2004 Question
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Racer
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2004 Question
So I posted in the Audio section but there seems to be very little traffic viewing it. Bought an 04 and am highly disappointed in the lack of options for stereo upgrades without spending 3-500 for a new bezel. How are is modding it yourself? Can anyone share a good path to take? I love my music.
Hopefully moderators will cut me some slack because there is no traffic in the audio section of the forum. Thanks
Hopefully moderators will cut me some slack because there is no traffic in the audio section of the forum. Thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: Artesia NM
I ran the flip up Pioneer Double Din for a while. Really a good unit, just didn't like that it flipped up right in front of the center AC vent. I bought the Double Din bezel from Double D Mods recently. Kind of expensive and takes some work to install but well worth it in the end.
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So I posted in the Audio section but there seems to be very little traffic viewing it. Bought an 04 and am highly disappointed in the lack of options for stereo upgrades without spending 3-500 for a new bezel. How are is modding it yourself? Can anyone share a good path to take? I love my music.
Hopefully moderators will cut me some slack because there is no traffic in the audio section of the forum. Thanks
Hopefully moderators will cut me some slack because there is no traffic in the audio section of the forum. Thanks
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We are your go to source and only authorized audio dealer on the forum as well to provide you with everything you will need for the install.
Thanks
Dennis
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From: Little Rock Arkansas
^^^ Dennis is long and well respected within the C5's audio community so I would converse with him for your audio needs.
Le Mans Master
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I don't think he's complaining about the price of the bezel, he just doesn't want to spend that. Honestly, if I wanted to replace my stereo system (I rarely even turn it on) I wouldn't either. Nothing to do with the value of the product, just spending that much to upgrade a car stereo is not worth it to me.
I think he basically wants a single DIN stereo and a plate. Just as good sound but save a few hun.
OP?
I think he basically wants a single DIN stereo and a plate. Just as good sound but save a few hun.
OP?
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Racer
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I don't think he's complaining about the price of the bezel, he just doesn't want to spend that. Honestly, if I wanted to replace my stereo system (I rarely even turn it on) I wouldn't either. Nothing to do with the value of the product, just spending that much to upgrade a car stereo is not worth it to me.
I think he basically wants a single DIN stereo and a plate. Just as good sound but save a few hun.
OP?
I think he basically wants a single DIN stereo and a plate. Just as good sound but save a few hun.
OP?
Melting Slicks
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From: Horseshoe Bend ID
So I posted in the Audio section but there seems to be very little traffic viewing it. Bought an 04 and am highly disappointed in the lack of options for stereo upgrades without spending 3-500 for a new bezel. How are is modding it yourself? Can anyone share a good path to take? I love my music.
Hopefully moderators will cut me some slack because there is no traffic in the audio section of the forum. Thanks
Hopefully moderators will cut me some slack because there is no traffic in the audio section of the forum. Thanks
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With an aftermarket radio you loose the GM RAP (retained accessory power) capability of the radio. RAP allows the radio to be played and/or the windows to be operated for about 15 minutes after shutting the ignition OFF as long as you do not open a door. Windows will retain RAP but the radio will not. RAP functions over the cars serial data buss which the OEM radio supports. No aftermarket radio I have seen supports the serial data buss connection.
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With an aftermarket radio you loose the GM RAP (retained accessory power) capability of the radio. RAP allows the radio to be played and/or the windows to be operated for about 15 minutes after shutting the ignition OFF as long as you do not open a door. Windows will retain RAP but the radio will not. RAP functions over the cars serial data buss which the OEM radio supports. No aftermarket radio I have seen supports the serial data buss connection.
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