JDAptos

I did consider returning the Drive & Play for the whole VAIS unit, but alas, I love this thing (can't let go...). It's so cool, and the beauty of it is that it works just like my iPod; the little controller has a wheel that has all the same functions as my iPod. Of course now I'm paying $200 (plus the $150 install, but I'd be paying that either way) plus $269, when I could just pay $299 for the VAIS, but I did some reading and I don't think I'd be happy with the interface of the VAIS unit. I read that it doesn't allow all of the iPod features like shuffle and playing all songs from one artist, etc. And I don't like the idea of the text being on the radio screen, it's not enough information in one glance. The D&P display that's mounted on my dash is in a perfect sight line when driving and gives me the artist, track name, track #, and elapsed track time. So...I'm spending a lot of money but I think it will be worth it when it's all installed correctly.

Thanks for the reply. I think I found what I need, it's made by VAIS and it's an adapter with RCA cables on one end and a plug into the ML stereo on the other end. http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-175-118-lex...erface-new.aspx It costs $269. A bit steep, considering I'm already in for about $350, but I love this H-K unit so much, I'm already committed. The Circuit City guys said they would install it for free.

I posted this in another forum, but didn't get any replies...hoping someone here can help. I did read the other posts about iPods, but they didn't answer my question. I just had a H-K Drive & Play unit for my IPod installed in my RX400h. It's very very cool and works great except that I hate the FM radio connection. Even wired to my antenna, it sucks. The installer at Circuit City told me that I need an adapter to be able to connect it directly to the sound system. Anyone know what this part is or where to get it? I called the parts guy at my dealer and he was clueless. Any help? I read some discussions on this forum about iPod installation and nothing specific about the correct part that can be bought separately. Thanks!

I just had a H-K Drive & Play unit for my IPod installed in my RX400h. It's very very cool and works great except that I hate the FM radio connection. Even wired to my antenna, it sucks. The installer at Circuit City told me that I need an adapter to be able to connect it directly to the sound system. Anyone know what this part is or where to get it? I called the parts guy at my dealer and he was clueless. Any help? I read some discussions on this forum about iPod installation and nothing specific about the correct part that can be bought separately. Thanks!