New vs. Old
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Middletown Connecticut
Cruise-In IV Veteran
Originally Posted by bobs77vet
have you seen the new replacement instrument console that has added space for a "DIN" radio???
lemme dig up some pics
all I have for now..
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Katy (Houston) TX
CI 7-8 Veteran
I'm in between. If the custom autosound units worked better, I'd like them but I've had one that didn't work very well and for very long and I've heard a lot of complaints from other forum members.
So my compromise is a modern DIN style that is all black to match the console. A lot of the newer ones even have ***** that are like a modernized version of the old **** style.
These are between $150 and $250:
So my compromise is a modern DIN style that is all black to match the console. A lot of the newer ones even have ***** that are like a modernized version of the old **** style.
These are between $150 and $250:
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Savannah Ga
I also think that the new stuff looks right at home in a C3.For you **** types and I mean that in a good way.There is a place (sorry can't remember the name)that will take your stock radio and put in modern guts of your choice.You want 200 watts they can do that.Need RCA plugs they will do that to.If you are interested I think I can dig up the name.
Race Director
Joined: May 2003
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From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
Canadian Events Coordinator
Thanks, it's paint from a rattle can.
Easy, simple and looks good.
I got the idea from some Dude with an aqua coloured Vette he did the same thing.
Les
Easy, simple and looks good.
I got the idea from some Dude with an aqua coloured Vette he did the same thing.
Les
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Alpharette GA
I just installed a am/fm cassette from CCA an old looking style radio and added a simple single Disk player that will tuck between the seat and console.
Not a multi disk system but it's better than a cassette.
Not a multi disk system but it's better than a cassette.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Originally Posted by stingraymaniac
Hey is that a Kenwood 9070??
if so i have the same,looks really good in the vette
if so i have the same,looks really good in the vette
It's the X811. Kenwood eXcelon mask, also have the X711, similiar.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Melbourne Australia
I'm running a Kenwood 12 disk FM Modulator which plugs into your existing arial hole on your radio 
...........only drawback is it only sounds as good as your FM sounds :|
Comes with remote and is **** easy to fit
cheers
...........only drawback is it only sounds as good as your FM sounds :|Comes with remote and is **** easy to fit
cheers
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From: Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get me...
St. Jude Donor '09
What's a CD player?? 
My radio quit last year, not that I could hear it anyway.
I'm not really into music. As Ganey said, the engine & exhaust note is my music.
My radio quit last year, not that I could hear it anyway.
I'm not really into music. As Ganey said, the engine & exhaust note is my music.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: CA
Originally Posted by AGVI
BAM!
Looks good closed too
Racer
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Chambersburg PA
I have the Custom Audio Sounds made to fit head unit with the Kenwood guts. It drives a 10 disk changer in the Jack compartment along with the 2 channel amp for the removable 10" speaker boxes tha tuck nicely under the convertable top Frame.
There is enough space in the jack compartment to add a second 10 disk magazine for the CD player.
There is enough space in the jack compartment to add a second 10 disk magazine for the CD player.
Racer
Joined: May 2001
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From: Carlsbad CA
Unfortunately, my digital camera died, so I can't show you a picture, but I mounted a new head unit under the center rear compartment lid. I got one with a remote control, so all I have to do is point at it with the remote to change the station or turn the volume up. I have not yet installed some sort of slick prop rod to keep the lid up since I never got around to it. I'll see if I can borrow a camera to post a pic.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Mansfield Ohio
Mine definitely needs some improvement! Note the custom temporary gauge mount! Anyway, that Kenwood looks cool above. I mainly listen to my MP3 player and MP3s burned on a cd so am looking for maybe just an amp that my toys can plug into. Don't need FM since I hate commercials and don't want to spend money for satellite! The hole would look good filled with some permanently mounted gauges!
Melting Slicks
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From: Knoxville Tennessee
When you buy a Vette and build it to drag race with the equipment you have suggested, the last thing you will ever hear is a sterio system. Are you sure you know what you want; a race car, which is great, or something in between? It is almost impossible to build a car to do everything well.
