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    Can I install a CD changer or an ipod jack on a stock unit?

    I want to keep my stock unit in - but still have decent music. Is this possible? What other things have you guys done? Glovebox mounted cd player?
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    #2
    Pull your deck out, look on the back for a round plug. You will likely not be finding an adapter, but I bet someone somewhere has a DIY...

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      #3
      I wouldn't mind assing a cheapo head unit - but last time the wiring was retarded. I couldn't use balance or fade because of how weird it was. should I run new wired to the amp?
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        #4
        What I am gonna do for my sons car (if the little fucker ever gets a JOB!) is use the stock deck with the "Aux In" mod described on Emo30tech, his Samsung T9 (best cheap MP3 player out there, IMO) running to a small 4 channel amp for mids and highs and then off to a sub amp for bass.

        Lots of 4 channel amps have a pair of RCAs intended to be a "Summed Output" meaning that it will remain constant when faded front to rear, meant to feed a sub amp. Then, it will be simple enough to use a sub amp with a level control (dash mounted knob) so he will have full control, but MP3 and AM/FM only...easy and cheap.

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          #5
          Originally posted by StereoInstaller1 View Post
          What I am gonna do for my sons car (if the little fucker ever gets a JOB!) is use the stock deck with the "Aux In" mod described on Emo30tech, his Samsung T9 (best cheap MP3 player out there, IMO) running to a small 4 channel amp for mids and highs and then off to a sub amp for bass.

          Lots of 4 channel amps have a pair of RCAs intended to be a "Summed Output" meaning that it will remain constant when faded front to rear, meant to feed a sub amp. Then, it will be simple enough to use a sub amp with a level control (dash mounted knob) so he will have full control, but MP3 and AM/FM only...easy and cheap.

          Luke
          cool. Can't find the aux in thing - link?
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            #6
            Hit this: http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthr...highlight=ipod

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              #7
              thanks man. I'm def. going to try that.
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                #8
                Just did this. Works great.
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                  Is that wire plugged into the top right of the pic the antenna or the CD changer input?
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                    antenna
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                      #11
                      nice trick. I'll have to try that on my gti. Has the first detachable faceplate cassette player alpine ever made.
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                        #12
                        Stereo installer i'm suing you for sending my shit around the web with out asking....


                        Just kidding!!!!! glad its still helping people!
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by So Live View Post
                          Stereo installer i'm suing you for sending my shit around the web with out asking....

                          Hey man, I got Johnny Cochran as my lawyer.

                          Sue me all you want, I will own everything you got!

                          Seriously though, nice writeup.

                          Luke

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                            #14
                            Yes great writeup and thanks for finding it for us Luke, I have it printed and sitting in my car as I'm looking to try it in my Blaupunkt MR 105 Madrid, I'm trying to get something retro but different. I can't figure out what you solder the lead to in the radio, is it the head or what should I look for????

                            Kindly advise.

                            Thanks again.....
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