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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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i have an 88, with standard cassette--any recomendation an upgrade to a cd player..
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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i went out with the bose stock system and in with all new alpine throughout.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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what did that run you?? do you have specs? my vette looks like your red pic

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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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Default this is the only one i found that fits right in with no mods

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1026

but very pricy..any others out there..thanks
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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Audio section and read the C4 sticky.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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Mine came with a alpine unit and i couldn't be happier. The sound is great but i don't know what it sounded like before.

ONE work of advice. don't go with the cheapo brand b/c you get what you pay for. find one with lots of watts per speaker. here is a pic of mine and it is very good. it doesn't match very well but im glad the previous owner put it in.

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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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what year is your vette and what did the sytem cost?
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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mine is a 96 and i don't know what the previous owner paid. i think the deck is about $200ish which if i where you i wouldn't go much lower then that. then to install it might cost you around 100. that is just my guess though.

and i really don't notice that it doesn't match if you want it to look stock.
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As stated above, go to the Audio section and read the C4 sticky. It is easy to do, and all of the info you need is there. Because you do not have the Bose, it will be even easier for you. If you need any help, just ask some questions, and remember Ebay is your friend when buying a HU and speakers

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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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i dont see a visual how this above unit fill fit in my 88...but exklers says seamless fit???
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don't get that POS from Ecklers. It's overpriced junk.

Do yourself a favour and visit the Audio/Electronics section.

Also, check out the C4 Audio FAQ.

That will answer a lot of your questions up front.
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 02:40 AM
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I recommend a good Pioneer deck, I found that they offered the best sound in the price range ($150-$200) that I wanted. Sony and Alpine are great too, but cost a little more.
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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locate one that will fit my 88 vette with no mods?
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If you look at Crutchfield, there is a doulbe din Kenwood for about $250.00. Get the model number, and check Ebay.
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Mine, Eclisp cd300 head unit, Rock Fosgate Punch 1000w, (4) Rock punch speakers... sweet setup..

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Pioneer or something of the sort is a great way to go. Easy installation too, but I would have it done prof. if you are not familiar just to get all the wiring done right. I have installed endless systems and still am weary about working on my own.
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This is one I'm hoping to get within the year...

I figure having the touch screen would be a blast, being able to play DVD's is just a bonus.

I get almost all of my audio stuff from crutchfield.com
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Originally Posted by shakedown067
This is one I'm hoping to get within the year...

I figure having the touch screen would be a blast, being able to play DVD's is just a bonus.

I get almost all of my audio stuff from crutchfield.com
BUt that leaves no room for artwork underneath the head unit
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5000.00
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_g...terid=16656227

fits my budget and the red buttons match my all red vette
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