fm modulator placement
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Car: -88 TA GTA
Engine: 350 tpi
Transmission: TH700
fm modulator placement
So, I just purchased an fm-modulator (not fm-transmitter), to be able to keep the original stereo in my -88 GTA. Has anyone installed one of these? Im unsure where to place the box. Would like to hide it as well as possible, to keep the stock look, but it must also be reachable, so I can change frequency.
Any suggestions? Pictures?
Any suggestions? Pictures?
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Re: fm modulator placement
Why would you be changing frequencies? Find an empty band, set the station and tuck it right behind the deck. Even if you travel and happen to come across a station on that frequency, it'll have to be super strong to interfere.
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Car: -88 TA GTA
Engine: 350 tpi
Transmission: TH700
Re: fm modulator placement
I put it in a project box, painted the box in the same grey as the console,
and mounted it in the center console using strong tape. The wiring hidden under the console.
Why would I ditch the fm-modulator? The sound is good with no interference, and no need to mess with the casette deck. Maybe would have been easier to just put it behind the deck, I just thought changing frequency was necessary...
Anyway its reachable and easily replaced if needed.
and mounted it in the center console using strong tape. The wiring hidden under the console.
Why would I ditch the fm-modulator? The sound is good with no interference, and no need to mess with the casette deck. Maybe would have been easier to just put it behind the deck, I just thought changing frequency was necessary...
Anyway its reachable and easily replaced if needed.
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Re: fm modulator placement
So, I just purchased an fm-modulator (not fm-transmitter), to be able to keep the original stereo in my -88 GTA. Has anyone installed one of these? Im unsure where to place the box. Would like to hide it as well as possible, to keep the stock look, but it must also be reachable, so I can change frequency.
Any suggestions? Pictures?
Any suggestions? Pictures?
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Car: -88 TA GTA
Engine: 350 tpi
Transmission: TH700
Re: fm modulator placement
Its a "no brand" thing I got from Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-Radio-Stereo-Auxillary-Aux-RCA-Audio-Input-Adapter-Wired-FM-Modulator-/190993715365?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c781cd0a5
Probably sold as a brand at triple the price. Mine is good anyway.
Also bought 2 pcs 1m antenna extensions
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Aerial-Extension-Cable-Antenna-Adapter-1M-Metre-ISO-DIN-/250301560409?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3a4722b659
and adapters, but I didnt need them for my car
Here is the link anyway
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antenna-Adapter-Set-Add-on-Tuner-DVD-CD-Changer-1988-up-General-Motor-/321417929283?pt=US_Radio_Antennas&hash=item4ad6006243
If your mp3-player is hooked up to charge from the cig lighter, You may also have use for a ground loop filter, also available from Ebay.
Sounds like a really good radio reviever with no interference from radio-stations.
Would have taken some photos but now the car is in winter storage.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-Radio-Stereo-Auxillary-Aux-RCA-Audio-Input-Adapter-Wired-FM-Modulator-/190993715365?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c781cd0a5
Probably sold as a brand at triple the price. Mine is good anyway.
Also bought 2 pcs 1m antenna extensions
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Aerial-Extension-Cable-Antenna-Adapter-1M-Metre-ISO-DIN-/250301560409?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3a4722b659
and adapters, but I didnt need them for my car
Here is the link anyway
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antenna-Adapter-Set-Add-on-Tuner-DVD-CD-Changer-1988-up-General-Motor-/321417929283?pt=US_Radio_Antennas&hash=item4ad6006243
If your mp3-player is hooked up to charge from the cig lighter, You may also have use for a ground loop filter, also available from Ebay.
Sounds like a really good radio reviever with no interference from radio-stations.
Would have taken some photos but now the car is in winter storage.
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Re: fm modulator placement
Yeah, there's zero need to ever change the frequency with that type of FM modulator, since it actually interrupts the car's antenna. The best place to put that is behind the deck, hidden, out of site, out of mind.
There is the selection of frequency so that you can set it to an open frequency in your area, because it's still always best to do so.
There is the selection of frequency so that you can set it to an open frequency in your area, because it's still always best to do so.
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Its a "no brand" thing I got from Ebay
Video Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-Radio-Stereo-Auxillary-Aux-RCA-Audio-Input-Adapter-Wired-FM-Modulator-/190993715365?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c781cd0a5
Probably sold as a brand at triple the price. Mine is good anyway.
