taylor34

Looking for info on what's good currently for single din radios. I currently have a Model One from retrosound but it drains the battery after a week, making it pretty useless, lol. In any case, I want to try and replace it with a real radio, like a pioneer, kenwood, etc. However, I haven't really kept up with what is currently good and what's junk. I would prefer not to have to add an amp as well (at least to start), so having good power onboard would be a plus.

I've also seen those units that have the touch screens that slide out, anyone have any experience with those? They look cool but they also look like they may be an accident waiting to happen (i.e. motorized screen breaks).

Anyone have any issues with length of the radio? The model one didn't really have any length issues, but I know that most radios are a lot longer than the model one.

Thanks!

Patro46

I went with this radio, mainly because it was designed to fit a Corvette. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-USA-630-II-300-watt-68-76-Corvette-AM-FM-Stereo-Radio-iPod-USB-Aux-inputs-/121084410204?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item1c3131795cIt also has the look of old...until you power it up. I've done a mod involving the USB/MP3 port on the radio by putting it and a few other items in my ashtray. With 2 dash and 2 kick panel speakers the only thing lacking is bass. I doubt it's the 75 watt per channel they rate it at, but it sounds good.

taylor34

After my experience with the model 1, I think I'll be staying away from 'retro' radios. I think I want to go with a single din solution from a new radio like a pioneer. I looked a bunch tonight, seems like the pioneer decks from $100 to $200 have some of the best reviews overall.

Glassbowtie77

I like Kenwood, that's what I have in mine along with an Alpine 4 channel amp and Infinity Kappa speakers in both the front and rear.

Tim 1973

Do you have a Single din hole or do you have the original center console plate. I looked at some of the single din's that have the screen that come out of the unit. After lots of measuring all that I checked would end up covering some of the Gages so decided on a single din I replaced the center console plate with one made for a single din. I going to use the Pioneer DEH-X8500BS, But it depends on what features you want. Some things I want is Blue tooth, Pandora, color changing, Aux USB port. This unit has them all. I will be running a 5 channel amp so the output power was not important. My gages can change color so wanted to be able to be the same color as my gages. I use the USB port for a mini ipod for my music. If you go on cruchfield.com you can pick what fits your needs.

taylor34

I have the original plate but I'm going to order the single din hole one. The 8500 was one was looking at tonight. Btw, do you have that color changing kit from that Atlanta shop? I can't get ahold of them, I'd love to order that but haven't been able to get ahold of anyone.

gdh

I used to have a Kenwood Excellon and swapped in an Alpine. Much better sound as far as I am concerned. I am also running an Alpine amp, front dash speakers are Alpine with rears being Polk Momo 6.5's. Whatever one you choose the usb option is so much better than hauling cd's around.

qwank

old cars need old(ish) radios.

here's my Alpine 7502. I'm running an Alpine 3555 amp with a 10'' sub and 2 6x9s. (will be replaced with 6.5'' components this year.)

If I want to listen to Pandora, SiriusXM or MP3s, I use a cassette adapter like we used to in the '90's

AirborneSilva

I'd like something with bluetooth too, my wife always seems to call me when I'm in the Vette it's difficult to change gears and talk to her at the same time... That's a great price on the Pioneer too!

malicatasr

I hooked up an FM modulator and just play my ipod.




QWANK I like your shifter in the picture I can see it's a Hurst, but which one. I like that it's looks like a short throw.

Tim 1973

No I built it. Not much to it... The hardest part is making the rings that you mount the lights to and that might take 20 min for all 3.

All parts are available on line.

qwank

thanks, its a Hurst shift stick for a 5th gen Camaro. Part number 5387201.

I have a Richmond 5 speed with a Long shifter. the Hurst stick is a bolt on. Will most likely work with any Hurst shifter as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HURST-5387201-REPLACEMENT-CHROME-SHIFTER-STICK-6-3-8-Long-Handle-/301082724110?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4619edc70e&vxp=mtr

VETFEVER

Is the effort way higher because of the shorter shifter? Based on your tranny, how do you think this might impact the effort on a Muncie?

Tx

vetfever

qwank

I had an automatic transmission before I installed the Richmond, so I have nothing to compare it to really, but it shifts smoothly with little effort.

pacecar620

[QUOTE=taylor34;1586034067]Looking for info on what's good currently for single din radios. I currently have a Model One from retrosound but it drains the battery after a week, making it pretty useless, lol.

Most any electronic tuning radio will drain your batter to some extent. They have a built-in memory circuit that constantly draws a minute amount of current to maintain all your station and tone/balance/fader settings. My Battery Tender Jr. keeps me juiced up

taylor34

[QUOTE=pacecar620;1586044372]But after a week or two? That's what kills me is that I drive my car on the weekends mostly, and when I go to drive it the battery is dead quite a bit of the time, lol. But that is a reasonable suggestion, and perhaps worth looking into (well at least until the model one dies on me a second time).

Btw, what is up with all the single din head units looking like they're from the mid 1990's? If you put them all in a row, I wouldn't be able to tell which one was the newest one. They all using the same black face with some sort of multi-color led technology that started coming out in the mid 90's...hasn't anyone come up with anything better in 20 years? Kind of surprising. The double din units on the other hand look light years better than they used to.

Tim 1973

[QUOTE=taylor34;1586046632]I have 2 vehicles that have single din systems in them and sometimes its a month or two so between starts. 1937 Dodge PU and a 93 Firebird, The bird also has a alarm system that has the flashing light.

I never have issues starting them.

You might have something else draining your battery.

taylor34

[QUOTE=Tim 1973;1586046774]I didn't have battery issues until I installed the radio...and now that I've disconnected the radio, I stopped having issues. So I'm reasonably sure it's the radio, but it could just be a coincidence.

Tim 1973

[QUOTE=taylor34;1586046907]Might be with that unit or just that model...

qwank

you should be able to let it sit at least 30 days with out the battery dying.

have you had your battery tested recently?