Replace Bose Stereo - Yikes!
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Heel & Toe
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Replace Bose Stereo - Yikes!
Hey I was finally hoping to replace my cheap Cavalier-grade stereo with one with satellite and mp3, but I'm hearing that you have to do some fairly intensive mods to the dash (or at least do more than just put the cheap plastic surround/mini storage bin in), and replace the door woofers 'cause they won't work without the factory stereo. ?!?!?
I'm guessing many of you have replaced your stereos - anyone willing to share their story? I could use a little advice/insight. Thanks!
I'm guessing many of you have replaced your stereos - anyone willing to share their story? I could use a little advice/insight. Thanks!
Last edited by mrvader; Apr 30, 2006 at 06:02 PM.
Melting Slicks
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Most of what you have heard is true. Dash mods depend upon what you plan on doing for a head unit. Come over and post in the audio/electronics forum, lots of people around to help, and read the C5 faq 
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St. Jude Donor '15
Originally Posted by mrvader
Hey I was finally hoping to replace my cheap Cavalier-grade stereo with one with satellite and mp3, but I'm hearing that you have to do some fairly intensive mods to the dash (or at least do more than just put the cheap plastic surround/mini storage bin in), and replace the door woofers 'cause they won't work without the factory stereo. ?!?!?
I'm guessing many of you have replaced your stereos - anyone willing to share their story? I could use a little advice/insight. Thanks!
I'm guessing many of you have replaced your stereos - anyone willing to share their story? I could use a little advice/insight. Thanks!
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St. Jude Donor '06
Having to have to deal with cheap plastic surrounds is a thing of the past. There are 2 guys that do faceplates for aftermarket single din units that look very nice. PAC is just a company that makes ausio adapters. Do a google and you will see tons of stuff on these.
Here is one of the newest styles that this guy Tim just got:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1378077
and here is a style that has been around made by vrumvrum, its the first pic in this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=vrumvrum
Here is one of the newest styles that this guy Tim just got:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1378077
and here is a style that has been around made by vrumvrum, its the first pic in this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=vrumvrum
