stereo question
06-04-2010, 04:20 AM
#11
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Upland, California
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scootchu's radio setup is what i'm going to do except I'm using the radio delete rather than keep my old broken radio in the dash.
06-04-2010, 11:31 AM
#12
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: California
Posts: 155
I have the Custom Autosound retro radio with USB and AUX input. Some say it's too expensive for what it is but it works for me and I like the way it looks in my dashboard.
I mostly use an iPod but the USB thumbdrive functionality works great too. If you have bootloads of music on a stick navigating tracks isn't great I have to admit.
I mostly use an iPod but the USB thumbdrive functionality works great too. If you have bootloads of music on a stick navigating tracks isn't great I have to admit.
06-04-2010, 10:27 PM
#15
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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I would say since your dash is not cut get one of the retro radios that looks like the OE one but has modern electronics for the digital tuner and CD changer / I pod controls.
I do not like the glove box mounted radios, because you can not reach or see them. I think they are a safety issue, because you can't really mess with them while driving.
Also, for the rest of the stereo, I suggest going with speakers and grilles etc that look stock.
There are a few different speakers that replace the factory AM dash speaker with 2 small speakers. I had the traditional one, and it was ok. I now have the deluxe 2 channel one and it is better. I have not heard it, but many say the dual voice coil single speaker is the best.
I also used a pair of 6x9 speakers in the rear with the factory type speaker cover grilles so it looks factory.
Here is mine. I used to have the grilles that came with the speakers. This looks so much better.
I do not like the glove box mounted radios, because you can not reach or see them. I think they are a safety issue, because you can't really mess with them while driving.
Also, for the rest of the stereo, I suggest going with speakers and grilles etc that look stock.
There are a few different speakers that replace the factory AM dash speaker with 2 small speakers. I had the traditional one, and it was ok. I now have the deluxe 2 channel one and it is better. I have not heard it, but many say the dual voice coil single speaker is the best.
I also used a pair of 6x9 speakers in the rear with the factory type speaker cover grilles so it looks factory.
Here is mine. I used to have the grilles that came with the speakers. This looks so much better.
06-05-2010, 05:31 PM
#16
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Laurel Hill
Posts: 226
I read to many bad reviews of the dash mounted radios so I went the glove box route.
Built a plate to hold receiver/CD in glovebox.
Ran a cord under the carpet so I can plug in a MP3 player also.
Use a remote control (most remotes need to "see" the receiver so I had to get a IR receiver & transmitter. Receiver is little tiny thing mounted bottom edge of dash & other end goes in front of receiver. Works great).
link to my gallery for pics:
https://mustangforums.com/forum/memb...966-coupe.html
Built a plate to hold receiver/CD in glovebox.
Ran a cord under the carpet so I can plug in a MP3 player also.
Use a remote control (most remotes need to "see" the receiver so I had to get a IR receiver & transmitter. Receiver is little tiny thing mounted bottom edge of dash & other end goes in front of receiver. Works great).
link to my gallery for pics:
https://mustangforums.com/forum/memb...966-coupe.html
06-05-2010, 10:05 PM
#17
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Northernish Eastish Central Texas
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Unless you're trying to keep a concours show car, why bother keeping the original radio or messing with those POS Custom Autosound units. I've had two and they both had no power output and the radio reception was LOUSY.
Skip the glove box and just cut the dash and install a nice DIN Pioneer unit with USB and IPod controls.
Skip the glove box and just cut the dash and install a nice DIN Pioneer unit with USB and IPod controls.
06-06-2010, 06:59 AM
#18
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Laurel Hill
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I think JamesW is probably right. Unless it's a rare or collectible car, cutting a NEAT hole in the dash doesn't really matter.
Mines in the glovebox, but I want one of those AC systems that use a new larger heater box & those take up about half of the glovebox depth. So I am seriously thinking about moving the radio to the dash & getting the AC.
Mines in the glovebox, but I want one of those AC systems that use a new larger heater box & those take up about half of the glovebox depth. So I am seriously thinking about moving the radio to the dash & getting the AC.
06-06-2010, 10:02 AM
#19
I wouldn't cut the dash, regardless of whether your car is a show car or not. I'm thinking for resale purposes, you never know what a prospective buyer might be wanting. Let the next guy cut the dash if he wants.
If you have a console, mount it under the dash somewhere, there is pelnty of room. Glove box is no good - you gotta be able to control your stereo, unless you ride around with the glove box open and use a remote.
Kenwood. I have two and they're great.
If you have a console, mount it under the dash somewhere, there is pelnty of room. Glove box is no good - you gotta be able to control your stereo, unless you ride around with the glove box open and use a remote.
Kenwood. I have two and they're great.
06-06-2010, 12:02 PM
#20
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada
Posts: 113
If you are going to keep and drive your car indefinitely, then the simple answer is get creative and make it the way you want it. If you can do it without radical modifications, all the better. You just have to decide if you're doing this for yourself or for resale.
