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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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just wanted to kno how's the reliablity of this adapter and sound quality? can i still blast the music loud enough? i really dont wana buy a 450dollar 06HU..
Old Jan 5, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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Yeah I want to know this too. I alsso heard that it doesn't work if we have the factory 6-disc changer. Is this true?
Old Jan 5, 2007 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by BIGRKtC
Yeah I want to know this too. I alsso heard that it doesn't work if we have the factory 6-disc changer. Is this true?
If you connect an aux adapter to the factory unit, you won't be able to use the cd changer.
Old Jan 5, 2007 | 04:36 AM
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Wow that sucks! Are there any other options for Ipod users other than fm transmitters?
Old Jan 5, 2007 | 05:06 AM
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...579&highlight=

and you dont need to spend $450 to get a nice head unit neither..
Old Jan 5, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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well i had the aux adapter and from my experience the sound quality was great and it does not place of your cd changer so don't worry about it. but i can't say much because i got a new deck for $400
Old Jan 5, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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i have the usa spec aux adaptor and that one also goes into the external cdchanger port and i also have the 6disc in dash. both work great. this is a million times better then any other i pod adaptor such as the ones that u use with ur car's radio. i had the belken and it sucked ___ and for about the same price its very nice.
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 05:13 AM
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I have used the PIE TOY03-AUX Adapter for about 6 months and it was probably the best thing ever in the world when i had the stock head unit. I loved it.

Too bad you werent close to NYC i could have sold you mine for real cheap.

But anyways, its good, and easy to connect. I would rate it 10/10
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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how about the FM transmitter? bad quality right? or enough to live with..
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Fm trans = BAD
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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never ever ever ever settle for FM transmitter. your better off using headphone imo
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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So, I have some questions about this device:

How hard is it to install?
Where exactly does the device it go?
Where does the input cable come out?
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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This is how I did mine...

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=110232
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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Cool; but where is the AUX adapter?
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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I used double sided tape and stuck it behind the headunit
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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Ohhhh, I get it now. Sorry, long day

Looks very sweet. Thank you!
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 01:46 AM
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sweet.. thanks for the advice guys.. about to order the PIE adapter
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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good luck with the install. pretty easy overall.
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