After putting 130k miles on my 99TL I'm giving my TL to a family memeber and upgrading to a 2007 MDX with the tech and entertainment package but I need some help / advice from the list on a couple of things I want to take care of in the near future:

1) I'm looking for suggestion on best (and least visible) way to wire in connect my ipod classic so it can be controlled thru the factory stereo. Also want it to charge and pause when power to the MDX is shut off.

2) Anyone know where I can find a front lower garnish? I like the look but it sounds like Acura stopped selling them, even checked ebay but nothing right now.

3) I want to add on a trailer hitch (for a bike rack) and would like suggestions on the best deal and which one's integrate best with the bumper to give a OEM look (I've seen one or two which hang kind of low and stick out from the rear bumper).

4) Surprisingly my MDX came with an old style review mirror. I plan on picking up an auto dimming one (with compass). Any one know where I can find instructions on installing it myself? I'm assuming I need to take off the cover that contains the map lights and sunglasses holder.

5) My MDX came with roof rails but not the cross bars, suggestions where to find a deal on these or is it best to buy from the dealer?

Sorry for all the questions right off the bat but being a MDX newbie I'm just starting to figure things out, so thanks for your patience and any advice you can offer.