Also bought 2 pcs 1m antenna extensions
Video Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Aerial-Extension-Cable-Antenna-Adapter-1M-Metre-ISO-DIN-/250301560409?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3a4722b659
and adapters, but I didnt need them for my car
Here is the link anyway
Video Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antenna-Adapter-Set-Add-on-Tuner-DVD-CD-Changer-1988-up-General-Motor-/321417929283?pt=US_Radio_Antennas&hash=item4ad6006243
If your mp3-player is hooked up to charge from the cig lighter, You may also have use for a ground loop filter, also available from Ebay.
Sounds like a really good radio reviever with no interference from radio-stations.
Would have taken some photos but now the car is in winter storage.
Video Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-Radio-Stereo-Auxillary-Aux-RCA-Audio-Input-Adapter-Wired-FM-Modulator-/190993715365?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c781cd0a5
Probably sold as a brand at triple the price. Mine is good anyway.
Also bought 2 pcs 1m antenna extensions
Video Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Aerial-Extension-Cable-Antenna-Adapter-1M-Metre-ISO-DIN-/250301560409?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3a4722b659
and adapters, but I didnt need them for my car
Here is the link anyway
Video Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antenna-Adapter-Set-Add-on-Tuner-DVD-CD-Changer-1988-up-General-Motor-/321417929283?pt=US_Radio_Antennas&hash=item4ad6006243
If your mp3-player is hooked up to charge from the cig lighter, You may also have use for a ground loop filter, also available from Ebay.
Sounds like a really good radio reviever with no interference from radio-stations.
Would have taken some photos but now the car is in winter storage.
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Car: -88 TA GTA
Engine: 350 tpi
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Re: fm modulator placement
Yeah, there's zero need to ever change the frequency with that type of FM modulator, since it actually interrupts the car's antenna. The best place to put that is behind the deck, hidden, out of site, out of mind.
There is the selection of frequency so that you can set it to an open frequency in your area, because it's still always best to do so.
There is the selection of frequency so that you can set it to an open frequency in your area, because it's still always best to do so.
But now the modulator is placed in a grey box attached to the inner wall of the console. Aux cable stored in the console when not in use, and modulator easily replacable if need be.
Im not interested in the aux-port thing. Also I have another casette deck, the one for steering wheel control. I didnt want to mess with it, instead opting for an easier solution that, at least to me, sounds good.
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Car: 1989 camaro rs convertable
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 7.5"3.42 gears forth gen 2000 camar
Re: fm modulator placement
Its a "no brand" thing I got from Ebay
Factory Radio Stereo Auxillary Aux RCA Audio Input Adapter Wired FM Modulator | eBay
Probably sold as a brand at triple the price. Mine is good anyway.
Also bought 2 pcs 1m antenna extensions
Car Aerial Extension Cable Antenna Adapter 1M Metre ISO DIN | eBay
and adapters, but I didnt need them for my car
Here is the link anyway
Antenna Adapter Set for Add on Tuner DVD CD Changer for 1988 Up General Motor | eBay
If your mp3-player is hooked up to charge from the cig lighter, You may also have use for a ground loop filter, also available from Ebay.
Sounds like a really good radio reviever with no interference from radio-stations.
Would have taken some photos but now the car is in winter storage.
Factory Radio Stereo Auxillary Aux RCA Audio Input Adapter Wired FM Modulator | eBay
Probably sold as a brand at triple the price. Mine is good anyway.
Also bought 2 pcs 1m antenna extensions
Car Aerial Extension Cable Antenna Adapter 1M Metre ISO DIN | eBay
and adapters, but I didnt need them for my car
Here is the link anyway
Antenna Adapter Set for Add on Tuner DVD CD Changer for 1988 Up General Motor | eBay
If your mp3-player is hooked up to charge from the cig lighter, You may also have use for a ground loop filter, also available from Ebay.
Sounds like a really good radio reviever with no interference from radio-stations.
Would have taken some photos but now the car is in winter storage.
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That simple? To connect the modulator to the radio, do you plug it where the antenna is usually plugged? I don't have the know how to take apart the radio and splicing wires just to install a aux plug. I'm curious on how it sounds. Do you have a little Video that you can post?
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Car: 1989 camaro rs convertable
Engine: 305 tbi
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Axle/Gears: 7.5"3.42 gears forth gen 2000 camar
Re: fm modulator placement
the one i had plugged into the radio and the antenna plugged into it.that and 12 volts to it was the only wiring.
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