Is it possible to put a new stereo player here?
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Is it possible to put a new stereo player here?
I've got an 85 Sport Coupe that's all original and the last thing I want to do is to remove the classic radio and especially drill into the dash to make some custom mounting stereo.
Is it possible to put one here in the highlighted area without performing any of the aforementioned things?
Is it possible to put one here in the highlighted area without performing any of the aforementioned things?
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Re: Is it possible to put a new stereo player here?
It is certainly possible to fab up a housing and put a radio there.
What is your idea for running the wires without drilling into the vent housing or the front of the dash?
What is your idea for running the wires without drilling into the vent housing or the front of the dash?
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Re: Is it possible to put a new stereo player here?
They make install kits to allow you to install a new stereo in the original location, without cutting or drilling any part of the car or wiring harness, then you could always swap the original back in at a later date.
BTW: If that's a pic of your car, it looks outstanding! Very clean!
BTW: If that's a pic of your car, it looks outstanding! Very clean!
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Re: Is it possible to put a new stereo player here?
i agree. if you put it where you want you would have to drill holes to mount a box and run the wires out the back and into the dash or leave them outside and go under. not very visually appealing
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Re: Is it possible to put a new stereo player here?
I don't see how having two radios, one much more obviously not stock, looks better than swapping out the original for a clean, damage free, totally reversible aftermarket in the stock location?
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Re: Is it possible to put a new stereo player here?
You have a nice clean car. I wouldnt mount anything if it were my car. You can convert your radio to mp3 input. I converted mine myself and ran the input jack in the ash tray. It looks stock. You can upgrade your speakers if you havent already and add an amp in the trunk somewhere. You have a built in EQ on yours, you are set.
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Re: Is it possible to put a new stereo player here?
It must be a reference pic, he says he has a Sport Coupe with a V6, yet the picture is of an IROC-Z. Note the dash plaque and louvered hood. Good picture for reference though. I dunno, I tend to pick up on the little details like that. Wife hates it when I surf Craigslist and pick apart the cars for sale, saying it's not what the seller claims it is!
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Re: Is it possible to put a new stereo player here?
This is just a reference pic, fellas! It's a beautiful car but mine is a 1985 SC. I wanted to have a new stereo so I can plug in my iPod without having to listen to car dealership ads all day, haha.
As for having two radios, it does sound kind of silly when you put it that way.
I was aware you could switch the older radio out with a new stereo that has an audio jack however I figured it would be cool to keep it stock but it would really defeat the purpose if I was to run wires everywhere because I definitely wouldn't start drilling holes into my mint dash.
Are these kits specifically third gen oriented or can I just purchase one from eBay that will do the trick?
As for having two radios, it does sound kind of silly when you put it that way.
I was aware you could switch the older radio out with a new stereo that has an audio jack however I figured it would be cool to keep it stock but it would really defeat the purpose if I was to run wires everywhere because I definitely wouldn't start drilling holes into my mint dash.
Are these kits specifically third gen oriented or can I just purchase one from eBay that will do the trick?
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Re: Is it possible to put a new stereo player here?
http://maptechenterprises.com/storef...&products_id=3
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Re: Is it possible to put a new stereo player here?
Why don't you have a jack installed like this.
*84TA did mine and it sounds great.
*84TA did mine and it sounds great.
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Re: Is it possible to put a new stereo player here?
I think I paid like $40 bucks.I didn't have any shipping involved though.*84TA is local.
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/car-audi...=buyingOptions
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Re: Is it possible to put a new stereo player here?
I put in a Kenwood 2Din and bought the Double D Mod ($100 but worth it).
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Re: Is it possible to put a new stereo player here?
Buy a kit to install an aftermarket radio, or just us a NICE FM modulator and you can listen to your ipod through your stock radio.
DO NOT do it as you initially thought. It would look VERY tacky(I bought a car that had one like that I had to put back like original.)
DO NOT do it as you initially thought. It would look VERY tacky(I bought a car that had one like that I had to put back like original.)
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