Headunit install help!
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Heel & Toe
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Headunit install help!
I have looked all over the forums and online. I cannot seem to find a write up or any good information on how to install a aftermarket head unit on my 2000 FRC Corvette with the Bose system. Are you able to hook up the factory speakers to an aftermarket head unit? I am just used to buying a installation kit and wire harness that just plugs into the factory plugs for the stock head unit. Do they make such a thing, or does the Bose system make it impossible? Should I just buy 4 new speakers, use the factory speaker wires and bypass all the Bose equipment. I remember installing an aftermarket head unit in my 01 Camaro SS at the time with the monsoon system and didn’t have this much trouble. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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From: barrie ontario
I am by no means an expert but having had this done I know...
1 You can buy a harness to plug into your head unit and go to your car...these are cheap ie $12.00
2 your front speakers are not compatible with your new head unit because they have built in amps,the rears will work.
3 you can buy a connector that will make it so your fronts will work but these can be expensive and cause some of thier own probs.
4 the easiest thing to do is to run new speaker wire to the doors and buy some good front speakers.
It took less than an hour to do this and is easily reversible.
I hope some of this helps....
You might get more response in the audio section of this site..
1 You can buy a harness to plug into your head unit and go to your car...these are cheap ie $12.00
2 your front speakers are not compatible with your new head unit because they have built in amps,the rears will work.
3 you can buy a connector that will make it so your fronts will work but these can be expensive and cause some of thier own probs.
4 the easiest thing to do is to run new speaker wire to the doors and buy some good front speakers.
It took less than an hour to do this and is easily reversible.
I hope some of this helps....
You might get more response in the audio section of this site..
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From: Ghent
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I did mine over the weekend, I don't know where anyone got the info. that the front speakers don't work. THAT'S FUNNY, MINE DO! Anyway, this is what you need to do.
1. Pry the smart panel out (vented piece next to key slot) and remove t-15 screw
2. Pull out the ashtray and remove 2 t-15 screws
3. Pry active handling housing up from back under the console lid and unplug wires
4. Remove the now exposed 2 10mm nuts holding the center trim piece in
5. Pull out center trim starting from the back (You may need to move your e-brake and gear shifter)
6. Once thats done remove the 2 7mm bolts on each side of the head unit and pull out/unplug.
Thats it, no worries. Here are the parts I used made my Metra.
70-1858 Harness
99-3300 Kit
40-GM10 Antenna adapter
PM me if you have any other questions, GOOD LUCK!
1. Pry the smart panel out (vented piece next to key slot) and remove t-15 screw
2. Pull out the ashtray and remove 2 t-15 screws
3. Pry active handling housing up from back under the console lid and unplug wires
4. Remove the now exposed 2 10mm nuts holding the center trim piece in
5. Pull out center trim starting from the back (You may need to move your e-brake and gear shifter)
6. Once thats done remove the 2 7mm bolts on each side of the head unit and pull out/unplug.
Thats it, no worries. Here are the parts I used made my Metra.
70-1858 Harness
99-3300 Kit
40-GM10 Antenna adapter
PM me if you have any other questions, GOOD LUCK!
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Heel & Toe
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Thanks a lot for all the information. I will check my local stereo shops for a harness. If i can’t find one there than I will probably get one from the peripheral site. I need to get this done soon before I got nuts. 
The factory unit only has a tape player!! I miss my mp3 collection. 
On a side note i was looking to get a dual 10" box from subthump.com. Has anybody had any experience with them...are they a reputable company? Quality product? On that same note, i am trying to find out a good place to put the amp for the subs in my hardtop. I noticed the coupe has a nice place on the back of the trunk wall, but on the hardtop this is where the latch is so that’s out. Any good out of the way places or ideas so its not in the middle of the trunk? Pictures are great too.
Thanks again for all the help.
The factory unit only has a tape player!! I miss my mp3 collection. On a side note i was looking to get a dual 10" box from subthump.com. Has anybody had any experience with them...are they a reputable company? Quality product? On that same note, i am trying to find out a good place to put the amp for the subs in my hardtop. I noticed the coupe has a nice place on the back of the trunk wall, but on the hardtop this is where the latch is so that’s out. Any good out of the way places or ideas so its not in the middle of the trunk? Pictures are great too.
Thanks again for all the help.
Last edited by 00BlackHardtop; May 3, 2005 at 09:09 AM.
