| Author | Message | ||
| Ben Millermon (Brainsboy)
Member Username: Brainsboy Post Number: 316 Registered: 5-2001 |
IMO Alpine is the way to go. They cost a little more, but the quality sounds so much better then other brands. I have the CDA-7998 which has 2 subwoofer pre outs, which allows you to adjust your bass system amplifier from the deck itself. Im using the passanger secret compartment on my 308 for a 10" sub woofer | ||
| J W Assink (Jwa)
New member Username: Jwa Post Number: 11 Registered: 2-2003 |
Last year i installed a Sony CDX-M630 in my 308 GTSi. www.xplodsony.com It doesn't play mp3 but i liked the looks of it. It is black, smooth and remote controlled, the best thing is if you don't use the controls for a few seconds the display turnes black again. I also installed new speakers to match, Sony XS-K1330. Jwa | ||
| Barney Guzzo (Trinacria)
Junior Member Username: Trinacria Post Number: 225 Registered: 8-2002 |
I just bought a Pioneer DEH-P5500 MP for my car. It is a great cd/mp3/stereo player for a great price. Looks sharp too. Asked people who have had work done. 2 local shops seem to do nice work. | ||
| Mark Pautz (Malfark)
Member Username: Malfark Post Number: 254 Registered: 10-2002 |
Great album by Nirvana!!  MARK | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 409 Registered: 4-2002 |
oops, nevermind | ||
| Mark Pautz (Malfark)
Member Username: Malfark Post Number: 253 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hi Tazio, Those are two of my criteria as well - black (to blend in) and no disco lights (my car draws attention in other ways, and I think all the graphic stuff looks "cheap" in any event). I would also prefer a "period" look - two knobs like they used to be in the 80's - but with modern technology inside. MP3 essential. The Alpine's all look a little...."Matrix"....to me! Which one did you install? http://www.alpine-europe.com/2002/audio/datas/gb/2002_cd_receiver.htm I have always installed my own systems and will continue to do so. No hack jobs!! Regards, MARK | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 800 Registered: 3-2002 |
Tazio, which unit did you go with? My 328 has a Nakamichi tape deck, which I'm sure was a decent deck in its day, but I've been considering replacing it. I waved off last time--was a little overwhelmed by the amount of choices. | ||
| Tazio Nuvolari (Nuvolari)
Junior Member Username: Nuvolari Post Number: 207 Registered: 9-2002 |
I recently finished a stereo install in my 308. In shopping for a stereo I wanted something that could play both CD's and MP3's, did'nt have too many flashing lights and was black. It was hard to find something with all of these criteria but I am super pleased with the Alpine I got. It play's MP3's, is black in colour (seems as though all stereos are silver now and I don't see it fitting the 'look' of the interior), and it has a blackout feature where you can have all the fancy lights turn themselves off. As far as installation goes, I opted to do it myself. The absolute hack butcher jobs I have seen from too many stereo shops convinced me that the only way to have the car right was to do it myself; I am very pleased with the results. With regards to power door locks, I installed these too and am really happy with how well they work. If one day I feel like being a traditionalist, there is nothing stopping me from using the key to open and close the doors. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 797 Registered: 3-2002 |
Peter, I was looking into this as well. You can now get units which are essentially MP3 hard drives that will store everything you've got. They're about the same size, too. | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4597 Registered: 8-2002 |
Mark, Look at the Kenwood "Keg" I holds 500+ .mp3's. It's about $200 USD. I have one in the Explorer and it's the best money i've spent. Peter, no power door locks but a custom exhaust....quite a paradox. Matt | ||
| Mark Pautz (Malfark)
Junior Member Username: Malfark Post Number: 249 Registered: 10-2002 |
Pete, We've also been discussing something similar on F-Chat Europe - looking for discrete MP3 sound systems for our cars. Still searching! http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/174013/212160.html?1050786135 Cheers, MARK | ||
| Peter Sedlak (Peters)
Member Username: Peters Post Number: 393 Registered: 1-2003 |
Thanks for the tips...Matt, yes keyless entry is a great feature. I am going to be a 'purest' on that one though. For me, its kind of a ritual of leaning over and unlocking the door. It always makes me think of the great Ferrari's, years before my time that were opened this way...OK, I can't explain it too well, but I hope you get my drift  | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4579 Registered: 8-2002 |
Peter, Keyless entry is nice too. Matt | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 504 Registered: 8-2002 |
It's pretty basic if you're going to have just the radio done. But I'd pick a shop that does a lot of custom work or showcars, as they're more likely to be extra careful rather than just the back door of your local Circuit City. Most modern CD players have "look ahead" memory (a buffer) so that they are not playing from the CD, but playing from memory that was read from the CD several seconds ago. That's how they take care of potential skip problems. You might also check out MP3/CD players, as that way you can record your own and have 100 or more songs on a single CD. That's what I've got in my 308QV. Is that all you're going to do? Not upgrade the speakers or anything else? You might check out this thread: http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/222525.html | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4578 Registered: 8-2002 |
1. don't worry 2. no problem swith mine. | ||
| Peter Sedlak (Peters)
Member Username: Peters Post Number: 385 Registered: 1-2003 |
I want to replace an older radio in my 308 with one with a CD player. I have two concerns: 1) Should it be OK to let 'most' stereo shops do the installation? I fear potential electrical problems. 2) Because the ride in my car is not like a family car, what do I look for in a CD player that will not be prone to skipping a lot with the bumps in the road. |