jimmy rigging your nice truck. Also the sound is about 1000 times clearer with the set up than the headphone hookup. And without 5ft of cable hanging around. Hope it helps