dannymccann
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....a standard headunit (single DIN to fit in MK4 Astra) that has USBMP3 connectivity? If so could someone get the model number. I want a USB player job without sacrificing standard look
EDIT - or even better, does anyone know of a tool you can plug into the back that allows one to read a USB stick with MP3's?
[Edited on 22-07-2008 by dannymccann]
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Should've bought a Fiat/Ford/Alfa.
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dannymccann
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I dont think I would have got any better for my money at the time in those brands though
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Wrighty
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Doubt it, just get a decent headunit mate
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deano87
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Just get a black/grey headunit and not silver. I was concerned with the exact reason and think mine looks spot on.
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dannymccann
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pics deano?
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by dannymccann
pics deano?
Possibly, I'll have a scout around. Can take one when I go shopping.
It's a Kenwood headunit, pretty basic, cost me £80 back in 2006. You can get them the same price as that now, but with MP3 connectivity etc.
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deano87
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Can sort of see it here:
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Kurt
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just get a cassete player and one of those magic tapes with the wire
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dannymccann
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Then I cant play real CD's though......wonder if thats really going to matter, link to these cassette tape thingies??
edit - nice pic Deano
Id like it to be Vaux so the MFD works properly if possible
[Edited on 22-07-2008 by dannymccann]
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Kurt
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http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/3515811/Car-Audio-Cassette-3-5mm-Jack-Adaptor-iPod-MP3-Player/Product.html
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dannymccann
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Hmm, i dont have any of those audio devices though, would mean i have to buy an ipod to go with it lol, or a cheap shit MP3 player I suppose, they actually work then, and properly?
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deano87
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MFD will never work, but you don't need it to because the stereo will have a screen. iirc, if you cut the brown cable for the loom of the stereo, it will show the date continuously on the MFD. Not worth the hassle though
EDIT: The cage is shit that I got with that, and it needs pushing/pulling forwards again it does normally sit flusher.
[Edited on 22-07-2008 by deano87]
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dannymccann
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ta deano, thats what i hate about aftermarket stereos, the stupid cages you have to use with them, and fascias and all that other bollocks. I think im going to 'invest' in a Vaux cassette thing and use Kurt's idea instead, will be cheaper too and if i really need to ive then still got my CD player kicking round in the boot
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dannymccann
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Next question then is whats the newest single DIN stereo Vauxhall used. Is it the CAR400 by Phillips? Couple kicking on ebay
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by dannymccann
Next question then is whats the newest single DIN stereo Vauxhall used. Is it the CAR400 by Phillips? Couple kicking on ebay
Probably what you got in a late Corsa B.
Try finding a Vaux stereo which was compatible with CD changer. Then get an MP3/WMA CD changer.
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nova_gteuk
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My mates atsra van the mfd works with radio.
He Just bought an adaptor cable from sextons.
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dannymccann
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sextons?
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nova_gteuk
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http://www.sextonsdirect.co.uk/
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dannymccann
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Ta, think I will stick to standard though, just one les thing for the undesirables to want to break into the car for tbh
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by dannymccann
Ta, think I will stick to standard though, just one les thing for the undesirables to want to break into the car for tbh
With no fascia plate, I haven't had 1 bit of trouble. If you get a cheapish one i.e. mine, I don't see why it'd be targeted.
EDIT: If you're going to have the car some time, get a good alarm
[Edited on 22-07-2008 by deano87]
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Kurt
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quote: Originally posted by dannymccann
Hmm, i dont have any of those audio devices though, would mean i have to buy an ipod to go with it lol, or a cheap shit MP3 player I suppose, they actually work then, and properly?
it just has a heaphone jack.. you can plug anything in that has a 3.5mm output... cd player, laptop, mobile phone, mp3 player, bop it.. whatever lol
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Rob E
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Blaupunkt do very subtle looking head units. Have you looked at them?
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James_DT
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Get a Vauxhall headunit with a tape deck that supports a changer, and get the changer to go with it. CDs, tapes, and (with a tape adapter) MP3 on standard stuff.
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John
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Or get one of they fm modulators and not change anything.
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