Evo 9 and IPhone
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Yeah you can actually use a FM modulator that taps into you line-in of you antenna cable cord, because that is much most installer usually do when they hook up overhead screen players to listen to their movie in the car speakers. So you can probably pick it up at any electronic retail store its way better then using a wireless FM adapter that you plug into a cigarette lighter.
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Your car won't be broke into if you take the face plate out every night. It's not a big deal. Not sure why you would think the Alpine decks look worse than the factory head unit, the factory head unit is one of the most ugly head units I've ever seen. Different strokes for different folks I suppose.
If I were you, I'd go to your local audio shop. I know they have some hacks like the antenna wire that is a bit cheaper... like 30-50 bucks cheaper. Just remember, you get what you pay for. When it comes to an aftermarket head unit, you get so much better sound quality.
Good luck
If I were you, I'd go to your local audio shop. I know they have some hacks like the antenna wire that is a bit cheaper... like 30-50 bucks cheaper. Just remember, you get what you pay for. When it comes to an aftermarket head unit, you get so much better sound quality.
Good luck
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Glad to hear someone else likes the look of factory head units--I go for simple and stealthy. I've looked in a ton of catalogs of aftermarket radios, and they all have flashing blue lights and little plastic buttons and that sort of thing. I'm probably just older and grumpier than the target market of those things. I'm not sure how much value there is in the faceplate, because thieves know so many people just put them under the seat or in the glovebox. I suppose they might still break the window to get in, but at least they wouldn't tear apart your dash trying to get the radio out if they can't find the faceplate.
A few months ago, I saw my girlfriend's dad solder a wire into a cheap CD boombox to attach his iPod. I suppose if you were prepared to buy a new head unit anyways, and since the old unit will be just about worthless anyways, you could try to tap into the preamp circuit, and if you fry the head unit, then buy the shiny new Alpine...
A few months ago, I saw my girlfriend's dad solder a wire into a cheap CD boombox to attach his iPod. I suppose if you were prepared to buy a new head unit anyways, and since the old unit will be just about worthless anyways, you could try to tap into the preamp circuit, and if you fry the head unit, then buy the shiny new Alpine...
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