Car Stereo Question

[pj'l_master]

Is it possible to have any aftermarket decks put into a 97 SHO?

if so where could i find the stuff to do so?

 

[wuzzzer]

There isn't anything that replaces the entire factory radio/climate control unit, but some people have added an aftermarket deck around the ash tray/cigarette lighter part of the dash.

 

[pj'l_master]

so you just dont put it where the existing cd player is then correct?

 

[wuzzzer]

Well, considering the CD player is in the trunk...no

 

[pj'l_master]

what...i mean on a stock one...

there is no way the CD player is in the trunk...that doesnt even make sense.

 

[Funmart6]

The CD changer is in the trunk, along with an amp as well..... and in my case there is also a 200watt tube subwoofer, hmmmmm junk in the trunk.

 

[pj'l_master]

thats what i thoight he meant but he said the cd player was in the trunk.

okay so there is NO way to replace the factory CD player with an aftermarket one?

 

[Too Ez]

okay so there is NO way to replace the factory CD player with an aftermarket one?

Nope!

 

[cjaldrich]

There's another thread under performance issues that I tried to keep going regarding someone fabricating an install kit. That thread has been dead for like two weeks now. If no one comes up with a way to do it, my idea is to buy this cool gadget from Crutchfield.com that plugs into the factory CD changer input in the trunk.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-LUKJ8y5vfgT/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=50900&I=581DFF1

I was going to use that with a Kenwood CD changer controller that also controls their Sirius reciever. What's nice about that is it plays through the CD line on the stereo. No tape noise and no FM modulator taking away sound quality.

 

[pj'l_master]

dang it...i was sure one of you guys would have done it...

 

[ArkanSHO]

I moved mine to under the passenger seat then replaced it with a 10 disc Kenwood. Works pretty good and I can reach it while driving. Keep a spare magazine loaded and ready. By the way, the adaptor unit from Crutchfield to make it work with the Ford controls has enough cable to relocate teh changer to just about anywhere in the car you would want.

 

[Porkchop]

I moved mine to under the passenger seat then replaced it with a 10 disc Kenwood. Works pretty good and I can reach it while driving. Keep a spare magazine loaded and ready. By the way, the adaptor unit from Crutchfield to make it work with the Ford controls has enough cable to relocate teh changer to just about anywhere in the car you would want.

Did you get a whole new cd changer w/ wired controls or did you get one and wired it into the stock setup?

I am curious because I want to get a MP3 cd changer, but so far nothing works with the mach system...

 

[ArkanSHO]

Did you get a whole new cd changer w/ wired controls or did you get one and wired it into the stock setup?
I am curious because I want to get a MP3 cd changer, but so far nothing works with the mach system...

I ordered a Kenwood 10 disc changer only that had an optional adaptor for the Taurus/Sable Mach system. Plugged right in and works great. Was a $79 adder but was completely painless.

 

[V6&V8SHO]

I drove a loaner 2004 Cadillac SLS that had the cd changer in the center console. Pretty nice setup. Thing would take a stab at a V8SHO from a 40 roll.

Jon

 

[Porkchop]

I ordered a Kenwood 10 disc changer only that had an optional adaptor for the Taurus/Sable Mach system. Plugged right in and works great. Was a $79 adder but was completely painless.

Can I ask you where you got purchased from?? I've purchased from crutchfield and if they have it there I will definitly purchase again!

 

[ArkanSHO]

Yup, Crutchfield.

 

[Porkchop]

Thanks Carter, I noticed right after I posted that you already said you got it from Crutchfield

That adapter you speak of must have gone up in price - $100 now, but to become compatable with the MACH system i'll still do it!

 

[ArkanSHO]

Yeah, it said $100 when I ordered mine to but they only charged me $79.

 

[Porkchop]

Anyway, thanks for the imput Carter I appreciate it. Once the tranny is done, the brake upgrade, exhaust and tint is done - so will come the cd player upgrade!

 

[SHOMEX]

I drove a loaner 2004 Cadillac SLS that had the cd changer in the center console. Pretty nice setup.
That's exactly how I did mine 2 years ago (lots of work) but it's worth it.I'm planing on do that to my girlfriend sho too.