I hooked up my ipod to the aux input. It sounds great, no hum etc.

I also discovered something very cool.

I had a blaupunkt aux in cable from my Blau San Jose receiver that I wasn't using. The blau aux in cable uses the same connector as the changer, and I had a changer. Anyway I was looking for a cable that had two RCA jacks to 3.5mm male jack when I found this cable in my parts bin.

Sure Enough, it works perfectly. The advantage of this cable vs the becker is it goes directly to the 3.5mm jack to the ipod, no need for RCA jacks. It's 2 meters long, which is more than enough to reach the center console. It doesn't have the phone connector, you can add it though. (I don't have a phone installed yet)

The Blaupunkt PN is 7-607-897-093 and I bought it a year ago at Crutchfield for $12.99. Its also available from continental imports for $17.25

-- Scott

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Thanks for the info. I've just ordered the Blaubunkt cable. Will test it out with my Sony Clie UX50 for MP3 playback.

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Did you get it from Crutchfield? It's no longer listed on their web site.

-- Scott

Ordered it from Continental Imports (your other suggestion).

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Z3Scot,

How did you mount your ipod? I'm still planning on mounting an ipod mini using a panavise cell phone mount, but I'm interested in how others have done it.

I honestly prefer the Red. I have both displays that I am playing with, and I go back and forth with them.

The yellow is a bit easier to read, but only in sunlight. The red looks better at night. So since I drive my car once a week a best, I am sticking with the red for now. The amber is going in the miata. I need a CD player in there bad.

Mpire

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8/01 M Coupe Estoril/Estoril/Black

ProjectorZ, 6000k HID, DDE, Stoneguard, V1 Hardwire, V1 Remote Display, V1 Remote Audio Knob in center console, Factory Alarm w/motion sensor, Fash hazards w/arm, Traffic Pro, Nomad Mp3 Adapter, Rear Door Lock switch, Footwell lighting, Drivers side grab handle, 300/4, e1200, 6W0, Firestone, Skaggs, Ground Control Coilovers and RSMs.

danno-

had same problem with mine in the roadster. it appears the central HVAC location is not ideal. i mounted mine behind the cluster in the top of the dash pod inside the pod, with only plastic above it. now get between 9 and 10 sats at all times.

consider moving it there.

drex

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Connect to: http://www.trafficpro2.com/v4ford_install.pdf
and check out pages 50 > 56.
Not the same unit, but better install instructions compared to what your book has.
Gots to have your almanacs. Dump power to the unit and you have to start over again.

Connect to: http://www.trafficpro2.com/UG7200USenglishRevA.pdf
Not the same unit, but better operation instructions compared to what your book has.

I did an antenna test a few weeks ago. Under the dash behind the instrument cluster 6>7 satelites. Under the dash above the center grille duct 7 satelites. This varies depending where you place it above the duct. I did it live while receiving satelites for optimum position. On top of the dash, centered up to the windshield 8 satelites. On top of the roof 8 satelites. The company that makes our coupe antenna that has phone and radio also makes one that has phone, radio and GPS. Plan on replacing the stock one with one of these on both cars this coming Winter.