Guidance on replacing Shaker 500 headunit
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Guidance on replacing Shaker 500 headunit
Hi all. I have an 06 GT with the Shaker 500, and have been thinking about replacing the headunit with something aftermarket (I'm thinking maybe Pioneer AVIC-F90BT or something similar), and I have a few questions before diving in.
1. I'm pretty technical, but have never done a car stereo installation myself. How difficult is this? I'm just a little hesitant to do it myself, since I don't want to damage the car.
2. Crutchfield now recommends using the PAC Ford radio replace interface (PAC 127C2R0FRD1). Does this eliminate the need for the Radio Shack voltage regulator? It seems like this interface makes the wiring a lot simpler.
3. How difficult is it to run the wiring for the GPS antenna, BT microphone and ipod interface cable? I imagine it's pretty easy to run the ipod cable into the center console, but I have no idea about the GPS antenna and the microphone.
4. Finally, does anyone have any experience with Crutchfield's installcard service? I'm not sure how to find a reputable professional installer near me, and I'd rather break something doing it myself than have a pro installer break it for me
Thanks for the advice!
1. I'm pretty technical, but have never done a car stereo installation myself. How difficult is this? I'm just a little hesitant to do it myself, since I don't want to damage the car.
2. Crutchfield now recommends using the PAC Ford radio replace interface (PAC 127C2R0FRD1). Does this eliminate the need for the Radio Shack voltage regulator? It seems like this interface makes the wiring a lot simpler.
3. How difficult is it to run the wiring for the GPS antenna, BT microphone and ipod interface cable? I imagine it's pretty easy to run the ipod cable into the center console, but I have no idea about the GPS antenna and the microphone.
4. Finally, does anyone have any experience with Crutchfield's installcard service? I'm not sure how to find a reputable professional installer near me, and I'd rather break something doing it myself than have a pro installer break it for me
Thanks for the advice!
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Hi all. I have an 06 GT with the Shaker 500, and have been thinking about replacing the headunit with something aftermarket (I'm thinking maybe Pioneer AVIC-F90BT or something similar), and I have a few questions before diving in.
1. I'm pretty technical, but have never done a car stereo installation myself. How difficult is this? I'm just a little hesitant to do it myself, since I don't want to damage the car.
2. Crutchfield now recommends using the PAC Ford radio replace interface (PAC 127C2R0FRD1). Does this eliminate the need for the Radio Shack voltage regulator? It seems like this interface makes the wiring a lot simpler.
3. How difficult is it to run the wiring for the GPS antenna, BT microphone and ipod interface cable? I imagine it's pretty easy to run the ipod cable into the center console, but I have no idea about the GPS antenna and the microphone.
4. Finally, does anyone have any experience with Crutchfield's installcard service? I'm not sure how to find a reputable professional installer near me, and I'd rather break something doing it myself than have a pro installer break it for me
Thanks for the advice!
1. I'm pretty technical, but have never done a car stereo installation myself. How difficult is this? I'm just a little hesitant to do it myself, since I don't want to damage the car.
2. Crutchfield now recommends using the PAC Ford radio replace interface (PAC 127C2R0FRD1). Does this eliminate the need for the Radio Shack voltage regulator? It seems like this interface makes the wiring a lot simpler.
3. How difficult is it to run the wiring for the GPS antenna, BT microphone and ipod interface cable? I imagine it's pretty easy to run the ipod cable into the center console, but I have no idea about the GPS antenna and the microphone.
4. Finally, does anyone have any experience with Crutchfield's installcard service? I'm not sure how to find a reputable professional installer near me, and I'd rather break something doing it myself than have a pro installer break it for me
Thanks for the advice!
Joe
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