Ipod connected to my car

I recently purchased an Ipod classic 80gb to use primarly in my car. Im only ever going to disconnect it and update it every month or so. My question is will it damage the Ipod always being connect to the Stereo? I have a kenwood KDC 808 stereo and im using the Kenwood KAC IP500 unit to link the ipod and stereo together. The ipod is nicely tucked away out of direct sunlight e.t.c but im just concerend having it always connected (even when im not using the car) will cause problems. thanks!

no it won't cause a problem. sometimes its best to unplug the cable and just drop it down in the footwell or something though because of thieves who will see a cable running to somewhere out of sight and think 'ooh iPod. i want it.'
but in terms of how the iPod works its never been a problem for me.
Matt 

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