Antenna's radios and CD players.....oh my.

[Pakrat 1,043]

I think I have suddenly decided not to relocate my antenna to the rear but for one reason only. Since my 3 month old trunk CD changer got totalled in the hit I have been thinking about going with one of those in dash updated units that come with a new bezel these days. The only thing is they all look so darn modern and I have yet to see one that truly looked at home, especially with a blan stock interior.

 

Then it hit me last night, since I deleted my heater core years ago why the heck do I even need the useless control unit anymore? Do you think I can find some type of changer that will fit that opening below my at home looking Kenwood replacement and still be compatible with it? Meaning a unit that plays thru an unused frequency? If I do that instead of a new trunk changer then I think I'll defintly just leave the antenna where it is and go with an electric.

 

Can you guys think of any reason why I shouldn't delete the controls too and replace it with a player?

[bnickel 10,004]

can't think of any reason not to do it, it basically just bolts in anyway. if you get an ac dashpad you can put the cd player in the area for the vent. however if do decide to add ac, you'll need both the vent and the control unit

[wantahertzdonut 10]

I don't see why not. If you don't plan on wanting A/C and you want some sound, then sure, pull the controls. Just don't throw them away!

[Pakrat 1,043]

I don't see why not. If you don't plan on wanting A/C and you want some sound, then sure, pull the controls. Just don't throw them away!

 

Yeah, like I've ever thrown anything away in my life. :rolleyes: I wasn't born with the name Pakrat ya know. ;)

 

I have driven the car with the top up maybe twice in my life so heat or A/C really aren't a big concern, if the weather isn't nice enough to do so then it stays home usually.

 

Ok cool, no one thinks it's bad idea at least. Guess I better go start visiting the local stereo stores with my bezel then.

[wantahertzdonut 10]

Ok cool, no one thinks it's bad idea at least. Guess I better go start visiting the local stereo stores with my bezel then.

 

Hey, it's your freakin' car, do what you like! Just be sure you can finish it and do a good job of it.