TheDingo

There is an option with the C5 Corvettes, as I'm sure you probably know, where you get a 12 disk CD changer. My car does not have this (03 z06). Does anyone know if it is a complicated process to get this option added to my car? Has anyone done it? If so, what's the cost of parts and time?

Thanks for any information.

Patches

Several of us here have done it. Here's a link to my installation.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...tml?highlight=

dieseldave56

Dingo, the Pioneer or Delco 12 disc CD changer #25685332 CDX2016 is what you'd look for. Mfg'er , mfg'er date and serial numbers are all on this tag.

You will also need the adapter harness ( from the passenger's foot well , three (3) connectors, to the rear center recess where the remote changer is located. Cor-Har from PIE makes these . They run $65-$85.http://www.mvpautoparts.com/audio-adapters/
You will also need a verticle mounting plate and CD mounting brackets and at least one (1) CD magazine.

I've done four (4) of these and it takes only a few hours ( mostly to run the wire harness back to the Cd changer and fabricate a vertical mounting plate for the changer).

TheDingo

Can I use the head unit that's currently in the car now?

Rickyh93

You should be able to. I installed one for my dad on his 03 and he can control it with the factory head unit.

TheDingo

Okay, just making sure.

Anything else I need to know?

Rickyh93

When I ran the cable - I ran it along the passenger side seat and had to take a shortcut with it for it to reach the changer. Once the cable was behind the seat I had to run it near the middle of the trunk for it to reach. Other than that it went pretty smooth.

dieseldave56

If you use the after market Cor-Har adapter harness ( pigtail) mfg'ered by PIE you just follow the path of the factory harness to the rear by removing the interior trim pieces ( which are easy to remove and replace in about an hour).

The PIE harness is a plug and play item that retail for around $85 from PIE , though Corvette stores will usually ask more, but I've seen ( and purchased )the harness for as little $65 . http://www.mvpautoparts.com/audio-adapters/

kennya35

To go along with this, are the AC Delco and Pioneer cd magazines interchangable? My changer doesnt have a brand name on the front of it so I assume it is the AC Delco, but I have no magazine. Looked for them online and they seem WAYYYY over priced. Anyone have any sites for these or have an extra they would like to get rid of?

JTSPEEDRACER

I's made by pioneer & say's so on the rear of unit. You can get a magazine at "Corvette Guys" for $39.95

joeb1kinobe

I've seen the magazines on the Bay of Evil. I bought a changer from someone here on the forum. Haven't hooked it up yet, though.

Mrs. joeb1kinobe

JTSPEEDRACER

"corvette guys" $39.95

rebelheart

Unless you have one, or can obtain a changer cheap,I would convert to an Ipod setup.It costs less and gives you much more capacity.

romeokc10

DFOR

On Monday, I added the adapter to play my mp3 instead of the 12 disc changer. So much easier than CD's.

joeb1kinobe

But I want BOTH! We girls want it all, you know? LOL

Mrs. joeb1kinobe

Mike Mercury

in case you hadn't seen these before... the CD changer installation instructions for dealers to add the option:


http://www.corvetteforum.net/c5/unxp...s/changer1.jpg

http://www.corvetteforum.net/c5/unxp...s/changer2.jpg

http://www.corvetteforum.net/c5/unxp...s/changer3.jpg

http://www.corvetteforum.net/c5/unxp...s/changer4.jpg

rebelheart

I dont believe you can have both the Ipod and the rear changer,I may be wrong.Someone chime in?

Chuck A

hey guys can someone post a picture as to were it is the stock connector, because the installer says i do not have one, i need to see what these connectors look like, thanks i appreciate this.

03WhiteConv

I think PIE makes one now, I'll check.