Zune HD custom stereo idea!!!
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Zune HD custom stereo idea!!!
It's my next work in progress. I'm going to rig up some cables to be able to have my Zune HD(like an Ipod only better) work as a radio and music player where the cigarette lighter goes.
I didn't want to change the stock head unit or spend $300+ on a replacement with an AUX input and i had all the parts here to get the ball rolling on this thing. I have a cheapo 300w amp, some 6x9's, and my Zune, just need a car charger and some time.
The zune will fit perfect in the bay if the sliding door is taken out and the sides shaved down a millimeter. Create a little tray that it'll fit in, run the wires in the console and call it good. While i'm doing all this i'll give the dash a good cleaning and polish it up a bit and the two should blend together quite nicely. Thoughts? Ideas?
I didn't want to change the stock head unit or spend $300+ on a replacement with an AUX input and i had all the parts here to get the ball rolling on this thing. I have a cheapo 300w amp, some 6x9's, and my Zune, just need a car charger and some time.
The zune will fit perfect in the bay if the sliding door is taken out and the sides shaved down a millimeter. Create a little tray that it'll fit in, run the wires in the console and call it good. While i'm doing all this i'll give the dash a good cleaning and polish it up a bit and the two should blend together quite nicely. Thoughts? Ideas?
Last edited by PUNISHER VETTE; Aug 8, 2010 at 12:31 AM.
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I also use my Zune HD in the car. However I didn't mind replacing that ****ty stock receiver with a retrosound one that looks like a "stockish" one but has all modern parts/features. It comes with an auxillery extension box thingy that has a usb port, aux, SD card slot, and maybe something else...basically, anything will hook up to it. I attached the little black box to the passenger side of the shift console, back towards the dash. I love it.
But good luck with your endeavor!
But good luck with your endeavor!
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In theory I shouldn't have to really modify a whole lot. The darn thing almost fits in there by itself. I just have to widen the plastic a little bit, drop the ash tray, and see about taking that sliding door out. But If i can keep the sliding door and fit the thing in there I'll attempt that route.
Le Mans Master
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sounds like a great idea to me. I did much teh same with my 78 and an ipod, though I did spend the coin for the ipod ready stereo head with bluetooth. I also used the ashtray as the likely location for the dock.
I dont even listen to radio anymore
I dont even listen to radio anymore
Le Mans Master
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On my '64, I mounted a 4-channel power amp under the passenger seat. This is fed by the stock radio, but also includes an "interface" 3.5mm jack with a volume control that I can plug my MP3 player into mounted at the forward inside edge under the passenger seat.
When I plug in the MP3 player, it automatically kicks out the radio. I've also added a wire to the radio's on switch to both bring up my power antenna and turn on the amp under the seat. I can easily reach this from the driver's seat.
When I plug in the MP3 player, it automatically kicks out the radio. I've also added a wire to the radio's on switch to both bring up my power antenna and turn on the amp under the seat. I can easily reach this from the driver's seat.
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Just keep all the parts you remove because in a couple years we'll all be using Android phones and people will be wondering what ever happened to that Steve Jobs guy...
(Sorry, I just had to say it..)
Mark G
(Sorry, I just had to say it..)
Mark G
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