iPod Dock - Toyota

CopperX · 07-26-2005, 03:21 AM

Finally I found a perfect place in my runner to have a dock for the iPod. I modified the iPod dock and connected the PIE adapter from the stereo and the firewire power cord to the 120v outlet in the center consol. Here are some pics...

LMK what you guys think...

CopperX · 07-26-2005, 03:24 AM

In Action..

CopperX · 07-26-2005, 03:25 AM

More..

iFORCE · 07-26-2005, 03:36 AM

very nice idea. Looks clean and functional.

rdist · 07-26-2005, 08:07 AM

i likes it!

UoD · 07-26-2005, 08:31 AM

That is the cleanest looking mount I have seen so far.

snap315 · 07-26-2005, 05:15 PM

Awesome looking mount!

Can you provide us with more details on how you made it and what was involved?

CopperX · 07-26-2005, 09:25 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys.

I did several 'trial and error' attempts to get the angle then took it into the computer and came up with the holder for the dock. I used museum board to construct the prototype and made sure it fit the little nook nicely.

After finishing the holder, I connected the PIE plug from under the console to the line-in on the dock and plugged the standard ipod charger to the outlet inside the center console.

Here's the diagram showing the whole setup..

snap315 · 07-26-2005, 09:51 PM

Hmmm...

Have you thought about MAKING and SELLING these?

I'm sure that there would be more than a few people interested.

Me for one!

ZonaT4R · 07-27-2005, 11:44 AM

Looks good! Whats the white flap over the center console buttons for?

CopperX · 07-27-2005, 12:05 PM

It's called iGrip. That's where I put my cellphone in the car.

It can be had for $3 on ebay..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5791051690&category=48680&ssPageName=WD1V&rd=1

or $5 + tax in local stores..

It works quite well holding the cellphone and the ipod.

I am thinking of buying the black ones instead to match the interior tho.

CopperX · 08-03-2005, 03:29 PM

Although the dock looks good and functions well, the buttons on my 3rd gen iPod are a little hard to get to.

I bought the iTop Button Relocator from NYKO and it works even better now.

Here are some shots..

bstboy · 08-04-2005, 12:21 PM

Count me in if you plan to mass produce

RayRay · 08-04-2005, 03:53 PM

count me in too if you want to sell them. that looks badass.

ray

GA_4Runner · 08-04-2005, 05:42 PM

That absolutely rocks. Awesome idea man.

07-26-2005, 03:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
CopperX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 201	iPod Dock Finally I found a perfect place in my runner to have a dock for the iPod. I modified the iPod dock and connected the PIE adapter from the stereo and the firewire power cord to the 120v outlet in the center consol. Here are some pics... LMK what you guys think... Attached Images __________________ CLIFF -------------------------------------------------- 2004 Toyota 4Runner Limited Galatic Gray Mica -------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE TO SEE MY iPOD DOCK INSTALLATION

07-26-2005, 03:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
CopperX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 201	In Action.. Attached Images __________________ CLIFF -------------------------------------------------- 2004 Toyota 4Runner Limited Galatic Gray Mica -------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE TO SEE MY iPOD DOCK INSTALLATION

07-26-2005, 03:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
CopperX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 201	More.. Attached Images __________________ CLIFF -------------------------------------------------- 2004 Toyota 4Runner Limited Galatic Gray Mica -------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE TO SEE MY iPOD DOCK INSTALLATION

07-26-2005, 03:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
iFORCE Senior Canadian Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: calgary.alberta.canada Posts: 1,105	very nice idea. Looks clean and functional. __________________ Black 2003 4Runner Limited V8 4WD (Canadian Edition) - TRD High Performace Air Filter - TRD Cat-Back Exhaust - 25% Front Tint / 15% Rear Tint - Bridgestone Dueler Revo A/T - Projector Foglights w/ 4300K HID - Black JDM style Taillights - 2006 Projector Headlights w/ 4300k HID LINK - Custom Rear Fog Lights w/ Switch - LINK Pictures on My Website

