zigger21 wrote:Im just wondering if you guys ever thought. . .
Just a general board etiquette tip: Try not to reply to an old post with this type of rhetorical question. We're not against answering your question, but before you post something like that, look at the last posting date on the thread. If it was 2 years ago, start a new thread for your question. If your question or comment doesn't directly add new information to the original thread, start a new thread for your question.
Your post is generally asking if people who are finding ways to rig up an iPod input into the factory radio have considered going aftermarket with a deck that has direct support for an iPod, and telling us about your own setup along those lines.
Lots of us go aftermarket. Some of us —like me, did so expressly for native iPod support from the head unit. Going aftermarket also can give you built-in support for expanding your system with outboard amps, subs, and signal processors.
There are reasons people keep the stock head units. Some models perform very well. People like the factory look. People don't want to lose integration with their door chimes, heads-up display, On-Star system, or other factory system features. People don't want to or can't spend the money on a new system when all they want to do is add one input device. —These are all reasons people keep the factory head unit and look for other ways to integrate an iPod input.
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