Splitting up the Prem Sound System

[strykr14]

So, can I do it? I don't need the CD player, I use the Belkin tape dealio that hooks up to my Ipod/phone. I'd like to get rid of the CD player and put in the storage compartment.

 

[luigisho]

It's been so long since I had stock stereo components. Is the cd player separate or part of the head unit? If it is a separate unit then you can remove it.

 

[strykr14]

Its separate. I have contemplated a new head unit but 1) I haven't found one that wouldn't look too futuristic in my early 90s car and 2) most single din units that control and Ipod are fairly complicated to use. I would hate having to look all the way down for extended periods while I was dicking w/a playlist. The stereos in these things are too low.

 

[luigisho]

Yeah I remember the cd getting stuck in the cd player in my old 1990. You can massage a unit into the climate control space. I've seen it done somewhere on here years ago.

 

[strykr14]

I did it on my GL. Had to chop up the HVAC to get it in but it looked factory. Hesitant to try it with the SHO's HVAC unit tho.

 

[kevinspann]

You'd have to extend all of the wires on the slave CD harness, but I guess it would work. They make modules to use the existing dash controls with aftermarket radios, but I personally have not tried one.

 

[luigisho]

I just use a wireless remote and sort of memorize the buttons & channel presets, and put all my digital music on a usb flash and not mess with external plug in players.