cpk

Hi

I'm 99% sure I'm going to replace my stock stereo with a single din kenwood so it can drive an Ipod.

Anyway, ipod aside, will the current Subaru connections simply plug into the back of a standard single din Kenwood unit or will I require an adapter?

Also, where do people find the best/easiest place to put the Ipod connection lead - glovebox or armrest?

And finally....The forester pocket with flap - is that the same colour silver as an 03 dash? In the pics I've seen it looks different in which case a black pocket may be my preference as it matches the vents/air con dials...

Any help/comments/opinions on the above is much appreciated.

escott

iTrader: (1)

You will need to get an ISO adapter cable to fit the Kenwood, you can get this from a Subaru dealer. The head unit itself should come with an ISO pluig which will then fit this.

I've got the black pocket, but I think the silver Forester flip looks better - can't comment on whether it's an exact match but it looks OK in the pics I've seen (search for Singile DIN in this thread, I'm sure there are some posted).

For a pic of my setup check my View My Scooby link on the left - sorry the pic isn't great!

You could try putting the iPod connection in the pocket or flap, just put a hole in the back. If you do, let me know how you get on - I think this might be my next addition!

escott

iTrader: (1)

You can find the ISO cable harness here:

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steve nic

if you have the oe kenwood/subaru unit the kenwood ipod box will plud directly into it(aslong as it can control a cd changer)

cpk

So I can control my ipod through my subaru heat unit, with the ipod controll from Kenwood?

As long as I can sort the sound quality out that sounds like a good solution, stops any potential thieves then....

steve nic

Andygreer

iTrader: (4)

mate if your car is a Newage i can tell you the KENWOOD Ipod kit fits the head unit and your Ipod will work with that

you can go up and down the tracks via the headunit.

you can set the buttons 1-6 to change the folders

Andy

cpk

Great, that's good news.

Whereabouts do you have your ipod cable installed - glove box/arm-rest?

Just to clarify - an 03 is a new-age...?

OLLIeRB5

for those who have done this, how well does it work?

i used to use the ip500 lead on a 6029 double din screen but upgraded to the 7029 with ipod usb direct

RafaelChandler

Anyone know what part I have to buy and where from to do this?

I have a 55sti (hawkeye)

bugeyeandy

I bought the Kenwood Ipod adaptor from Ebay.
The part number is KCA-IP500 and it cost me £35.
I then ran the ipod connection cable through to my armrest stowage and keep my ipod in there.
As for using it, it turns each of your playlists into a CD in the CD changer part of the head unit. You don't get to see artist or track names just a track number within that playlist.
I've set up a couple of playlists just for use in the car as I find it hard to find a particular track otherwise.
Good kit though, if you leave your Ipod in the car all the time it switches itself off and charges when the head unit it on.