CD Changers?
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Burning Brakes
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CD Changers?
I have an aftermarket cassette player that looks (sorta) like an OEM radio. Dont know what kind, but maybe the USA brand Ive seen in some catalogs.
Id like to get a CD changer and just leave the cassette player as it is. Just something with a little remote to change tracks, etc. Anyone have any recommendations?
Id like to get a CD changer and just leave the cassette player as it is. Just something with a little remote to change tracks, etc. Anyone have any recommendations?
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Burning Brakes
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Is that something you bought at the local store or through a catalog?
I went by Best Buy today and they only had 2. Neither of which had a wireless remote.
I went by Best Buy today and they only had 2. Neither of which had a wireless remote.
Last edited by Jerry Curl; Jan 30, 2006 at 05:59 PM.
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I had a CD changer in mine with a **** job radio for about 6 minutes, didnt like the sound, (a kazoo would have been better) ended up going with a DIN style CD player. Best decision I made yet for that car
Unfortunatley, this is the only pic I could find, *warning, unfinished interior*
Unfortunatley, this is the only pic I could find, *warning, unfinished interior*
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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
I added a sound bar behind my seats no cutting just a side pressure fit and only 3" thick. I got it from Corvette Central part # 103416, it added a much better sound. Stock vette speakers are low ohms, and don't work well with newer radios etc.
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Originally Posted by Glass Act
Mounted a 400w amp to the rear wall and a pair of boxed 6x9's just 'hanging out' back there till I can design something that will be stationary (and look stock as well)
If the damn gas tank wasnt back there the speakers would be flush with the amp
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Glass Act
I got mine at Best Buy here in Ontario.
JVC Model # CH-X1500RF.. it also plays MP3.
JVC Model # CH-X1500RF.. it also plays MP3.
The guy said it didnt come with a wireless remote. Just the wired one that you stick somewhere on your dash...
I considered the in-dash player, and I still may go that route, but I kind of like the old skool tune/volume ***** I have.
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Melting Slicks
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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
I believe you have enough speakers. Go back to Best Buy, it takes 1/2 hr to hook up. If you don't like it, return it, as long as you have the bill and box, they'll take it back.
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Originally Posted by Glass Act
I believe you have enough speakers. Go back to Best Buy, it takes 1/2 hr to hook up. If you don't like it, return it, as long as you have the bill and box, they'll take it back.
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Before I gave up on the Custom Autosound radio I built a watertight Lexan box to mount the Custom Autosound in the right rear where the RH muffler would normally reside (I have side pipes). It was slick, but I couldn't keep the radio operational. I now run an iPod into a hidden amp under the dash playing through the factory speakers.
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Burning Brakes
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Not really. Never had use for one.
If Im going to pay all that money for an iPod and the accessories to get it to work with the car, I may as well by the pre-cut bezels for a DIN player.
If Im going to pay all that money for an iPod and the accessories to get it to work with the car, I may as well by the pre-cut bezels for a DIN player.
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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
Originally Posted by Jerry Curl
Where did you stick the display remote?
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How about the 25.00 MP3 modulator from Walley world...Just put your songs on a memory stick (holds more than a changer). Plug it in the cigarette lighter and plays thru the radio. Small and easy to use...can move it from car to car
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I bought an iTrip for it. Its just a small sleeve that you slide the iPod into. It too plays through the radio. It has a mini USB port in case you want to plug it into the lighter. But the iPod has 14 hours of life, so I didnt buy that.
Works pretty good.
I got an iPod Nano. The 4 gig version. Hold about 1,000 songs. That should be plenty for me.
Works pretty good.
I got an iPod Nano. The 4 gig version. Hold about 1,000 songs. That should be plenty for me.
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