cinergi

Can anyone tell me if the SiK ipod power adapter is small enough so that you can close the center console lid?


http://store.sik.com/merchant.mv?Scr...egory_Code=AAi

hnb

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I bought a Radio Shack 2-Outlet 12VDC Car Power Adapter, Model 270-1525, for my daughter to use her ipod charger. It rotates 90 degrees so most any charger would work. Even when installed, there is still room to use the auxillary stereo plug. Try this:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search

cinergi

thx for the tip but the RS device isn't firewire. The SiK is and that's why I need to know if it will fit.

Bichon

The RS device isn't an iPod charger. It's a right angle adapter for the power jack, so that your SiK cable will plug in horizontally, rather than vertically.

cinergi

ok, so does that mean the Sik will not fit by itself? If so, what is the best alternative that is actually available (all the chargers I have found have doc connectors)? I want as few devices clutering up the console as possible.

mobilyte

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forum member salimshah has mentioned to me that his sik ipod car adapter gives a lot of noise feedback, i.e. alternator hum. half of the reviews on the apple store website give very bad reviews, claiming that the aftermarket charger sold through apple does not have a voltage regulator and the fast-burning fuse built in is not functioning properly, leaving a lot of ipods fried.

i would consider something like this car adapter that has a firewire 12V dc connector and just use the firewire cable you use to sync your ipod. i dont know the range of input voltages for every ipod, but having an internal voltage regulator is key to avoid spikes from the car's charging system.

Bichon

It has nothing to do with the specific power cable, they all do it. You need to add a ground loop isolator to fix the problem. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-N3fSuRE...50&I=127SNI135

mofogasm

i have a sik power adapter. The lid does not close and i don't have a major problem with sound noise although it is present it isn't too bad.

cinergi

maybe I should just pony up and get the VAIS but the overheating and freezing issues concern me.

cinergi

well, I just ordered the VAIS SLI. Hope I don't regret it. VAIS told me that all the overheating issues are due to incorrect installation (like laying the connectors up against metal next to the transmission). And as far as freezing up and no longer playing, they said this isn't an issue. Guess, we'll see.

kloh7

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I bought a Monster ipod charger and it fits perfectly under the armrest.

AZ JB

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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1124432781166


This is what I bought.. Fits perrrrrrrrrrrfectly =).