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05-10-2009, 10:38 PM | #1 |
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Where do you guys put your ipod??
I recently bought a '09 yaris sedan and I love it.
I just want to ask one thing, I connect mine to the car with an AUX cable, and I want to have something that keep my ipod in reach, so that I can change songs easily. But the dashboard is right in the middle, the power outlet is placed in a weird position. so most of the car mount in store doesn't do the job (will block the dashboard or my ipod would be in a position that is hard to see while driving) I just wanna know where do you guys put your ipod? What car mount or holder do you guys use? Thx. |
05-10-2009, 11:17 PM | #2 | |
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I use a vent-mounted cell phone holder.... does the trick for me :]
I've also seen a ipod mount that fits in a cup holder... that may work real well!
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05-10-2009, 11:35 PM | #3 |
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I put mine in the slot next to the parking brake lever.
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05-10-2009, 11:43 PM | #4 |
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I never cared for where the aux jack is located in the sedans. It is out of the way, but it's on the passenger side, which does make it a bit of a pain. I just keep the ipod in the little cubby that the jack is located in. When I use it I place it near the parking brake and hope it doesn't slip between the seats. I've also gotten used to putting an album on at the beginning of a trip and listening to it until the trip is over, (or at least until I get to a red light.)
There really are no easy places to mount an ipod for ease of use in the sedans that I can think of. At least the liftbacks have the slots near the parking brake... |
05-10-2009, 11:51 PM | #5 |
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I just lay mine on the passenger seat when I'm alone.
When I have a passenger, I'll either put in the cup holder or lay it right under the e-brake handle (it does fit flat with brake down). |
05-10-2009, 11:57 PM | #6 |
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Like Phaeton....I place mine in the slot next to the brake lever. It sits there just fine and is easily accessible.
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05-11-2009, 01:11 AM | #7 |
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05-11-2009, 01:49 AM | #8 |
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05-11-2009, 02:07 AM | #9 |
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my pocket.
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05-11-2009, 11:36 AM | #10 |
In my glove box.
Then again, I have a after market headunit that allows for a direct connect ipod cable, which I also have
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05-11-2009, 12:05 PM | #11 |
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05-11-2009, 12:16 PM | #12 |
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+1, nice to control the ipod thru the aftermarket deck
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05-11-2009, 12:19 PM | #13 |
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yeah but my pioneer does not always play nice with my old iPod Photo, doesn't recognize it at all sometimes, and it's slooooow to scroll through songs...
A DIY minded person could probably relocate the aux jack and put on some kind of mount on the glove box door area...
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05-11-2009, 01:39 PM | #14 |
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In my LB the aux jack is on the center console ahead of the break lever. I keep the Mp3 player in the slot by the lever.
Target had a Belkin 3 ft retractable car stereo cable for $13. It was worth the extra price to be able to lengthen and shorten the cable as needed with a quick tug. At a light or stop sign, I set the Mp3 on the steering wheel and quickly change to the album or folder, and then hit play all. With a quick tug, it starts to recoil and I drop it back into the center console cubby for the rest of the trip. http://www.target.com You can get matching retractable headphones from http://www.brookstone.com Last edited by SpaceShot; 05-11-2009 at 01:42 PM. Reason: typo |
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thats weird... a retractable aux cable? HMMMMM.
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05-11-2009, 01:56 PM | #16 | |
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05-11-2009, 07:12 PM | #17 |
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The Toyota Dealership has the retractable 3' ipod cable for $8.99 . I switched my foglight button with my aux jack b/c it is closer to slot near e-brake .
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05-11-2009, 09:11 PM | #18 |
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I usually just stick it on the passenger seat because its always just me in my car. I have not figured out a better spot yet.
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