I have a radio again!
Posted 06-21-2008 at 05:18 PM by crimsondragon
The stock Infinity is crap. Ever since I got the car, the FM radio does not work. Which is fine since majority of the time, it's ads. So I listen to my PSP or CDs. Of course after like hearing the same songs over and over again, you get tired and want to change. Of course I couldn't turn to my radio.
Lately, the cassette player has been crapping out as well. It'll spit out the cassette I have that hooks up to my PSP every now and then for no reason. Also, the CD player has gotten more sensitive. I'll put in like brand new CDs and it'll skip. Don't get me started on the scratched up ones I have. So I decided it was time to change. I needed something fresh. More up to date. Better, faster, stronger. But I'm a cheapo as well. Nothing over $200. So i went on Crutchfield.com to look. And this is what I found.
After a bit more reviewing on Google, apparently people who have it, rave about it. One of the best receivers for under $200. Crutchfield had it for like $150 but it was sold out till late June. I wasn't having that. A quick search on ebay found me one for $128. SOLD! Followed by an order on Crutchfield for installation directions, wiring harness, and a one DIN kit.
So I started at 11 and I just finished at like 6:30. It was nuts. I got lost on the wiring. I couldn't figure out why no sound was coming out before. Fixed that then realized my driver side door speaker wasn't talking. Fixed that, then fitted, then removed the receiver several times. It consisted of several reasons. I lost a screw, a metal plate for the screw, lost another screw, dash console wasn't fitting right, kick panels didn't fit in right, receiver face didn't fit in dash console, etc etc. This was all before me trying to figure out how to assemble the whole unit in my garage and wondering what the hell ISO meant. Finally it was in and I was happy. The music plays, the radio plays, it's a cool looking receiver. I couldn't be happier. Now I have to fix the antenna motor. Or disable it altogether and get a short antenna. For now I'm ok, till the sound bugs the hell out of me.
Lately, the cassette player has been crapping out as well. It'll spit out the cassette I have that hooks up to my PSP every now and then for no reason. Also, the CD player has gotten more sensitive. I'll put in like brand new CDs and it'll skip. Don't get me started on the scratched up ones I have. So I decided it was time to change. I needed something fresh. More up to date. Better, faster, stronger. But I'm a cheapo as well. Nothing over $200. So i went on Crutchfield.com to look. And this is what I found.
After a bit more reviewing on Google, apparently people who have it, rave about it. One of the best receivers for under $200. Crutchfield had it for like $150 but it was sold out till late June. I wasn't having that. A quick search on ebay found me one for $128. SOLD! Followed by an order on Crutchfield for installation directions, wiring harness, and a one DIN kit.
So I started at 11 and I just finished at like 6:30. It was nuts. I got lost on the wiring. I couldn't figure out why no sound was coming out before. Fixed that then realized my driver side door speaker wasn't talking. Fixed that, then fitted, then removed the receiver several times. It consisted of several reasons. I lost a screw, a metal plate for the screw, lost another screw, dash console wasn't fitting right, kick panels didn't fit in right, receiver face didn't fit in dash console, etc etc. This was all before me trying to figure out how to assemble the whole unit in my garage and wondering what the hell ISO meant. Finally it was in and I was happy. The music plays, the radio plays, it's a cool looking receiver. I couldn't be happier. Now I have to fix the antenna motor. Or disable it altogether and get a short antenna. For now I'm ok, till the sound bugs the hell out of me.
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Looks sick...what kind of features does it have? Every couple of years I spring for a new headunit b/c of upgrades in technology...my old one now doesn't have support for these new ipods...where I keep all my music.
Does it have sub control? Play mp3 cds? EQ? Let me know man, I might grab one of them too for $128! =) PS - If I get my pos, pita, worst motor ever, 6bolt running netime this week, and not leaking 4 quarts of oil, I'm coming to the CJ meet with yesItsdsm. PRay for me - or come help me fix this crap! hahaha |
Posted 06-21-2008 at 08:16 PM by KPEclipse
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* Built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS 50 peak x 4 channels)
* CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW MP3, WMA, AAC files * Detachable, fold-down face * Fluorescent display * Remote control * Dual-zone plays different sources over the front & rear speakers * System Q Sound Control (6 EQ curves and a 3-band equalizer) * "Supreme" audio processing allows for better sound from your compressed music files * Custom speaker settings allow you to tailor the sound to the size and type of speakers your using * System E's high- and low-pass filters * Built-in iPod control through the USB input * Compatible with Kenwood's Bluetooth adapter and satellite radio * front auxiliary and USB inputs * Three sets of preamp outputs (front, rear, subwoofer) I am in love with it. Dude fix it now! I wish I could come help you but I got work/modding my own DSM as well. I gotta install my Walbro and Fuelab. Knowing me it'll take the whole day lol. |
Posted 06-21-2008 at 08:35 PM by crimsondragon
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Play that funky music, asian boy!
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Posted 06-22-2008 at 06:39 AM by No_Skillz
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yo - i think i mite snag one...na that walbro took me all of 40 minutes...the hardest part was getting the seat out and not messing up the micron filter...
i think i know what's leaking in my car too...i did bs removal and i dont remember doing nething involving jbweld or rtv on that bolt...as it says on the vfaq...this will cause a massive oil leak. hit me with a pm, i got some crazy ish in the works for my car... |
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Posted 06-22-2008 at 04:05 PM by KPEclipse
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Well I'm having trouble right now with my SS line to the Fuelab kit. One end is frayed too much and I can't get the fitting on. I tried cutting it with a dremel and a hacksaw. Both times it frayed. I had tape wrapped around it too. It's bullshit. My hands are all ####ed up from getting stabbed by the SS braid. I probably have several pinholes.
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Posted 06-22-2008 at 05:34 PM by crimsondragon
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My radio crapped out on me on the way to NYC. Shoddy connections + Prothanes = bad
Thank god the headunit has a built in short circuit protector on itself. |
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Posted 06-22-2008 at 11:02 PM by crimsondragon
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Sounds fun...I dropped the car off today to be fixed...things are going well...with luck I may see you @ the meet...
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Posted 06-23-2008 at 08:16 PM by KPEclipse
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Crutchfield blows. I don't know why anyone would buy anything at their outrageous prices. Their monthly catalog goes straight in the trash.
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Posted 06-29-2008 at 01:18 PM by 1stGenTSi
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