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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 11:10 PM
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Should STUZVETTE get a stereo system while we have it completely gutted? Nothing big, either just a single Din Alpine head unit 4 channel amp and some good speakers, Or a Kenwood touch screen/dvd player, 4 channel amp and good speakers, Or just leave it alone.

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P.S. I found DIRT in Stus car!!!! I have pictures to prove it and will post them AFTER i get his car back together.
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 11:12 PM
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OK, honestly, I think you should gut STUZ vette, strap it on the hood of yours, and drive home. Happy hunting! (ok, touch screen DVD wins)
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 11:13 PM
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Stuzvette is currently disabled in MY garage...and Stu is no where to be found HEHEHEHEHE
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 11:17 PM
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Honestly.... YES!!!

The next sweetest thing to my Corvettes acceleration is the PA (public Address) type sound system in my car. If you are using the right equipment this should be a no brainer!
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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I'm biased of course ...

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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 11:49 PM
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This is too close, This isn't helping at all......Kenwood Touch screen DVD installed in the Dash, not pop out.....single din alpine unit, or stock, its' not that hard...I love the Alpine sound a lot, but i'm unaware of another unit besides the kenwood that will work in the dash without popping out.
Thanks for the responces so far!
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 11:59 PM
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Ohh, now I understand..... Anything but factory!! LOL!!

Really though, go the Alpine, all things considered the Alpine's sound will win me over vs. the screen. Heck, I took out a Eclipse screen just to go with a CD player (Premier P1R) for sound quality purposes.

And seriously too, the screen might - no, will be a big distraction on the road. Things happen quick at any speed!
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 09:41 AM
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TTT...BTW this is going to be an accurate and scientific poll right?
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Originally Posted by vetterlatethannever
Ohh, now I understand..... Anything but factory!! LOL!!

Really though, go the Alpine, all things considered the Alpine's sound will win me over vs. the screen. Heck, I took out a Eclipse screen just to go with a CD player (Premier P1R) for sound quality purposes.

And seriously too, the screen might - no, will be a big distraction on the road. Things happen quick at any speed!

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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 09:59 AM
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It would be the perfect time to do a stereo install while you have the interior stripped out. I installed my Alpine D-900 system when I put the dynomat extreme in my car and it was great being able to route all the component wires as needed without any problems.
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 11:05 AM
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I'm all about the DVD touchscreen...
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 01:31 PM
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I dunno. Lemme drive his car around for a few weeks and I'll tell you.
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 01:36 PM
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Well hurry up and get down here....i wont tell i promise
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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I'm all about the DVD touchscreen...
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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get a new head unit
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 06:00 PM
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If I had everything out like you and I could afford it, I would buy a new head unit
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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I've always had good luck with Alpine and have an Alpine amp and sub with my factory head unit and speakers. It sounds good but would sound better with the Alpine head unit and new speakers.
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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gutted the Bose system because it wasnt loud enough to drown out the cam and headers
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Alpine head, 5ch amp, 1-10" sub and get rid of those bose
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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Watch out, CAJUN will take it and replace it with an 8-track!
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