King320

Ok, driving back from Charlotte today i had nothing to do besides listen to various rattles from my interior and curse at my tape adapter that was giving me mostly static and popping noises. I was about to go nuts after my trip, so i figured i would ask some questions to those who have done car audio stuff (which i have no clue about). Can i integrate my ipod video and cellphone/pda and add XM to my stereo? Would i need to get an aftermarket head unit? Im not necessarily going to do this anytime soon, but it would be good to know for other owners and for my future information.

Im not a big fan of cords going everywhere and i really cant stand those XM add on devices (the silver brick shaped things). I dont know if any of this stuff can be done to a pre-2000 clk, but i was wondering if anyone out there has done anything like it. So what's the best way to go? Aftermarket? Any way to use my existing stereo with such a setup? Thanks for the help. Ill post pictures if needed. Here's what im trying to integrate....

Black 30gig Ipod Video


Siemens SX66 smartphone


Also, anyone have any input on XM as far as quality of reception goes? how is your reception in rural areas? rain? urban areas?

Thanks for the help

milllx

I'm looking to do a similar thing, minus the phone...(mine's not really car adaptable - not bluetooth, though I'd like to have the option later). I'm in a honda though, so my setup would be very different. I am interested though (sorry King320, I think mine's going to be easier - haha). :-D I hope something can work for you too though.