jagged777

I just bought a maxima 03, which has a bose system and wanted to know where i can find an ipod adaptor to connect with my ipod and use it in my car.
Any suggestion?

Emaximus

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AEMAXIMA01

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if you have the 6cd in-dash changer you can't use the usa spec ipod adapter.

djfrestyl

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If you're going to spend the $130 or whatever it is for the iPod ->Bose adapter, might as spend a little bit more and swap out your entire head unit. The additional cost is marginal, and the increase in sound quality (and versatility) will be exponential.

AEMAXIMA01

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depends on what his tastes are. I chose the usa spec bc i'd rather keep the stock look. but yes, aftermarket does sound better than bose.

snowboi1289

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The best/cheapest way to do it, it just get that tape adaptor that comes from a portable cd player, or an mp3 player, and goes to the tape, I have one, but I dont know what its called. Its good for when your car doesnt have a cd player or you want to listen to your mp3 player and your car has a tape player.

Puppetmaster

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I think people have had decent success with the Harman Kardon Drive n Play or whatever it's called.

I just gave up on all those things and swapped HUs to one with iPod capabilities.

AEMAXIMA01

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as long as you have a 00 or 01 the usa spec will work. i have had no problems with mine. hk drive'n'play works well too, i believe soonerfan uses it (or at least used to).

perkman87

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I have the tape. Its magical.

AEMAXIMA01

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tape adapter FTL!

snowboi1289

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The tape adaptor thing is good for most cars, like my sisters white Chrysler, because it doesnt have a CD player, the sound system(speakers) are basiclly screw, I made some custom temp. mounts in the front to mount 2 normal circle speakers, in the oval speaker spot.

Right now, I have a Stereo that has the aux. input, so right now, I just hook up a computer speaker wire, and thats it, I have nice sound, coming from my Ipod, to the system.

em_aych

exactly what i was thinking. sound quality on the tape adapters are ehhh.

saxguyck

sooooo... i have an 05 max with the bose+6cd... and a tape player. all i need now is the iPod attachment. From what i read is that this thing doesn't work?

http://www.usaspec.com/ipod_product_sheets/pa11-nis.pdf

page 3 says it should work until the 06 max. anyone try this on a newer max with the bose?

saxguyck

p.s. the tape thing sucks.. ended up getting an fm transmitter. no wires, better sound quality but the signal goes in and out.

rollin-on-dubs

Why and the heck did Nissan put a cassette player in an 05 car? I have the 05 and i cant believe they would do that. Who uses cassettes anymore?????

AEMAXIMA01

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Is it an in-dash 6cd changer or external? If it's external, it should work, if not, it more than likely won't.

saxguyck

its an in dash changer. so i guess ill stick with the iPod gateway

eric_holmes

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+1

I'm about to buy an Ipod and just get the OEM adapter that Nissan sells from the dealer. I also have the Bose system with in-dash changer so I assume that is my only option.

Holty

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is this something the dealer installs for you? how does it connect?

eric_holmes

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The dealer can install it, and I am sure they will be happy to charge an extra $200 to do the install. It connects to the back of your radio. I plan to run the cables inside my middle console and run it up to the arm rest.

djfrestyl

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This can be self installed by anyone who knows how to use a screwdriver.

eric_holmes

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Yeah, thats what I plan on doing.

OG Max4th

I just bought a Harman Kardon plug and play, I have a 97 Max with Bose systems, I could not find an(aux in) to connect. Please help me!!

maxima365

way to bump a 8 month old dead topic