80 series cruiser & replacement radio
Submitted: Monday, Jun 12, 2006 at 18:28
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Bidgee1
We have decided to bite the bullett and replace our OEM radio with something with a CD player in it before our next trip in August. There are obviously lots of aftermarket radios available but not much info re there perfomance. That is if you don't take to much notice of the sales guys in the shops.
I understand that we will be probably fitting a thinner (in height) unit than that which we presently have and that we can buy a plastic pocket thingy to fit in the space above the present unit.
We don't mind putting up with the incredible tedium of not having a six stacker but really don't want to end up with a radio which has even less performance than the present unit. So,....a CD player and radio with a very good radio reception and signal gain in remote areas...any recommendations? And...anything to be careful of with the installers?
Reply By: Member - Karl - Monday, Jun 12, 2006 at 19:05
Monday, Jun 12, 2006 at 19:05
Bidgee - I replaced
mine with an Alpine brand CD player - a very good brand and placed my UHF CB radio in the slot underneath - all fits nice and neat.
Just make sure with the CD player - regardless of brand that you get a good one with the anti vibration/skip so that it doesn't skip when four wheel driving. Also get one that plays CD-R/RWs so that you can play copied discs.
Also when they install your radio have them put in an extension lead that goes from the radio to behind the glove box so that if you ever have to replace the aerial it is simply a matter of removing the glove box and not the whole dash. See my replay in the next post to Tony J.
Hope this helps.
Kaarl
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