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I would agree with the above. If you have the ability to connect RCA jacks then get the Belkin and a stereo 1/8" to RCA jack splitter. I'm not sure if the amp on the Belkin would be enough for an audiophile, but it is sure alot simplier in set-up.
I know that another user installed the dock in his truck but I would strongly suggest you dont do it. Unless you actually have some sort of brace that does not allow the ipod to have any movement while in the dock your asking for trouble when you hit any bumps, sharp turns or anything else that makes the ipod shift. Realise of course that it wont be instant but over time youll eventually ruin the dock or the ipods connection from the constant movement of them grinding.
The belkin on the other hand gives you a sound and power solution. As well as going into your hidden outlet.
Taskman
I tried the setup with the dock and the tunecast from Belkin and the sound was very distorted when using the line out of the dock.
But when I use the tunecast with the auto kit only and not the dock, the sound is much better as long as the line out volume is not too far up on the auto kit.
Thanks everyone.
Yes I am a bit of an Audiophile (with a relatively limited budget!), so I will persist with my setup. The sound quality at home using the dock has made me very happy!
I've not been to convinced on reading reports on Forums that the Belkin charger that it delivers good quality and is reliable, so I decided to give it a miss. It's difficult to get in Australia anyway!
I'm already working on a solution to Taskman's point. This involves a anti-shock footprint to minimise vibrations.
This is in-corporated into the custom made moulding I'm making to fit in the compartment I mentioned. It will brace the iPod and also minimise shock and vibration.
So you will 'soft' insert the iPod into the moulding with no effort!
I know most people can't be bothered doing this much work, but I don't like to see cables or have a setup which requires to much effort each time to use it. Quality is everything! 
Ok... I've done it. I got an FM Modulator hooked up to my car stereo, and the Belkin cable attached to a new "Hidden" outlet under the dash.
Problem: The Belkin cable provides power to the iPod, and it's line out works great when it it plugged directly to the iPod. HOWEVER... If you hook the Belkin cable to the dock, then it still supplies power, but the line out on the Belkin ceases to work. It seems that the Apple iPod Dock does not pass audio down the dock connecter cable. It must split it off to its own line out port, and not include it in the other connector.
Not a huge deal... It just means that you have to run two cables to the dock from behind the dash instead of one... the dock connecter and the line out cable.
But... I've now got an Apple iPod Dock installed in my XTerra, so I've got plug and play iPod access to 88.7 FM. No cables, or anything else visible.
--Brian
My dad and I were recently driving back to our house from a friends around an hour and a half drive. I had my iPod and the dock, and i sat the dock on the dash, and connected useing line out to the head unit using a tape adaptor, after some initial scared cuped hands surounding the ipod to see if it would slide or move at all i left it there. after a while a fell asleep, and about 45 mins latter, ipod and the dock were still in the same place as i had left them, and the road had lots of curves and hills, so i think the dock isn't going to slide around if you place it some where, thats from my experience. Thanks, Dougs.
i used the dock i my setup, and love it it's secured with velcro and does not move at all. unless your car has no shocks or you are an avid offroader, it will be fine. all the cords and connections are hidden, i just put the podd in the dock and go. i didn't want to mess with plugging in the connections
heres the thread:
http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/sho...&threadid=7532
http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/sho...ighlight=truck
Sorry about the long ### link.
This is a very do-able project. All I used was a dock, belkin charger, 1 piece of ABS plastic and 4 screws. Also in no way does it stress the dock or IPOD (my baby), and as far as vibration, well the 15" sub vibrates EVERYTHING and after 2-3 months nothing but smooth music.
Check out page 4 of the sounddomain page. It has the best pics of the Pod and Dock.
The project is about half way through now, I'll post some pics and any problems encountered for other people to use as a guide.
I got carried away with the rear speakers though, building a box for them now as the 6x9" are also about 6" deep!! Should get some good bass from those babies!
I too am a Audiophile (am from the UK) comes from my Brother in Law owning a car audio company. I have recently got a iPod and this is my set up below. No pictures yet. But will be soon!
Nakamichi CD400
JL Audio XR 5.25" Components up front
Polk Momo 12" Subwoofer
JL Audio 300.4 amp
JL Audio 1000.1 Amp
Brother in law has made me a custom Fibreglass pod for my iPod. Which is lined so as not to scratch. I used the Belkin Charger and audio output. Ran this to the AUX IN on my headunit and hey presto. Easily removable and in such a place on my clio Williams that all cables are easily hidden and is easy to operate.
Also am going to order the Wireless remote for the iPod so I can control the iPod even easier!
Will take some photos!
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I have all the components ready now to install the iPod in my car, but my one regret is that I do not have a 'proper' mounting method to incorporate the dock and iPod in one solution.
Components:
1. 1x 30Gb 3rd Gen iPod
2. 1x Kenwood KDC-6023 head unit - This has AUX INPUT for stereo RCA connectors. Speakers Rear - 2x KFC-M6930 6x9's and Front - 2x KFC-M1620.
3. 1x Cable - Stereo RCA connectors to 3.5mm stereo jack for connecting iPod from Line out on Dock to Kenwood head unit.
4. 1x Xtreme Mac iPod Car charger (model IA-CAR-30P) for charging from a new installed (and hidden) cigrette lighter socket. This will be connected to the dock.
Now I can fit the iPod and dock in a storage compartment beside the stereo, not ideal as it is a tight fit and is harder to operate. I have already tried this in the car and am 80% happy with this.
What I want is a car mount that can incorporate the dock to utilise the Line Out, which will produce the best sound at a normal volume level, so my ears don't explode if I forget to change the volume when I switch to the Radio!!
Is there a mount out yet or coming that the dock can fit into the bottom and the iPod docks and is held in place as you would use it in the house when connected to your home stereo??