Ipod Interface For Ls430

[Removalman]

Hello,

There's quite alot on the forums about the various bits of equipment for sale that would allow me to use my Ipod in my 04 Lexus LS430. I'm not technically minded and would need some guidance as what works best, who could intall for a sensible price in the London area and what are the potential problems?

So here are my questions:

I've read that sound quality can be patchy with certain bits of kit? Any views on that?

Do I lose the use of the CD changer?

Do Lexus supply any OEM interface?

There's loads of information of the forums but I need someone to distill it for me into simpleton language that even a Luddite like me will understand.

Thanks.

[1967andy]

i have an 04 430 too, and i have a dension gateway 100 in mine, the sound quality is excellent - far better than the fm radio. the unit also works with the sat nav display so you can see tracks/ artists / playlists etc although it is a bit "clunky" to use - ie its not too clear how to move from one playlist to another, or from artist to albums etc.

i did lose the cd player but most of my cds are on the ipod anyway ( i did buy the adaptor to allow the cd to continue to work, but the adaptor never worked so that got sent back - my unit is a few years old now so they may have sorted this out by now )

in summary the kit cost about £100, does what i want and sounds excellent. it takes about an hour to fit and is a simple matter of unplugging the existing radio plugs and plugging in the new ones. its very easy to do

[1967andy]

forgot to mention - i got it from ipodcarkitdirect they were also very helpful

[Removalman]

Many thanks Andy.

I've had a couple of positive comments re: te Denilson.

Regards,

Yony