CD players
#1
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CD players
i have a 2001 C5 came with cassette player but i would like to upgrade and get a CD player any suggestions?
am i better off getting a cd changer for the trunk?
am i better off getting a cd changer for the trunk?
#2
Le Mans Master
Unless you have the wiring harness going into the trunk it takes more than just getting a unit and putting it in. Swapping out the radio with a CD player in it is the easiest change. You'd have to remove part of the console (no big deal) and unplug the old radio and simply replace it with a unit with the player installed. The trunk mounted player helps to keep the CDs better organized and selectable. You also might want to consider getting an Ipod adapter...
#3
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i would be ok with replacing the orig radio with a cd player (actuall would rather that i only need to have one cd at a time) i just didn't know what was easier as far as installation
thanks for the info
thanks for the info
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My truck has the exact radio my Corvette has in it. I swapped the truck cassette player for a factory CD and If it took 5 minutes, it's because I took my time. The console removal will be the biggest part and that's not bad either.
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In my opinion the best way to go is get an ipod, You can have 1000s of songs at a touch of a button and not have cd's all over the car, I would contact Dennis at DoubleDMods.com a forum vendor and he can explain your options to you.
#9
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i think i am just going to go with the new cd/radio.
is there any reason i would want to stay stock?
is there any electrical that runs through the radio that controls any other components on the car that i should know about?
is there any reason i would want to stay stock?
is there any electrical that runs through the radio that controls any other components on the car that i should know about?
#10
Le Mans Master
I have a 2001 Cassette radio also with the CD unit in the trunk. I am replacing with a CD radio and iPOD adapter. Can't use the trunk CD unit with this but that is ok. Why I like having the CD radio is that it allows one to play a CD someone might bring, or play a CD I have not downloaded. Being a jukebox collector I have tons of CDs so I figured why pay to get songs I already have. If you are money concerned, go with the iPod interface. Double D is the way to go with the iPod interface. You can always get a CD radio later if you want one.
#11
I would consider losing my 12 disc player for MP3 capability IF and ONLY IF, the volume crap was not an issue.
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#14
Le Mans Master
If you want to go big time get a DD with GPS etc. I have a DD in my daily driver 2001 and I love it, however it is a bit pricey, not real easy to swap and will need a rebuilt console. IK love mine, but they ain't for everyone. Expect a half day to a full day for the swap to DD.
#15
Drifting
Unless you plan to do an entire audio swap including speakers head unit and amps, just stay with the factory cd player. The bose system isn't a simple swap when it comes to headunits. If you do decide to go with an aftermarket unit, go to a double din unit and talk to dennis at Double D Mods.
#16
Team Owner
I've considered doing an OE CD swap on my '01 also, as I just wasn't into CDs when I ordered the car, so I just went with the "standard" set-up. What's a good source for a GOOD FUNCTIONING Delco unit??
#18
Pro
As most everyone here knows
If you have the front cassette & trunk CD 12 player there's a patch cable from the trunk unit back to the cockpit that will allow you to plug in a 3.5 mm in line so you can play a Iphone or Ipod or Garmin mp3 player or whatever back thru the Bose ... BUT it has to plug into the TRUNK CD player -easy plug & play
BUT if you have the front CD player there is NO easy plug IN for the patch cable 3.5 mm in, for the same purpose
this is one of many patch cables ... for adapting trunk CD players only
http://www.amazon.com/1997-2004-Corv.../dp/B004CONVPG
If you have the front cassette & trunk CD 12 player there's a patch cable from the trunk unit back to the cockpit that will allow you to plug in a 3.5 mm in line so you can play a Iphone or Ipod or Garmin mp3 player or whatever back thru the Bose ... BUT it has to plug into the TRUNK CD player -easy plug & play
BUT if you have the front CD player there is NO easy plug IN for the patch cable 3.5 mm in, for the same purpose
this is one of many patch cables ... for adapting trunk CD players only
http://www.amazon.com/1997-2004-Corv.../dp/B004CONVPG
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I have a 2001 Cassette radio also with the CD unit in the trunk. I am replacing with a CD radio and iPOD adapter. Can't use the trunk CD unit with this but that is ok. Why I like having the CD radio is that it allows one to play a CD someone might bring, or play a CD I have not downloaded. Being a jukebox collector I have tons of CDs so I figured why pay to get songs I already have. If you are money concerned, go with the iPod interface. Double D is the way to go with the iPod interface. You can always get a CD radio later if you want one.
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