mp3's for C3's
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,028
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio Texas
mp3's for C3's
looking for an upgrade to my Pioneer supertuner (only plays cassettes) for my 79. would really like a unit that plays mp3's. seen some kenwoods in Ecklers and mid-america that play cd-r's but these usually won't play mp3's. any forum members know of a unit that will (with the stock bezel). need the stock style "double ****" type unit. i know you can get mp3 units but all the ones i've seen require you to replace the bezel ($300.00 just for that).
also, ecklers has "custom fit" speakers that pressure fit into the back of the cargo area of c-3's. anybody have any experience with these. i like the look. it looks "factory". just wonder about the sound. also, where the heck do you put the amplifier in a c-3??????
also, ecklers has "custom fit" speakers that pressure fit into the back of the cargo area of c-3's. anybody have any experience with these. i like the look. it looks "factory". just wonder about the sound. also, where the heck do you put the amplifier in a c-3??????
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 5,446
Likes: 2
From: Not Correctly Restored Stingray Fla.
I'll have these Monday !!
They are suppose to hold 60-70 songs downloaded from the computer. Another computer "thing" I'm gonna have to learn to do.
They are suppose to hold 60-70 songs downloaded from the computer. Another computer "thing" I'm gonna have to learn to do.
Last edited by LOTAHP; Dec 17, 2004 at 09:40 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 34
From: Lenoir City Tennessee
Ci 6, 8 & 10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Originally Posted by LOTAHP
I'll have these Monday !!
They are suppose to hold 60-70 songs downloaded from the computer. Another computer "thing" I'm gonna have to learn to do.
They are suppose to hold 60-70 songs downloaded from the computer. Another computer "thing" I'm gonna have to learn to do.
How much for the music playing sunglasses. I have an original NCRS first edition tshirt that I might be willing to trade.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,997
Likes: 1
From: WAY DEEP INSIDE AMERICO,YES YOU LIVE HERE TO!! TX
Originally Posted by LOTAHP
I'll have these Monday !!
They are suppose to hold 60-70 songs downloaded from the computer. Another computer "thing" I'm gonna have to learn to do.
They are suppose to hold 60-70 songs downloaded from the computer. Another computer "thing" I'm gonna have to learn to do.
HOLY COW
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 5,446
Likes: 2
From: Not Correctly Restored Stingray Fla.
Originally Posted by greyghost79
are those the new Oakley "thumpers". how much and where.
I am an Optician and an Oakley distibutor. I did have to order 2 pair + a demo
in order to get them. They "retail" for (are you ready!!!)$495
Here is the info..http://oakley.com/catalog/colors/eye...ium_polarized/
If you are interested in them I can give you a very nice price. But it's still a little crazy. I will try them out and give you some feedback to see if they will be worth it. But I need to learn how to get the music into the glasses.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 5,446
Likes: 2
From: Not Correctly Restored Stingray Fla.
The lenses flip up so you will not have to take them (& accidently leave them somewhere) when you go indoors. Also so you can continue listening to your music. 
I waiting to see when 16Again asks me for a TEST pair.
I waiting to see when 16Again asks me for a TEST pair.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,028
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio Texas
Originally Posted by LOTAHP
I am an Optician and an Oakley distibutor. I did have to order 2 pair + a demo in order to get them. They "retail" for (are you ready!!!)
$495 Here is the info..
http://oakley.com/catalog/colors/eye...ium_polarized/
If you are interested in them I can give you a very nice price. But it's still a little crazy. I will try them out and give you some feedback to see if they will be worth it. But I need to learn how to get the music into the glasses.
in order to get them. They "retail" for (are you ready!!!)$495
Here is the info..http://oakley.com/catalog/colors/eye...ium_polarized/
If you are interested in them I can give you a very nice price. But it's still a little crazy. I will try them out and give you some feedback to see if they will be worth it. But I need to learn how to get the music into the glasses.
let me know when they get down to about $99.00. then ........ maybe
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 46,765
Likes: 5
From: Boynton Beach Florida
St. Jude Donor '07-'12, '20
Originally Posted by LOTAHP
The lenses flip up so you will not have to take them (& accidently leave them somewhere) when you go indoors. Also so you can continue listening to your music.