07-26-2005, 08:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
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07-26-2005, 08:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
UoD Mmmm.... V8 ..... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee / Daytona Beach FL Posts: 383	That is the cleanest looking mount I have seen so far. __________________ Titanium 2005 4Runner Sport V8 ------- *Replaced '05 JBL headunit with '06 JBL headunit http://www.psy.fsu.edu/~thornton/4ru...ld-and-new.jpg

07-26-2005, 05:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
snap315 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 359	Awesome looking mount! Can you provide us with more details on how you made it and what was involved?

07-26-2005, 09:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
CopperX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 201	Thanks for the compliments guys. I did several 'trial and error' attempts to get the angle then took it into the computer and came up with the holder for the dock. I used museum board to construct the prototype and made sure it fit the little nook nicely. After finishing the holder, I connected the PIE plug from under the console to the line-in on the dock and plugged the standard ipod charger to the outlet inside the center console. Here's the diagram showing the whole setup.. Attached Images __________________ CLIFF -------------------------------------------------- 2004 Toyota 4Runner Limited Galatic Gray Mica -------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE TO SEE MY iPOD DOCK INSTALLATION

07-26-2005, 09:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
snap315 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 359	Hmmm... Have you thought about MAKING and SELLING these? I'm sure that there would be more than a few people interested. Me for one!

07-27-2005, 11:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
ZonaT4R Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sunny Tucson, AZ Posts: 172	Looks good! Whats the white flap over the center console buttons for? __________________ Jason 04 4Runner SR5 Galactic Gray Mica 75 Porsche 914 2.0

07-27-2005, 12:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
CopperX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 201	It's called iGrip. That's where I put my cellphone in the car. It can be had for $3 on ebay.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5791051690&category=48680&ssPageName=WD1V&rd=1 or $5 + tax in local stores.. It works quite well holding the cellphone and the ipod. I am thinking of buying the black ones instead to match the interior tho. Attached Images __________________ CLIFF -------------------------------------------------- 2004 Toyota 4Runner Limited Galatic Gray Mica -------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE TO SEE MY iPOD DOCK INSTALLATION

08-03-2005, 03:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
CopperX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 201	Update.. Although the dock looks good and functions well, the buttons on my 3rd gen iPod are a little hard to get to. I bought the iTop Button Relocator from NYKO and it works even better now. Here are some shots.. Attached Images __________________ CLIFF -------------------------------------------------- 2004 Toyota 4Runner Limited Galatic Gray Mica -------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE TO SEE MY iPOD DOCK INSTALLATION

08-04-2005, 12:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
bstboy The Pittsburgh Rig Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 154	Count me in if you plan to mass produce __________________ Titanium 2003 4Runner Sport V8 XREAS TRD Air Filter Borla Dual Exhaust System AVS Tail Light Covers Tacoma Skid Plate 20% Window Tint AuxPod iPod installation 265/70-17 REVOs iForce V8 badged To Do List: JDM Headlights Daystar Lift

08-04-2005, 03:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
RayRay Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 105	count me in too if you want to sell them. that looks badass. ray __________________ '04 4Runner SR5 4wd in Black w/ moonroof, roof rack, spoiler, jbl audio system, leather wrapped steering wheel w/ audio controls, preferred accessory package (floor mats, cargo mat, cargo net, first aid kit), wheel locks, wireless headphones Mods: usaspec ipod interface, valor exhaust tip, black replica JDM headlights, strona bull bar, sylvania silverstar head and fog lights, husky liners, festoon led dome bulbs (3175), led inverted lenses parking light bulb

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08-04-2005, 05:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
GA_4Runner Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 19	That absolutely rocks. Awesome idea man. __________________ ----------------------------------- 2005 Sport Edition 4x4 V8 Galactic Grey Mica Dark Charcoal Leather Sunroof, Homelink, Driver Assist Handle