Say It Isn’t So…
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Melting Slicks
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From: Buford GA
St. Jude Donor '05
Say It Isn’t So…
Just went to a local audio shop for some stereo upgrade ideas. Is it true that when replacing the head unit in the C5 you have to basically replace everything…HU, Amp, Speakers, etc.? If so why? I don’t want to do anything super-special. I just want to be able to play .mp3’s and my CD’s. TIA…
Marvin :seeya
Marvin :seeya
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From: Camarillo CA
Re: Say It Isn’t So… (MHFontaine)
If you just want to swap the HU I think you can get an OEM-1 adpater from PAC that will let you keep all the rest of the stuff stock.
At least this is my plan....
At least this is my plan....
Safety Car
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From: stop your crying... who cares
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Re: Say It Isn’t So… (MHFontaine)
:bs :bs :bs :bs :bs :bs :bs :bs
Go here:
http://www.tune-town.com/Default.htm
[Modified by Conquer, 4:58 PM 10/21/2002]
Go here:
http://www.tune-town.com/Default.htm
[Modified by Conquer, 4:58 PM 10/21/2002]
Safety Car
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From: stop your crying... who cares
St. Jude Contributor
Re: Say It Isn’t So… (MHFontaine)
:bs :bs :bs :bs :bs :bs :bs :bs
Here is the adapter:
http://www.tune-town.com/Cars/stuff/pac_oem1.htm
Dont forget to buy a faceplate and antenna adapter! You can get those on the same website.
Here is the adapter:
http://www.tune-town.com/Cars/stuff/pac_oem1.htm
Dont forget to buy a faceplate and antenna adapter! You can get those on the same website.
Racer
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Re: Say It Isn’t So… (MHFontaine)
I am not trying to be a :troll but I started off with the same thoughts that you are having now. After a short while thinking about it and realizing that I was going to do it all myself, I just went for the gusto.
Replace it all and you will not be sorry, unless you needed the money for your kids braces or have the rainy day stash that you do not want to touch... :lol:
Just my opinion though... I was right where you are now...hehe... and a few thousand bucks later I am glad I did it. After all the griping and complaining I got from the wife she admits that it was a good choice and is happy to take her girl friends for a ride in it and throw in some Rammstein and turn it up to oh ... about... 25 or so on the ole Alpine CDA-7998.
:seeya
Replace it all and you will not be sorry, unless you needed the money for your kids braces or have the rainy day stash that you do not want to touch... :lol:
Just my opinion though... I was right where you are now...hehe... and a few thousand bucks later I am glad I did it. After all the griping and complaining I got from the wife she admits that it was a good choice and is happy to take her girl friends for a ride in it and throw in some Rammstein and turn it up to oh ... about... 25 or so on the ole Alpine CDA-7998.
:seeya
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From: Camarillo CA
Re: Say It Isn’t So… (MY2K2C5)
Another source for the OEM-1 is: http://www.jpcustoms.com
They are an authorized dealer of PAC products. the owner is Jason and tell him "carrerarod from the Avalanche Board" sent you.
I also think he is cheaper than tune-town.....
They are an authorized dealer of PAC products. the owner is Jason and tell him "carrerarod from the Avalanche Board" sent you.
I also think he is cheaper than tune-town.....
