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Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 19
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From: Florida
hey guys im havnt a problem with an aftermarket h/u thats in my 97 c5. for the car to start i have to turn on the h/u first before any power will go to the starter. also none of the preset are saved. can anyone point me in the direction to get this fixed??
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 110
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From: Puerto Rico
I'm thinking of changing out my stock Bose HU to an Ipod oriented HU still deciding on which way to go on a budget, but my question is is it difficult to change out just the HU? I'ts an 02coupe. Oh by the way i have never even taken a radio out of a car before so any info would be greatly appreciated.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,786
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From: Iowa
if you choose to use the factory wiring for the rear speakers you will either have to tap into them, cut off the connector and extend them or buy an adapter since the factory wires have a special connector on them which is not going to be what you have on your aftermarket speakers.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 871
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From: Elmira new york
for most applications the stock wiring will do. its largly a matter of convenience. if you are running your rear speakers off deck power I would probably use the factory wiring, its already there. if you are running an amplifier for them, I would run new wires since the factory wires go to the wrong place. that's what I did.
if you choose to use the factory wiring for the rear speakers you will either have to tap into them, cut off the connector and extend them or buy an adapter since the factory wires have a special connector on them which is not going to be what you have on your aftermarket speakers.
if you choose to use the factory wiring for the rear speakers you will either have to tap into them, cut off the connector and extend them or buy an adapter since the factory wires have a special connector on them which is not going to be what you have on your aftermarket speakers.
so the amp's for the rear bose speakers are in the factory head unit correct? so with an after market deck wiring is just that simple?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Iowa
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,786
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From: Iowa
to get proper sound while using the stock wiring you need to have a high pass filter on the signal going to those speakers of course, but any decent head unit will have one built in. most amps do as well.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 871
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From: Elmira new york
okay so if I want to run new wires to all the speakers in the car and simply run them off the new deck then can i remove the big bose control thingy under the driver side dash next to the pedals?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 8,718
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From: Dyer IN
Cruise-In IX Veteran
How to retain bose subs with aftermarket radio and how to add aftermarket amp without spending big bucks on an interface
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2091412
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2091412
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 871
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From: Elmira new york
How to retain bose subs with aftermarket radio and how to add aftermarket amp without spending big bucks on an interface
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2091412
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2091412
did not answer my question.
Le Mans Master
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From: Dyer IN
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 33
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From: STRASBOURG FRANCE
Hello
I'm looking for some screen to put in my Pionner 2din like the presentation screen in the C6.
Like this :
Have tou any exemple ?
Thanks
My stereo instalation :
http://corvetteclubfrance.forumactif...-din-t4296.htm
I'm looking for some screen to put in my Pionner 2din like the presentation screen in the C6.
Like this :
Have tou any exemple ?
Thanks
My stereo instalation :
http://corvetteclubfrance.forumactif...-din-t4296.htm
Last edited by The Forger; Aug 1, 2008 at 10:01 AM.
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2
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new 58 vette owner
After looking for years, I finally purchased a 58 Vette at the Hot August Nights show in Reno. After getting my new love home, discovered some hopefully minor, if there is such a thing on a classic,
that the wonderbar radio doesn't work and thinking it may be something as simple as a fuse? Any suggestions?
Also hood release lever extremely hard to pull and sometimes only releases the left side than I have trouble shutting the hood back.
Again, any suggestions?
I realize these are simplistic for most of you but hope you can help.
Thanks in advance.
that the wonderbar radio doesn't work and thinking it may be something as simple as a fuse? Any suggestions?
Also hood release lever extremely hard to pull and sometimes only releases the left side than I have trouble shutting the hood back.
Again, any suggestions?
I realize these are simplistic for most of you but hope you can help.
Thanks in advance.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: statesboro ga
equalizer booster
I remember in the 80's that equalizer booster were the main thing instead of amps. They had the toggles to adjust the sound of the music and some had a sort of lighted bar lines that beat to the music. Are these out of style now because of better amp? Can you still get them with decent amps and good sound???
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 146
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From: Owings Mills Maryland
Redoing the Radio Trim Unit
I just finished my install this past weekend. It took some time, but I think it payed off. I put in a Pioneer Avic D-3, bluetooth, Ipod, and a backup camera. It's late, so I'll just post the pics. I'm too tired for a full write up. I used SEM texture coating to make it match and Krylon Fusion-Satin Black 2421 for the final finish.
SEM Textured paint
http://yourautotrim-store.stores.yahoo.net/semteco.html
Krylon Fusion Satin Black
http://www.krylon.com/main/product_t...roduct_details
If you have any questions about something I did, ask away.
SEM Textured paint
http://yourautotrim-store.stores.yahoo.net/semteco.html
Krylon Fusion Satin Black
http://www.krylon.com/main/product_t...roduct_details
If you have any questions about something I did, ask away.