I waiting to see when 16Again asks me for a TEST pair.
I waiting to see when 16Again asks me for a TEST pair.
C6 the C5 of tomorrow
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 6,665
Likes: 2
From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Personally I would get a creative labs mp3 jukebox and a radio that has a front input jack.
I have a 10 gig hard drive version of the one below and thats a lotta songs! I still have 3 gig left
The best part is it's portable, so you can listen to it ANYWHERE!
here's the 20 gig version...
Link
I have a 10 gig hard drive version of the one below and thats a lotta songs! I still have 3 gig left
The best part is it's portable, so you can listen to it ANYWHERE!
here's the 20 gig version...
Link
Last edited by 427V8; Dec 17, 2004 at 10:26 PM.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,028
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio Texas
Originally Posted by 427V8
Personally I would get a creative labs mp3 jukebox and a radio that has a front input jack.
I have a 10 gig hard drive version of the one below and thats a lotta songs! I still have 3 gig left
The best part is it's portable, so you can listen to it ANYWHERE!
here's the 20 gig version...
Link
I have a 10 gig hard drive version of the one below and thats a lotta songs! I still have 3 gig left
The best part is it's portable, so you can listen to it ANYWHERE!
here's the 20 gig version...
Link
that's a good idea. i have a little iriver flash memory player (256 k). now, what stereo's that you know of have a front input jack and will fit a stock bezel??
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 6,938
Likes: 1
From: San Diego CA
First of all what's a cassete player?? Is that one of those things they have in the museum??
The units sold in Ecklers/ MA/ CC/ whatever made for C3's are simply overprised trash! Why do I know? I bought one.
I have an Eclpise CDx3/ MP3 player in the dash with a Alpine amp in the bottom of the jack stowage box all hidden away not under/ behind the seat with all those ugly wires showing and Boston Acoustics dual 5x7s dash, dual 6"s kick panels, dual 6x9's w/ 8" box in the rear. System cranks, looks custom and doesn't show aside from the faeplate in an otherwise pristine matching #'s 68 vert.
The units sold in Ecklers/ MA/ CC/ whatever made for C3's are simply overprised trash! Why do I know? I bought one.
I have an Eclpise CDx3/ MP3 player in the dash with a Alpine amp in the bottom of the jack stowage box all hidden away not under/ behind the seat with all those ugly wires showing and Boston Acoustics dual 5x7s dash, dual 6"s kick panels, dual 6x9's w/ 8" box in the rear. System cranks, looks custom and doesn't show aside from the faeplate in an otherwise pristine matching #'s 68 vert.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,000
Likes: 22
From: Boulder Creek California
I just bought an Alpine CDA-7894. $173+shipping. 60x4 max power(27x4rms), mp3s, and many great features. It's a year or 2 old but was next to top of the line at the time. Still waiting to get it in the mail. I plan to cut the dash, but if you want to keep the stock look, you can install it in the back. Personally I can't imagine trying to operate a head unit using just the remote or steering wheel buttons... and turning around whenever you want to change CDs (although that's less of a problem with mp3s). If it's the part rather than the look that you want to save, why not buy a spare? used ones are cheapish on EBay.
-Chris
-Chris
Last edited by LiveandLetDrive; Dec 18, 2004 at 10:41 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 844
Likes: 0
From: Central KY
Easy to Adapt Your Dash in a '79
GreyGhost,
It should not cost you $300 to put in a new plastic bezel to take a 2"X7" DIN receiver. It's the '68-'76 C3's that have the metal bezel - a PITA when you want a DIN radio.
If I were you, I'd just cut your plastic bezel to take the new radio...
It should not cost you $300 to put in a new plastic bezel to take a 2"X7" DIN receiver. It's the '68-'76 C3's that have the metal bezel - a PITA when you want a DIN radio.
If I were you, I'd just cut your plastic bezel to take the new radio...
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,028
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio Texas
stereos not my forte'. if i cut the bezel, what would be a good unit to go with. would prefer not to spend more than 300-400 and would prefer not to have an external amp. what would you recommend that would fit the bill and play cd's and mp3's or at least have an input jack on front for input from an mp3 player???????