 Installing Modern Stereo in my 914, Any Tricks Involved? |
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| wertygrog |
 Dec 24 2005, 06:45 PM
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wertygrog  Group: Members Posts: 428 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Long Beach, CA Member No.: 5,114 Region Association: Southern California  |
Hello and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Has anyone installed a modern in dash cdplayer/sterio unit (DIN1 whatever that means) in your 914? -Where can i get the dash adapter jobber? -Any tricks involved w/ wiring? I don't need the auto-shutoff relay mod. thanks! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Brent |
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| rpmmaxxed |
Dec 25 2005, 12:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 387 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Oceanside, CA Member No.: 4,140 Region Association: Southern California |
My car had a sony installed just prior to my purchasing the car.
THe best install advice that I can give is to have best buy, fry's, or a similar store install it for you. Many offer free installation with purchase of a cd deck valued at $100 or more, or something similar. Good luck. |
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| boxstr |
Dec 25 2005, 12:39 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Think about a hidden radio. One that you can control remotely. No holes to drill and no theives to tempt. A radio will date a car quicker than any other item that you can add to it.
Try this http://www.soundmove.com/secretaudio.htm CCLINRADIOWAVES |
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| anthony |
Dec 25 2005, 01:09 AM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218  |
You just cut the DIN hole in the plate that holds the radio. The best thing that I did to my 914 was installing an automatic antenna.
I wouldn't let those guys touch my 914 but that's me. |
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| bondo |
Dec 25 2005, 10:29 AM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
DIN The hardest part about a modern stereo in a 914 is finding a place for the sub. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) Several solutions have been done, the most common seem to be console sub and passenger footwell sub. |
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| Teknon |
Dec 26 2005, 06:18 AM
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The more I learn the dumber i think I am Group: Members Posts: 357 Joined: 10-August 04 From: Denver, Colorado Member No.: 2,505 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I have Bass Shakers in my car. Bass responses are felt not heard. Anyway, I don't like consoles.
Bass Shakers |
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| MecGen |
Dec 26 2005, 08:06 AM
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8 Easy Steps Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 8-January 05 From: Laval, Canada Member No.: 3,421 |
Hi
I modified the wiring to add a Fuse/relay box to handle the interior add-ons. It seems 914 don't need help burning to the ground (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) I also upped the OEM alternator to 75 amp. I don't have a sound system yet....was kinda hoping for a special X-mas gift, maybe next year... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) I'll see if I can find a pic of the reay board. If you don't feel comfortable doing the radio install yourself, the installers in my area anyways, are payed to install quickly = sloppy, talk to the manager/owner. Find someone who has been working as an installer for at least 6 months, and pay an hourly rate. It sure is easy spending other peoples money (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) +Karma Later (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) |
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| pfierb |
Dec 26 2005, 08:34 AM
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oldest member Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 1-May 05 From: The sign of good government in Connecticut is to keep raising taxes Member No.: 4,008 |
Try Crutchfield they have great products and prices and will walk you through the installation. |
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