OK I know this has been discussed a million times already, but that's the problem - there're so many posts that I just can't find what I need. So please help! I spent a lot of time researching already but I'm still not sure about some things.

First, is there a DIY post here?

Second, what exactly do I need? Just PAC-NIS, or do I need SWI-X as well???

Third, where do I go buy it?

This is my VIN number: JNKCV54E43M224143 and I'm pretty sure I have Satellite pre-wired (looked before). I do have the stock navigation system. What are the limitations of going this route? Will I be limited to a certain number of playlists, etc.? Is the navigation (of the iPod) using the factory interface adequate? I just ordered a 60GB iPod photo and it's on its way.... any help would be much much appreciated!!! Thanks!!!

 

why r u posting ur vin o.o

 

Coz I was embarrassed to say I forgot exactly what year my G is (2003 or 4) and I thought it will help people help me since the knowlegeable folks here would know what fits my car based on my vin

 

CARFAX Buyback Guarantee Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee!

The story of this 2003 INFINITI G35 (JNKCV54E43M224143) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
Blue Arrow This coupe has had 1 owner in California. The first title for this coupe was reported to CARFAX by a California DMV in 2003.
Blue Arrow It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
Blue Arrow It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
Blue Arrow It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
Blue Arrow It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 07/26/2003, was 168 miles.
Blue Arrow It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Blue Arrow CARFAX estimates it has 25 months or 59,832 miles remaining on the basic warranty.

Squeaky clean record! ... and ya its an 03

 

this may sounds cheesy, but i just bought one of those "cassette adapters" things that plug into the headphone jack on my iPod. works great and only cost $10

 

hey IS300TOG35 can u do me a favor and check vin:
JNKCV54E04M810324

 

PM sent.

 

Me too, works perfectly.

 

You might want to post this question in the audio forum. If you do a search you will find the answers to all of your questions there.

P.S. The cassette adaptor is crap.

 

I just installed the Peripherals PXNI (http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=754) earlier this morning. It works just like the PAC-NIS, even looks like it too, but it can be installed on cars equipped with the SAT button. I dont have the satelite radio, but the head unit is satelite ready. Installation is the same as the PAC-NIS prcedure listed on the DIY section, or go here http://g35ipod.com/installHW.php?skin=1 The sound quality is great, much better than the cassette adapter

 

These 2 units are the SAME THING.

 

What about the G's that don't have satellite option? Is there another way to hard wire it? Any aux or splicing you can do to the amp? Right now I am just using the Tape but I would like to hard wire it since it would sound better.

 

For those looking for FM transmitter option - non-hardwire - this news just came out. I have one and it does actually provide good sound quality.

Kensington Digital FM Transmitter/Auto Charger for iPod

http://www.ipodlounge.com/index.php/...for-ipod-ipod/

”For months, we’ve inserted a warning into every FM transmitter review we’ve published: use an FM transmitter only if you
have no other iPod-to-stereo connection options, and don’t expect the sound to compare in clarity or quality to any
wired connection. Today, that warning’s on the verge of extinction: Kensington’s Digital FM Transmitter/Auto Charger
($79.99, street price $53 and up) delivers wireless audio quality that’s as close as we’ve heard to a wired connection.
As it’s integrated with a car charger, it also recharges your iPod’s battery at the same time.”

 

Regardless of what people say im a pretty big ausiophile and the tape adapter sounds a hell of a lot better than fm transmitter (i used one for a month or so) and It sounds very close to CD. Here is some pics of my setup. Credit goes to XCELR8, this was his design, which I used (and got permission and tips making it to )
Its angled toward the driver just a tad but the passenger can still read it if needed, I took the pics from the passenger seat.





The access wire from the tape is prefectly tied up with a zip tie and stuck up above the cig lighter. When your sittin in the car their is no mess of wires, it sounds great, and it was cheap and easy to do.



The brackets are made from coathanger after I got them to fit properly I sanded them down and painted them black.

 

IS300: That install is probably the cleanest that I've seen for a cassette adapter. I saw XCELR8's set up and liked it however, I could not see how the Ipod is supposed to seat into the hanger. It looks like your Ipod slides into a white mount that attaches to the hanger. Could you explain the set-up more? If this question takes the post off-topic, just PM me. Thanks.